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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1998

Page

3

AFL-CIO challenges CEO pay in executive pay watch

In Washington AFL-CIO releases a study charging boardrooms overpay CEOs by contrast to shrinking worker pay. Richard Trumka criticizes multimillion dollar deals and an obscene gap, urging focus on compensation committee roles and the Executive Pay Watch website.

Afl-Cio Aflcio Richard Trumka

Pedestrian injured as facade falls in New York City

A 33-year-old woman in Manhattan was critically injured when a five-foot building fragment fell on her in the East Village at 5:55 pm Thursday. Firefighters and EMS freed her from rubble and she was taken to Bellevue Hospital Center after revival at the scene.

Manhattan East Village Bellevue Hospital Center EMS

Veteran admits sending false email about VA benefits

Thomas Todd of Minneapolis says he is sorry for sending an Internet message claiming veterans would lose benefits if not registered by October 1. The VA declined the claim, noting enrollment changes take effect October 1 but do not bar unregistered veterans from receiving healthcare benefits. Kent Simonis, director of health administration, called Todd well intentioned but misinformed for disrupting millions.

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran’s Medical Center Caruso Thomas Todd Minneapolis Director of Health Administration Kent Simonis

New museum honors POWs at Andersonville opening

More than 3,000 people, many former POWs, packed the National Prisoner of War Museum opening at the site of the Civil War camp. Senators and ex-POWs spoke of sacrifice and freedom, with attendees recalling Bataan Death March, WWII, and Vietnam years. The 10,000 square foot exhibit features sculptures, photos, and interactive displays.

Andersonville National Prisoner of War Museum Sen John McCain R-Ariz Vietnam United States Bob Brown Brownsville Calif Brown Bataan Philippines U.S Simon McCloud Victoria Tex Congress Wayne Hitchcock Germany Leo Westerholm Port Lavaca Normandy AP Pigg Marle Tucker Millville Minn Tucker

Academy guide urges teaching evolution in science classes

The National Academy of Sciences releases a 140 page guide for teachers urging that evolution be a core biology topic and that creationism not be taught in science classes. It argues many teachers face pressure from religious groups and calls for clear responses to common objections while stressing the scientific consensus.

Washington National Academy of Sciences Academy Bruce Alberts John Scopes Tennessee Alabama Earth Char Arne Owens The Christian Coalition

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