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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1998
Page
3
Des Moines reports no ticket matched all six numbers in the Powerball drawing. The $33.3 million jackpot would have been shared by players hitting five numbers plus the Powerball. The prize rolls to an estimated $39 million for Saturday. Lottery numbers appear on page 2A.
President Clinton shows no concern about Paula Jones attending the White House Correspondents Association dinner with 2,500 guests. Spokesman Mike McCurry noted Clinton focused on golfer Greg Norman who cannot attend due to a shoulder operation. Jones and husband Stephen were invited by Insight magazine.
About 100 black farmers with three tractors and a mule demonstrated outside the Agriculture Department in Washington. They decry the Clinton administration's failure to resolve discrimination complaint backlogs as a two year statute of limitations bars most claims. They push for legislation to waive the limit, with ongoing talks involving the White House, Justice, Agriculture, and the Congressional Black Caucus. A $2 billion federal lawsuit representing 350 farmers looms, potentially going to trial early next year.
The EPA says stronger auto emission rules will be needed nationwide to meet future air quality standards. A 100 page study concludes current tailpipe controls plus industry plans for 1999 models will not suffice as vehicle miles rise. The report guides potential 2004 and beyond rules, noting available technologies and debates over additional reductions.
Mery Valencia, labeled a powerful leader in a male dominated illegal drug network, made her first U S court appearance hours after arriving in New York City from Rio de Janeiro where she had been held since a February 1997 arrest. If prosecutors win in New York City and Los Angeles, she may remain jailed.
Washington AP Conservatives say federal judges overstep constitutional bounds while Democrats and Moderates dilute the bill. The measure would require three judge panels for certain state law challenges, ease challenges to class certifications, and curb prison overcrowding by limiting release decisions. House passage comes despite White House veto threats and uncertain Senate prospects.
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