27 Apr 1999
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1999
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a deputy, bond issues, a palm tree, weapons, cash, and a sheriff's release. Several women accuse someone of crimes or civil actions are pending. The readable portions suggest a legal or police context with uncertain details and multiple entities referenced.
Jurrier Florida report highlights Barricade gel, a fire resistant polymer gel from diapers, used by Los Angeles Fire Department, US military and Florida Power & Light. Developed by firefighter John Bartlett after finding a diaper survived a house fire, it can blanket structures and delay flames up to 30 hours. Barricade marketing kit and portable backpack aim at homeowners and services.
Betty Mason avoided a credit card scam as a caller promised a Y2K compliant sticker. The FTC warns opportunists exploit Year 2000 anxieties in diverse schemes, from pump and dump stock pitches to predators posing as bank representatives to steal account numbers. The agency urges consumers to contact institutions directly and pursue law enforcement if defrauded.
The article outlines a renewed push by Democrats and some Republicans to raise the federal minimum wage from current levels to a target of 6.15 dollars an hour over two years, with White House backing. Republicans split on pace, proposing a slower raise or tax incentives for business, while Kennedy and Bonier press for quicker action. The House hearing marks the first since 1995 with party control shifting.
Paul McCartney displays about 70 oil paintings featuring John Lennon, Andy Warhol, David Bowie and others in a Stegen Germany exhibit near Cologne. He began painting after turning 40 in 1982, saying the block keeping him from painting disappeared when he embraced art.
A tabloid claims Prince William has started smoking at 16, with Buckingham Palace insisting he is a private student. The Sunday Express cites unnamed Westminster sources as saying the royal family views it as a phase and hopes it ends soon.
Susan Hess compiles wire dispatches from j W for a concise roundup of notable events. The report aggregates names places and dates drawn from various sources to present a quick, fact focused snapshot.
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