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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 2000
Page
2
New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani reassured Republicans by scheduling a large advertising blitz and mailing two million fundraising letters as he weighs prostate cancer treatments. Campaign officials said television time purchases exceed 750000 dollars for May, and aides stressed the schedule remains unchanged.
An expert panel faulted former Police Chief Norm Stamper for leadership gaps during the WTO protests in Seattle, while also blaming Mayor Paul Schell Assistant Chief Ed Joiner and security agencies. The 40,000 demonstrators overwhelmed police, led to opening ceremony cancellation, and caused over 2.5 million dollars in downtown damage amid tense confrontations with remonstrators and media. The report cites documents and interviews and calls for accountability across city leadership.
A white man, Richard Baumhammers, 34, murdered five people and wounded a sixth across Pittsburgh suburbs in about an hour, aiming at Indian, Chinese, and Black victims. He calmly cooperated with officers, was arrested near Aliquippa, and faces criminal homicide charges.
Miami Police Chief William O'Brien retires after 25 years amid civil unrest and political fallout from Mayor Joe Carollo. He said he ordered the raid on Elian Gonzalez relatives and accepted responsibility as officers cheered. City Manager Donald Warshaw was fired during the protest atmosphere at City Hall.
Washington AP reports that high quality day care may halve arrest rates for children, with poorer families facing higher risks without preschool and home visits. The Fight Crime: Invest in Kids coalition urged more funding, better training, and higher pay for workers, citing a $5 crime-cost saving per dollar invested.
NBC announced ER will continue for at least four more seasons, keeping Noah Wyle and core cast. The show, debuting in 1994, has been a top drama for six straight years, with some original stars staying on while others depart.
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