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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1999
Page
1
Federal agents delayed Delta Air Lines flight to Istanbul as a security sweep searched 241 passengers at Hartsfield Atlanta International. Six passengers were questioned and one man remained. FBI said links to terrorism were not established.
Malcolm X grandson Malcom Shabazz, 14, who admitted to a juvenile offense linked to an escape, will remain in detention for at least another year. The judge’s ruling allows yearly extensions until he turns 18, with the case tied to conditions in Yonkers where he was living with his mother.
Police plan to question four railway signal operators after an express train was diverted onto a parallel track causing a head on collision with the Brahmaputra Mail near Gaisal Station. Rescue teams pulled 257 bodies from the wreckage as officials blamed inadequate railway funding and criminal negligence. The railway minister resigned, a move the prime minister rejected.
Washington reports the U S power sector has fixed Y2K problems in 99 percent of critical generating systems and most investor owned utilities are ready for the year 2000. NERC notes 63 of 251 major utilities still have at least one untested or unfixed system as of mid year.
European researchers report that high protection factor sunscreens delay sun burn and encourage longer outdoor exposure. In a study of 87 college students, those using SPF 30 spent about 20 percent more time in the sun, often sunbathing, potentially increasing melanoma and other skin cancer risk.
A star studded charity gala for Tina Brown’s Talk magazine drew Madonna Henry Kissinger Paul Newman and Sarah Jessica Parker to Liberty Island while Hillary Rodham Clinton and Giuliani skipped. Gwyneth Paltrow and George W Bush shared the cover with Clinton. Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas dating but not engaged. Barry White canceled dates due to health.
Brazilian model Luciana Morad tells Hello! Mick Jagger is a very decent man and loving father to Lucas, the 4 month old son she says he has yet to meet due to his touring. Morad notes the pregnancy contributed to Jerry Hall’s split from Jagger after 22 years and a multimillion dollar settlement.
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