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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1998
Page
2
No Powerball jackpot winner as a Des Moines drawing failed to match all six numbers. Four tickets matched the first five numbers but not the Powerball, each earning 100000. Tickets sold in Indiana Iowa Minnesota and West Virginia. The jackpot climbs to about 17 million for Saturday.
In Minneapolis, five gang members were convicted on charges including murder for roles in a February 28, 1994 firebombing that killed five young children while a drug ring operated nearby. Robert Buster Jefferson and half brother Duddy Jefferson faced life terms after a two month federal trial. Andre Coppage, the victim, said justice was served as Coppage’s siblings perished.
The Rutherford Institute, defending Paula Jones, warns of severe funding losses and outlines layoffs of seven of its 60 employees, closure of its Washington office, and use of reserve funds. President John Whitehead’s wife Carol signs the personal appeal, linking struggles to the controversial Jones suit against President Clinton. The institute plans to continue supporting her fundraising appeal despite donor anger.
Massachusetts Democrat Rep Edward Markey urges action as teens increasingly turn to cigars. The bill would ban sales to under 18, block direct access, prohibit cigar ads on TV and radio, and discourage placement in youth-oriented films and shows.
NASA says Air Force will transfer 111 chimpanzees from the Ham Enos lineage to Coulston Foundation in Alamogordo New Mexico and 30 to Primarily Primates near San Antonio. The move follows previous fines for animal care lapses and ongoing USDA investigations.
Boston Globe columnist Mike Barnicle, 54, insists he did nothing wrong after 38 one liners in a weekend column echoed jokes from George Carlin's 1997 book Brain Droppings. He says some material came from friends, not knowing it appeared in the book. He remains a Globe writer and WCVB Chronicle contributor while editors weigh next steps.
U S lawmakers deny claims that Congress will end black Americans' voting rights in 2007. House members said no repeal is planned and the renewal debate focuses on extending the pre clearance provision for Southern states. Black lawmakers warn the rumor inflames fears while reaffirming the 1965 act's protections.
Philadelphia prosecutors urge bail at 5 million for Marie Noe 69 accused of murdering eight of her children over 19 years. Defense cites health risks and requests release without bail. Noe faces life in prison. authorities recount SIDS findings and her alleged confessions.
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