17 Aug 1999
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1999
Page
1
Im an Zachary Johnson, 22, faces court martial for willful disobedience and failing to obey a lawful regulation after refusing an anthrax vaccine. A military judge ruled he cannot introduce evidence about vaccine safety. The Pentagon notes 900000 personnel vaccinated with about 80 reporting adverse effects such as rashes headaches and fever.
The subject, described by prosecutors as incorrigible and unrepentant, received a 13 year prison term the maximum. Gary Benkovitz's Bay Drum and Steel Inc. handled loans and reconditioning while the defendant, Strouse, claimed dementia and cited a missing antique silver collection from his estate amid allegations by lawyer Peter Litwin that no theft accusation was made against Aitken.
Four months after the attack that killed 13, Columbine High opened its doors amid high spirits and a rally. Students, teachers, and parents gathered as flags rose, a blue ribbon was cut, and nearly 2,000 students returned to classes under security and counseling. Principal DeAngelis urged inclusivity as survivors and supporters began a tentative new school year.
Vladimir Putin, an ex KGB agent aged 46, won parliamentary confirmation as Russia's fifth prime minister in a year. He faces a weak economy, a rebel uprising, and needs to stay aligned with President Yeltsin as he begins a nine to twelve month tenure aiming at market reforms and curbing Islamic militants in the Caucasus while parliament backs him 233 to 84.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck western Turkey early Tuesday, collapsing homes and buildings in Izmit and Istanbul and injuring hundreds. Authorities reported at least 100 dead, with Izmit the hardest hit, while an oil refinery blaze raged and telecommunication lines failed in several areas.
Daily Variety notes actor is set to earn about 410000 per episode if contract retroactivity applies to three seasons, boosting him from 85000. NBC’s Sassa highlighted La Salle as a minority role model. The article also covers Monroe memorabilia bids and Blair at Palio race, plus Elvis Week observances and birthday notices.
A brief wire dispatch credited to Susan Roberts via j W Wire Reports notes standard reporting on events of local or national interest. The item emphasizes neutral presentation, concise facts, and attribution to the originating wire source.
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