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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1998
Page
2
President Clinton would raise federal workers pay by 3.6 percent in 1999 and propose a 4.4 percent increase for 2000, the largest rise for civil servants in nearly two decades. The plan, to take effect January 1, 1999, follows an initial 3.1 percent proposal for 1999. The typical white collar worker earning about 44814 would gain roughly 1613 dollars in 1999.
The New York Times reports a Clinton administration and Congress accord on public housing legislation to broaden tenant mix. It would allow more apartments for families earning up to $40,000 yearly and let vouchers aid home purchases. Mayors could take control of poorly run projects and grant housing authorities more rent-setting latitude.
Edwin Kokes, 62, of Grand Island was sentenced to two years in prison after peddling worthless cures to at least eight victims, claiming to be a doctor and persuading patients to abandon prescriptions. He earned about $800,000, selling products including a diluted sulfuric acid concoction called M Bone for 150 to 300 dollars per four ounces.
Italian insurer Generali agrees to pay 100 million to Holocaust survivors or heirs to settle class action accusing refusal to honor World War II policies. Immediate 10 million for survivor relief. 90 million upon judge approval. Funds support heirs, survivors, and charities.
Grandparents of Rebecca Grace Chittum seek permission from her biological mother Paula Johnson for a general adoption of Rebecca. Rebecca and her sister Callie Marie have been raised by both sets of grandparents since the July 4 auto crash killed their parents. If Johnson agrees, Carlton Conley would need genetic testing and consent as the biological father.
A Los Angeles work oriented welfare program, begun after the 1996 federal overhaul, produced measurable gains in helping recipients seek employment. Researchers from the Manpower Demonstration Research Corp. say the findings offer optimism for big cities, though not universal job placement or long term outcomes.
Kenneth DeLeon, a Berkeley law graduate, was struck as a station wagon jumped the curb. He alleges the driver, 22-year-old Adam Blumhof, punched him in the car before fleeing. Blumhof was later arrested on leaving scene, battery, and failing to render aid charges.
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