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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1998
Page
3
Former Rhode Island governor Edward DiPrete admitted to bribery extortion and racketeering linked to 250000 in state contracts. He received one year in a work release program after pleading guilty to 18 corruption counts and dropping a 1.2 million lawsuit by his son and himself against the state. He apologized for the harm caused and must report to prison. December 29.
President Clinton and four Central American leaders framed the post hurricane Mitch relief as a $1.5 billion United States and donor drive. He announced a January visit and an extra $17 million in food aid, lifting total U.S. assistance to $300 million as Honduran President Flores urged tariff relief and guidance on Central American undocumented migrants amid deportation fears. The White House and Commerce officials also disclosed Russia steel tariff talks in London, seeking suspension of a dumping case as Moscow proposes limits on shipments.
Francis Coughlin, denied full veteran status for WWII service as a merchant seaman, sees a recent law extending burial benefits and a national cemetery option for those who sailed 1945 to 1946. Supporters say recognition matters. critics note ongoing disputes over veterans’ status.
Former president candidate Bob Dole 75 will appear in Pfizer Viagra ads with television spots talks and educational messages about impotence and men’s health. Pfizer will not disclose payment and may or may not have ads naming the product. Dole, who had prostate cancer in 1991 and surgery, says the drive aims to urge health discussions.
Mexican gray wolves released into eastern Arizona as part of a ongoing reintroduction effort. Biologists say wolves belong in the wild, with officials monitoring to protect them from humans. Two pairs were released, bringing the total in the wild to a small number amid ongoing concerns after several previous releases.
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