13 Dec 1998
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1998
Page
1
The Clinton administration will press Congress again for roughly 20 billion dollars for child care over five years. Republicans remain cool to the proposal as tobacco settlement funding is floated, with officials signaling a renewed push after past rejections.
The Los Angeles Film Critics Association votes Saving Private Ryan as best picture, with Steven Spielberg winning best director and Janusz Kaminski for cinematography. Ally Sheedy and Fernanda Montenegro tie for best actress, while Ian McKellen earns best actor for Gods and Monsters. Chinese dissidents issue a rights letter to leaders amid ongoing crackdown.
President Clinton began a three day diplomacy aimed at salvaging the Wye River peace accords as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu accused the Palestinians led by Yasser Arafat of failing to meet commitments. Clinton warned of historic chances for peace while noting pain and ambivalence, as Netanyahu faces a no confidence vote and coalition weakness following the West Bank concessions. House Judiciary moves forward with impeachment article as foreign tour unfolds.
Gov Lawton Chiles dies at 68 in the Florida governor’s mansion gym. He collapsed beside a cycling machine, officials said. Chiles, a Democratic figure known for walking across the state, was to leave office soon with Jeb Bush set to succeed him.
Astronauts on space shuttle Endeavour completed the third and final excursion to outfit the international space station. Jerry Ross and James Newman attached a 50‑tool toolbox to Unity and freed a jammed Russian antenna atop Zarya. The May crew will begin next construction work.
Lauryn Hill discusses redefining hip hop and R B in Spin calling for personal truthful music. Natasha Gregson Wagner explores attraction to dark roles amid her career path with Natalie Wood ties. Joan Chen wins top Golden Horse honors for Xiu Xiu The Sent Down Girl. Billy Bob Thornton discusses weight loss and anorexia in recent coverage. Lara Flynn Boyle reflects on sex scenes and relationships. Birthdays mark Shultz Van Dyke Davidson Nugent Buscemi Foxx and others.
Rick James, 50, continues recovery after a stroke and delayed discharge due to medication complications at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. William Young says the delay reflects the seriousness of the initial condition and not a setback, with plans to discharge once medications are stable.
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