18 Dec 1998
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1998
Page
1
Court-appointed board filed new charges against two Hoffa running mates after voting ended this month. A third state member was linked to charges against another Hoffa ally. Hoffa seeks certification as his allies face renewed scrutiny amid calls for disclosure before the vote.
A 17 year old Dallas boy, Matthew Sexton, pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated murder for killing his parents in July and was sentenced to 50 years without parole. Relatives argued about mercy as the teen claimed abuse justified the act, while others called him a spoiled brat. An uncle testified Sexton once wielded a rifle in a mobile home. Police noted the case followed concerns over the father’s discipline. The report also mentions Officer Rock Cromwell killed in a motorcycle crash while pursuing a speeder, and Jasper Laraway’s license review after a prior minor incident.
Britain's top court voided its previous decision on Augusto Pinochet after revealing a judge failed to disclose ties to Amnesty International. A new Lords panel will review whether Pinochet immunity from arrest applies while he challenges murder and torture charges from 1973-1990. The ruling cited undisclosed connections and stressed judges must reveal conflicts and withdraw when bias could be inferred.
A government report shows a 21 percent drop in second births to teens from 1991 to 1996, especially among 16 year olds, with declines linked to longer lasting contraception like Depo Provera and Norplant. The study notes the second birth as the main hurdle leading to school withdrawal and welfare dependence.
Harvard researchers tracked 7841 male graduates and found those who ate chocolate or candy even moderately had a 36 percent lower death risk than non eaters, with ardent sweet lovers still living longer by 16 percent. Study notes preliminary findings and possible antioxidant effects.
Prince Charles unveiled a crest plaque at Track 2000, a charity restoring donated appliances and furniture. He praised the organization for recycling waste and training disabled and disadvantaged people, noting 4 000 tons of goods distributed.
In a collage of headlines and quotes, public figures from Hillary Clinton to Garth Brooks appear in candid, humorous, and personal light. Brooks celebrates a first-week sales milestone for Garth Brooks Double Live as he eyes 100 million lifetime albums and multiple releases next year. Skewed excerpts reveal birthday notices for Ossie Davis, Keith Richards, Steven Spielberg, Ray Liotta, and Brad Pitt.
Victoria Jackson, former Saturday Night Live star, returns to television in an X Files episode airing February 7. She left SNL six years ago to marry her childhood sweetheart and raise two children in Miami. On the show she plans to openly share her Christian faith, a lifelong ambition.
Phil Wilke compiles a concise wire reports roundup from W sources detailing brief city and regional updates. The item highlights developments in politics weather and local commerce with quick blurbs and timely timetables.
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