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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1997
Page
6
In Steigen Norway two Lutheran churches cannot ring their bells on Christmas Eve due to state noise limits. Bells traditionally herald the holiday with hours of ringing but exceed 125 decibels, violating labor rules requiring workers to be near the bells.
Louise Woodward the British au pair convicted of killing an eight month old, awaiting appeal in Massachusetts, studies French and computer skills while her mother says she faces global scrutiny. She, 19, was found guilty of second degree murder for the February death and will resume other interests like clarinet next year.
United Nations report says Iraq refuses to provide new information on banned weapons and will not allow inspectors inside presidential palaces. U S envoy Richardson calls the development discouraging while council members seek a joint statement on access amid limited support for force.
Israel’s Health Ministry plans a lawsuit against American tobacco firms to recover health costs from smoking diseases. The move mirrors a 40 state settlement worth 368.5 billion dollars, pending approval by the state attorney and attorney general. Israeli smoking rates and losses cited include 28 percent of 5.6 million smokers, 5000 deaths annually, and 400000 lost workdays each year.
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