29 Dec 1998
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1998
Page
1
Kenneth Starr's mother Vannie M. Starr has died at age 91 in San Antonio. Autopsy indicates death from cardiovascular disease. Starr led the investigation into President Clinton and Lewinsky, and as a child lived in Thalia, Centerville, before moving to San Antonio.
A glycol coolant leak from a burst heating pipe at Westchester County Airport in Harrison led to a two and a half hour evacuation. Three baggage handlers and four police officers were among the affected, with several others treated for nausea and dizziness as officials declared the substance non toxic and non hazardous before reopening.
Police identified the body found near a Montreal railway overpass as David L. MacLeod, a 54 year old Hollywood producer and former convict sought in the United States. Fingerprint comparison confirmed the name, while police said death appeared non suspicious and occurred about four hours before discovery. MacLeod, cousin to Shirley MacLaine and uncle to Warren Beatty, had fled a New York courthouse in December 1989 after facing 15 charges of welfare endangerment and criminal solicitation. he had prior sodomy convictions from 1986 with probation.
Six inmates fled Riverbend Maximum Security Institution near Nashville over the weekend. Aaron Tyron James, 24, a convicted murderer, was captured Monday after being tipped off by friends seeking a reward. James, along with Lyle Van Alzen and Jay Denton, were found near a lumber yard, and others were arrested shortly after. No evidence of staff involvement. The prison houses death row inmates including James Earl Ray in a wooded Cumberland River area.
Zeev Benjamin Begin, 55, son of Menachem Begin, leaves Likud to mount a right wing bid for prime minister. His move could split the right wing vote ahead of the May 17 election, while Netanyahu faces pressure over the Wye River accord with the Palestinians and a caretaker government period.
Orange life rafts rise over roiling seas as a fierce storm wrecks the Sydney to Hobart race. At least five sailors die, one still missing, with 50 rescued by helicopters amid 90 mph winds and 40-foot swells. The 725-mile event sees 115 yachts enter, 59 seek shelter, and many crews injured or lost. The Sayonara, owned by Oracle founder Larry Ellison, finishes first in Hobart.
Heather Locklear, star of Melrose Place, says she becomes itchy away from home after becoming a mother. She and husband Richie Sambora say they miss their baby Ava, born 15 months ago, and value family after a tough first marriage to Tommy Lee.
Patti Davis writes in New York Times Magazine about Christmas gifts for Ronald Reagan and his Alzheimer's routine. She recalls chocolates and a snow globe as signs of care while noting his diminished understanding and his son Michael’s playful exchange. The piece mirrors families coping with aging former leaders and public memory.
Country singer George Jones and wife Nancy shrink their outdoor decorations following the theft of a $2500 gold plated eagle from their gatepost last week after lights were dimmed. Family spokeswoman Verbalene Simpson says they fear further thefts and will remove items including Jones's rocking chair which was moved but not taken.
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