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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1998
Page
1
Chief Justice William Rehnquist used the federal judiciary annual report to rebuke Senate Republicans for delaying Clinton judicial nominees. He warned that about one in ten federal judgeships remain vacant, risking the quality of justice as delays continue.
Earle R Pfeffer a 36 year old Perry man died when his 1980s Pontiac Phoenix was struck by an eastbound Union Pacific freight train near Main and Front streets in Perry. The car dragged about a quarter mile after impact as responders worked over an hour to remove the body. The train carrying 80 cars was traveling through a 70 mph zone and the conductor was the only eyewitness reported. Authorities noted a dog also died in the crash and the crossing lacks crossing arms.
The new year ushers sweeping changes in federal tax and regulation affecting Americans from education to retirement. Highlights include new and expanded IRA options such as Roth IRAs, education credits like the HOPE and Lifetime Learning Credit, a per-child education savings IRA, and a gradual rise in estate and gift tax exemptions up to 1 million by 2006.
Kansas Highway Patrol rolls out self contained trailers that serve as portable detention units on lonely highways. Capt. Alvie Furbeck says the units have generators, hot water, a bath, and space for urine samples. They allow on scene blood pressure and pulse checks and pupil dilation screening, reducing need to transport suspects to facilities.
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