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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1999
Page
2
A 19 year old woman Iha Miller was shot four times in the head and once in the chest by Riverside police while in a disabled car. The autopsy lists seven other bullet wounds. Her relatives call for a federal investigation claiming she was unconscious when fired upon. Four officers involved on leave as probe continues.
Chief Justice William Rehnquist faulted Congress for creating federal crimes that duplicate state offenses in his year end report on the federal judiciary. He warned that pressure in Congress makes policy less responsive to public concerns and that matters better handled by states should stay there. The remarks reflect the ongoing debate over federalization of crime.
Revelers from Times Square to Lebanon Pennsylvania and Fayetteville Arkansas welcomed 1999 with unique countdowns. Mayor Giuliani joined Chinese gymnast Sang Lan for the ball drop as cities mark the new year with elaborate stunts. From Bologna drops in Lebanon to a Titanic themed feast in Branson, celebrations mix tradition with novelty as power outages and cold temperatures frame the festivities.
European leaders unveiled the euro at midnight in Brussels uniting Germany France Italy Spain the Netherlands Belgium Austria Portugal Finland Ireland and Luxembourg. Finance ministers celebrated as nations switch to the new currency while markets adjust and preparations begin for cash notes in 2002.
Government efforts to force deadbeat parents to pay delinquent child support show a seven percent rise to a record 14.4 billion dollars. Federal seizures of tax refunds contributed to the increase, with HHS reporting 1.1 billion dollars seized from delinquent parents. Over a million American families received money owed through the program across all 50 states.
Pop star Amy Grant and Christian artist Gary Chapman announced their separation after 16 years of marriage. The couple, with three children, rose to fame in Christian and pop music, while Chapman also hosts Prime Time Country on The Nashville Network.
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