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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1999
Page
2
The fragment notes delays and setbacks in a space telescope project nicknamed X-ray, described as a Hubble-caliber instrument. It hints at planned launch last summer and software troubles but provides no clear entities, dates, or outcomes to anchor a summary.
NATO ambassadors press for a diplomatic settlement while moving forces closer to Yugoslavia. U S Defense Secretary Cohen warned Kosovo separatists not to expect NATO support on the battlefield as clashes intensify in northern Kosovo leaving civilians wounded and prompting precautionary airstrike readiness.
The Clinton administration pledged 6.6 billion dollars over five years to build a national missile defense system. Defense Secretary Cohen cited rising threats from North Korea and others and noted a projected deployment around 2005 pending technological breakthroughs.
Washington reports President Clinton moves to file a federal lawsuit to recover billions spent on treating sick smokers. The step, aimed at pressuring the tobacco industry despite Congress uncertainty, follows state-level wins and potential future federal settlements. Industry asserts a political motive while officials caution a lengthy process.
Hollywood star Charlton Heston calls for an American Film Institute Life Achievement honor for director Elia Kazan in a Wall Street Journal letter. He notes Kazan faced HUAC scrutiny, admitted past Communist ties, and deserves broader recognition beyond an Oscar.
A concise news wire digest compiled by Phil Wilke from J Wire Reports covers brief items, aggregating tone and sourcing while preserving the concise nature of a wire service summary for quick readers.
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