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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1999
Page
2
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court struck down a key part of Megan's Law that labeled offenders as sexual predators for life and allowed community notification. It left intact the requirement for less severe offenders to report to state police, not the public, with judges determining the predator designation.
New York City finalizes health code updates listing elephants crocodiles polar bears and Tasmanian devils as prohibited pets along with gila monsters venomous centipedes and anaconda snakes. The move follows controversy over ferret ownership as officials warn against risky human contact and animal welfare concerns. A separate recall affects about 2,000,000 pairs of Gymboree jeans sold March to June for 19 dollars each due to a snapping hazard. refunds available at Gymboree stores.
Talks at Stormont stalled as Protestant Ulster Unionists and Sinn Fein clash over illegal weapons. Leaders pushed to form a Protestant Catholic government while insisting on IRA disarmament before any power sharing. Blair and Ahern urged progress as Clinton offered help.
Former Justice Department official Hubbell pleaded guilty to two tax evasion and concealment charges related to the Whitewater affair. Kenneth Starr said the wide federal probe is closed except for two undisclosed matters while Hubbell faces up to five years. his wife and associates were cleared of related charges.
Washington AP reports nearly 5.5 million American children live with grandparents. About 5,435,000 in 1997, 7.7 percent of children, many in grandparent homes without parents. Those with parents present show fewer hardships but still high poverty and public assistance rates.
Crime writer Patricia Cornwell donates 1.5 million to establish the Virginia Institute of Forensic Science and Medicine at the state forensic laboratory in Richmond. The first class of 10 students starts next week as Cornwell envisions an international learning center and links the project to her Kay Scarpetta novels.
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