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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1999
Page
1
Seven people including Chun Kyong ja head of a Seoul kindergarten face involuntary homicide charges after a fire at a Hwasung camp killed 19 children and four adults. The three story dormitory made of shipping containers burned as arrests were prepared. officials noted safety standards may have been eased amid protests.
In Belfast negotiations to salvage the Good Friday accord stalled with no signs of progress from Ulster Unionists and Sinn Fein. Tony Blair urged continued talks as Clinton pressed for disarmament progress while Britain and Ireland prepared a take-it-or-leave-it plan if no deal emerges.
Congress passed compromise legislation shielding businesses from a potential flood of Y2K related lawsuits. The House approved 404 to 24 and the Senate 81 to 18, with the White House signaling President Clinton would sign. The bill gives 90 days to fix Y2K problems before suit and promotes mediation while capping punitive damages for small firms and narrowing class actions.
A Rutgers National Marriage Project study shows a 43 percent drop in the U S marriage rate over four decades, with fewer marriages rated as very happy. It notes rising divorce, more acceptance of single parenthood, and pessimism about finding lasting partners. Barbara Dafoe Whitehead calls for focus on marriage in national debate.
The Diana Memorial Fund plans two nail calendars for 2000, one for the American market and one for Europe and Australia. A new product, the Princess Beanie Buddy purple teddy bear with a Diana white floral emblem, will also be released. The Beanie Baby line raised 21 million dollars in 18 months. Diana died in 1997 in Paris.
Phil Wilke compiles wire reports on local developments and notable events, summarizing key facts and figures. The bulletin highlights ongoing weather impacts, civic actions, and community initiatives, with a focus on timely updates for readers.
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