02 Jul 2000
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 2000
Page
1
A deadly explosion at a fireworks factory in Jiangmen, Guangdong Province, China, killed 36 people and left more than 30 missing. Authorities ordered nearby factories to suspend operations or close as investigators assess safety lapses after a blast that destroyed a 31,000 square foot plant along the border with Hong Kong.
Oscar winner Walter Matthau, famed for The Odd Couple and The Fortune Cookie, died at 1:42 a.m. in Santa Monica at 79. Co star Jack Lemmon mourned him as a remarkable actor as Flowers marked his Hollywood Walk of Fame tribute. Matthau rose from Broadway to film glory with a career spanning over 30 years.
Carolyn Conrad and Kathleen Peterson became the first couple in Vermont and the United States to enter a civil union minutes after the law took effect. The Marlboro College official and Mount Snow electrician wed before about 100 supporters outside Brattleboro town hall.
Havana outlines post Elian strategy with mass rallies and live roundtable broadcasts to press U S trade and immigration policies. Foreign Minister Perez Roque tells 250000 in Manzanillo the struggle will continue with more force, while Castro abstains from rally but pledges enduring Cuban independence.
Former Sarah Ferguson says she will move to Switzerland this fall as Beat rice begins Swiss schooling while Prince Andrew stays in England with their other daughter. She stresses they will remain co-parents and reflects on revived royal ties after years of estrangement.
Phil Wilke compiles a set of reports from the J W Wire service, highlighting key events and updates across sectors. The dispatch covers political developments, economic notes, and societal happenings with a concise, period-tinged tone suitable for a daily news brief.
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