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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1996
Page
1
Real estate magnate Tan Yu, reportedly worth about 7.7 billion, attempted to purchase 1836 in chocolates and liquor at Manila airport duty free. Card verification kept failing until American Express authorized after confirming his identity, with staff noting he is a frequent airport shopper.
The prosecution rested its case Tuesday in the trial of Herby Branscom Jr. and Robert M. Hill, Arkansas bankers charged with misusing funds to reimburse relatives' political contributions to Bill Clinton’s campaigns in 1990 and 1991. The government called 20 witnesses over 11 days to prove disguising withdrawals as business expenses. Judge Susan Webber Wright denied defense motions to dismiss the 11 charges.
Former Colorado governor Richard Lamm launched a bid for the Reform Party presidential nomination. He criticized both parties as debt ridden and urged a fiscally conservative, pay-as-you-go platform with broad program cuts, including Social Security. Lamm, 60, has raised about $6,000 and faces funding gaps while Perot's party awaits guidance on federal funds. He urged higher taxes and privatization, saying the country must ask what it can afford. Updates are available by dialing J-W Access.
Hurricane Bertha, a Category 3 storm of 110 mph winds, menaces the Bahamas and bends toward the U S east coast from Florida to Delaware. Forecasters warn of possible hurricane watches as the eye nears the central and northwestern Bahamas before turning north.
In Belfast and Portadown protests escalate with Catholic and Protestant mobs clashing. Police and soldiers deploy as Britain sends 1,000 more troops, raising forces to 18,500. Orangemen demand access on Garvaghy Road, pledging to halt Northern Ireland if blocked.
President Clinton, alongside Netanyahu, says the United States will not second guess Israel’s new government and vows peace and security are indivisible. Clinton stresses the enduring U S Israel bond as Netanyahu visits Washington to reaffirm ties beyond personalities and parties.
Arnie's Army fans surge through security at Shaker Ridge Country Club to reach Arnold Palmer during a charity golf tourney. An elderly man caused a scene while a woman exclaimed TV touched him I touched him as Palmer moved along. Palmer promised to sign everything but warned pens ruin shirts. The Magnificent Seven props including Brynner draw near sale at Normandy estate in September. Brynner died in 1985 at 70. The sale also features Cocteau ceramic plate and drawings. Jim Reeves Museum in Nashville set for fall reopening after new owner United Shows of America Inc. bought it from Reeves Davis with bids invited. Memorabilia of other Nashville stars may be added.
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