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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1999
Page
1
The World Bank, in its first detailed look at the Asian financial crisis impact, warns 200 million people have become newly poor and urges urgent reforms in rescue programs. President James Wolfensohn says lessons must reshape strategies, advocating unemployment insurance, subsidized school fees, job creation, and food subsidies to protect households.
Federal FDA advisers in Gaithersburg weighed a possible but unproven risk that the mad cow disease scare could allow a human brain illness to spread via blood. They urged caution for people who visited Britain frequently, noting no human case has shown transmission through blood, yet science has not ruled it out.
In Johannesburg a peaceful election shows Nelson Mandela era ending with the African National Congress securing about 57 percent of early regional results. Turnout around 85 percent. Thabo Mbeki seen as likely next president while challenges include late openings and ballot issues.
Discovery astronauts spend six days aboard the two room station stowing gear including laptops water clothes and spare parts. They photograph interiors and exteriors for ground engineers while mufflers reduce noise in the Russian segment and Unity. NASA aims for 60 decibels. December resupply depends on Russia completing living quarters.
Energy Department officials acknowledge the in-tank precipitation method to separate cesium and other radioactive material from 35 million gallons of waste at Savannah River is a failure. The explosive benzene risk led Energy Secretary Bill Richardson to replace the contractor Westinghouse Government Services and pursue alternative technologies. A review panel warned as early as 1992 that the approach could not handle such large volumes, delaying a $20 billion, 30 year vitrification program aiming to produce thousands of glass logs for storage.
Pope John Paul II presided over the blessing of a three story underground parking garage at Vatican City to protect the site during millennial celebrations expected to attract tens of millions of pilgrims. The pope said the project makes Vatican City more functional while preserving green space.
Phil Wilke compiles a J-W Wire Reports roundup covering regional updates, notable figures, and brief market notes. The column highlights midweek developments, with concise notes on business, politics, and community events.
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