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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1998
Page
2
A woman opened fire in a psychologist’s office in San Diego, killing one person before fatally shooting herself. Police reported the suspect likely killed the other victim first as SWAT teams used tear gas to reach the second floor, finding two bodies after 8 p.m.
Chief Justice William Rehnquist refused to meet with minority lawyers to discuss the scarcity of minority law clerks at the Supreme Court, saying such a meetup would not serve a useful purpose. He said he cannot control other justices hiring and wrote to the National Bar Association president that the issue is beyond his authority. Separately, the EEOC announced a settlement process with Mitsubishi Motors over sexual harassment at its Normal Illinois plant, with a joint news conference planned but no details released.
The Senate backed a two part tax cut for middle income married couples earning 50 000 or less and for self employed individuals deducting health insurance premiums from taxable income starting 1999 as part of a tobacco control bill. The move, urged by Sen Gramm, drew opposition from Democrats and health groups who warned it could drain funds for anti smoking campaigns.
In Jacksonville a six juror panel awarded nearly 1 million dollars to the family of Roland Maddox who smoked Lucky Strikes for about 50 years. The verdict includes 500000 compensatory and 450000 punitive damages against Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corp. The case marks a major tobacco liability milestone with potential impact on future suits.
In Jasper Texas a black man James Byrd Jr. was dragged to death after agreeing to a ride from Shawn Berry. Berry John William King and Lawrence Russell Brewer were charged with murder as officials consider death penalty. Residents note black leaders in town but fear lingers.
James Belushi sues Storm Entertainment and Terence Michael Productions claiming an ad implying his commitment to "Die Wholesale" damaged his reputation. Lookinland of The Brady Bunch pleads guilty to drunken driving after a rollover in Utah, with fines and rehab completed. Al Fayed plans a Harrods tribute to Diana and Dodi. Steve Sanders of the Oak Ridge Boys dies at 45, ruled a suicide. Woody Harrelson fights a civil suit over a 1995 airport clash. Dudley Moore’s estranged wife drops a $10 million suit amid health concerns and divorce woes. Birthdays noted for Styron Wilder Everett Barbeau Montana.
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