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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 2000
Page
2
The Coca Cola Co agreed to settle a racial discrimination suit after more than a year of litigation. Details were not disclosed and negotiations could expand to as many as 2000 employees. A separate race bias suit by four black former Coke employees alleges nine counts including negligent hiring and hostile work environment.
Lawmakers approve a bill making New York the first state to require self-extinguishing cigarettes by mid 2003 with a two year standards period and six months for exclusive sale. The measure aims to reduce smoker related fires, with Gov Pataki expected to sign soon.
Firefighters from Colorado and seven other states fought two wildfires in the Rocky Mountain foothills northeast and southwest of Denver. More than 1,100 crews battled 6,700 acres and 36 homes burned, while a parallel blaze charred about 6,600 acres and at least 12 structures. Evacuees watched from ridges as planes dropped retardant and helicopters water-dumped. Fire managers said crews needed more staffing to sustain 24-hour operations amid record heat and tinderbox conditions.
South Korea's Kim Dae Jung and North Korea's Kim Jong Il signed a brief accord in Pyongyang outlining five broad principles to ease tensions and pursue eventual reunification. The most concrete step is arranging family reunions for those separated since the Korean War by mid August. The leaders agreed to build trust by developing a balanced national economy while recognizing North Korea's deep economic and political challenges.
Aviation Week cites flight data recorder findings that call into question the theory the Nantucket crash killed 217 due to a deliberate act by a pilot in crisis. Read that the elevator split may reflect extreme speeds beyond design limits, with data possibly unreliable.
Jim Carrey film Me, Myself & Irene grows controversy as the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill denounces its portrayal of multiple personality disorder as ignorant and insensitive, calling for a national retest and warning against making light of mental illness.
Phil Wilke compiles a report drawn from J-W Wire Reports covering local events, sports and notices. The item highlights timely updates and concise facts from the wire service, reflecting the era’s reporting style and community focus.
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