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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 2000
Page
2
A Los Angeles Times poll shows George W. Bush solid in the presidential race but risk of religious conservatives souring if his running mate supports abortion rights. Moderates less affected, while some fear a choice like Governor Ridge could divide the Republican base.
A federal judge in Waco mulls tossing the Branch Davidian wrongful death claim alleging government gunfire aided the 1993 siege deaths. Judge Walter Smith asked for additional evidence by next Friday and suggested summary judgment may resolve the issue.
Forbes lists Bill Gates as the world’s richest with 60 billion while the billionaire roster grows to 482. Larry Ellison sits second at 47 billion and Paul Allen follows at 28 billion as Gates’ gap narrows amid tech market swings. The 14th annual World’s Working Rich notes mass wealth shifts with Albrecht brothers, Prince Alwaleed and Walton at 20 billion each.
Blazes driven by blowtorch winds gusting to 60 mph threaten Denver foothill communities near Rocky Mountain National Park and Pike National Forest. National Guardsmen joined 1,500 firefighters as 17,200 acres burned and about 50 structures, mostly homes, were destroyed since Monday, with hundreds more evacuated. Crews expect calmer winds and air support to resume.
Miami relatives of Elian Gonzalez ask the 11th Circuit for a rehearing to reconsider denying asylum hearing. The motion follows judges ruling that Juan Miguel Gonzalez alone can speak for Elian. The deadline for response is set for Tuesday morning as Lazaro Gonzalez pursues possible full-court review. Janet Reno urged prompt consideration.
The California Supreme Court will not review a lower court ruling denying celebrity photographer Alan Zanger the costs of his 1995 lawsuit against actor Alec Baldwin after a confrontation with Baldwin and Kim Basinger over their newborn Ireland. Baldwin defended himself, was acquitted of misdemeanor battery in 1996, and Zanger sought about 18000.
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