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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1998
Page
2
Ohio veteran parachutist Herb Tanner, 92 from Mayfield Heights, becomes the oldest solo jumper to enter the record books. He notes the thrill after landing, aiming to repeat but not today. Guinness records show prior male marks of 95 and 89 for solo jumps.
Wildfire threats linger across Florida on a hot Saturday as 39 of 67 counties report active blazes. Officials warn communities to shelter indoors in smoky areas while health alerts go out for elderly and ill residents. One death reported as evacuations affect Volusia County and more than 30 people are displaced.
The New York Times reports the FBI has scaled back its investigation into the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia, leaving only a single agent as legal attach and liaison. Mutually tense relations and distrust hinder progress toward identifying the attackers. The blast killed 19 U.S. servicemen when a fuel truck exploded outside the Khobar Towers complex in June 1996.
President Clinton travels to China amid domestic scrutiny over campaign contributions and human rights concerns. He defends engagement with Beijing while acknowledging disagreements and promising to raise rights issues during the nine day visit.
Washington AP reports three Supreme Court decisions on sexual harassment expected as the 1997 98 term ends. The rulings may affect employer liability and school district responsibilities, with experts predicting partial clarity on whether employers can defend against harassment claims and how liability will be defined.
Rescue teams battled fatigue and 50 mph winds as two British climbers remained at 19,000 feet near Denali's summit with a fractured ankle. At base camp downhill, two Americans were evacuated after falls. Weather grounded helicopters, while climbers faced below zero temps and scarce supplies on the Orient Express route where 15 climbers have died since 1972.
Cameron Diaz visits Long Beach Polytechnic High School to study how to portray awkward characters for There’s Something About Mary. She cites mood music as a tool and notes admiration for Harrison Ford while promoting the film. Madonna discusses summer work memories and heat preference in Rolling Stone. John Travolta and Savannah film backdrop plans rise with The General’s Daughter, directed by Simon West. Meryl Streep criticizes AFI list voting and O Connor undergoes artery surgery. puppeteer Lewis begins cancer treatment. compiled by Phil Wilke from Wire Reports.
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