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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 2000
Page
4
Des Moines report notes no ticket matched all six Powerball numbers for the Wednesday drawing and the $26.3 million jackpot rolled to an estimated $31 million. Three tickets matched the first five numbers but not the Powerball, each worth $100,000, sold in Minnesota Washington and D C.
An Army doctor, Capt. Michael Hamner, an anesthesiology resident, was ordered to face court martial on a charge of involuntary manslaughter for the death of 16 year old Katie Tyra during a routine neck cyst surgery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The Army says he administered the antibiotic clindamycin too rapidly and lied about the dosage as doctors worked to revive her after cardiac arrest.
A federal judge refused to dismiss wrongful death claims by Branch Davidian survivors and family members in Waco. Plaintiffs seek 675 million dollars over more than 80 deaths across 1993 raid and standoff. Government attorneys argued the evidence did not prove their claims while the court ordered a defense to begin.
New laws take effect Saturday touching on crime, education and personal life. Indiana allows Ten Commandments in courthouses. South Dakota schools face pastry debates over kolaches versus kitchen. Virginia schools require moment of silence. Vermont recognizes civil unions. Confederate flag comes down in South Carolina. other laws address abortions, aging, DNA, taxes, and religion in public life.
Lorillard chief executive Martin Orlowsky testified that smoking is addictive and causes disease, aligning with Brown & Williamson while stopping short of Liggett. RJ Reynolds and Philip Morris leaders said smoking may cause disease but can be quit, as Florida smokers pursue a multibillion-dollar verdict in the class action against the five largest cigarette makers. The jury, after rulings of conspiracy and prior damages, is set to hear more in about two weeks.
At least 711,000 elderly and disabled Americans would lose Medicare HMO coverage as 18 large HMOs plan withdrawals in 2001. The moves follow payment limits and regulations seen as burdensome and unprofitable. Aetna U.S. Healthcare will not renew contracts in 11 states, affecting about 355,000 beneficiaries.
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