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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1996
Page
1
A panel from the Institute of Medicine finds limited or suggestive evidence that children of Vietnam era veterans exposed to Agent Orange may face higher risk of spina bifida. The Ranch Hand study data underpin the conclusion, marking a rare public health link between herbicide exposure and offspring defects.
The FDA approved Merck & Co. indinavir known as Crixivan, the third protease inhibitor, within 42 days of filing. This marks the fastest drug approval in agency history as it combats the AIDS virus by blocking protease needed for reproduction. Meanwhile a ruling on Dan Rostenkowski’s corruption case may shape a May trial if the Justice Department appeals.
James McDougal required assistance leaving a Little Rock courtroom as his health declined amid stress from the Whitewater trial. Heuer noted symptom resurgence tied to the proceedings while McDougal faces bipolar disorder and prior strokes and artery issues. Gov. Keating proposes tapping 100000 to 120000 from the rainy day fund to seed clouds and induce rain in drought areas.
Mourners gather at Dunblane on Doune Road and at the school to remember seventeen children and a teacher killed in a mass shooting. Police found two .357 revolvers and two 9mm pistols. many shops close as the town unites in grief ahead of a cathedral vigil and a planned royal visit.
Congress approved a weeklong funding stopgap to avert a federal shutdown through March 22. The House vote was 238 to 179 with Senate approval on a voice vote as Clinton and lawmakers seek a budget deal for fiscal 1996.
FBI agents seized Detroit mob leader Jack Tocco and five aides amid a five year probe with charges including attempted murder extortion loan sharking and casino infiltration dating back to the 1950s. A nationwide indictment targets 17 leaders and associates as Janet Reno vows ongoing crackdown on organized crime.
The House approved a weakened anti-terrorism bill 229 to 191 and urged strengthening in conference with the Senate. President Clinton urged a stronger measure when speaking aboard Air Force One. Atty. Gen. Reno criticized the bill for limiting government action against terrorism. The ADL called it shocking and cited World Trade Center and Oklahoma City victims. Newt Gingrich said it could be improved in conference.
A digest of online events highlights celebrity bios and music chats on America Online MTV Online and Compuserve. It notes sessions with James Spada on Streisand Celia Cruz Ella Taylor Rikki Rockett Judith Light and Bob Hirschfeld plus a news spoof by News Grief. The paper’s online edition updates daily at 6 am.
The note instructs callers to use the main J W Access number at 865-5000 and enter category 3500 for yes or 3501 for no. It then asks Thursday's Access poll results on whether the school district levy should impact fees. The item records a procedural health of the poll question and expected actions rather than a policy result.
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