15 Mar 1998
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1998
Page
1
Kevin Weber, 34, convicted of burglary and assault with a firearm, receives 26 years to life for stealing four cookies. Judge Jean Rheinheimer refused to reduce the 1995 sentence, stating Weber fits the three strikes intent. The ruling follows a 1996 Supreme Court decision allowing judges flexibility in such cases.
A magnitude 6.4 quake struck near Golbaf in southeast Iran killing at least five and injuring 15 as walls and roofs collapsed in more than a dozen villages. Rescue teams searched quake damaged sections around Golbaf while officials cautioned the toll could rise slightly.
Anuany residents line up at a disaster recovery center to seek federal aid as Flint River recedes from its peak. The week of heavy rain damaged hundreds of homes and businesses, forced evacuations, and prompted guards and officials to assess utilities and shelter conditions amid lingering flood fears.
Mary Kay Letourneau, 36, imprisoned for sex with a 14 year old, is about six weeks pregnant. Her lawyer David Gehrke believes the father may be the boy she says is the love of her life. If so, new charges could arise.
The McKinney court martial highlights sexual harassment issues in the military as observers warn acquittal on most charges could deter future complainants. McKinney’s six accusers faced character scrutiny while one charge of obstruction of justice stood. Legal figures say the ruling sends a broad message that no one is above scrutiny, potentially chilling both men and women from reporting abuses in the armed forces. The jury reconvenes for sentencing, with possible penalties including prison, rank loss, and dishonorable discharge.
Musicians chosen for VH1s 100 greatest rock and roll artists diverge from critics and fans, placing the Beatles and Rolling Stones at the top with Hendrix Zeppelin Dylan rounding out the top five. Elvis Presley sits at eighth while Nirvana is the only 90s act in the top 50.
Christian Slater left a suburban jail after 59 days for battery and assault while high on drugs. He thanked supporters, called himself a model inmate, and promised to take responsibility as fans and TV crews watched.
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