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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1999
Page
1
Marine navigator Capt. Joseph Schweitzer admitted obstruction and conspiracy for destroying a videotape made during the February 1998 EC-6B Prowler jet crash that clipped a ski gondola in Italy, killing 20. He called the act rash and stated regret as a sentencing panel may be chosen soon.
A Albuquerque woman’s claim of three days of kidnapping and torture has triggered a three state probe involving Texas and Arizona. Authorities say multiple victims may be involved and investigators are following up new leads as the case widens. Public safety director Darren White and FBI agent Doug Beldon note the case’s bizarre nature and active pursuit of information.
Four teen age girls were shot to death and a man was wounded Monday evening in Abilene. Detective Jay Hatcher said the wounded man’s condition was not available and authorities sought a speeding car from the scene. Hatcher called the scene very grisly and sad, with possible escape attempts by the victims. No motive or suspects were named and residents said violence is common in the neighborhood.
Oklahoma District Attorney Bob Macy filed 163 counts against Terry Nichols, including 160 first degree murder charges, in state court for deaths in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. Nichols already serves a life sentence for federal convictions and faces potential death penalty if convicted.
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck northern India near Chamoli killing at least 87 and injuring 132. Rescue teams cleared roads to remote towns as aftershocks continued and 90 percent of Chamoli houses were damaged or destroyed along with the local jail where five prisoners died.
The Supreme Court will review whether public universities may use mandatory student activity fees to fund campus groups with political aims. The case centers on the University of Wisconsin and penalties on objecting students, with advocates arguing limits harm gay rights and free speech. A ruling is expected next year.
Larry Fortensky ex husband of Elizabeth Taylor, 46, was released Friday from Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center in Mission Viejo California into family care. He fell Jan. 28 at his San Juan Capistrano home after reportedly drinking heavily. Details on his condition were not disclosed. The article also notes other entertainment and public figures in brief items.
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