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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1998
Page
1
Dr. Judah Folkman of Boston Children’s Hospital hailed a drug combination that wiped out cancer in mice as very promising but cautioned that success may not translate to humans. Researchers aim to start human trials within a year with high priority on clinical testing.
Australia’s High Court rules the Patrick shiploading company acted illegally in firing 1,400 union dockworkers and orders their rehiring. The 6-1 decision rocks Prime Minister John Howard’s effort to curb maritime union influence as crowds cheer at Sydney and Melbourne picket lines. Lou Cioffi, veteran ABC journalist, dies at 72 in New York City after cancer complications. honored for reporting from Korea to Iran and a Gaddafi interview.
Space shuttle Columbia returned to Earth after 16 days of Neuro lab work advancing brain research despite animal casualties. Six of seven astronauts went to medical tests. scientists began dissecting surviving rats, fish, snails, crickets, and older rodents to study space-induced nervous system changes.
Washington readers hear Senate Finance Chairman Roth defend taxpayer privacy while critics say the Section 6103 law shields the IRS from scrutiny. Former IRS commissioner Alexander argues pleas for responses are blocked by the privacy rule, with experts noting possible broad interpretation and talk of tweaks in the next TRS bill. Rossetti cites using least intrusive methods in criminal inquiries and signals potential changes to investigation techniques.
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright leads make-or-break discussions with Israeli and Palestinian leaders aimed at reviving the stalled peace process. The talks hinge on West Bank withdrawals and a Palestinian crackdown, with Arafat pledging statehood in May 1999 regardless of a deal.
After donating his boat to his presidential library, George Bush unveiled a 34-foot Fidelity UL high speed boat christened on the Pamlico River in North Carolina to mark Wright Brothers memorial rededication events. The V-hulled craft with twin 225 horsepower Mercury OptiMax engines reportedly reached about 60 mph during first test runs.
Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps defined early rockabilly with Be-Bop-A-Lulu. Lenz recalled fans reacting instantly to his first record, noting Vincent's enduring influence from 1935 to 1971.
Karrey Britt compiles a round up of terse wire reports from offices and agencies. The summary highlights quick takes on notable events, official actions, and upcoming deadlines with concise agency and location references.
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