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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1998
Page
5
A Texas storm blasted the state with winds reaching 70 mph and hail the size of baseballs. Roofs were torn and trees uprooted across communities. Paradise resident Kelli Tackett described damage from the storm and the loss of power forced preparations by oil lamp light. No serious injuries were reported.
FBI reports Francis Joseph Reilly, 55, known as the TieRob Bandit for wearing a shirt and tie during alleged bank robberies in 27 banks across 23 cities, was captured in Sedona, Arizona. Doris Lang, 51, a Canadian, was arrested for harboring a fugitive. Both held in Phoenix after a judge set detention hearings.
President Clinton issued new child care guidelines tied to Mothers Day and urged Congress to enact his $21.7 billion child care package. He criticized a bankruptcy reform provision that could force child support payment competition with banks, saying it would hurt children. The administration released a consumer guide for parents and a Justice Department checklist for screening caregivers, including FBI background checks. Clinton urged passage to curb state barriers and give mothers peace of mind.
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