23 May 1998
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1998
Page
1
A Georgia legislator Rep Mitch Kaye plans to introduce a proposal allowing teachers to carry guns at school with written authorization from officials. He argues armed staff could deter violence while critics like Drew Allbritten of the Georgia Association of Educators call the idea foolish and dangerous.
A San Bernardino high school student shot himself in the head on campus in the quad area at 7 am. He was taken to San Bernardino County Medical Center where doctors planned surgery but he did not survive. Police say the act appears self-inflicted and the boy was unidentified.
Frank and Shirley Capaci of Streamwood Illinois won 104.3 million dollars after buying a five line quick pick Powerball ticket at the Wisconsin Lottery office in Madison. The couple, aged 67 and 63, chose a lump sum and will receive about 67 million after taxes as they move toward new financial security.
Thousands of soldiers ended a five day student takeover of Parliament in Jakarta after dark Friday. Protesters unhappy with new President Habibie were evicted with minimal clashes. some journalists were struck as troops secured the building. Police kept the monument area closed to prevent rallies.
White House memos show President Clinton weighed Justice Department fears that waiving human rights sanctions for Loral Space & Communications would jeopardize a pending probe. Advisers argued the waiver served national interest and could deter future missile spread while the company faced a costly delay. Clinton granted the waiver six days later amid a parallel DOJ investigation into 1996 China assistance and a still classified Pentagon finding on missile tech transfers.
Britain's Duchess of York visited the Santiago Hipodromo during a whirlwind trip ending Thursday. She bet on Wild Chance who finished fourth and reportedly earned between 250000 and 300000 dollars from a late night TV appearance on the show From Beginning to End. Organizers refused to comment on payment.
A compilation by Phil Wilke from Wire Reports summarizes recent W events, including notable statements, briefings, and roundups across regions. The item highlights key quotes, institutional responses, and developing angles for follow up reporting.
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