24 May 1999
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1999
Page
1
U S Air Force F-15Es attacked Iraqi defense systems west of Mosul after artillery fire during a routine Northern Watch patrol. Baghdad reports two civilians injured, location unspecified, while U S and British aircraft enforce the no-fly zone above the 36th parallel in northern Iraq.
Johannes Rau, Social Democrat, won the largely ceremonial presidency and called Germans to be good neighbors in Europe and the world. The 50th anniversary of the Federal Republic was noted as postwar democracy began after Hitler’s defeat.
AP reports WWF star Owen Hart 33 died after a harness failed during a pay per view stunt at Kemper Arena in Kansas City. He fell 70 feet onto the ring while performing as Blue Blazer in the Over the Edge segment. WWF officials called it a tragedy with an ongoing investigation while wrestlers continued the show. Hart is Bret Hart’s younger brother.
In Conyers Georgia churchgoers prayed for healing for Heritage High students injured in last week’s shooting. The 15 year old suspect, TJ Solomon Jr., is held in a youth detention center charged with wounding six classmates. Some urged seeing him as troubled youth in need of God’s peace.
Washington AP reports a nationwide safety drive as more than 5700 law enforcement agencies start a campaign from today through Memorial Day weekend. Officers will cite motorists whose children are not belted or in child seats, backed by governors Engler and Dean.
Jay Leno says leading the 500 pace car will pale next to driving his rare vintage fleet, including a loud two cylinder three wheel Morgan. He owns 53 motorcycles and 4 cars, with the pack set to roll May 30 before nearly 300000 fans at the 83rd Indy 500. Ricky Martin draws throngs at NorthPark Center in Dallas for a two hour autograph session amid 90 degree heat. His new English language hit Livin La Vida Loca tops charts as fans queue for signs and photos.
Rosie O'Donnell kept her stance while defending Kmart amid backlash from NRA ties after a on air clash with Tom Selleck. Kmart will not fire the spokesperson despite hundreds of calls opposing gun control as the chain limits firearms. Lucas Versus Developer for Presidio Archival Complex Aims for a public park like space with a great lawn and cafe while Shorenstein proposes a multi building village with housing and tech offices. Ventura Considers Security Costs for Book Tour Governor asks publisher to cover security and staff travel costs for his Ain't Got Time to Bleed tour as critics question taxpayer funding. Celebrity ages listed include Kristin Scott Thomas 39 Rosanne Cash 44 Alfred Molina 46 Priscilla Presley 54 Patti LaBelle 55 Gary Burghoff 56 Bob Dylan 58 Tommy Chong 61.
Susan Roberts compiles a roundup of WW Wire Reports detailing recent events and highlights from the wire, noting key developments, names, places, and dates that shape the day's news narrative.
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