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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 2000
Page
1
Researchers from the University of Hawaii report in JAMA that coffee consumption lowers Parkinsons disease risk. In a study of 8000 Japanese men born 1900 to 1919 followed since 1965, non drinkers showed two to three times higher risk, with higher coffee intake correlating to greater protection.
Gov. Jim Hodges signed legislation to take down the Confederate flag that has flown above the Statehouse for 38 years, with the banner coming down July 1. Hodges framed the move as ending racial divisions, noting descendants of slaves and Confederate soldiers meet in mutual respect while critics call the flag a symbol of hate and heritage supporters defend.
Recovery teams and investigators moved to a remote northeastern Pennsylvania mountainside crash site where 19 people died after a flight carrying gamblers from Atlantic City plummeted. NTSB hired workers to spread gravel on the rain soaked dirt road as crews maneuvered recovery vehicles up the winding route.
Israeli troops evacuated south Lebanon before dawn ending a rapid, surprise pullout after SLA collapse. Soldiers crossed the border amid cheers from guerrillas and civilians as Lebanon's Shiite factions filled the power vacuum. Barak vowed harsh retaliation if attacks resumed, while concerns remained about a full exit from the mire of Lebanon.
A growing coalition in Congress backs easing the Cuba embargo, aiming to permit sales of food and medicine for the first time. GOP leaders warn of procedural blocks, while supporters cite Cold War obsolescence and the China case to pressure a vote in the House and Senate amid an election year.
Federal health officials seek fines up to 250000 for scientists and up to 1 million for universities or hospitals as part of new rules to better protect patients in clinical trials. HHS Secretary Donna Shalala announced steps including stronger IRB training, fuller patient risk disclosures, and enhanced monitoring while Congress considers FDA enforcement. The push follows high profile violations at top universities and unprecedented inspections of 70 gene therapy experiments.
Tom Green says he had no qualms about a live mouse scene for Road Trip and notes his health misfortune led to MTV filming. Larry King welcomes Cannon Edward King, his second son, while Noel Gallagher quits Oasis Europe shows and Matt Deighton steps in. Greg Gumbel had appendicitis, surgery May 3, and Chrissie Hynde faces a legal protest outcome. Birthday notes include Tomm Chong 62 and Bob Dylan 59.
A concise digest compiled by Phill Wilke from W Wire Reports summarizes notable items across regions. It highlights events, outcomes, and officials cited in wire service summaries without delving into excessive detail.
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