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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 2000
Page
3
NYC officials will review hundreds of scores from Jackson Heights Middle School to determine which students qualify for makeups after 450 of 750 calculators failed during a statewide two day math test. The scores help determine who must attend summer school and the investigation seeks the cause of the calculator failures.
The owner of a pier nightclub was told the structure was unstable a day before Pier 34 collapsed into the Delaware River on May 18, killing three and injuring many. Commerce Construction Corp. president Terry Zettle cited a written report noting the foundation slanted toward the river and twisted metal supports. Urban Engineers Inc. details divers mapping debris and pilings for the city investigation.
Candace Newmaker died after a therapy session meant to simulate birth. The mother Jeane Newmaker, 46, of Durham North Carolina, is charged with criminally negligent child abuse resulting in death. Four therapy center employees in Evergreen were charged last week in Candace’s death. The coroner cited asphyxia from a flannel sheet and pillows used to mimic a womb.
A dispute between the Justice Department and FBI over the Clinton campaign fund raising probe played out on Capitol Hill. Prosecutor Lee Radek denied telling FBI officials that Attorney General Reno’s job hung on the case while FBI official Neil Gallagher supported that claim, with Senate aides noting Freeh push for an independent counsel and questions about Reno's tenure.
Democratic Rep. Dennis Moore of Kansas leads a bid to close 527 loopholes. House GOP Chair Tom Davis joined as co sponsor with Sen. John McCain backing the measure. A discharge petition seeks floor action, with 123 of 218 needed. The proposal targets anonymous attack ads and undisclosed large donations.
Washington AP Kevin Gover said the Bureau of Indian Affairs will stop ruling on federal recognition of tribes. The move shifts authority amid stalled reviews and a push by Sen. Campbell for a three member presidentially appointed commission. The Schaghticoke tribe seeks faster action to resolve land claims tied to the Appalachian Trail.
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