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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1999
Page
3
Dozens of federal agents arrested four Nassau County correction officers in a January jail beating death of inmate Thomas Pizzuta, 38, who begged for methadone. They face federal civil rights charges, with potential death penalty or life in prison for three and up to 15 years for the fourth officer.
Stephanie Laster fifteen, the most seriously wounded at Heritage High School, is released from Hughes Spalding Hospital in Atlanta. She forgives the shooter saying she does not hate him though disapproves of his actions. TJ Solomon fifteen was charged last Thursday in the incident.
Cape Canaveral reports that Russia's cash crisis jeopardizes Discovery's 10 day flight carrying 4300 pounds of spare parts for the first permanent space station crew. If the Russian module slips, launch plans for Atlantis and future assembly are put at risk.
Washington AP reports the 6 billionth person could arrive by October 12 within five months, likely a boy born in the Third World. Global birth rates, AIDS, and aging populations shape projections, with a possible 7 billion birth pace if fertility remains high.
Alaska lawmakers pushed a nonbinding vote on whether the annual oil fund dividend should continue growing or be trimmed to balance the budget. If approved, dividends could drop to about 1340 in 2001, with earnings diverted to avoid new taxes. The public fund has paid residents since 1982, but oil declines widen a multibillion dollar shortfall.
Illinois lawmakers approve Cook County casino gaming likely to be built in Rosemont near O'Hare. Officials say travelers could gamble during layovers and become a draw for visitors, while critics caution tourism gains may be limited. Governor Ryan备 signals possible signing of the bill.
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