29 May 2000
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 2000
Page
1
A single engine plane crashed on a suburban street near Hawthorne Municipal Airport shortly after takeoff. The craft, carrying three people, caught fire but was extinguished quickly. Authorities said the accident occurred near downtown Los Angeles around noon.
Rising fuel prices force the Coast Guard to dock patrol boats in Galveston and ground Houston helicopters. The 8th District will cut back patrols and maintenance by about 25 percent while prioritizing search and rescue. Officials warn of safety and environmental enforcement gaps along the Gulf coast and at inland waterways.
In Lebanon near KILA violence erupts as a Muslim guerrilla fatally shoots a Christian man in Amaish village and two Christians are wounded. Israeli border troops fire on others, while authorities rush police to ease Christian fear after Hezbollah denies involvement. A land mine kills two girls and injures their father, and a bulldozer accident injures another man.
At Cape Canaveral NASA aimed for an early morning landing of Atlantis, weather permitting, marking a rare 14th dark touchdown in shuttle history. The crew replaced four lead batteries aboard the international space station, restoring full power and delivering antenna, crane, fire safety gear and new fans to raise the orbit.
Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura declares he could win a presidential upset in November if he ran as an independent, criticizing Gore and Bush as risk-averse. He says he has no desire to live in the capital and notes many people urged him to run during a Chicago trip. The item frames Ventura's bold claim amid other light celebrity notes.
The article compiled by Susan Roberts draws on the J W Wie report reflecting key findings and context. It outlines the main conclusions, cites source data, and notes areas requiring further study or verification.
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