15 Nov 1999
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1999
Page
1
A strong early morning earthquake of preliminary magnitude 5.7 struck northern Japan near Miyagi Prefecture at 10 35 a m. The Meteorological Agency said the quake occurred about 25 miles beneath the Pacific floor, 65 miles off the coast with no injuries or damage reported and no tsunami danger.
Authorities in the U S Virgin Islands began unloading more than 3000 pounds of heroin and cocaine from a freighter seized during a Caribbean operation. The Coast Guard stopped the vessel near Trinidad off Venezuela after a routine check. The ship, originating from Barranquilla Colombia, carried sugar and 13 crew members were arrested. The storm season warnings followed the incident as weather systems developed.
Rescue teams from 23 countries joined thousands of Turkish soldiers in a massive effort after Friday's 7.2 magnitude quake killed at least 374 and wounded 3,000. Officials noted improving organization, but shortages of food tools and maps persisted as rescues continued amid cold temperatures and shifting casualty counts.
White House and Congress eyed a deal under which Clinton would accept limits on U.S. subsidized overseas abortion activities in exchange for nearly 1 billion dollars to pay unpaid United Nations dues. The plan could restrict federally funded groups from lobbying for liberalized overseas abortion laws, with waivers possible but risk of reduced family planning funding. The accord would also tie to IMF debt relief aims amid a broader budget fight.
New York scientists report an inherited mutation that may raise colon cancer risk by altering the transforming growth factor beta pathway. The study, in Cancer Research, finds the mutation more common in cancer patients and suggests potential for early tracking of high risk individuals, with the strongest risk when both gene copies are mutated.
Harley led by Peter Fonda heads a 50 mile Love Ride caravan through suburban Los Angeles with over 20000 motorcyclists. The event aims to raise more than 1 million dollars for muscular dystrophy and promote children's literacy, starting in Glendale and ending with a concert at Castaic Lake featuring Sammy Hagar and the Waboritas. Other celebrity riders included Larry Hagman Lorenzo Lamas Perry King and Lindsay Wagner, per organizer Oliver Shokou.
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