16 Nov 1999
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1999
Page
1
Investigators examine claims of intimidation and extortion against union members, focusing on pressure tactics and potential monetary demands alleged by unnamed sources amid internal organizing concerns.
The Supreme Court agreed to review whether public schools may let students lead invocations over the loudspeaker at high school football games. The Texas case from Santa Fe ISD asks overturning a lower court ruling that such student led prayers violate church state separation.
The article cites lawmakers and the White House pressing the IRS to audit tax exempt groups, from Heritage Foundation to Falwell, arguing it was for accountability while critics warn of abuse and intimidation in election years.
Afghan protesters set a U.N. office on fire and burned effigies of President Clinton while clashing with Taliban guards. U.N. officials said crowds harmed buildings and equipment as sanctions tighten, freezing Taliban assets and halting international flights and mail. Kofi Annan condemned the attacks and urged Taliban protection of UN personnel.
Pop icon Celine Dion says she will pause her career to be with husband Rene Angelil as his throat lump, later described as serious, led to a cancer scare. Dion will tape a CBS concert and then take two years off. Separate items note Dudley Moore’s PSP battle, Andy Kaufman film talk, Barbra Streisand and Rosie O Donnell duet tease, and Muhammad Ali movie race, with birthday notes for notable figures.
A brief wire report by Susan Roberts compiled from J W Wire Reports notes a routine update transmitted to editors. It lacks detailed events but signals ongoing coverage of developing local and regional happenings.
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