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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 2000
Page
2
The space shuttle Discovery launch was postponed after inspectors found a four inch metal pin wedged beside the liquid oxygen line near the external fuel tank. Engineers warned the pin could fall onto the pad or be ingested at ignition, prompting the delay attributed to likely worker error.
Two former Pennsylvania guards at a federal prison were arrested for taking bribes from inmates to smuggle contraband and sperm to impregnate inmates' girlfriends. The inquiry names New York mob associate Antonino Parlovecchio and notes $5,000 payments and deliveries to a Manhattan fertility lab.
The House passed a bill to help independent owner-operators and small trucking firms recoup diesel surcharges when fuel costs spike. It would let truckers who buy high priced fuel sue for a share of any surcharge in private contracts, addressing the gap where larger firms pass costs but small operators do not receive them.
About 3,000 current and former black employees of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp will receive 514 million to settle allegations of racial discrimination in promotions. Funds distribute by tenure and estimated salary losses, with $1.5 million set aside for taxes and a compliance consultant. The FDIC will tighten personnel policies and will not admit or deny the allegations.
History notes mark October 11 1811 as the start of the steam powered ferry between New York City and Hoboken N J. It also records Pope John XXIII convening Vatican II in 1962 Apollo 7 lifting off in 1968 with Wally Schirra Dona Fulton Eisele and Walter Cunningham NBC Saturday Night debut in 1975 with George Carlin and Kathy Sullivan becoming the first American woman to walk in space in 1984.
Today's birthday list features actress Joan Cusack turning 38, actor David Morse at 47, football star Steve Young 39, actor Luke Perry 34, and actress Jane Krakowski 32. Also noted is rhythm and blues musician Andrew Woolfolk turning 50.
The Lawrence Journal-World highlights how high schoolers dress for Homecoming in modern times. Read Thursday’s 18&Under page for details on trendy outfits, themed looks, and teen expression during homecoming season.
AP Movie Writer notes Joan Allen faced resistance from studios to headline The Contender while Rod Lurie secured independent financing. DreamWorks picked up the film, opening in about 1,500 theaters, with Allen positioned for lead and possible best actress nomination.
Ricky Martin says his music seeks spiritual peace and joy not judgment while denying overly sexualized images. In Hollywood fans gathered to honor John Lennon on what would have been his 60th birthday. A separate Friars Club roast in New York mocked Al Gore and political debates drawing a starry crowd.
In an ABC Good Morning America interview Gere said if he could wake as any woman for 24 hours he would choose U S Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. He cited her diplomacy and Middle East efforts and noted his activism for Tibetan independence.
Universal Home Video releases Jurassic Park and The Lost World on DVD with Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS 5.1. Retail prices run 26.98 each, deluxe box set 119.98, gift set 54.98, VHS Collector’s Set 19.98. The discs include Making Of features, story boards, dinosaur encyclopedia, animatics, and a DVD-ROM link previewing Jurassic Park JIT due July 2001.
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