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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1998
Page
2
Thousands of minks were freed from Pipkorn Mink Farm in Spalding Township after fences were cut. Owner Tom Pipkorn said about 5,000 animals were missing, volunteers helped recover all but 1,000. The Menominee County Sheriff’s Department suggested an animal rights group may be responsible. no arrests were made.
A Florida jury unanimously urged the death penalty for Juan Carlos Chavez, convicted of raping and murdering and dismembering 9 year old Jimmy Ryce. Judge Schumacher will decide the sentence within two weeks. trial moved to Orlando due to pretrial publicity.
Dr. Jack Kevorkian and Dr. Georges Reding are charged with obstructing police and resisting arrest after a May 7 confrontation outside William Beaumont Hospital. They face up to 90 days in jail and $500 fines if convicted as police defend their actions.
Wild gas well exploded Saturday in Bienville Parish near Shreveport. Fire burned as workers tried to begin production, killing seven and injuring none reported. Firefighters cemented the casing Monday to seal the well. a months-long investigation into the cause will follow.
Prosecutor Kenneth Starr asked Judge Susan Webber Wright to block a subpoena served on the Kirkland & Ellis firm tied to Starr compensation over 1 million annually. Clinton seeks documents linking the firm to witnesses in the Paula Jones case while Starr argues for stay of discovery and limits on Lewinsky materials.
President Clinton signed a package bill steering more federal Head Start money toward quality improvements for the preschool program rather than expanding enrollment. It also creates the Individual Development Accounts offering 50,000 low income families matched savings for a first home college or business start-up with a $125 million price tag.
President Clinton signed the Curt Flood Act of 1998, revoking the antitrust exemption for labor relations in baseball while leaving other aspects like relocation and minor leagues untouched. The measure, approved unanimously by Congress, allows players to pursue antitrust litigation in labor disputes, according to MLBPA leader Donald Fehr.
Sondra Mills cites rising fraud as impotence hype grows led by Pfizer Viagra. David Brady sold eight fake products via mail and web, backed by sham firms and journals, blurring medical legitimacy. FTC froze $3 to $4 million, Brady moved profits to new names while targeting 150000 customers.
The FAA warns pilots not to use Viagra within six hours of flying due to possible visual distortion from blue and green cockpit and runway lights. Dr Donato Borrillo notes the warning in the Federal Air Surgeon Medical Bulletin. Studies show a bluish haze in about 3 percent of Viagra users at standard doses.
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