30 Oct 1998
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1998
Page
1
A Halloween dance at the Macedonian Association building in Gateborg went up in flames early today killing at least 60 and injuring about 190. The upstairs disco drew hundreds of teenagers aged 13 to 18. the cause was unknown but officials cited signs of arson per TT.
Anti-terrorist forces stormed a hijacked Turkish Airlines jet after a seven hour siege at Ankara airport. The hijacker was killed. 38 passengers and crew were rescued with no injuries. Transport Minister Deni zolgan said none were harmed.
Washington Republican officials say House impeachment investigators may block tests from Vernon Jordan Betty Currie Linda Tripp and Monica Lewinsky. They hint Bruce Lindsey and other White House lawyers could be compelled to answer while executive privilege disputes rise toward the Supreme Court.
Hurricane Mitch weakens to a tropical storm along the Honduran coast as floodwaters rise cutting off communities. At least 36 dead, 15,000 houses destroyed, and over 150,000 displaced. A Coast Guard search for a missing yacht with 31 aboard continues near the Nicaragua border. President Flores Facusse tours the disaster zone and appeals for aid.
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 2,750-page five-volume final report labels apartheid a crime against humanity and condemns white rule officials, the ANC, lawyers, judges, church figures, and journalists. Desmond Tutu led the commission as Nelson Mandela received the document, urging healing and accountability for past abuses.
Charlton Heston will shoot a comedy in Colorado titled Town and Country with Warren Beatty Diane Keaton and Goldie Hawn. It will be his 75th film and only his third comedy as he campaigns for Senator Paul Coverdell. Heston also notes Planet of the Apes may see a remake with James Cameron showing interest.
Phil Wilke compiles J W Wire Reports detailing latest local updates and syndicated briefs. The column aggregates brief items from the wire service, presenting concise notes on events, officials, and happenings across communities.
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