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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1998
Page
1
Bob Cohen, 72, faces 1151 back real estate taxes on his downtown Pittsburgh beauty and barber supply business from 1911 to 1915 after ownership changes since the 1920s. A county official notes taxes do not absolve due to ownership change.
A panel for the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees accuses Charles Hughes, longtime president of a New York City chapter with 22 000 cafeteria aides and crossing guards, of embezzling 1.7 million dollars. The ruling cites 100 000 paid to 13 Georgia workers not employed by the local and 329 000 used to cover family credit card bills, with most purchases described as personal items.
Sea Shepherd Conservations Society unveils a 36 foot two person submarine painted in black and white to resemble a killer whale. Paul Watson says the orca likeness could deter gray whale hunters by the Makah tribe off Neah Bay after Oct. 1. The Makah resume whaling after a 70 year gap since commercial whaling reduced gray whale stocks.
Miss Virginia Nicole Johnson 24 of Roanoke Va won Miss America 1999 in Atlantic City New Jersey. The University of South Florida graduate with a diabetes focus will tour to raise diabetes awareness while pursuing journalism and a national news anchor career.
Grand Isle with 1500 residents and nearby Lafourche Parish areas faced mass evacuation as Tropical Storm Hermine neared. Winds hit 40 mph, tides rose a foot, and the barrier island prepared for possible flooding. By nightfall most residents had left, roads cut by high water, with officials citing repeated evacuations.
Hurricane Georges intensified to about 150 mph as it neared the Leeward Islands. The NHC in Miami tracked its movement west northwest at 18 mph and warned the eastern Caribbean islands to prepare as Martinique and Guadeloupe urged vigilance. Forecaster Danielle Decan urged residents not to assume sparing.
Survivors of the Princess of the Orient ferry sinking were being rescued from stormy waters off Cavite as authorities searched for 104 missing. About 303 people were saved and at least 23 bodies recovered by Sunday. The 24 year old ship, owned by Sulpicio Lines, sank after a storm despite warnings.
Grammy winner Reba McEntire earns a Hollywood Walk of Fame star on the 2,120th ceremony as fans celebrate. The country icon, known for hits like Can’t Even Get the Blues Rumor Has It and What Am I Gonna Do About You, also notes film roles and upcoming CBS TV movie Forever Love set for Sept. 27.
Phil Wilke compiles a concise item from J-W Wire Reports delivering a brief update on a developing story. The note indicates sourcing and editorial attribution without additional detail.
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