Ecuador elects Abdala Bucaram amid past Panama exile
Abdala Bucaram, known as El Loco, wins Ecuador's presidency six years after fleeing to Panama to dodge corruption charges. The Guayaquil figure, notorious for rude stunts in the 1980s, minimizes his Shakespeare moustache while a Minnesota radio station moves to an all commercials format under General Manager J Thomas Lijewski.
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Chuck Shepherd
Universal Press Syndicate
Abdala
el Loco
Bucaram
Ecuador
Panama
Guayaquil
Duluth
Minn
J. Thomas Lijewski
Unclear mixed items from 1995 issues in Japan and US
The piece blends disparate notes from 1995 about Tokyo Weekender reporting on a bra with a waterproof sake pocket and cork seal and a mummification business by Summum Inc. in Salt Lake City, including pets and humans. It mentions Corky Ra and roadkill practice with cadavers from a medical school.
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Tokyo Weekender
Japan
Triumph Co
News of the Weird
Corky Ra
Summum Inc
Salt Lake City
San Jose Mercury News
Diaz Named Star of Tomorrow by Theater Owners
Actress Cameron Diaz, rising from Elite model to film star, earned a Star of Tomorrow award from the National Association of Theatre Owners. She discusses starting opposite Jim Carrey in The Mask, taking acting lessons, and her plan to study with varied co stars to improve.
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Iashington
Cameron Diaz
Jim Carrey
Kathy Ireland
Cindy Crawford
Julia Roberts
National Association of Theatre Owners
Kim Basinger
Kidman
Diaz
Carrey
Jim
Jim NY
Living Color
Donot Gish
Jason Alexander
Ron Perlman
Springsteen Adds Ryman Stop For Fall Tour
Bruce Springsteen joins his fall concert schedule with a Dec 12 show at the Ryman Auditorium promoting The Ghost of Tom Joad. Ryman manager Steve Buchanan calls the 104 year old Gothic brick venue a perfect fit for his guitar and acoustics, recalling its Opry history from 1943 to 1974.
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Race Springsteen
Grand Ole Opry
Boss
Ryman
Tom Joad
Tyman
Steve Buchanan
the Opry
Montana rules out NBA return to basketball
Joe Montana says a comeback to basketball is not likely. He cites the greater demands, a full career, and family priorities including four kids and a very active wife as reasons to stay away from professional play.
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Magic Johnson
Joe Montana
Footbball
Montana
Nore
Coppola, Williams Camp Out to Relive Jack Memories
Francis Ford Coppola and Robin Williams led a group of seven young actors in two weeks of outdoor activities to help Williams recall playing a 10 year old in Jack. They spent days playing basketball fishing and sleeping outside while Coppola described swimming eating peanut butter sandwiches and having food fights to spark memories.
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Robin Williams
Francis Ford Coppola
Coppola
Williams
Fiat Wes
Bakula files protection order against Ledbetter related to Fox link
Scott Bakula, star of Quantum Leap, obtained a court order requiring Tina Marie Ledbetter to stay at least 100 yards away. Ledbetter, 36, previously convicted in 1989 of threatening Fox and given three years probation plus mandatory psychiatric counseling.
Bell Bottom Blues Back-to-School Style Reflects 70s Spirit
Shoppers face a fashion task as kids return to school with a retro vibe. Leslie Medalie of T. J. Maxx notes younger shoppers mirror peer trends with Americana for boys and the Brady Bunch look for girls, featuring cropped poly garments.
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Barbara Bradley
Howard News Service
Leslie ‘Medalie
T. J. Maxx
Fall fashion trends for kids and budget tips
The piece highlights bright colors like orange and lime green, hip hugger pants, miniskirts, floral dresses, and washable polyester. It notes boys’ outfits with red white and blue themes, logo fleece, and Elvis inspired looks, plus guidance on planning a $400 per child fall wardrobe with budgeting and peer influence considerations.
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Yester
Medalie
National
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