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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1994
Page
3
The Senate approved 63 to 36 a bill to cut federal funds to districts teaching acceptance of homosexuality as lifestyle, during debate on reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act which allocates 12.5 billion to public schools.
Treasury General Counsel Jean Hanson testified that Deputy Secretary Roger Altman instructed her to inform White House aides about the Whitewater savings and loan probe. Altman denies giving such instructions as Whitewater hearings enter a second week. Roelle and RTC officials say confidential probe details reached political appointees, breaching confidentiality.
In Los Angeles Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley announced they wed secretly eleven weeks ago in a private ceremony outside the United States. Presley said she now uses the name Mrs Lisa Marie Presley Jackson and they plan to raise a family together.
Los Angeles detective Mark Fuhrman demanded a retraction from O J Simpson defense lawyers Robert Shapiro after The New Yorker cited defense members alleging he planted a bloody glove. Fuhrman may sue for defamation if no correction is issued. Gloria Allred urged Gil Garcetti to seek the death penalty in the Simpson case.
In Silver Spring Maryland the FDA faces a panel decision on nicotine addiction as it weighs Pharmacia nicotine nasal spray. Advisers urge prescription only sales, strong warnings, and limited refills amid concerns of abuse.
The Woodstock Reunion at Yasgur's Farm was cancelled amid muddy conditions. Woodstock '94 ticket sales lag behind projections as organizers face travel questions from Generation X and boomer fans alike.
Promoters aimed for a 50 000 turnout at 95 dollars each for an Iowa Woodstock anniversary concert. Only 1 657 tickets sold amid weak interest. Promoter Harry Rhulen of Bethel New York, behind the event with acts like Richie Havens and John Sebastian, said the plan failed and he lost more than 2 million dollars. Ticket holders will receive refunds.
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