Chicago uproar over painting of Mayor in women’s underwear
A painting of Mayor Harold Washington clad only in frilly underwear was pulled from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago by police amid racial tensions. The work was returned after city leaders mediated a dispute that sparked demonstrations, calls to radio stations, and a debate on artistic expression and community concerns.
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Index shows decline in American health habits
Washington AP reports the 1988 Prevention Index fell marginally from 65.2 to 64.8, signaling a gap between knowledge of healthy living and actual practice. Dr. James Michael McGinnis notes lack of improvement in fat avoidance and stresses renewed health promotion efforts, despite gains in smoke detector and seat belt use.
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Scientists crack second genetic code in protein synthesis
The New York Times reports that Ya-Ming Hou and Paul Schimmel of MIT identify a second genetic code guiding a late step in protein synthesis. This finding could enable designer proteins, new medicines, and help explain some inherited disorders caused by code errors.
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Soviets start withdraw from eastern Afghanistan city
Soviet troops move out of eastern Afghanistan ahead of first withdrawal this weekend. Afghan officials name Jalalabad as the first large city slated for full Soviet withdrawal, about 100 miles from Kabul. Two Chinese men hijack a domestic airliner to Taiwan and seek asylum.
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Tiger kills Zoo worker at Houston Zoo in tragic attack
Ricardo Tovar, 59, died after a 200 pound Siberian tiger named Miguel broke through a reinforced window and dragged him from a hallway into the outdoor habitat. Zookeepers described extensive injuries and the incident prompted isolation of the animal. Authorities investigated how the breach occurred and why the attack was not immediately detected.
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Four men charged in actor George Rose killing in New York
Four men including Rose’s 18 year old adopted son and the youth’s father are charged with murdering Broadway actor George Rose. A sworn statement says he was held eight hours and killed May 4 to resemble an accident. Rose, 68, British-born and Tony winner for The Mystery of Edwin Drood.
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Death in Miami: Three Arrested in Actor George Rose Case
Police say cocaine was found on George Rose and tests show a cocaine derivative in his body at death. A news conference disclosed three men confessed to planning the crime, a fourth is at large. The suspects include Vazquez Padilla Vazquez and other relatives who cited revenge over alleged homosexual acts.
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Vatican shocked by Paraguay canceling papal meeting
In Sucre, Vatican spokesman said Paraguay's military government canceled a meeting between Pope John Paul I and civic leaders including opposition politicians. The surprise move marked an unprecedented interruption of the papal pastoral mission as the pope arrived in Bolivia en route to Paraguay. Police interrupted a Mass and detained opposition leader Domingo Laino and six others at Arroyito, while the pope was to meet Builders of Society and other dissenting figures upon Monday arrival.
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