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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1999
Page
3
Senor Wences master ventriloquist and TV era staple died Tuesday at his New York City home aged 103. He entertained audiences on the Ed Sullivan Show with his head-in-a-box Pedro and hand-puppet Johnny, bantering amid drinks, smoking, and juggling. He created Johnny by shaping a mouth on a fist and adding a blond wig.
Beatrice Richardson, 49, former Headstart director, released on 200000 bond after being accused of diverting 250000 meant for poor families to a clothing business, her sons ventures, daughter's tuition, and an ex boyfriend. Three seamstresses from B Rich Clothing allegedly worked in a Headstart room.
The White House is three months late in nominating six members to a citizen oversight board created last year to review IRS operations. Congress members warn the delay may slow reforms. The nine member panel can access private tax documents, but the Jan. 22 deadline for nominees has passed without action.
The recall covers about 13 000 teal and gray backpacks after 25 reports of children slipping from leg openings or top openings. Sold for 95 dollars via catalog, web site, and stores in New Hampshire Delaware Oregon and Maine from 1993 to 1995. Refunds available by calling 600 555 9717 or visiting the recall site.
After three days of fires in the Everglades burning 160000 acres, shifting winds reduced the blaze by Tuesday afternoon. Authorities reopened Alligator Alley from Fort Lauderdale to Naples while about 50 firefighters monitor hotspots. An arson started a new seven acre fire near Broward Palm Beach line. Gov Bush and Ag Commissioner Crawford announce higher arson vigilance and a 5.6 million boost for statewide firefighting costs amid little rainfall this year.
Washington officials reported 1999 enrollment near 1 million for a 24 billion plan to cover uninsured children in working families, with expected growth to 2.5 million by 2000 and full implementation by October 2000. Administration cited progress and ongoing enrollment challenges across states.
Washington AP reports obese women are six times more likely than thin women to have silent arterial inflammation that may raise heart disease risk. Findings suggest exploring aspirin's potential in overweight people, given obesity's links to high cholesterol, clogged arteries, hypertension, diabetes and related risks.
NIH researchers in the Journal of the American Medical Association call for raising the vitamin C daily allowance from 60 mg to 100 to 200 mg citing research on cancer prevention and a five fruit and vegetable servings daily habit. They note 200 mg is the absorption ceiling.
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