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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 2000
Page
1
A group of animal advocates in Burbank, with seven rescued Dalmatians, urged Walt Disney Studios to curbDalmatian breeding linked to the film 101 Dalmatians. They fear the upcoming sequel 102 Dalmatians, due in November, will boost shelter euthanizations.
Excavations at a medieval friary in Hull Northern England dating 1300 to 1450 found skeletons with signs of syphilis. Lead researcher Anthea Boylston of the University of Bradford said several skeletons showed the disease, fueling debate on whether syphilis came to Europe from the New World or arose independently, or was carried westward by explorers.
A federal judge approved a 375 billion national settlement for fen-phen health claims. Ten-phen users may receive up to 1.5 million depending on injury and exposure duration. the package includes future medical monitoring. American Home Products faces over 9,000 lawsuits over Pondimin Redux and linked heart valve damage after 1997 withdrawal.
2day’s History Journal notes that in 1533 the last Inca king Atahualpa was killed on orders of Francisco Pizarro. In 1896 chop suey is credited to New York City. In 1957 Strom Thurmond, then a Democrat, ended a civil rights filibuster after over 24 hours. In 1966 the Beatles finished their fourth U.S. tour with a final concert at Candlestick Park.
Today's birthday list includes Michael Jackson aged 42 among other notables: Sen John McCain 64 Elliott Gould 62 William Friedkin 61 Robin Leach 59 Rebecca DeMornay 38 MeShell Ndegeocello 31. The source mentions Michael Jackson at the end.
Cookbook author Susan Herrmann Loomis serves up an Italian tasting with over 250 recipes and insights on regional cuisines. The book includes interviews and tips from farmers vintners and olive gardeners, highlighted in Wednesday's Food section.
Chris Noth of Sex and the City fame is set to star as Sen Cantwell in Gore Vidal's The Best Man at the Victory Theater, opening Sept. 7. Vidal says the actor has serious work. Noth notes the part challenges him and reflects on politics, power, and ambition.
An 8 foot bronze statue of Ralph Kramden from The Honeymooners was unveiled in front of the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Cast features Jackie Gleason as the bus driver, with Joyce Randolph praising the statue’s beauty as TV Land and the Gleason estate collaborated on the project.
Ricky Skaggs, longtime bluegrass performer and admirer of Bill Monroe, releases Big Man on Skaggs Family Records. The tribute features songs by varied artists and an all star lineup including J D Crowe Bela Fleck Sam Bush and the Del McCourys. Skaggs notes Monroe shaped a new music form and remains a towering influence.
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