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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1995
Page
2
Willie Brown, former assembly speaker, defeated incumbent Frank Jordan in a runoff to become San Francisco's first black mayor. He pledged improvements including bus service, crime reduction, and aid for the homeless, with sworn-in term set for next month.
Washington officials report the Theater High Altitude Area Defense interceptor failed to hit a target in flight during its first test at White Sands Missile Range New Mexico. The THAAD system aims to provide a more advanced defense than the Patriot system familiar from 1991.
Salvatore Gonzalez a 45 year old man in a red Santa suit led carolers at Petit Folto Italian restaurant during the 10th annual Christmas dinner for the handicapped. Police arrested him for disorderly conduct after a neighbor complained. Gonzalez says officers tackled and kicked him, with four officers involved and a restaurant owner describing the scene as rough and a misunderstanding.
Psychologist Nicholas Christenfeld asks 122 participants to match photos of 1-year-olds with their fathers or mothers. Respondents correctly identified the father 50 percent of the time, above the 33 percent chance. The effect faded for 10 and 20 year olds, suggesting a possible early evolutionary cue for paternal recognition.
A man wearing a ski mask robbed Nations Bank beside Fort Worth Police Fort Worth division. He stood in line and, after a customer noticed the bag, left the bank with money and was arrested outside, amid a strong odor of alcohol.
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