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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1997
Page
3
Miramax acknowledges a bookkeeping mistake in Scream 2 opening weekend figures. Initial $39.2 million from 3,112 theaters was revised to $33 million across 2,663 theaters after overcounting 449 screens. Spokeswoman Janet Hill said the error was corrected promptly.
Two alleged members of the Arellano Felix cartel were ordered extradited from the United States to Mexico after testimony on cross border narcotics trade. Attorneys claim witnesses were coerced, with accusations of torture by a former Mexican drug czar. The men, Emilio Valdez Maniero and Alfredo Hodoyan, are linked to the cartel. Ramon Arellano Felix is on the FBI Most Wanted list. In the U.S., they also face criminal charges. Disneyland loses top North American theme-park status to Walt Disney World, which records 17 million tickets sold while Disneyland’s attendance drops about 6.5 percent to 14.25 million after scrapping the Main Street Electric Parade.
California's statewide bar smoking ban takes effect January 1, ending exemptions from the 1995 anti smoking measure after fierce legislative fights led by tobacco lobbyists and groups like Tavern Owners United for Fairness. Bar owners express skepticism while health officials anticipate broad compliance.
Washington reports reflect cautious consumer behavior as many shoppers cut back on gifts and favor meaningful, affordable items. Budgets tighten with holiday sales rising only 2 to 3 percent, far below expectations, as Baby Boomers spend on vacations and home projects instead. Industry observers call it a sea change, suggesting Christmas may no longer be the peak seasonal event it once was.
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