23 Dec 1997
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1997
Page
1
Twelve jurors selected in the Unabomber case with nine women and three men, after five weeks of questioning about death penalty views and mental illness. Jurors will hear the case anonymously per court orders, a move contested by media.
Avis Inc. will pay about 3.3 million dollars to settle a racial discrimination case against a New Hanover North Carolina franchise. Three black motorists accused the company of failing to discipline dealer John Dalton despite dozens of complaints. Affidavits claim the outlets imposed extra requirements on blacks to deny rentals, such as higher credit-card limits and proof of employment. Prices at the pump have fallen further with the national average around 1.21 dollars per gallon, reflecting oversupply and weak demand trends across the country.
American troops cheered as Bob Dole toured Tuzla with President Clinton aide, joking about needing an ID and urging patience for a broader peace. Dole urged staying in Bosnia beyond the 1998 deadline, expressing hope for a quick homecoming once three countries govern themselves.
Denver AP reports jurors in Terry Nichols Oklahoma City bombing case ended a fifth day of deliberations without a verdict. They have spent about 33% more hours than the four days it took to convict Timothy McVeigh in 1995. Nichols faces possible death sentence if convicted for the April 19, 1995 attack that killed 168 people. prosecutors say he helped plan the bomb while McVeigh delivered it. Defense denies involvement. The panel of seven women and five men, not sequestered, had weekend off for a time out. deliberations resume at 9:30 a.m. CST.
Newly released Joint Chiefs of Staff files show plans discussed for withdrawing US forces from Vietnam by end of 1965, weeks before Kennedy’s assassination. Analysts note Diem’s 1963 fate and broader U.S. handling of Indochina shaped the war’s trajectory and later commitments.
The Spice Girls hold the Christmas No 1 in Britain for the second year running with Too Much marking their sixth straight number one. Beatles previously dominated the season with I Want to Hold Your Hand and other hits. Mary Hart lists Albright and others as unfottable women. Pam Grier promotes Jackie Brown opening Christmas Day. June Allyson promotes Depends for Kimberly-Clark, noting wide bladder control issues nationwide.
Jack Nicholson explains that about 85 percent of any character mirrors him including roles as a werewolf killer and devil. He relates to Melvin in As Good as It Gets as vulnerable, day by day, and admits emotional strain from home life and family. The film opens Thursday.
Camden New Jersey child prodigy Ryan Holladay, aged five, won a Deering Banjo Co contest and became one of the youngest to sing on the Grand Ole Opry stage. He played banjo and performed I’m on My Way Back to the Old Home and joined his father in Two Coats. Birthdays note several actors and entertainers turning various ages today.
Susan Hess compiles a set of wire reports from J W News Agency, detailing diverse brief items gathered for publication. The compilation covers multiple topics, likely including local events, sports results, and notices, as provided by the wire service.
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