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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1997
Page
2
Delta Flight 1470 with 154 aboard skidded while landing Sunday injuring three people. 148 passengers and six crew evacuated via emergency chute at Albuquerque International Sunport. The jet, delayed after leaving Dallas before 5 p.m., is under investigation for landing gear issues, while passengers reported a problem with the seat.
Dorothy Buffum Chandler, longtime Los Angeles cultural patron and widow of Norman Chandler, died at 96. She chaired the Amazing Blue Ribbon of Music Center and served as honorary life chair of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, with the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion naming her honor. She helped rescue the Hollywood Bowl in the 1950s. Mayor Riordan called it a sad day for Los Angeles.
Cusahtemoc Cardenas of the Democratic Revolutionary Party led with about 46 percent in exit polls, defeating Alfredo Del Mazo of the ruling PRI who had 23 percent and Carlos Castillo Peraza with near 19 percent. The election marks the first mayoral race for Mexico City since its expansion and earlier presidential defeats by Cardenas. Preliminary returns showed PRI trailing in national races as turnout rose across six governorships and federal contests.
The body of Amado Carrillo Fuentes, famed Lord of the Skies, was flown to Mexico City after doctors said he died from a heart attack following extensive plastic surgery. Authorities warned his death could trigger turf wars along the Mexico US cocaine smuggling corridor as followers mourned at his childhood home in Guamuchitlito.
New York AP report notes jurors start selection this week in the extortion case involving Autumn Jackson 22 who claims Cosby is her father and sought 40 million to stay silent. Prosecutors emphasize the dispute centers on extortion not paternity and Cosby may be called as a witness.
The capital Phnom Penh faced chaos as tanks rolled and fighting raged after Second Premier Hun Sen launched a putsch. Civilians fled by foot, bicycle, and motorbike while mortars and rockets damaged the city. Hun Sen denied leading a coup as Ranariddh fled to France. At least nine dead and about fifty seriously wounded.
Joanna Pacitti, 12, will perform in Ravelca North Carolina through July 20 belting familiar numbers after being replaced in the Broadway revival of Annie. She rose from a five city talent search to star in a three month prep, with her understudy earning the final lead in New York.
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