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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1997
Page
4
Sahib a 7700 pound circus elephant and two companions swam in Stockholm city canal near Djurgarden Park. Sahib got stuck in mud while men arranged a crane to lift him free. Circus director Bo Roemberg said elephants love the water and such mishaps happen.
Joint exercises Infinite Moonlight 97 wrapped with live fire as over 1 500 U S Marines and sailors joined 500 Jordanian soldiers in desert maneuvers. Clinton pledged aid and a December weapons package included 16 F 16 jets worth 200 million in a broader security support for Jordan. Separately ultra orthodox Jews clashed with Conservative worshippers at the Western Wall during Shavuot. Police said rocks and excrement were hurled as worshippers faced gender separated sections.
In Madrid during the Fiesta de San Isidro critics note many bulls refused to charge or proved sluggish. Spectators protested as substitutes were used and up to four bulls were diverted. breeders and organizers blame each other for cheaper stock and less aggressive bulls. Matadors name breeders as the source of the problem.
Ankara Turkey's military warned that Islamic political activity could spark a violent uprising the army is legally bound to stop with force if needed. General Fevzi Turkeri said radical Islamist actions push toward civil upheaval while displaying images of pro-Islamic rallies.
Thai Education Ministry considers banning Tamagotchi virtual pets in schools to reduce classroom distraction. Education planners say students playing the games distract from lessons. Officials expect the education minister to announce a ban soon after reports in Bangkok. Hong Kong and other regions have taken similar steps with counseling offered for affected students.
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