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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1999
Page
3
Heinz USA recalls six ounce Heinz 3 broccoli carrot cheese jars that may contain plastic fragments. Only jars with production code P3388EA are affected, printed on lids. Heinz notes the number affected is not significant and nationwide distribution occurred. Refunds offered to customers returning jars to purchase point.
Cynthia Martinez Lyda, 32, admits guilt to child injury charges on the eve of jury selection and faces up to 32 years. Doctors diagnosed Munchausen by proxy, though she denies the condition. Among six sons, Aaron died at 2 from ipecac poisoning, Daniel is in vegetative state, a foster son died at 2 in Phoenix in 1993, and Joseph nearly died at 8 months old in her care.
The United States will contribute 4 million dollars to an international relief fund aiding needy Nazi persecution survivors in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. The pledge is part of 25 million over three years with 61 million from 17 other countries. Rabbi Israel Miller praised the move.
Washington AP notes a Pew survey of 552 national and local journalists and editors shows self critical views on reporting quality. Sensationalism bias and bottom line pressures top chief problems, with credibility falling among both public and media professionals.
A federal judge overturned Alabama's 1998 law banning sales of vibrators and devices for sexual stimulation, ruling it overly broad and lacking a legitimate state interest. Six women who sell or rely on such devices challenged the statute, which carries misdemeanor penalties. The judge noted many devices are not obscene and enforcement has been idle during the suit. Senator Butler sponsored the ban but has no plans for new legislation.
AP report on a joint ASNE and APME project to ensure newspapers reflect racial and ethnic diversity in coverage and staffing. The plan, timed for May 17–21, aims to reframe diversity as accuracy, not quotas, noting minority representation rose from 4 percent two decades ago to about 11 percent today.
Kovach of the Committee of Concerned Journalists notes the press is swamped by celebrity stories and infotainment while journalism duties evolve under public and industry scrutiny. The Pew survey co sponsored by the committee highlights shifting newsroom priorities and credibility concerns.
New Haven Connecticut reports that Harvard Yale and Columbia have high early admission shares with 72 percent 41 percent and 45 percent of their next year classes filled. Critics say the trend pressures families and may hurt poorer students while boosters note reduced recruiting and guaranteed bright students for first choices.
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