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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1997
Page
2
The NOAA reports the South Pole ozone thinning covers about 8.5 million square miles, similar to 1995 and 1996. The depleted area forms when sunlight returns after Antarctic winter, risking higher UV exposure and health issues.
A man was charged by a bull after jumping into the bullring. He survived but lost his pants as the bull tossed him and wedged its horn under his trousers. The bull strutted about the ring while the embarrassed man fled, covering himself with a red shirt. In another report Westinghouse said it will cut about 2,000 jobs nationwide as it splits into separate Industrial and broadcast units. Most cuts occur in Florida and Pittsburgh areas with full restructuring by year end.
The Labor Department reports a 0.5 percent jump in the Producer Price Index led by energy, autos, and tobacco, marking the sharpest month for wholesale inflation this year. Markets waver as Greenspan warns of inflation risks.
Survivors spoke of a horrible rout of floodwaters as bodies piled in morgues and workers dug through 10 feet of muck for victims. The disaster forced 6,500 troops into Acapulco and other coastal areas, with aid requests for water, medicine, food, and blankets.
Washington AP report states the GMAT for MBA admissions will be administered entirely on computer. The format shifts from paper to screen with adaptive questioning, faster results, and more testing centers. Cheating safeguards improve while test design becomes adaptive and scoring harder after initial questions.
Chastity Bono says life improves after coming out as lesbian in 1995, explaining that living openly means not lying and speaking freely, while reflecting on her role with the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. She spoke in Columbus during Lesbian and Gay History Month and National Coming Out Day.
TV Guide reports Brett Butler, star of Grace Under Fire, bombed during a Los Angeles Improv set. Audience reactions were negative with one comic calling it painful to watch. The issue also lists then-current ages for Joan Cusack Daryl Hall MC Lyte Luke Perry Jerome Robbins Steve Young.
Wire reports compiled by Phil Wilke summarize regional events and notable happenings, presenting concise summaries from various bureaus. The compilation offers snapshot updates on politics, sports, weather, and local incidents as gathered from multiple sources.
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