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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1997
Page
2
Harold Robbins an orphan who became a millionaire at age 20 died on Tuesday shortly before noon at Desert Hospital. A spokesman said he wrote globally best selling novels that were translated and adapted into films as Robbins faced public scrutiny for the debauchery depicted in his works.
Washington based scientists win the World Food Prize for contributions to global food security. The Prize recognizes innovative research and practical impact benefiting farmers and communities worldwide.
The Center for Individual Rights filed a class action in federal court against the University of Michigan alleging its affirmative action policies discriminate against white applicants. The suit targets policies that helped UMich increase minority enrollment to about 25 percent of 36,000 students at Ann Arbor. Plaintiffs Jennifer Gratz and Patrick Hamacher claim admission practices harmed their chances.
The Supreme Court's action clears the way for Oregon's Death with Dignity Act to take effect while voters weigh a repeal measure. The brief order does not set national precedent but ends a legal obstacle, as Oregon prepares to mail ballots on repealing the 1994 measure that allows doctor assisted death for terminally ill patients.
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