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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1996
Page
1
In Guatemala City at Mateo Flores Stadium, a crowd crush killed at least 83 and injured over 180 as about 45,000 including presidents of Guatemala and Costa Rica watched. Officials say overcapacity and blocked entry caused fans to surge through a small gate.
David Brinkley will step from host to commentator on This Week With David Brinkley starting Nov 10 marking the show’s 15th anniversary. At age 76 he avoids retirement, plans to focus on longer programs about 20th century presidents, with Sam Donaldson and Cokie Roberts tipped as co-hosts and Brinkley continuing weekly commentary. Meanwhile a Purdue freshman killed a dorm supervisor who had reported him on cocaine, then took his own life as police closed in.
Supreme Court deliberations on a Buffalo Rochester case test whether 15 foot buffer zones around clinics infringe First Amendment rights. Lawyers argued sidewalk counseling near abortion clinics limits protest messaging while justices questioned scope and impact. The lineup suggested a possible shift, with a potential fifth vote from Justice Thomas and signals from Justice OConnor.
Thousands gathered near the United Nations for Louis Farrakhan’s Day of Atonement rally urging the UN to oppose U S policy. He criticized sanctions on Iraq and Libya and urged Cuba’s embargo lift while spotlighting Africa and the Million Man March anniversary. The event featured Winnie Mandela and Stephanie Mills and drew 20,000 to 30,000 attendees.
District Judge Joe Brown issued a temporary restraining order against Kevin Massey banning Internet transmission of embarrassing private information about Teresa and Robert Maynard. The order also prohibits Massey from approaching within 500 yards of the Maynards' home or business, who run Dallas based Internet America. The case marks a new use of Internet speech restrictions and service method. Massey acknowledged posting about Mrs Maynard and a breast enhancement but denied any threatening intent amid ongoing online harassment claims.
Washington report shows 40 plus enrollment more than tripled from 1970 to 1993, rising to 11.2 percent of higher education by 1993. About 1.6 million adults 40 and over seek courses amid skill gaps and career goals, with white married women most represented. Institutions face strain and employers may expand support and funding to meet demand.
Golden Valley Minn activists clash with actor Christopher Reeve who will receive the Courage Award from the Courage Center on Oct 27. Critics say his push for more medical research funds diverts aid from disabled people already facing paralysis or blindness. Center spokeswoman says Reeve's awareness role earns praise.
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