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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1997
Page
3
Burger King reports daily Big King sales near three million, far above the projected 1.8 million. Shortages appeared in Sacramento Dallas Michigan New York City and Miami as the new sandwich based on the Big Mac model with extra beef wins customers.
The Los Angeles Unified School District board voted six to zero with one abstention to require three high schools and one junior high school to drop American Indian themed mascots this school year. Activists and American Indian groups cite the names Birmingham Braves Granada Mohicans and University Warriors as demeaning. A celebratory drumming ceremony followed the vote as activists proposed new identities.
The Grammy Awards will again be held in New York City in 1998, choosing Radio City Music Hall over Los Angeles venues. The show’s host has not yet been named, and the ceremony will be televised by CBS.
The Justice Department seeks to strip 76 year old Fedir Kwoczak of U S citizenship for allegedly lying on 1949 entry visa papers about farm work and concealed service as a Ukrainian SS guard in Nazi camps. He is accused of participating in Operation Reinhard, with millions of Polish Jews killed.
Six year old Adam Gildwarg has collected 2,542 telephone books for his school's recycling drive. Neighbors and family donate as he fills hallways with stacks and even crafts a chair from the books. South Central Bell sponsors a party for the class that collects the most. Adam hopes to win a computer for the school, and the family may need a convoy to move the haul.
Orlando city leaders voted 5 to 2 to end 3 am openings for bars and night clubs, targeting all night techno raves while restaurants and theme parks stay open. Officials cited drug use, including Ecstasy and Rohypnol, as a reason and warned parties may shift underground ahead of a Sept. 18 effective date.
A USDA study suggests peanuts may aid heart health, containing resveratrol like red wine. Researchers led by Dr. Timothy Sanders report peanuts have about 73 micrograms of resveratrol per ounce, though blood detection and exact intake needed remain uncertain. Critics note vitamin E and other factors may influence risk reduction, with funding from the Peanut Institute and presentation at an American Chemical Society meeting.
Washington AP report on a Humane Society study showing nearly 30 percent of animal abusers also harm people, mostly family. Experts contend animal cruelty signals dangerous behavior. nine of ten abusers are men and dogs are most often targeted. The study urges harsher penalties and broader enforcement.
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