Schwarzkopf Would Have Loved to Blow Up Saddam Statue
Retired General H Norman Schwarzkopf told reporters in Kuwait he wished the 30 foot Saddam Hussein statue in downtown Baghdad had been destroyed during the Iraq war He said lawyers blocked the idea and he now regrets not carrying it out He added the Kuwait trip with his wife two daughters and son was purely social.
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Dylan landlord for Sha’arei Am synagogue site in LA
Entertainment Weekly notes landlord Dylan and a management firm bought the land housing Sha’arei Am in Los Angeles where four years remain on a 10 year lease. Rabbi Marx says the rabbi expects the synagogue to stay long term with Dylan not seeking new construction and even jokes about hiring him as cantor.
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Warrior Marks and the Nude Award Statue Storm
An uproar surrounds a nude torso award statue and Alice Walker’s film and book Warrior Marks on female genital mutilation. Publicists defend it as fine art, museum quality, and valuable, while critics cite its message of domination and violence. Walker contends the sculpture and related works distort the issue.
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Brisco Jr. Fans Vote to Save TV Show in Guide Poll
TV Guide readers would save Fox's Briscoe Jr. if allowed one show from this season. Fox Entertainment President Sandy Grushaw won't commit to a return despite support, citing low ratings. A decision is due in May. Other reader favorites include NBC's John Larroquette Show ABC's Birdland and CBS' The Road Home.
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Burns mocks Hillcrest sign banning cigars with 95 cutoff
Los Angeles famed comedian George Burns, nearing his century, objected to a Hillcrest Country Club sign that bans cigar smoking. The club modified the notice to read Cigar Smoking prohibited for anyone under 95, sparking humor and controversy among members.
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Be Wise to Words: Raspberry on Language Rules
Pulitzer Prize winner William Raspberry speaks on the power of good English. He says clear speech and writing open doors beyond a college degree, while poor English can close opportunities students may not realize.
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Village People YMCA removed from Penguins game playlist
Pittsburgh Penguins music coordinator Jamie Belo added the Village People's 1978 disco hit YMCA to the playlist this season but pulled it after two men displayed a sign claiming it wasn't for real hockey fans. Belo said the song drew boos when played again and stressed the aim is to avoid distracting the game.
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Ex-band member of Alice in Chains jailed for theft
Former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr received 90 days in jail after pleading guilty to stealing a suitcase at Houston Intercontinental Airport. Arrested April 11, witnesses say he switched luggage tags and moved items between bags to take them. Starr, a Seattle grunge pioneer, quit the band about a year ago amid a demanding tour schedule.
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Today in history highlights from April 18, 1994
The entry notes that April 18 1994 is the 108th day of the year with 257 days remaining and marks a notable historical event featuring a famous figure.
Scott B Porter in newspaper management lineup
Scott B Porter is listed as Managing Editor overseeing editorial operations while serving as Production Director and Circulation Director, outlining a dual role in content direction and distribution. The note highlights his leadership across publication production and audience reach.
Customer service notice for early weekday delivery
The weekday paper should arrive by 6 30 a m and customers notified to call 964 5000 by 10 a m Monday through Friday or by ae on weekends for a replacement delivery.
Tree trimmed for Capitol display in bizarre transport
A 65-foot spruce from California’s San Bernardino National Forest was thinned by sawing limbs to fit a truck bound for the U S Capitol grounds in November. Workers numbered the removed limbs and later reattached them after planting. In January Kansas City Symphony GM suspended oboist Ken Lawrence for a facetious remark about The Nutcracker.
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Cash found in post office box in western Chicago suburb
The Associated Press opened a mail collection box Friday and found about 16000 dollars in cash with checks and a deposit slip. A supervisor said the money appeared to belong to the village. Police were delayed as the daily deposit was handled by another employee behind a fired carrier’s home amid hundreds of pieces in a carrier’s car trunk.
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Stevens Point hosts world’s largest trivia marathon
Nearly 12 000 participate as teams from across the country converge in Stevens Point Wisconsin for 54 hours of trivia at WWSP the UW Stevens Point student radio station. The event billed by WWSP and the American Trivia Association as the world’s largest draws 535 teams and 11 836 players.
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Arizona Lotto Draw Yields One 2.1 Million Ticket
Saturday lottery results list six winning numbers 4 5 8 12 21 22. One ticket matched all six for 2.1 million dollars. Four numbers yielded 3 066 tickets worth 27 dollars each. Three numbers produced 37 698 winners. Additional prizes included 97 tickets with four numbers.
Powerball numbers and Arizona window of winners
Arizona drawing reports Powerball 9 with main numbers 4 43 and no powerball 19. Three winners claimed 52 million dollars in total across the lottery.
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