Potter certificates spark protests at Jacksonville library
Jacksonville residents protest Hogwarts certificates given to about 200 children at a July 8 Harry Potter party. Parents and church groups argued the witchcraft theme exposed kids to occult ideas, prompting library officials to end the initiative on July 19. The incident echoes ongoing debates over the series and library access.
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Jacksonville Public Library
Hogwarts
J K. Rowling
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Harry
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Kenneth Sivulich
Sivulich
American Library Association
Ken Sivulich
Jacksonville, Fla
Elvis honeymoon cottage still draws fans WALLS
The Flower Patch shop owner Ms Henson recalls fans visiting Elvis Presley landmarks near Circle G Ranch in 1967 and afterward. Visitors from at least 13 foreign countries and 43 U.S. states have photographed the site while noting a rug and red carpet memories.
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Feds to eye media violence and children protection
Washington AP reports federal regulators will study television violence and the exposure of children to adult material. FCC Chairman William Kennard says broadcasters must protect children and offer educational content, as industry criticism and Senate hearings intensify scrutiny of movies video games and music.
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Federal Trade Commission
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Senate Commerce Committee
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Jack Valenti
Motion Picture Association of America
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