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Newspaper
Sun Journal
Location
New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1995
Page
2
Urban renewal on The Circle faced opposition as officials shifted to piecemeal public acquisition. The Pavilion was torn down in February and $1.5 million bought four properties to curb loitering and fund a police-reduced plan. Beach access and new streets aim to lure both families and businesses, though locals debate the change.
North Carolina coastal expert explains dune heights along Morehead City and the 20 mile island chain. He notes erosion from Atlantic waves, the south facing coast reducing some impacts, and potential sand disposal that could widen the beach by 100 to 200 feet. A federal protection program would require years of study and congressional action.
German visitors nearly quadrupled in North Carolina from 1991 to 1993 and rose to 60,000 in South Carolina by 1994. Officials note Germans favor mountains and whitewater, while efforts include multilingual brochures. Cherokee promotes Native American culture to German travelers, boosting tribal tourism revenues from 1990 to 1994.
A Serb attack in Sarajevo left 71 people dead and 151 injured after a hazardous device exploded. Government radio reported the assailants severed electricity and water, and then gas supply, crippling the city bakery that provides much of the bread for residents.
Political consultant Ed Rollins quits Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole’s presidential bid after calling two Jewish congressmen Hymie boys at a San Francisco roast. Campaign confirms resignation letter sent to Scott Reed. Rollins spent under a month with the campaign and cited weariness with controversy.
Christopher Reeve was thrown from his horse during a jumping event and remained in stable condition. He was admitted to the University of Virginia Medical Center after the Saturday accident as publicist Lisa Kasteler said. The horse reportedly spooked near the third jump on a 15-jump course.
Annette Oster of New Bern plans Memorial Day around a yearly motorbike rally. She enjoys beach visits and caring for her son in spare moments, and she notes the tradition of the rally continuing each year.
Emir Kusturica’s film about Yugoslavia’s breakup won the Golden Palm at Cannes. The Grand Prize went to Theo Angelopoulos’s To Vima Tou Odyssea, star Keitel. Jonathan Pryce won best actor for Carrington and Helen Mirren best actress for The Madness of Kingie.
Tim Roth says stage nerves deter him from theater. He recalls sweaty hands and fear of walking on stage before his Dracula role in high school, yet he fell in love with acting after performing for the first time.
Jill Hennessy has drew attention since becoming NBC Law and Order assistant district attorney. She recalls jogging in Central Park when a Madonna sighting passed by and a fan labeled her as hot. Larry King bristles at being called journalist describing himself as an infotainer and conduit.
Mike Royko muses on Cubs ownership, rich buyers, and fan loyalty with a sharp, humorous take on baseball economics. He jokes about Tribune Co ownership, columnists, and the idea of a gullible wealthy buyer, then pivots to the cost of keeping stars and the burden of a struggling team.
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