Art censorship highlights rising local fights over freedom
Civil liberties group says artistic freedom is under attack from both right and left, with 63 percent of 204 incidents resulting in removal or alteration of art. Examples include San Jose State University reacting to Rape is Great and Duluth schools canceling an all male dance after parental calls. The report covers 1992 and 1993 incidents across 43 states and the District of Columbia, noting a surge in self censorship and culture war dynamics.
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Man who spread Paul is Dead rumor still chuckling
Nashville born artist Fred LaBour known as Too Slim of Riders in the Sky recalls spreading the Paul is Dead hoax in 1969 via a satirical Abbey Road review in the Michigan Daily. He says McCartney may still be peeved, and he hopes to buy or share a beer with the Beatle someday.
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Superman Doomsday miniseries set for next week clash
New York AP reports a three part Superman Doomsday tale titled Hunter Prey. Superman battles the killer Doomsday revived after their 1992 death in Superman No. 73. Hank Henshaw also returns as a cyborg antagonist in this arc.
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Hollywood stars and scandals mix with Oscar bids and sports
Hot rods and TV alums mingle at Burbank as a $400000 Alama Coupe headlines a finale race. Michael Jackson weighs a Dr Lao remake while Stan Winston ties in, and Jackson's child molestation probe looms. Tony Curtis and Florence Griffith Joyner show medical and legal headlines alongside Bill Murray, Clinton slips, and Grisham deflects fame toward baseball talk.
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Jackson Brothers Do TV Gigs With Detroit Car Dealer
Tito Jermaine and Michael Jackson brothers film TV spots in a Detroit suburb studio for Mel Farr founder of multiple car franchises. Each brother receives a 1954 Lincoln Town Car as payment. The latest commercials air this month following a November 1992 start.
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