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Carving up the cult of Kerouac

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The value of the estate of Jack Kerouac has risen to between $10 million and $20 million since his death in 1969 as he has become an icon of pop culture. His estate has been the subject of controversy since 1994, when his daughter Jan sued for control of his archives. There is now conflict between John Sampas, Kerouac's brother-in-law, who keeps firm control of the estate, and Gerald Nicosia, author of a Kerouac biography and literary executor of Jan Kerouac's estate.

Family, Kerouac, Jack

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Campus revolt raises cry of racism

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The University of California's decision to abolish its affirmative action programme has highlighted serious problems with racial issues in the education system. Issues relating to minority representation and academic freedom are closely connected with presidential politics in the state, where governor Pete Wilson is using the abolition of affirmative action as one of the key elements of his campaign for the presidency.

Political aspects, Affirmative action

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This man is twice as big as Murdoch. He controls more of what we see on TV and in films than anyone else in the world

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Media magnate Rupert Murdoch has undertaken a number of high profile deals recently, but he has now been overshadowed by Michael Eisner, chairman of Disney, who has managed to negotiate the purchase of Capital Cities/ABC, the leading US television network. The deal will make Eisner extremely wealthy, and many observers believe that he will become the most powerful figure in popular culture worldwide.

Influence, Eisner, Michael D.

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