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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1987
Page
3
Dr. Robert Jarvik the artificial heart pioneer wed Mari lyn vos Savant reputedly the world’s smartest person at the Plaza hotel. Vos Savant IQ 230 and the couple met a year earlier. Noted figures like Isaac Asimov attended as he helped with the ceremony.
Sean Penn has checked into Los Angeles County Central Jail to complete a probation violation sentence. He served five days at Mono County Jail and was released August 6 to resume filming. With good behavior time, he faces 32 days of the original 60 day term remaining. Penn’s probation stemmed from a on set punch and a reckless driving incident related to a prior fight over Madonna.
In Detroit area coverage, Cecilia Cichan, the lone four year old survivor, regains alertness and asks about her father among the victims. Relief and memorial activities unfold as investigators shift to cleanup and support pours in from hospital staff, bishops, and the community.
Joan Rivers discusses her husband Edgar Rosenberg’s suicide and her plans to resume work at the Emmy Awards. She says she seeks no sympathy, recalls his 1984 heart attack impact, and notes their long marriage as they faced career and personal hardships.
Katharine Hepburn says she was fascinated by Spencer Tracy but marriage was impossible. She details a 27 year restraint filled relationship with Tracy, noting they never appeared together in public and that friends respected their arrangement.
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