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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 2002
Page
1
Police said singer Layne Staley of Alice in Chains was found dead in his north Seattle apartment after two weeks, with heroin paraphernalia nearby. Authorities ruled out foul play and said there was no criminal investigation, noting the death likely resulted from overdose or natural causes.
Former figure skater Tonya Harding crashed a pickup into a ditch early Saturday near Battle Ground Washington and was cited for drunken driving after a sobriety and breath test. No injuries were reported. blood alcohol content was not released.
Fifteen year old rapper Bow Wow born Shad Moss will headline a celebration for honor students at Southern University Shreveport. He will speak briefly about staying in school and avoiding drugs while promoting homework. Bow Wow recently dropped the Lil from his name and is known for Bounce With Me from Beware of Dog.
Wylie Gustafson, leader of Wylie & the Wild West, sues Yahoo! in a Los Angeles federal case alleging copyright infringement for continued use of his 1996 yodel in commercials. He says he was not informed his yodel would recur beyond a one-time payment of 590 dollars. Yahoo! declines comment.
The history column notes Earth Day debut on April 22 1970 with millions observing environmental concerns. It recalls Henry VIII’s 1509 ascent to the throne after Henry VII’s death, the 1864 authorization of In God We Trust on coins, the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush noon start, and Nixon’s 1994 death in New York after a stroke at age 81.
Today's list marks Jack Nicholson at 65 along with Eddie Albert 94 Aaron Spelling 79 Glen Campbell 66 John Waters 56 Peter Frampton 52 Joseph Bottoms 48 and Ryan Stiles 43. Nicholson leads a slate of celebrated figures across film television music and directing.
Douglas County commissioners meet today to discuss proposed changes to employee health coverage with a potential $25 per month premium. The Journal-World notes full coverage of the meeting Tuesday.
Los Angeles report outlines the Miriam Bakley case with Rosie as a focal point. It notes motive claims by police against Blake, defense expectations of a smear campaign, and the potential impact of Bakley’s past and aliases. It highlights court media limits and the clash between TV coverage and privacy.
The Rock starring The Scorpion King tops North American theaters with a 36.2 million weekend bow, setting April opening records and surpassing The Matrix's 1999 debut. Changing Lanes drops to second, Murder by Numbers opens strong at third, as industry eyes a summer crowded with sequels and franchises.
Norwalk Connecticut. Reginald Rose Emmy winning playwright producer of Twelve Angry Men died Friday at Norwalk Hospital at age 81. A New York native, he wrote and co produced the film with Henry Fonda and earned Emmy and Academy nominations for his TV work on The Defenders and other social issue dramas. He served as a first lieutenant in the Army from 1942 and balanced a long career across CBS and other networks. Survived by Ellen McLaughlin, six children from two marriages, and his widow.
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