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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 2001
Page
2
The Queen Mother Elizabeth, who turns ten this Saturday, is recovering from mild heat exhaustion after a public engagement. Her office says she will rest and doctors will judge if she can join weekend birthday celebrations as a heat wave with temperatures above 86 degrees continues in Britain.
R E M guitarist Peter Buck, 44, pleaded innocent at Isleworth Crown Court to assault, drunkenness and related charges from an April flight Seattle to London. He was ordered to reappear for trial on November 12 and released on 28600 dollars bail with his wife Stephanie present.
The Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Leon Wilkeson died at 49 in Ponte Vedra Beach Florida after battling chronic liver and lung disease. A medical examiner said death appears natural pending toxicology tests due in two to three weeks. Wilkeson survived the 1977 plane crash that killed several band members and the group later reformed in 1987 for a reunion.
A look at notable dates including MTV debut on Aug 1 1981 the first US census in 1790 Colorado statehood in 1876 the Berlin Olympics opening in 1936 Adolf Hitler presiding and the 1946 establishment of the Atomic Energy Commission Charles Whitman’s 1966 University of Texas mass shooting marked a stark 20th century arc.
Today's lineup features Sam Mendes turning 34, cartoonist Tom Wilson of Ziggy fame at 70, Dom DeLuise at 68, Yves Saint Laurent at 65, blues guitarist Robert Cray 48, Public Enemy rapper Chuck D 41, and rapper Coolio 38, all highlighted in a quick birthday list.
Joanna and Jacob Hetrick, veterans of the Douglas County Free Fair, have shown rabbits ducks llamas and chickens over the years. Read more about them on Thursday's 18 and Under page.
Former President Bill Clinton and singer Kenneth Babyface Edmonds announced a global effort to fight AIDS in Africa, aiming to raise awareness and funds. Edmonds planned benefit concerts in South Africa and New York and a new CD, with proceeds to the cause.
Smash Mouth halts immediate tour dates after lead singer Steve Harwell’s infant son Presley Harwell dies from complications of acute lymphocytic leukemia. Presley, born January 26, fell ill Thursday. service held in Las Vegas. The band learned of the tragedy while in Minot, North Dakota, with Great Falls and Kellogg shows canceled.
Andy Dial of Columbia, South Carolina, is a Weather Channel junkie who watches for local forecasts and people on screen. The article notes the channel's growth from 9.4 million households in 1983 to 80 million in 2001, its Hurricane Gilbert coverage, and its role in warning evacuations for Floyd. Dial says the channel is company and comfort, more than weather, as he stays glued for amusement and humanity.
Los Angeles Superior Court granted bifurcation allowing the divorce to be finalized August 8 while custody issues and other matters remain to be resolved. A trial setting is set for October 4. Neither star attended the hearing though both are due at Tuesday’s Los Angeles premiere of The Others.
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