Hartman wills name two orphans as heirs and cremation plan
Comic actor Phil Hartman and his wife left an estate valued at about 1.23 million to their two children as per nearly identical wills filed in Superior Court on March 11 1996. The couple request cremation with ashes scattered over Santa Catalina Island Fimer ald Bay and designate Katharine Wright and Mike Wright as guardians. A July 1 court hearing was set. the guardians reside in Fau Claire Wisconsin.
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Davis Wins California Nomination in Blanket Primary
California voters propelled Governor Gray Davis to the Democratic nomination amid a field of multimillionaire challengers while Dan Lungren won the Republican race. Across eight states primary ballots, Alabama’s Fob James faced a runoff with Winton Blount as political tensions rose over social conservative influence. James led late with 48 percent, and GOP leaders eyed potential steps to minimize a damaging showdown. Roukema in New Jersey held off Scott Garrett with 55 to 45 percent as results neared completion.
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Shuttle heads for Mir link on final American stay
Discovery lifted off in heat for NASA’s last mission to Mir, carrying six crew toward the aging station to bring home astronaut Andrew Thomas after four months aboard. The flight marks NASA’s ninth and final Mir docking as attention shifts to the international space station.
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Clinton proposes sampling method for 2000 census
President Clinton urged a new census approach in Houston to avoid undercounting minorities and children, endorsing statistical sampling to supplement actual counts. Republicans warn it breaches the Constitution and could alter political power, while officials note prior undercounts and potential federal funding gains.
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Time editors flip on Sinatra in influential artists list
Time editors initially favored Elvis Presley over Frank Sinatra for the century’s top artists, but Mike Wallace lobbied Walter Isaacson leading to a reversal. Sinatra’s death soon after boosted his posthumous influence as Time faced pressure over the final choice.
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Bee Gees plan world tour with limited dates and family focus
In a London briefing the Bee Gees outlined tours through October in Buenos Aires and December in Pretoria before a closing Sydney show in March. Robin Gibb cited writing their own songs as key to longevity while Barry noted they are brothers and want time with their families. The piece also lists ages for Ellen Corby, Tony Curtis, Curtis Mayfield, Suzi Quatro and Scott Valentine.
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Phil Wilke Compiles Wire Reports Overview
Phil Wilke compiles a round up from WIRE Reports summarizing multiple brief items. The record notes concise summaries suitable for a late edition wire service digest.
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