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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1998
Page
1
Toxology results show Brynn Hartman, 40, had cocaine, alcohol and Zoloft in her system when she killed Phil Hartman and died by suicide. Blood alcohol reached .12 percent, well above legal driving limit. tests found OTC cold medicine but no illegal drugs.
A 13-year-old girl, Lee Wang, faces first degree murder and hiding a corpse charges after police say she killed her newborn by squeezing its head and stuffing toilet paper in its mouth in a YMCA bathroom. An autopsy found death by asphyxiation and skull fracture.
Paul McCartney gathers family and friends for a private St. Martins service in London to honor Linda McCartney who died of breast cancer. Surviving Beatles members Ringo Starr and George Harrison attend, with Sting Elton John and others paying homage. The event includes performances by the Brodsky Quartet and tributes from Joanna Lumley and David Bailey. Linda, a photographer and animal rights advocate, died April 19 in Arizona after a long battle with cancer.
Washington AP reports researchers find that primates with shared parental duties show similar male and female life spans, while species with little male involvement see females outlive males. The study draws on Swedish data since 1780 and life histories of up to 1,500 animals per species.
New York report notes chic tins from Altoids and retailers like Neiman Marcus and Starbucks turning mints into a must have status accessory. Altoids leads sales with 46 million in a year while other brands partner with Cody Kramer to craft small tins for the pocket. The trend frames mints as a gentlemanly cue in a coffee and luxury lifestyle era.
The Times reports tax reforms closing a residency loophole could tax earnings from the entire Bridges to Babylon European tour, costing $20 million and delaying Edinburgh Sheffield and London shows to June 1999. Jagger hosted by LSE before Stones fame and defends the government’s right to change tax laws.
Susan Hess compiles a concise wire report roundup for The News Ledger covering multiple briefs. The items span regional updates, brief political notes, and local happenings sourced from Wires.
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