Zsa Zsa Gabor and von Anhalt fined in Sommer case
A Santa Monica jury ordered Zsa Zsa Gabor and Frederick von Anhalt to pay Elke Sommer 2 million dollars for German press statements calling Sommer a broke Hollywood has-been. Sommer awarded 800,000 in general damages and 1.2 million for the remarks attributed to von Anhalt. Gabor plans to appeal.
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Prince Charles Diana split rumors amid royal divorce talks
British tabloids report Charles seeks a quick divorce from Diana with a possible December 9 1994 date after two years separation. Sources claim Queen Elizabeth II may approve the divorce to keep Diana from becoming queen and Charles to step aside for William. Diana reportedly seeks custody of their two sons and a larger international role with humanitarian work.
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Pfeiffer to Tempt Homer in The Last Temptation of Homer
Michelle Pfeiffer will guest as Mindy a new nuclear plant employee who joins Homer Simpson at a convention in the episode The Last Temptation of Homer Mindy is described as a beer and doughnut loving beauty in the Thursday airing summary
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Crichton Overcame Writer’s Block After Rising Sun Backlash
Michael Crichton says critics accusing Rising Sun of Japan-bashing left him gun shy and with writer’s block for months. He completed his next novel about a man harassed by his female boss, titled Disclosure, set for release in January. He spoke to Vanity Fair in January about fearing a strong emotional reaction.
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Celebs Share Goose Bumps Over The Star Spangled Banner
Sitcom star Janine Turner says she gets goose bumps from a passionate singing of The Star Spangled Banner. Weatherman Willard Scott notes goose bumps at Arlington National Cemetery reflecting on those who gave their lives for the country. Sitcom star Tiffani-Amber Thiessen admits goose bumps while watching Mel Gibson eating a Popsicle. Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Birmingham hospital leases cancer scanner to farmers for pig audits
A Birmingham hospital faced backlash in August for renting its costly cancer scanner during idle hours to local farmers. The plan aimed to fund the device by enabling farmers to scan pigs, selecting the meatiest for breeding and improving stock.
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Day in History Highlights and Arizona Hanging Notice
On December 8 1993 the year has 23 days left and Hanukkah begins at sunset. In 1941 the United States entered World War II after Congress declared war on Japan following Pearl Harbor. In 1899 Sheriff Frank Wattron issued printed invitations to the execution of murderer George Smiley in Arizona.
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Don Ameche Dies in Scottsdale at 85
Oscar winner Don Ameche died in Scottsdale at about 6:15 p.m. Monday, age 85, after a long career that spanned radio, stage, and film. He earned a 1986 best supporting actor Oscar for Cocoon and had been battling prostate cancer. Ameche, born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, lived in Santa Monica and died at his son Don Jr.’s home in Scottsdale. A memorial Mass was planned at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Scottsdale.
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Don Ameche the Screen Star of 1930s and 40s Era
Don Ameche rose from a failed MGM screen test to become the busiest leading man at 20th Century Fox, starring with Loretta Young Betty Grable and Alice Faye in films like Ramona Down Argentine Way and In Old Chicago. He married Honore Prendergast in 1932 and is survived by four sons Don Jr Larry Tom Ron and two daughters Bonnie Connie plus a brother and two sisters and many grandchildren. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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