Pearl Bailey dies at 72 in Philadelphia
Singer Pearl Bailey, a Southern preacher's daughter who rose to fame with Hello Dolly and a versatile career in singing acting and writing, died at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital aged 72 after a long heart condition and recent knee surgery. Born in Virginia and raised in Philadelphia she debuted at 15 and became a global entertainer with a Tony special in 1968 and USO performances since 1941.
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Eureka Downs faces license action amid turmoil
The Kansas Racing Commission began steps that could suspend or revoke Eureka Downs license after staff alleged license violations. Officials cited track security gaps and unclear management, with the Greenwood County Fair Association under scrutiny as the operator. Emergency hearings were ordered for more serious allegations, while a 30 day window was set to address less critical issues. Two weeks earlier a license compliance review followed Eureka Downs bankruptcy filing as losses mounted. Sunday racing remains. Saturday events ended.
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Trespasser found asleep in Wichita home
Police found a man sleeping on a living room floor after a break in at a south Wichita residence. Food from an open fridge was scattered. The couple, not pressing charges, preferred anonymity. The intruder, about whom no age is known, reportedly had been drinking since midafternoon.
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Officials back in contact with Magellan
NASA engineers frantically restored radio contact with the Magellan spacecraft after a loss of link while orbiting Venus. After a temporary outage behind the planet, controllers re established contact at 1 03 p m PDT and planned new commands to keep the antenna aimed at Earth. The $744 million radar mission aims to map Venus in detail despite the brief communication hiccup.
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National Enquirer seeks dismissal in Maples suit
The National Enquirer asks a U S district court in Rome Georgia to dismiss a 12 million lawsuit filed by Stan Maples father of model Marla Maples. The suit accuses the tabloid of defamation invasion of privacy and commercial appropriation over an April 10 article about Maples and Donald Trump. The motion argues the piece did not defame or invite public hatred contempt or ridicule.
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Rooney Jr. Eyes Break Through With Autobiography And Songs
Mickey Rooney Jr reports cautious optimism as his autobiography progresses and two songs attract Nashville label interest. He cites eight prior deals without success, hoping new backing from record companies will finally start a lasting career path in Beverly Hills.
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