Presley manager Col Tom Parker dies at 87
Col Tom Parker, Elvis Presley’s longtime manager, died at 87 in Las Vegas from complications of a stroke. The former carnival barker steered Presley to fame starting in 1955, orchestrating RCA and Ed Sullivan appearances, and marketed Elvis memorabilia. He defended his 25 to 30 percent cut as fair until his death. He was nicknamed Admiral by Presley and held the honorary colonel title from Louisiana in 1948.
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Lawyer paints O J as killer in taunting closing
In Los Angeles a lawyer for Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman’s parents labeled O J Simpson a killer and liar during closing arguments. He depicted the ex athlete as egotistical and consumed by rage, citing testimonies and crime scene photos to urge the jury to see Simpson as guilty.
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No sales tax week urged for school clothes shopping
Albany reports a push for another weeklong tax holiday to cut costs for back to school shopping. Mayor Giuliani backs more tax relief. Gov Pataki supports permanent removal but not this year. Budget funds exist to back a 1997 98 holiday. clerks urge state and local tax lifting.
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