Music
Slim Whitman, a country pop singer whose forlorn wail influenced a generation of vocalists in the early 1950s, has died at age 90.
June 19, 2013
Slim Whitman dies at 90; listen to the graceful crooner
Obituaries
Slim Whitman dies at 90; TV sales gave country singer new fame
Beginning in 1980, telemarketing generated huge sales of Whitman’s recordings. The ads made him a beloved but also lampooned figure.
About 12 years ago, few people gave him much thought.
Feb. 14, 1991
Archives
The Louisiana Hayride, the live radio broadcast showcase that helped launch the careers of country and pop artists ranging from Elvis Presley and Hank Williams to Johnny Horton and Faron Young, will return this summer to its original site, the Municipal Auditorium in Shreveport, La.
May 20, 1987
Television
Videos: The ‘60s series is being marketed under the title of individual episodes and will also soon be on cable.
June 7, 1996
Politics
Boxer, Villaraigosa appear at labor rally
Aug. 14, 2010
In a move to boost economically depressed parts of California, the Deukmejian Administration on Tuesday designated 13 communities, including the southeast section of San Diego, as “enterprise zones” where businesses are granted tax breaks and other incentives to hire the unemployed.
Feb. 19, 1986
Business
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. is planning to lay off at least 5,000 employees, or about 10% of its workforce, according to a business media report.
Sept. 22, 2017