St. Louis mayor rejects proclaiming 'Ike Turner Day'

Thursday, July 19, 2007

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Mayor Francis Slay has turned down a request to honor Ike Turner, the legendary musician who has publicly admitted hitting his former wife, entertainer Tina Turner.

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