Obituaries Related to "Rice" from New York Times Archive
Tony Rice, Bluegrass Innovator With a Guitar Pick, Dies at 69
The nimble king of flatpicking had enormous influence on a host of prominent musicians. And he could sing, too, until he could no longer.
News of Laos Dam Failure Didn’t Reach Them, but the Water Did
The flooding from a failed dam in Laos soon moved into neighboring Cambodia, upending life for impoverished farmers there with little hope of help.
Joseph Rice, Bank Chief Who Fought Hostile Takeover, Dies at 93
Mr. Rice led the Irving Bank Corporation, which was acquired by Bank of New York after a corporate fight unusual for what had been a staid industry.
Dorothy Rice, Pioneering Economist Who Made Case for Medicare, Dies at 94
Mrs. Rice was an analyst at the Social Security Administration when its study on aging highlighted how about half the population 65 and over had no health insurance.
Lois Dickson Rice, Trailblazing Executive Behind Pell Grants, Dies at 83
Ms. Rice, who started life as a janitor’s daughter, helped persuade Congress to provide federal subsidies to tens of millions of needy college students.
Mack Rice, Who Wrote ‘Mustang Sally,’ Dies at 82
Detroit became his home, but Memphis and Stax Records were Mr. Rice’s muse.
Cleveland Officer Will Not Face Charges in Tamir Rice Shooting Death
The 12-year-old boy was killed as he was playing with a replica gun in a park. Relatives and activists, who called the shooting senseless, had sought charges in the case.
Sheriff’s Report Provides New Details on Tamir Rice’s Death, but Leaves Questions
A lengthy report by the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department does not answer whether a Cleveland police officer issued a warning before firing on the 12-year-old boy.
Cleveland Judge Finds Probable Cause to Charge Officers in Tamir Rice Death
The judge, Ronald B. Adrine, also said he did not have the power to order the arrest of the two officers without a complaint being filed by a prosecutor.
Group Asks Court to Order Arrest of Cleveland Officers in Tamir Rice Case
Community leaders and activists voiced frustration with the pace of the official response to the death of the 12-year-old, who was fatally shot on Nov. 22.
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