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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 2004
Page
9
A Colorado wildfire near La Porte expanded to over 3000 acres on Thursday as a helicopter dropped water. About 140 homes in two subdivisions were placed under voluntary evacuation as crews fought the blaze.
A rescue helicopter lands to evacuate an American soldier wounded near Zundarah, 156 miles southwest of Kabul. U.S. troops sweep rugged villages along the Afghanistan Pakistan border seeking weapons and information to deny al Qaida and Taliban fugitives hiding sites.
The 68th Peabody Awards were announced by Grady College with 29 winners from 1100 entries. Bill Moyers earned an individual Peabody while programs such as The Office HBOs The Wire Soldier's Girl and Dora the Explorer also won. The ceremony will be held May 17 with Katie Couric hosting.
A roundup of notable figures born on this date features actor Marlon Brando actress Doris Day actress Marsha Mason singer Wayne Newton singer Tony Orlando actor Alec Baldwin actor David Hyde Pierce comedian Eddie Murphy actress Jennie Garth actress Amanda Bynes and singer Jan Berry of Jan and Dean.
Della Reese remains active a year after Touched by an Angel ended. Hallmark channels a Easter Sunday marathon, while Reese leads the Understanding Principles for Better Living Church in Los Angeles and will preach at parts of the day.
Todd Harrell of 3 Doors Down was acquitted of a single assault charge after a confrontation with Ronnie Boulware, husband of a newspaper carrier, outside a Mississippi gas station where newspapers were allegedly stolen. Harrell claimed self defense and said Boulware provoked him.
Elijah Wood says Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind scenes felt easier than The Lord of the Rings formations. He notes the Rings shoot was long and demanding with varied conditions. Wood, a Cedar Rapids native, expects Frodo to stay with him forever.
Former Today co host Jane Pauley returns to her hometown to lead the 500 Festival Parade May 29 in downtown Indianapolis. The event precedes the race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and will be televised on ESPN2. Pauley, 53, grew up in Indianapolis and is an Indiana University graduate.
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