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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 2001
Page
12
Elton John auctioned a concert outfit and piano stool after a 90 minute show for an invitation audience to raise funds for monuments in St. Petersburg, Russia. The sale follows his performance in the former imperial capital.
At Catherine Palace near St. Petersburg, a beige jacquard Versace suit and matching shoes sold for 27000 after a concert. Attendance included Boris Nemtsov and Roman Abramovich. Proceeds fund monument restoration in St. Petersburg and a Brodsky memorial.
Former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole turns 78, singer Margaret Whiting 77, Orson Bean 73, Oscar de la Renta 69, Louise Fletcher 67, Alex Trebek 61. Danny Glover and Don Henley reach 54, Rob Estes 38, Emily Saliers 38, Rhys Ifans 34, Daniel Jones 28.
Highlights include Cleveland founded by Moses Cleaveland in 1796 and Wiley Post’s 1933 solo around the world in seven days. Also Dillinger killed in 1934 outside the Biograph Theater, Roosevelt court-packing fight in 1937, 1942 gasoline coupons on the Atlantic seaboard, Patton’s Palermo capture in 1943, and 1975 citizenship restoration for Confederate Gen. Lee.
Jermaine Jackson reportedly discussing his participation in the Michael Jackson 30th Anniversary Celebration while Jackie Tito and Marlon are set to join Michael onstage. Producer David Gest says Jermaine dropped out, but Jermaine’s manager calls it a timing clarification with no split among the brothers. Celebrities including Britney Spears Destiny's Child and Diana Ross are expected to appear.
Katalin Pota who plays Lilliana Vasilius on The Sopranos was assaulted and thrown down stairs in Easey City New Jersey on July 5. Police say Andre Doumler 40 Jersey City was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and remains in Hudson County Correctional Facility awaiting arraignment.
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