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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 2004
Page
2
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, during a Hawaiian vacation, assisted a man in distress off a Maui beach. The swimmer had cramps and was unable to reach shore. Schwarzenegger guided him back safely.
Indianola Mississippi seeks to honor blues icon B B King by erecting a statue in front of B B King Park. The 12,000 resident town sells engraved bricks at 25 dollars and business slates at 300 dollars to fund the statue. The project aims to be ready for the 2005 museum opening.
Crown Prince Felipe of Spain and his fiancée Letizia Ortiz faced a TSA screening at Miami International Airport after arriving from the Bahamas on a charter. TSA spokeswoman Lauren Stover said escorts from the State Department or Secret Service were required, leading to a diplomatic flap as the couple and four bodyguards were escorted to an airline lounge and searched by experienced screeners.
Victoria's Secret will drop its nationally televised fashion show this year amid criticism following Janet Jackson's breast baring incident at the Super Bowl. Ed Razek says the main reason is to allow new promotions and notes the decision was made weeks ago during the heat on networks. The show has faced protests over skimpy lingerie from various groups and aired on CBS in recent years.
On April 11 1945 American troops liberated Buchenwald in Germany. Iowa taxed cigarettes first in 1921. In 1951 Truman dismissed MacArthur in the Far East. In 1968 Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act a week after King’s assassination. In 1970 Apollo 13 launched and returned safely.
Syndicated columnist Ellen Goodman turns 63 and notable figures Dale Messick Oleg Cassini Ethel Kennedy Steve Azar Lisa Stansfield Dylan Keefe and Joss Stone are listed with ages etc plus Saturday Powerball Kansas Pick 3 and Super Kansas Cash results shown for a newspaper items brief card.
The piece surveys a revived boy band scene led by Hanson and NKOTB members, noting legal battles, evolving tastes, and a changing fan base. It highlights Pearlman’s formula, ongoing projects, and insights from former members about life after fame.
CBS Face the Nation features Sen. Biden and Sen. Roberts while CNN Late Edition includes Richard Ben-Veniste and other lawmakers. Fox News Sunday interviews Bremer, Ben Veniste, Sen. Lugar and Cardinal McCarrick with Sept. 11 commission ties and family members of victims present.
Guest lineups for today’s news programs include ABC This Week with L Paul Bremer Susan Collins and Richard Perle. NBC Meet the Press features Bremer and Senator John McCain.
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