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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 2003
Page
1
In Paris, the sale of Andre Breton's surrealist trove topped expectations, totaling $50 million after 52 hours. Notable pieces included Jean Miró's Le Piège and a Jean Arp relief sold for $3 million each. Breton widow Elisa preserved the cluttered apartment after his 1966 death.
Dolly Parton will award four Sevier County high school seniors $15,000 college scholarships. The country star started the Dolly Parton Scholarship in 2000 with support from sponsors and her Dollywood Foundation, funding students at Sevier County High School and nearby Gatlinburg Pittman, Pigeon Forge, and Seymour High Schools. Heartened by hometown students' efforts, she said she is inspired by their hard work.
Kansas City reports that renowned Uzbek pianist Stanislav Joudenitch, 31, will become associate professor at Park University in Parkville. He won the 2001 Van Cilburn Piano Competition gold medal and will lead a music program for gifted musicians ages 6 to 18, while residing in Overland Park with his wife and daughter.
A compact 1971 Supreme Court desegregation ruling on busing is noted alongside historical milestones including Wisconsin Territory’s 1836 creation, Hitler’s 1889 birth, RCA unveiling an electron microscope in 1940, and the 1999 Columbine High School massacre in Littleton Colorado where 12 students and a teacher were killed before the attackers died.
The page lists birthday ages for public figures including Luther Vandross at 52, Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens at 83, actress Nina Foch at 79, actor George Takker at 63, actor Ryan O Neal at 62, actress Jessica Lange at 54, actor Crispin Glover at 39, and actor Joseph Lawrence at 27.
Lottery results show Powerball numbers 10 18 40 46 48 with a 30x multiplier. Kansas Pick 3 numbers 498. Super Kansas Cash draw 37 1214 29 with a 2x multiplier.
In Jackson Wyoming fans recall Shane premiering 50 years ago this week and its lasting pull. The Western starring Alan Ladd drew visitors to Starrett homestead sites and boosted local work for Teton Valley ranchers who crewed, ferried props, and rented cabins to actors, with Paramount finally releasing it in 1953 after initial hesitation.
Rhythm and blues songwriter Earl King, 69, died Thursday from diabetes complications in New Orleans. A 50 year veteran, King penned classics like Big Chief Street Parade and Come On Let the Good Times Roll. Friends recall his provocative stage presence and wide range of lyrical subjects. Funeral plans had not been set as of late Friday.
This Week lists Ahmad Chalabi and Charles Grassley with Roy Blunt. Face the Nation features Joe Lieberman and Richard Perle. Meet the Press includes Richard Lugar and James Woolsey. Late Edition features Kissinger Cohen Brzezinski Levitte Durbin Specter Issa. Fox News Sunday includes Evan Bayh and Pat Roberts.
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