Michael Douglas praises Traffic amid drug war debate
Michael Douglas says the film Traffic has earned praise from law enforcement while questioning drug war effectiveness. He notes DEA and U S Customs viewed it positively for showing their tough job, while others see a message that the war is futile. The movie's plot follows a presidential anti drug czar discovering his daughter is an addict. Douglas also discusses his own past alcoholism and his son Cameron's cocaine arrest last year.
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Roosevelt collection headed for Christie’s auction
Eleanor Roosevelt era artifacts from Val-Kill Hyde Park go to auction with books paintings furniture and jewelry. National Parks Service seeks private funds to repurchase for display in Mrs Roosevelt’s home. Preservation group chairwoman urges items stay together.
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Silent Night premieres in 1818 at Oberndorff Church
History notes mark Christmas histories and major events. On December 25, 1818, Silent Night was performed for the first time at the Church of St. Nikolaus in Oberndorff, Austria. Other entries recall Rome’s earliest Christmas on December 25, 336, Washington crossing the Delaware in 1776, Ceaușescu’s execution in 1989, and Gorbachev’s resignation in 1991.
Birthdays Brighten Day With Notable Names
On this date, singer Jimmy Buffett turns 54 alongside actor Gary Sandys 55 and football Hall of Famer Larry Csonka 54. Barbara Mandrell is 52, Sissy Spacek 51, Annie Lennox 46, Robin Campbell of UB40 46, and Moose the dog from Frasier marks 10.
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Nesmith to play for Blue in Blue-Gray Classic
Former Kansas University defensive back Carl Nesmith is set to play for the Blue squad in the Christmas Day Blue-Gray Classic. Readers can find results in Tuesday's Journal Sports section.
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Sitcom anchor pulls his weight in Welcome to New York
Los Angeles AP profile of Rocky Carroll, noting his switch from theater with Joseph Papp to TV. He discusses his career path from Shakespeare in NYC classrooms to a starring role as Adrian Spencer on CBS's Welcome to New York, and his preference for substantive, not just comedic, parts.
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Jews Who Rock explores Jewish rock icons and hidden ties
Music executive Guy Oseary profiles Jewish rock figures from Bob Dylan to Joey Ramone in a Who's Who style paperback. The book highlights revealed Jewish roots and minor biographical details, but offers few insights into how Judaism shaped their music or careers.
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Cast Away tops holiday box office with $30.1 million debut
The movie starring Tom Hanks led the Christmas weekend box office earning $30.1 million from Friday to Sunday. What Women Want slipped to second with $16.3 million, while The Family Man opened in third with $12.8 million. Dr Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas ranked fourth at $11.6 million as Oscar pushes and theater crowds shaped a busy holiday frame.
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