Feb 3 history marks plane crash sorrow and tax era
On February 3, 1959 a crash near Clear Lake Iowa killed Buddy Holly Ritchie Valens and J P Richardson. The same day an American Airlines Electra hit New York East River killing 65 of 73 aboard. In 1913 the 16th Amendment created a federal income tax. In 1966 Luna Nine became first soft lander on the Moon.
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Alternatives to football dominates CBS and networks chase ratings
With the Super Bowl on CBS, networks scramble for ratings crumbs forming an ABF Network Anything But Football. Hallmark offers Love is a Four Letter Word a tale of divorce lawyers turned cynical lovers meeting at a wedding then in court. ABC shelves prime time for Will Ferrell in Anchorman and Old School. Lifetime counters with Bastard out of Carolina and Black and Blue airing around the game. Dateline features a divorce case and Miss USA. CBS airs Super Bowl XLI Bears vs Colts and Criminal Minds follows the game with a murder tied to the party.
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Celebrities don red for Heart Truth line at NY Fashion Week
The Heart Truth show at Bryant Park opened the week with a diverse cast of models wearing red gowns amid debate over model sizes. Attended by Laura Bush, she wore a crimson suit with Blass designer Michael Vollbracht and Carolina Herrera present. The event highlighted heart disease awareness and drew strong ovations for notable attendees.
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Lawrence Go Red For Women Luncheon Fundraiser
The Lawrence Go Red For Women Luncheon runs from 10 30 a m to 1 p m on February 14 at the Lawrence Helidome 200 McDonald Drive. A fashion show silent auction keynote address and health checks support the American Heart Association. Tickets cost 50 and can be bought by calling Jamayla Long at 913 652 1907.
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Rowling marks end of final Harry Potter book write
J K Rowling finished writing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in a Balmoral Hotel room on January 11, 2007. The author announced the seventh and final installment in the series, ending the long studio pace and teasing readers about the climactic chapter.
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Rowling wrote portions of new book at Balmoral hotel
Nicky Stonehill confirms parts of the book were written at the Balmoral last month before completion at the same hotel. Hotel spokespeople say writing on property is not encouraged but acknowledge the unique case and express honor.
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Dempsey Welcomes Twins and Family Update
Los Angeles reports Patrick Dempsey, star of Grey's Anatomy, became a father to twin boys Darby Galen and Sullivan Patrick. The couple also has a five year old daughter Talula. Dempsey is known for playing Dr Derek Shepherd on ABC's medical drama.
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Notable Birthdays This Week Highlights Celeb Ages
Actress Blythe Danner turns 64 along with singer Dennis Edwards at 64. Actress Morgan Fairchild is 57, actor Nathan Lane 51, Rock musician Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth 51, and actress Michele Greene 45.
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