Today in History Feb 17 highlights Jefferson Burr fire and Tylenol
On February 17, 1801 the House chose Thomas Jefferson as president after an electoral tie with Aaron Burr, making Burr vice president. In 1865 Columbia South Carolina burned as Union troops entered. In 1986 Johnson and Johnson halted selling Tylenol capsules after a cyanide poison death raised safety concerns.
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Go Kinky documentary on Kinky Friedman runs for Texas governor
A humorous look at singer novelist and 1990s political maverick Kinky Friedman as he pursues the Texas governor’s mansion. The film traces his anti establishment stance, campaign stunts, and interactions with famous figures while raising questions about fairness and impact on rivals.
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Country legends reach out to gays in movies
Nashville notes how Dolly Parton Willie Nelson and Emmylou Harris contribute to films with gay and trans themes. Parton earns an Oscar nomination for Trav elin Thru in Transamerica and Nelson and Harris appear on Brokeback Mountain. The piece cites fan and station reactions and Partons remarks about accepting a changing country audience.
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Question on Moral Choice Sparks Online Debate
A reader prompts a public discussion about capital punishment inviting opinions and online responses. The prompt directs readers to tjworld.com for sharing views and engaging with others on the issue.
Madame Tussauds Adds Hillary Clinton to Presidents Gallery
Hillary Clinton is sculpted for Madame Tussauds in New York joining figures of Bush, Reagan, Kennedy, and Bill Clinton in a presidents gallery. The addition follows a long request list and is accelerated by Presidents Day travel and Clinton's potential 2008 bid.
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Birthday milestones for Paris Hilton Holbrook Brown Russo Jordan Ritter
TV personality Paris Hilton turns 25 while Hal Holbrook reaches 81. Jim Brown is 70, Rene Russo 52, Michael Jordan 43, and Jason Ritter 26 as they mark birthdays in entertainment and sports.
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