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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 2004
Page
2
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban will host the ABC reality series The Benefactor this summer. About 30 contestants will compete across six episodes for a $1 million prize. Cuban says the winner will be the one who impresses him at the right time.
Dover New Hampshire Ted Nugent acknowledged fathering an 8 year old boy from a Dover woman suing him for custody and support in August in Strafford County Superior Court. Her lawyer Jeffrey Runge says Nugent has paid minimal support and never met the child while Nugent’s lawyers seek custodial and visitation rights. Runge accuses Nugent of attempting to intimidate the mother over finances.
Janet Jackson was left out in the rain after Lena Horne balked at Jackson playing her in a planned television movie. Horne, 86, reportedly pressured ABC to drop Jackson following Jackson's Super Bowl breast-baring stunt. ABC resisted, but Jackson left after Horne and her daughter Gail Lumet Buckley urged she not participate.
On February 25 1793 Washington hosted the first Cabinet meeting at the White House. Samuel Colt patented his revolver in 1836. The 16th Amendment took effect in 1913 allowing income tax. In 1948 Communists seized power in Czechoslovakia. In 1986 Ferdinand Marcos fled the Philippines after two decades in power following a tainted election.
Ralph Stanley, a bluegrass legend, turns 77 as celebrants include talk show host Sally Jessy Raphael aged 61 actress Tea Leoni 38 and actors Sean Astin 33 Justin Berfield 18 and Oliver and James Phelps 18 both from Harry Potter. Ralph Stanley
Local lottery draw updates show Tuesday pick 3 numbers 178 and Monday Super Kansas Cash drawn as 2 8 20. No further context or results provided for additional bets or payouts.
The Passion of the Christ debuts in 2,800 theaters on Ash Wednesday amid ongoing debate over its portrayal of Jews and violence. Leaders from Jewish and evangelical groups say they remain at odds yet committed to dialogue as Gibson defends artistic embellishments and changes to the final cut including a brief Aramaic crowd line.
The Passion of the Christ debuts at South Wind 12 Theatres 3443 Iowa with ten showings from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. For showtimes call 832-0880 or visit fandango com. The film's portrayal of biblical events has drawn Jewish organizational backlash and warnings from the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations, while the U S Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a booklet on relations with Judaism and portrayals of the passion. Despite controversy, it is expected to be a strong money maker, aided by Mel Gibson's 25 million personal investment and active marketing. The Rev. Michael Catt calls it gory but notes the message of forgiveness through Christ. Christians mark Ash Wednesday.
A packed lineup across venues features Best Bets Today with acts like The Mountain Goats Cannibal Corpse and L.A. Guitar Quartet. Early and late shows run from 6 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. at venues including The Granada The Bottleneck and Lied Center, with KU campus events and multiple hometown performers.
A crowded TV night features The West Wing with Bartlet and a Haynes book tie in. The Bachelor finale follows two suitors as Meredith meets the families. The Birds airs on TCM while Idol, Law & Order, and late night shows fill the rest with host gigs and musical guests.
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