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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 2004
Page
1
Unofficial weekend estimates place Spider-Man 2 at 150 to 155 million dollars since opening Wednesday, likely surpassing Shrek 2’s 129 million for the best Wednesday-Sunday start. Sony did not confirm numbers, while rival studios expect around 90 million for the three-day frame after 64 million over Wednesday and Thursday.
Sarasota Florida actor Jeffrey Jones known for Ferris Bueller's Day Off was charged with failing to register as a sex offender after moving without updating his address. Jones previously pled no contest to employing a 14 year old to pose for explicit photos and received probation and registration duties. He had registered an address last year but moved in March without re registering. He also acted in HBO’s Deadwood.
Gov. Mike Huckabee finished the Firecracker 5K in Little Rock, about a year after starting a medically supervised diet and regular exercise routine on June 10 last year. He shed 105 pounds, saying the first quarter-mile was hardest but he felt strong at the halfway point.
A compact listing shows venues and acts for tonight. The Haunted Kitchen at 1900 La hosts Entails Massacre and Catheter with 7 p.m. shows. The Bottleneck at 737 N.H features Forca Macabra and Akkolyte opening. The Granada at 1020 Mass hosts Westbound Train at 8 p.m. plus The Uprights and Oroku Choke Slam performing.
History notes include Arthur Ashe defeating Jimmy Connors on July 5 1975 to win Wimbledon singles, marking the first time a Black man claimed the title. Also remembered are Venezuela’s 1811 independence from Spain, William Booth founding the Salvation Army in 1865 London, the 1946 bikini debut at Molitor Pool Paris, and Larry Doby signing with the Cleveland Indians in 1947 as the AL’s first Black player.
Actress Edie Falco of The Sopranos turns 41 alongside Julie Nixon Eisenhower at 56 Huey Lewis 54 RZA 35 Bengt Lagerberg 31 Dale Godboldo 29 Bizarre 26 and Jason Wade 24 from Lifehouse. Edie Falco stays strongest name in focus.
Lawmakers in several states push bills to restrict sales to minors amid studies claiming violent games increase aggression. Advocates cite pediatric and psychological warnings, while industry leaders defend ratings and First Amendment protections, noting ongoing legal challenges to such laws.
The evening's lineup includes Air line on A E detailing Southwest Airlines staff life with a romantic airport moment. Celebrity Blackjack on G S N features Jason Alexander Snoop Dogg and others playing for charity. Elvis Presley documentary Elvis and June airs on Biography. Other offerings include North Shore For Love or Money The Casino Who Wants to Marry My Dad and late night guest appearances by Laura Bush Ellen DeGeneres and The Strokes on Letterman Leno.
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