Tom Hanks Says Aging Won’t Halt His Film Roles
Tom Hanks, who turned 46, argues that aging won’t curb his good roles, noting two back to back Oscars in his late 30s for Philadelphia and Forrest Gump, plus later nominations for Saving Private Ryan and Cast Away. He says people his age remain an economic motor and will have built in audience for a while.
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King couple pledge 1.1 million for Bangor pool expansion
Stephen and Tabitha King donate 1.1 million to Bancor Maine to fund a 12000 square foot public pool. The project adds a children’s area a general swim area and a four lane lap pool plus a separate water slide pool while the existing 3700 square foot pool will close after completion. Stephen King notes crowds and heads bobbing on hot days.
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Myers eyes Moon biopic with Daltrey amid Austin Powers ties
Mike Myers said he discussed a Keith Moon film with Roger Daltrey and hopes to produce it. Myers, star of Austin Powers in Goldmember, notes Moon as a fascinating figure and backs a biopic despite pending development and scheduling. Moon died in 1978 at age 32 from a drug overdose.
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Telstar Launch and Historic World Events
This 2days History Journal lists notable dates: Telstar satellite launched from Cape Canaveral on July 10, 1962. Millard Fillmore becomes president in 1850 after Taylor’s death. Wyoming joins as 44th state in 1890. Battle of Britain begins in 1940. Bahamas gains independence in 1973. Boris Yeltsin sworn in as first elected president of Russia in 1991.
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Birthdays listed for Arlo Guthrie and others
Today's birthdays include Arlo Guthrie turning 55 and notable figures such as David Brinkley at 82 Eunice Kennedy Shriver at 81 Bela Fleck at 44 Hawk Shaw Wilson at 42 and Jessica Simpson at 22. The note references Alice's Restaurant as a celebratory venue.
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Powerball and Kansas Lottery Draw Totals and Results
Saturday Powerball numbers were 2 9 27 36 39 with Powerball 13. Tuesday Kansas Pick 3 shows 125. Monday Super Kansas Cash draws 2 8 11 13 32 with the 3-digit option 3.
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Oscar winner Rod Steiger dies at 77 in Los Angeles
Rod Steiger, acclaimed actor trained in method acting, died Tuesday at a Los Angeles area hospital at age 77 from pneumonia and kidney failure. Known for On the Waterfront and In the Heat of the Night, he portrayed Mussolini Rasputin Pope John XXIII and Al Capone among many roles. He studied at the Actors Studio with Brando and Kazan and earned two Oscar nominations winning Best Actor for In the Heat of the Night.
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Dolly Parton launches first tour in decades
Dolly Parton at 56 announces a 13 city tour starting in New York marking her first tour in years. She says fan demand and recent album success inspired the venture, with stops including Aug 28 in St Louis and Aug 31 in Kansas City. Parton plans acoustic takes on classics but omits Stairway to Heaven from the initial show.
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