Don t Give Up the Ship and Other Historic Firsts
June 1 marks famed events across history. Captain James Lawrence urged, Dont give up the ship, during a Chesapeake battle with Britain. Anne Boleyn became Queen Consort of England in 1533. Marilyn Monroe was born in Los Angeles in 1926. The Beatles released Sgt Pepper in 1967. CNN debuted in 1980. Brigham Young born 1801 in Vermont.
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Where did comedy go
TV listings note two prime time specials and a column on nostalgia for past TV comedies. Fox screens TV's Funniest Moments at 7, with clips from The Honeymooners and All in the Family. ABC airs America's Funniest Home Videos, while analysis questions why current comedies are less popular and references Star Wars and Annie Hall shaping modern TV humor.
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Thirteen year old Evan O Dorney wins Scripps spelling bee
Evan O Dorney of Danville California won the 80th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee spelling serrefine to capture the title and prizes totaling 35 000 dollars plus a 5 000 scholarship 2 500 savings bond and reference works He defeated Nate Garthe of Spruce Grove Alberta ending a tense final round providing a contrast to the earlier shock of Samir Patel elimination in the same event
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Sparks crowns Sanjaya as favorite male idol rival
Jordin Sparks, the American Idol winner, names Sanjaya Malakar as a standout favorite, praising his guts and strength after criticism. The pair will tour with finalists starting July in Sunrise and wrapping in Manchester, ahead of Sparks's solo album aimed for release before Thanksgiving. Heigl confirms Washington apologized for a gay slur, notes the incident changed his life, and discusses contract talks with ABC.
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Ed McMahon promotes DVD drive for troops in Iraq
Former Tonight Show sidekick Ed McMahon urges donations of new and used DVDs for U S troops in Iraq. He says movies offer comfort and entertainment and that the program boosts homefront support. Operation DVD, started after a soldier's request, has collected over 250 000 DoDs.
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Editors and contact listings for the Lawrence Journal-World staff
The text lists editors and contacts including Dennis Anderson senior editor Bill Snead assignment director Caroline Trowbridge editorial page editor Ann Gardner sports editor Tom Keegan arts editor Mindie Paget entertainment editor Jon Niccum business editor Mark Fagan and News Partners 6News Cody Howard Mediapharmedia Joel Mathis plus subscription lines for delivery billing and redelivery policies with hours and guarantees.
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Poll on spam arrest prompts punishment options
Readers vote on appropriate punishment for a prolific spammer arrested this week. Options include prison probation or a lifetime spent deleting spam emails. A separate poll asks if readers will buy a Kansas Iowa lottery ticket with the site directing further responses.
Birthdays for Freeman Griffin Morissette
Actor Morgan Freeman turns 70 while actor Andy Griffith reaches 81 and singer Alanis Morissette is 33. The brief birthday notes name three entertainment figures from film and music.
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Andy Griffith
Alanis Morissette
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