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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 2003
Page
1
London reports J K Rowling cried after writing a major character's death in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. BBC excerpts reveal the plot remains tightly kept, with Rowling noting the pivotal moment without naming the character.
Gina Kimmel filed for divorce from Jimmy Kimmel citing irreconcilable differences in Superior Court. The couple will share joint custody of their two children, an 11 year old daughter and a 9 year old son, with separation occurring in April.
On June 19 1953 Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed at Sing Sing for spying. English colonists left Roanoke Island after failing to found a permanent settlement. Slavery was outlawed in U S territories in 1862. Lou Gehrig was born in New York City in 1903. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 passed after an 83 day Senate filibuster.
The list notes Paula Abdul celebrating her 41st birthday today alongside Gena Rowlands at 67, Aung San Suu Kyi at 58, Phylicia Rashad at 55, Kathleen Turner at 49, Robin Tunney at 31, and Poppy Montgomery at 28, marking a day of notable birthdays.
Oprah Winfrey told The Associated Press she revived her book club with John Steinbeck's East of Eden as the first selection after a 14 month hiatus. She said the idea began under an oak tree in California and noted she paused club activity in April 2002 due to time constraints.
Oprah Winfrey’s revived book club adds John Steinbeck’s East of Eden to its roster. Penguin Group USA orders 600,000 copies as the novel rises to No 2 on Amazon behind the new Harry Potter. Winfrey notes the book’s biblical tone and strong female characters, while planning 3 to 5 annual picks.
Wednesday draws show Powerball numbers 19 20 21 45 46 with 20 as powerball. Kansas Pick 3 draws 6 30 and Super Kansas Cash results 49 13 20 22 with 1 as the bonus.
Richard Kaufman, aka Ricky the K, runs Solid Gold Time Machine at 60sRadio.com offering 1955 to 1971 tracks, classic commercials, and jingles. Listeners pay $12.95 monthly or $119.40 yearly as he recreates era sound using vintage gear and plate reverb to capture authentic oldies atmosphere.
Tonight features Phix a Phish tribute at The Bottleneck with The Start and Alkaline Trio paired with One Man Army as well as Killah Priest at The Pool Room. Other shows include The Band That Saved the World at The Jazzhaus and The Blue Room hosts Grupo Muralla.
The PBS program The Other Drug War examines how uninsured Mainers tour to Canada for affordable prescriptions as Congress debates a Medicare plan. It notes state efforts to curb prices, industry lobbying, and the media influence of drug companies, with as many as 20 states considering price-control programs.
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