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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 2002
Page
1
O J Simpson urged a healing crowd at a Cincinnati hip hop concert to move past racial unrest and boost the city image. He spoke in Over-the-Rhine after riots sparked by a police shooting, calling for calm and unity while tossing three autographed footballs into the audience.
Los Angeles comic actor Tom Green reports he and Drew Barrymore no longer speak after a brief marriage. He filed for divorce in December citing irreconcilable differences and says he hopes to be happy again despite the split being hard.
Ferriday and surrounding towns gathered for the Delta Music Museum Hall of Fame induction featuring Jerry Lee Lewis and his famous cousins Jimmy Swaggart and Mickey Gilley. Lewis did not board the twin engine plane arranged for the event, citing unfamiliarity with the aircraft, per wife Kerrie Lewis. Swaggart, 66, arrived with church members from Baton Rouge, while Gilley, 65, flew from Pasadena Texas. In Danville California Prince Andrew visited Athenian School near San Francisco, addressing homework policy and Round Square connections.
Key events include the 1902 founding of the American Automobile Association in Chicago, Charles II granting Pennsylvania land to William Penn in 1681, a 1829 mob at the White House during Andrew Jackson’s inaugural reception, and Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1933 inauguration with Frances Perkins becoming the first female Cabinet member as Labor Secretary.
Two days of birthday notes celebrate Evan Dando turning 35, Chris Squire at 54, Chris Rea at 51, Kay Lenz at 49, Catherine O'Hara at 48, Steven Weber at 41, and Jason Newsted at 39, with Dando highlighted among rock figures.
The Journal- World recaps the Kansas Jayhawks flawless Big 12 run finishing 16-0 as highlighted in Tuesday sports coverage.
Ronald and Nancy Reagan celebrate their golden anniversary in Bel-Air as Alzheimer's limits public appearances. Nancy recalls missing his annual anniversary letter as she reflects on decades of marriage, sacrifice, and devotion. The event centers on the Reagan Library in Simi Valley with displays of photos and a Chasen's booth remembrance.
Mel Gibson's We Were Soldiers led North American theaters with 20.2 million dollars as Queen of the Damned fell to sixth. The weekend saw a strong male war film audience and a notable 44 percent female share, with 75 percent over 25. Additional listings include 40 Days and 40 Nights at 12.5 million and John Q at 8.4 million.
Vera Bila, a 47 year old Gypsy fusion artist from the Czech Republic, tours 20 countries with her band Kale and a new album Rovana while facing discrimination at home where Roma people endure high unemployment and hostility. She recalls a 2000 Seattle festival with Bonnie Raitt and a hostile Rokycany restaurant incident.
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