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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 2004
Page
2
Mira Sorvino joins Amnesty International in a two year campaign to end violence against women. She said governments worldwide must adopt policies to deter violence and noted in the United States violence against women is a leading threat to their health and safety.
In Bethel Maine producers seek 84 dogs to star in The 12 Dogs of Christmas a tale about a boy who uses dogs to lift spirits during a downbeat era. Kieth Merrill directs the Western Maine production with auditions ongoing for human extras while only a few boxers are still needed.
Diana Krall and Elvis Costello, newly married, intend to tour with breaks capped at three weeks. In a CTV interview they described a schedule including a Madeira date soon. They stressed professional commitment and support, noting they have the means to travel and the will to endure a year on the road.
Diana Ross, 59, was ordered to return to Tucson Arizona to serve a two day jail term for a drunken driving case after leaving Greenwich Connecticut during an earlier arrangement. A hearing set for April 1 will schedule the renewed confinement for the singer who had pleaded no contest last month.
On March 11 1942 MacArthur vowed I shall return as he left the Philippines for Australia amid Pacific warfare. A Confederate convention met in Montgomery Alabama in 1861 to adopt a constitution. Taft was buried in Arlington in 1930. Lorraine Hansberrys A Raisin in the Sun opened in 1959 at Barrymore Theater New York. In 1985 Mikhail Gorbachev was chosen to succeed Konstantin Chernenko as Soviet leader.
Today's notable birthdays include singer Bobby McFerrin age 54 media mogul Rupert Murdoch age 73 ABC News correspondent Sam Donaldson age 70 Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia age 68 singer Nina Hagen age 49 actress Alex Kingston age 41 singer Lisa Loeb age 36 and actor Johnny Knoxville age 33 plus actor David Anders age 23.
Alan Jackson headlines the Academy of Country Music nominations with eight bids includingIt's Five OClock Somewhere in four categories. Other top contenders include Brooks & Dunn and Toby Keith with five nominations each, Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney also in contention for entertainer of the year. Winners are set for May 26 in Las Vegas hosted by Reba McEntire.
Reality TV overlaps dominate CBS and NBC primetime with Survivor All Stars and The Apprentice leading the night. Amber and Boston Bob pairings on Survivor and Sue Hawk’s exit on The Apprentice echo across the week. NAACP Image Awards nominations highlight OutKast and Beyonce while Soul Food garners TV nods. Also featured are Stars on Ice 2004 and Princess Diana tapes plus Prime Time interview and a renowned art heist.
Los Angeles reports confirm a district attorney is convening a grand jury to hear evidence in Michael Jackson's child molestation case. Potential jurors were summoned, with officials unable to confirm the target. Legal experts see it as a strategic step to avoid a public hearing and test witness reliability. Jackson remains free on $3 million bail.
Rod Stewart headlines Kemper Arena at 8 p.m. Edwin McCain performs at The Beaumont at 7 p.m. Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band play Grand Emporium at 9 p.m. Keeley Zoo opens early at Davey’s Uptown. Eric Hurst hosts KTL at 10 p.m. Ad Astra Per Aspera performs at Replay Lounge. Sellout and Tri-Point Paradox wrap shows at The Jazzhaus and The Granada respectively.
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