Fireside Chats Begin Roosevelt Era Radio Address
On March 12 1933 President Roosevelt delivered the first radio fireside chat outlining steps to tackle the economic crisis. The same date marks Charles II granting New Netherland land to James Duke of York in 1664 and Juliette Gordon Low founding the Girl Guides in 1912, precursor to the Girl Scouts. Gandhi began a 200 mile salt tax protest march in 1930.
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King adapts Dark Tower into Marvel comic series
Stephen King embraces comics with Marvel's The Dark Tower, a seven issue series drawn by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove. Peter David and Robin Furth expand Roland Deschain's life within King's world, promising a new entry point for readers and a test of the medium's mainstream appeal.
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300 conquers weekend box office with $70M
Los Angeles report shows the fantasy epic 300 debuting to 70 million dollars over opening weekend. The film played in 3,103 theaters and IMAX, averaging 22,567 per venue, with strong per theater results and a possible March debut record.
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Jolie and stars aid humanitarian work and alpine scare
Angelina Jolie described early humanitarian work as tearful and overwhelming during a February visit to a Darfur Chad camp where she met a 7 year old boy tied to a pole. Aspen Ski Patrol guided Rob Morrow Chad Lowe and Fisher Stevens after getting lost on a mountain in fog and snow. Loretta Lynn will receive an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music at the Grand Ole Opry for her contributions to music and women’s issues.
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Comedian Richard Jeni Dies in Apparent Suicide
Los Angeles comedian Richard Jeni 49 died after an apparent self inflicted gunshot at a West Hollywood home. He collapsed at Cedars Sinai Medical Center after police found him responding to a 9 50 am call. Known for Tonight show appearances and Showtime specials including The Boy from New York City and Crazy from the Heat.
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Kansas Jayhawks NCAA tournament poll result
A reader poll asks how far the Jayhawks will advance in the NCAA tournament with options including winning it all or losing in various rounds. A separate Friday poll asks whether Kansans favor expanded gambling to cut property taxes, with the winner Yes.
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Birthday notices for Romney M and Minelli and Taylor
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney turns 60 while actress Liza Minnelli becomes 61 and singer songwriter James Taylor reaches 59 in birthday brief.
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