Bronze Greta Garbo bust finds home on birth block
A bronze Greta Garbo bust, rejected twice by Stockholm's art council, was finally placed on the facade of a private building by a local association after appealing to the private sector. Garbo died in New York City in 1990 at age 84.
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Buffett’s Day as Richest Caddie at Woods Charity Round
Warren Buffett served as an honorary caddie for Tiger Woods in a Florida charity event. He rode in a cart while Woods played for high bidders who paid 650000 for the round. Woods won his first tournament of the year, as Buffett’s quip echoed in Omaha.
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Nebraska honors Dick Jones Buffalo Bill Award recipient
Dick Jones born 1927 in Texas rodeos at age four began a career spanning 55 years with nearly 100 films and over 200 TV productions. He voiced Pinocchio for Walt Disney at age 11 after being discovered by Hoot Gibson and later starred in Buffalo Bill Junior and Range Rider.
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Texas
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Jack O'Mahoney
Today in History March 19 Highlights
On this date events include swallows returning to San Juan Capistrano Mission. The Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles for a second time in 1920. The Supreme Court upheld the eight hour day for railroads in 1917. Congress approved daylight saving time in 1918. Nevada legalized gambling in 1931. The House began televising its day to day business in 1979.
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Birthday shout outs for Glenn Close and friends
A birthday round up noting Glenn Close turns 54 and other notable figures including Brent Scowcroft at 76, Patrick McGoohan at 73, Philip Roth 68, Ursula Andress 65, Ruth Pointer 55, and Bruce Willis 46.
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Philip Roth
Ursula Andress
Ruth Pointer
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Candidates for City Commission and School Board
Profiles of candidates for city commission and the school board continue in Tuesday's Journal-World. The general election will be held in two weeks, Tuesday, April 3.
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John Phillips of the Mamas and the Papas dies at 65
Songwriter John Phillips renowned for California Dreamin and I Saw Her Again Last Night died of heart failure at UC Los Angeles Medical Center. A key Mamas and the Papas writer he helped shape Monterey Pop and worked with Grateful Dead Beach Boys and Scott Mackenzie. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Cass Elliot
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Bijou
Jeffrey
Tamerlane
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Sesame Street meets Chuck Close in art themed segment
Big Bird visits Chuck Close as Sesame Street explores art appreciation for children. Close explains his colorful abstract yet photorealistic process while a young audience witnesses a mural scale portrait. The feature, part of Sesame Street's 32nd season, targets creativity and understanding of art through TV, web, and classroom materials.
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Arlene Sherman
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Baby Bear
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Robert de Niro
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Exit Wounds drives to top box office with 19 million
Action star Steven Seagal comeback film Exit Wounds debuts at No 1 with 19 million, co stars rapper DMX and surpasses his prior openings. Enemy at the Gates follows at No 2 with 13.6 million, while The Mexican and See Spot Run round out the top rentals. Paramount expands Enemy at the Gates gradually to theaters.
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