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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 2002
Page
1
Brockton Massachusetts is buzzing as comedian Bill Murray shows strong involvement with the new minor league Brockton Rox. He may join as an owner as the team begins play in the independent Northern League at a $17 million stadium.
New York reports Rolling Stones set to announce a lineup for a new tour in New York amid CD release plans. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards also set for Simpsons voice roles with Matt Groening confirming other guest stars. Prince Philip drew criticism after a controversial joke during a Golden Jubilee tour stop in Exeter, England.
On May 6 1937 the hydrogen filled German dirigible Hindenburg burned and crashed in Lakehurst New Jersey killing 35 of the 97 aboard and a Navy crewman on the ground. Arkansas seceded from the Union in 1861. Paris Exposition opened featuring the Eiffel Tower in 1889. In 1935 the Works Progress Administration began operating. In 1954 Roger Bannister first broke the four minute mile at Oxford in 3 minutes 59.4 seconds.
George Clooney turns 41 alongside Willie Mays at 71 and Bob Seger at 57. Tony Blair is 49, Roma Downey 39, Tony Scalzo 38, and Mark Bryan 35. Celebrity ages listed in birthday roundup.
In a fast moving teen culture, both Lawrence High and Free State High students explain why the traditional prom remains appealing. The story appears in the Tuesday 18 & Under page and captures student perspectives on plans attire and dance vibe.
Tobey Maguire stars as Spider-Man in a live action film that shattered box office records with a 114 million dollar debut across 3,615 theaters. The film surpassed Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Star Wars Phantom Menace for fastest to 100 million, drawing a broad audience and inspiring strong weekend totals for studios.
President Bush relaxed with reporters at the annual White House Correspondents dinner in Washington. He showcased never seen photos with Laura Bush assisting him pronouncing Azerbaijani as comedian Drew Carey provided entertainment for about 1,800 guests including Karl Rove and Ozzy Osbourne. Industry awards were announced for AP, CBS News, Newsweek reporters covering terrorism and other events.
ABC discussions with Jimmy Kimmel to replace Politically Incorrect With Bill Maher aim to attract younger viewers. If a deal clears, Kimmel would bring a male 18 to 34 audience, while Maher's show faces advertiser pullout and a fragile network relationship as talks unfold before next season's lineup unveiling.
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