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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 2004
Page
1
In Reno, University of Nevada president John Lilley defends Michael Moore’s campus appearance and free expression amid donor backlash over a proposed Moore debate with a conservative figure. Lilley urged respect for Moore’s right to speak as a university guest.
Heartthrob Chilean rockers La Ley and dreamy Spanish pop group La Oreja de Van Gogh join the MTV Video Music Awards Latin America lineup for October 21. Also slated are Cartel de Santa, Diego Torres, and Molotov for the Miami Beach broadcast on MTV Latin America MTV2 and MTV Espanol in the United States.
A digest of key events: Columbus reaches the Bahamas in 1492, Gen. Robert E. Lee dies in 1870 at 63, Edith Cavell is executed in 1915, Mexico City hosts the 1968 Summer Games, and the 2002 Bali nightclub bombing claims 202 lives.
Opera star Luciano Pavarotti turns 69 today while TV anchor Chris Wallace is 57. Hugh Jackman Adam Rich and Marcus T Paulk also celebrate birthdays with Martie Maguire from The Dixie Chicks turning 35 and Kirk Cameron at 34.
Saturday Powerball draws show numbers 13 10 47 48 with Powerball 27. Kansas Pick 3 on Monday lists 66. Kansas Super Cash results for Monday are 25 6 12 15 with multiplier 3.
Christopher Reeve, famed as Superman and later a spinal cord research advocate, died at 52 in Mount Kisco New York His widow Dana issued thanks to fans while his mother spoke of relief he is free of tubing The actor praised by Robin Williams and remembered for Broadway roles and film work including The Remains of the Day and Somewhere in Time
Associated Press catalog of Christopher Reeve film and television works spans 1978 to 2004. Notable screen roles include Superman (1978) and Superman II (1980), The Remains of the Day (1993), Deathtrap (1982), Somewhere in Time (1980), and Superman IV The Quest for Peace (1987). TV projects include The Brooke Ellison Story (2004, director) and Rear Window (1998, exec producer).
A rundown of show listings includes Starrunner with Central Atmos at 9 p.m. at The Granada Theatre on 56 Hope Road and acts like The Black Heart Procession Enon Scout Niblett KMFDM Flogging Molly Street Dogs The Briggs at The Beaumont Club and Grand Emporium. Also scheduled are Maximum Luck Crazy Talk Stit Static Carpet at Grand Emporium and other performances at 3832 Main St. Kansas City Missouri.
Blonde Redhead and Liars perform at The Granada Theatre on 1020 Mass with an 9 p.m. start. Bill Morrissey headlines Mountjoy at 6 p.m. The Bottleneck hosts Carbon Leaf at 9 p.m. in Kansas City, while The Brick presents Chris Telle Matinee from 7 to 9 p.m. on McGee Street.
PBS s Nova presents The Most Dangerous Woman in America a dramatized account of Typhoid Mary Mary Mallon a cook linked to multiple typhoid outbreaks and quarantined on New York s East River island. the program provokes debate over civil liberties amid early 20th century medicine.
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