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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 2004
Page
1
Yoko Ono awarded peace grants of 50 000 dollars each to journalist Seymour Hersh and Mordechai Vanunu. Mintz said the LennonOno Grant for Peace supports Hersh’s Abu Ghraib probes and Vanunu’s exposure of Israel’s nuclear secrets while Ono reflects on John Lennon’s song Gimme Some Truth.
Tom Arnold of Fox Sports Net launches a Smart Watches sponsorship contest to find fans who went to extreme lengths to learn a game's score. The winner earns a Hawaii trip during the Pro Bowl weekend of February 12, 2005, with entry open until October 8 at How Low Did You Go com.
Nicole Kidman, 37, named Australia s richest young woman by BRW magazine with an estimated 108 million dollars. She ranks fourth overall and is the highest earning woman on the list, led by John Ilhan at 210 million. Elle Macpherson and Kylie Minogue tied for third at 42 million. In Nashville, Joan Rivers hosts CMT 40 Greatest Done Me Wrong Songs counting down country songs of cheating and revenge with appearances by Linda Gray and Morgan Fairchild.
A concise history note recalls key events on Sept 17: the U S Constitution completed and signed in Philadelphia 1787 the Antietam Civil War battle turning back a Confederate invasion 1862 NASA unveils the space shuttle Enterprise 1976 and the Camp David talks leading to a peace framework between Israel and Egypt 1978.
Notable birthdays today include actress Anne Bancroft at age 73, Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter at 65, Cassandra Peterson known as Elvira at 53, Rita Rudner at 48, Baz Luhrmann at 42, and Doug E Fresh at 38. Anne Bancroft is highlighted.
Wednesday Powerball numbers were 18 17 28 50 plus 20 as the Powerball. Thursday Kansas Pick 3 drew 272. Wednesday Super Kansas Cash numbers were 10 11 22 23 29 with 25 as the cashball.
The Miss America pageant faces a ratings decline despite a sweeping TV makeover. ABC will air the 50th anniversary show with Chris Harrison as host, trimming the format to two hours and showcasing only the final two contestants. Pageant officials defend TV as the system’s catalyst while acknowledging shifting audience dynamics.
A TV guide style recap notes Barbara Walters retiring rumors and celebrates 25 years of 20/20 with clips from past interviews including Nixon Reagan Bush and the Clintons. Also lists Reba Big Brother Third Watch and late night lineups with hosts and guest stars.
A list of club and bar appearances for Best Bets including The Granada Theatre The Jackpot Saloon Signs of Life Stu's Midtown Tavern Liverpool Falk on Mass and other venues. Acts include The Black Keys The Cuts Matt McGee Andrew Calhoun Kelley Hunt Nova Dinova and Shaking Tree with multiple shows through the night.
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