Milestones May 9, 2005

AWARDED. JANEAL LEE, 30, winner of the Ms. Wheelchair Wisconsin pageant, whose title was rescinded after a newspaper photo showed her standing up (which Lee, who has muscular dystrophy, can do for short periods); the title of Miss disAbility International; in Appleton, Wis. The award was created by the World Association of Persons with Disabilities after Lee was disqualified from the Wisconsin pageant. "The focus," said Lee, "is on people's abilities, and I think that is excellent."

DIED. JOHNNY SAMPLE, 67, fiery NFL defensive back best known for his pivotal interception for the New York Jets in 1969's Super Bowl III--the...

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