Today in History Highlights Wars, Protests and Rescue
On April 1 1945 American forces invaded Okinawa in World War II. In 1933 Nazi Germany began persecuting Jews with boycotts of Jewish businesses. In 1970 Nixon signed a cigarette ad ban to take effect in 1971. In 2003 American troops entered Nasiriyah Iraq and rescued Army Pvt Jessica Lynch after a unit ambush on March 23.
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Mr Wuhl explores history with humor on HBO
HBO presents a history seminar style show featuring Robert Wuhl arguing that popular culture shapes facts. He challenges legends like Columbus and Longfellow while comparing Irving era storytelling to modern blockbusters in a witty, provocative segment.
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Read on famous Gardiner Maine rocker joins celebrity book list
National Library Week spotlights Gregg Allman and other notable figures who answered Glenna Nowell’s annual “Who Reads What?” list. Allman praised The Five People You Meet in Heaven, while Jane Russell and Eva Marie Saint named Didion and Kazan biographies, with the Bible and Huck Finn recurring as favorites.
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Court Search for Ruth Bader Ghshure Nett Pazha
A fragmented notice records a court seeking a person named Ruth Bader Ghshure in a case with unclear details. The readable text indicates a legal action, involvement of a court, and an ongoing search. Further specifics are not available in the fragment.
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Journal Worip contact numbers for local departments
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Newspaper Contact and Subscription Information
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LeBlanc divorce amid headlines and custody dispute
Matt LeBlanc, star of Friends, files for divorce from Melissa LeBlanc citing irreconcilable differences. They seek joint custody of their 2 year old daughter Marina while publicists stress they remain friends and devoted parents.
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Birthdays for celebrities and performers this week
Actress Debbie Reynolds turns 74, Alf MacGraw 68, Rudolph Isley 67, Gil Scott Heron 57, Barry Sonnenfeld 53, Allen and Albert Hugh es 34, Magdalena Maleeva 31, Bijou Phillips 26, Sam Huntington 24, Josh Zuckerman 21 celebrate milestone birthdays across entertainment sports and film.
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Debbie Reynolds
Alf MacGraw
Rudolph Isley
Gil Scott-Heron
Barry Sonnenfeld
Allen and
Albert Hughes
Magdalena Maleeva
Bijou Phillips
Sam Huntington
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