Today in History highlights from 1945 to 1971 events
On April 1 1945 American forces invaded Okinawa. In 1853 Cincinnati formed a paid fire department. In 1918 the Royal Air Force was established in Britain. In 1933 Nazi Germany began a boycott of Jewish businesses. In 1939 the US recognized Franco government as Franco announced victory. In 1946 tidal waves killed over 170 in Hawaii. In 1963 New York papers resumed after a 114 day strike. In 1970 Nixon banned cigarette ads on radio and TV.
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Cincinnati
Royal Air Force
Britain
United States
Francisco Franco
Spain
Franco
Hawaiian Islands
New York City
Richard M. Nixon
World in Brief Highlights From Global News Capsule
Pakistan's Taliban chief Baitullah Mehsud claimed responsibility for a police academy attack and threatened a Washington or White House strike amid U.S. missile actions. The FBI noted no imminent threat. Britain ceded coalition command in Iraq to the United States aiming to exit combat by July, with Basra largely under Shiite militia control. Senators urged ending Cuba travel restrictions as part of broader reforms, labeling the embargo a failed policy. Mehsud has a $5 million U.S. bounty. references to Bhutto's death and past plots noted.
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U.S
Afghanistan
Baitullah Mehsud
United States
Washington
White House
FBI
Mehsud
Barcelona
Spain
CIA
Benazir Bhutto
Britain
Iraq
Congress
Cuba
Byron Dorgan
D-N.d
Castro
Havana
North Korea could jail two US journalists for years
Two American reporters from Current TV face potential years in a North Korean labor camp on charges of illegal entry and hostile acts. Pyongyang may seek leverage in talks with Washington as it plans a rocket launch, a move U.S. officials call provocative. Euna Lee and Laura Ling were detained March 17 during a reporting trip to China.
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U.S
Pyongyang
Washington
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Euna Lee
Laura Ling
al Gore
Current TV Media Venture
China
Korean Central News Agency
World leaders meet in London on economic crisis
Desperate but divided on remedies, 20 nations including China, India, Brazil and Saudi Arabia gather for an emergency summit in London. Obama arrives as allies resist massive stimulus. Europe pushes tougher financial rules while Britain hosts with Queen Elizabeth II, Gordon Brown, and others. Protests loom as markets falter and trade worsens.
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Barack Obama
U.S
Europe
International Monetary Fund
America
Britain
Germany
France
Japan
Canada
Italy
Russia
China
India
Brazil
Saudi Arabia
Mike Froman
White House
Froman
Nicolas Sarkozy
Obama
Queen Elizabeth II
Gordon Brown
Simpsons to appear on postage stamps
Washington AP reports The Simpsons will be honored on five 44 cent stamps featuring Homer Marge Bart Lisa Maggie and possibly Santa's Little Helper The Postal Service plans an April 9 preview at usps com and will announce sale dates later The episode legacy spans 20 years since their TV debut with Matt Groening as the artwork creator
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America
Postal Service
Homer
Marge
Jamil
Fox Television
Bart
Lisa
Maggie
Santa
Mr. Burns
Matt Groening
Usps
Local News and Contact Numbers Listed
Journal World provides contact lines for Local news City and County government Kansas University Lawrence schools Consumer affairs Sports Arts and Entertainment Letters Obituaries Health Transportation Photo reprints and Outside Lawrence.
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Lawrence
Editor contacts and newsroom staff listings
Publication staff directories list editors Dannis Anderson Caroline Trowbridge Ann Gardner Tom Keegan don Niccum Terry Rombeck and Jonathan Kealing with phone lines and emails. News Partners 6News Cody Howard and Mediaphormedia Dan Cox are also named with contact details.
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Danderson
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Drowbridge
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Agardner
Tom Keegan
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Don Niccum
Cody Howard
Howard
Sunflowerbroadband
Mediaphormedia
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Ijworld.com
Classified contact and service phone numbers
Chris Bell circulation manager and Tony Berg advertising director are listed with main numbers 832 7137 and 832 7111. Classified advertising line offers 832 2322 and the ljworld.com classifieds site. Subscription and delivery support is 832 7199 with hours. Redelivery guarantee applies for in town if reported by 1 a.m. weekdays or noon weekends.
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Cbell
Ljworld
Tony Berg
Ljworld.com
Poll questions on debate versus basketball and band uniform auction
A reader poll asks which national collegiate championship is harder to win debate or basketball. It also invites participation in an auction to acquire a retiring Lawrence High School band uniform. Visit LJWorld.com to view more responses and vote.
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