Today in History April 16 events span disasters and milestones
On April 16 1947 the French ship Grandcamp exploded in Texas City killing 576. The Highflyer exploded next day. Washington left Mount Vernon in 1789 for his inauguration in New York. In 1862 DC slavery ending bill became law. Harriet Quimby crossed the English Channel in 1912. Apollo 16 launched in 1972.
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Capote Letters and Photos Head to Monroeville Display
Capote's letters to his Alabama aunt and family photos join an exhibit at Monroe County Heritage Museums in Monroeville. The collection, arranged by cousin Jennings Carter, opens April 27 in the Old Courthouse, spotlighting Capote's ties to Harper Lee and Tallulah Bankhead and his boyhood home.
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Newspaper staff and contact directory for The Journal-World
Editorial and department heads listed with phone numbers and emails. Additional contacts include news partners 6News World Online and circulation and advertising managers. Subscription lines explain delivery support and redelivery guarantee.
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Detroit rapper Proof shooting suspect arraigned on weapons charges
Mario Etheridge of Detroit faced a video arraignment on carrying a concealed weapon and discharge of a firearm in a building. Bond set at 70000 dollars. preliminary hearing planned for April 26. Prosecution says shootout followed Proof firing at Keith Bender. Etheridge claims self defense.
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Wyclef Jean Performs Concert for Donald Trump
Wyclef Jean headlines a Friday fundraiser in Fort Lauderdale for about 200 business associates invited by Donald Trump. Jean performed over a dozen songs in a suit, ending barefoot, while Trump praised his music and business drive. The event celebrated Trump International Hotel & Tower Fort Lauderdale due for completion in 20 months.
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Birthday notices for celebrities across ages and careers
Actor comedian Martin Lawrence is 41. Kareem Abdul Jabbar the Basketball Hall of Fame star turns 59. Gerry Rafferty singer reaches 59. Jimmy Osmond is 43 and Rock musician Dan Rieser is 40. Actor Peter Billingsley is 35.
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