Bay of Pigs and Kennedy Assassination Trials Mark History
Marches marked by the Bay of Pigs invasion as about 1,500 CIA trained Cuban exiles fail to topple Castro in 1961. Martin Luther confronts the Diet of Worms in 1521 over his writings. Ford unveils the Mustang at the 1964 World’s Fair. Sirhan Sirhan is convicted of killing Senator Robert F. Kennedy in 1969 in Los Angeles.
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Korean War Memorial on KU campus dedication
About 500 people gathered for the dedication of Kansas University s Korean War Memorial. The memorial lists 44 students, faculty, staff and alumni who died in the war and features benches a plaque a sculpture titled Korean Cranes Rising by EU design professor Jon Havener.
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Kansas football spring game ends with Blue 24 White 6
Three Kansas quarterbacks combined for six interceptions as KU’s Blue team defeated White 24 6 at Memorial Stadium. Running backs faced pressure and coach Mangino faced questions from columnist Chuck Woodling about potential worries. Baylor swept KU in baseball and softball with 13 2 and 8 7 scores. Don Fambrough, a Jayhawk legend, missed a point after but ran in a conversion in the alumni game Blue over White 21 15.
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KU alums and dancers showcase prairie reflections
James Schaefer, gallery director and KU alumnus, presents his own paintings inspired by the prairie after years curating others work. Kate Skarpetowska, Parsons Dance Company member, teaches a fast-paced piece to Squirrel Nut Zip pals for the University Dance Company's spring concert. Patrick Luzeau will premiere Jose Limóns Sonata for Two Cellos, the first modern dance rendition since the choreographers era. Termite season prompts a pest control warning to hire a pro.
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Evolution in science teaching and its implications
A reader questions whether biology and astronomy can be accurately taught without evolution. The discussion explores curriculum integrity, scientific consensus, and how omission may affect understanding of core concepts in science education.
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Royals visit tsunami shelter in Khao Lak Thailand
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary toured a shelter for hundreds of tsunami victims in Khao Lak Thailand. They watched fishermen repair boats and children perform dances at a private memorial service attended by 210 relatives. The disaster left over 5,300 dead and 2,900 missing, with many foreigners among the dead.
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Journal-World contact directory and newsroom numbers
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Birthdays: Beckham Hussey Bean Phair Gamer Litt Davis
Singer Victoria Adams Beckham turns 31, actress Olivia Hussey 54, actor Sean Bean 46, singer Liz Phair 38, actress Jennifer Garner 33. Child actor Paulie Litt reaches 10, actress Dee Dee Davis is 9.
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