Today in History April events span republic birth and space
On April 21 historical milestones include John Adams becoming first U.S. vice president in 1789, Sam Houston led Texas to victory at San Jacinto in 1836 securing independence, Mark Twain died in 1910, CBS Radio launched Take It or Leave It in 1940, and Apollo 16 mission activity in 1972 with John Young and Charles Duke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adams
United States
Sam Houston
San Jacinto
Texas
Samuel Langhorne Clemens
Mark Twain
Redding
Conn
CBS Radio
John Young
Charles Duke
Moon
Earth Day Fashion Show and Silent Auction at Granada
Lada Salon and Spa sponsors the inaugural Earth Day Fashion Show and Silent Auction at 7 p.m. today at the Granada in Mass. Tickets are $10 with proceeds benefiting a foundation to preserve American Indian lands and waters. Page 5B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lada Salon and Spa
Granada
Mass
Ecuador lawmakers oust Gutierrez and swear in Palacio
Lawmakers in Ecuador voted to remove embattled President Lucio Gutierrez after a week of protests and swore in Vice President Alfredo Palacio to replace him. Pope Benedict XVI presided at a Sistine Chapel Mass after being named pope. Over 50 bodies recovered from the Tigris near Baghdad possibly linked to Madain hostages. Zacarias Moussaoui plea hearing set after a guilty plea is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfredo Palacio
Pope Benedict XVI
Joseph Ratzinger
Sistine Chapel
College of Cardinals
Tigris
Baghdad
Iraq
Madain
Zacarias Moussaoui
United States
Kansas Falls to Wichita State in Seven-Pitcher Baseball Loss
Kansas University used seven pitchers in an 11-9 defeat to Wichita State on Wednesday night. Wichita State leads the season series 2-1 with a deciding game set for May 4. The Kansas Relays begin today at Memorial Stadium with the hammer toss at 11 a.m. at the start of a limited schedule. Dwight Lewis, a 6-foot-6 junior from Archbishop Rummel, averaged 27.5 points per game last season and has committed to Kansas. Free State High School baseball coach Mike Hill prepares for a 26-team, 31-game tournament across Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita State
Kansas Relays
Memorial Stadium
Dwight Lewis
Archbishop Rummel High
Metairie
Dwight
Rummel High
Steve Alfonso
Lewis
Kansas University
Free State
Mike Hill
Lawrence
Dry creek features offer both beauty and drainage aid
A garden feature uses rocks to mimic a winding stream and guide attention while solving drainage issues. Termite infestations prompt hiring a pest control pro after some homework to ensure a proper job. Also, a tech column examines body fat devices and a bankruptcy bill tightens filing rules to take effect in six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush
World.com debate on federal apology to American Indians
A World.com poll asks whether the federal government should issue an official apology to American Indians. The discussion centers on past policy harms and potential symbolic redress, inviting reader opinions via an online platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Www2
Jworld.com
Contact It World Editors With Story Ideas Or Feedback
Readers are invited to submit story ideas and feedback via email or the newspaper’s feedback form. Contact details include department lines for Local News City Government County Government Kansas University Lawrence Schools Business Sports Arts and Entertainment Letters to the Editor Obituaries and Photo Reprints. Also listed are external partners and staff editors with direct emails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World.com
Ljworld.com
Kansas University
Lawrence
Neverland guard testifies in Jackson trial guards
Former Neverland security officer Brian Barron testified that a posted notice once barred the accuser from leaving the estate during a 2003 period. He also noted guards might detain unsupervised child guests if parents were absent, while acknowledging reporting illegal activity remained required. Barron relayed his departure after the ranch raid and declined to return as an informant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Maria
Calif
Michael Jackson
Neverland Ranch
Brian Barron
Barron
Guadalupe
Neverland
Santa Barbara
Sheriff's Department
Robert Sanger
Jackson
Celebrity Birthday Roundup for UK and US Icons
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II turns 79, while Tony Danza is 54 and Andie MacDowell 47. Robert Smith of The Cure marks 46, rapper Michael Franti 37, and comedian Nicole Sullivan 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Queen Elizabeth II
Tony Danza
Andie MacDowell
Robert Smith
the Cure
Michael Franti
Nicole Sullivan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kansas
Lawrence & State
David Schauner
U.S
Sam Brownback
Ecuador
Lucio Gutierrez
Shockers
Clude
Dave Toplikar
Journal-World
N.H
Cwoodling
Ijworld
Mindle Paget
Mpaget
Jon Niccum
Mniccom
Ljworld
Mark Fagan
Mfagan
Jworld
Cody Howard
Howard
Sunflowerbroadband
World Online
al Bonner
Abonner
Joe Lewis
Jlewis
Neverland Guard
Associated Press
Michael
Laan
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
James Caan
Paul Bloch
Caan
Linda
Superior Court
Jacob
James Jr
Big Ed Deline
Montecito Resort & Casino
Will
New York
Ashton Kutcher
America
Kutcher
Access Hollywood
Calvin Klein
Ave Non
Amanda Peet
Denzel Washington
Brutus
Julius Caesar
Washington
CBS
60 Minutes
Daniel Sullivan
Belasco Theatre
Tru
Blue
Fox
Eliza Dushku
TV Guide
Martha Stewart
Mead
BR549
Jazzhaus
Comorrow
The
Journal-Worlh
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!