Today in History Highlights from April events
Key dates include the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush beginning at noon with homesteaders staking claims, Henry VIII becoming England’s king in 1509, Congress authorizing the phrase In God We Trust on coins in 1864, Johnson opening the New York World's Fair in 1964, Earth Day first observed in 1970, Nixon’s death in 1994, and the Elian Gonzalez pre dawn raid of 2000 with reunification at Andrews Air Force Base.
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Aftershocks Rattle Southern Illinois After Major Quake
The U S Geological Survey counted 22 aftershocks since last week's 5.2 quake near West Salem. A 4.0 quake occurred just before 12 40 a m northwest of Mount Carmel, downgraded from 4 5. The strongest aftershock was 4.6 about 5 1/2 hours after Friday's quake that shook the Midwest and caused minor damage.
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West Salem
Mount Carmel
Midwest
US to raise fuel economy standards to 35 mpg by 2020
Transportation Secretary Mary Peters announced a proposal to raise fuel efficiency for new cars and trucks to reach 35 mpg by 2020, timed with a 2011 to 2015 standard window. The plan targets a 10 mpg increase from today’s 25 mpg fleet average, with current cars at 27.5 mpg and SUVs and pickups at 22.5 mpg.
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Mary Peters
Washington
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Bush
Parents sought help for bomb plot suspect in South Carolina
Chesterfield teen Ryan Schallenberger, an 18 year old straight A student, faced a planned bomb plot against his high school. His parents sought mental health help after he slammed his head into a wall, visiting a hospital three days before his arrest. A local clinic offered no help, per prosecutor Jay Hodge.
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Samsung chairman to resign amid tax evasion scandal
Samsung Group Chairman Lee Eun-hee said he would resign after being indicted on tax evasion charges. He apologized and accepted responsibility as special prosecutors concluded a three month probe into the family conglomerate. Lee cited troubles caused to the nation and vowed accountability legally and morally.
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Lee Eun-hee
South Korea
Lee
Samsung
Clinton Focuses on Pennsylvania in Last Push
The Clinton campaign highlights tough imagery and a late ad drive as Pennsylvania votes near. Obama concedes a likely loss but points to shrinking gaps, while both campaigns aim to control the narrative ahead of a protracted Democratic nomination race.
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Hillary Clinton
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Heart tests urged in ADHD cases in New York
The American Heart Association urged heart screening for children before ADHD medications like Ritalin are started. An electrocardiogram and family history review are recommended to rule out undiagnosed heart conditions, amid concerns over stimulant drug risks.
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New York
American Heart Association
Contact information for Lawrence Journal-World staff and departments
The Lawrence Journal World provides a detailed contact list including newsroom offices at 609 N H and 645 N H, main phone lines for Local News, City and County government, KU, Lawrence schools, Business, Sports, Arts, Letters, Obituaries, Photo reprints, and outside Lawrence. It also lists editors and editors emails, plus NEWS PARTNERS 6News and Mediaphormedia contacts, classified ads, subscriptions, and redelivery policies.
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Lawrence
Poll asks views on new principal at Free State High School
A daily poll asks readers whether they support Ed West, principal at Jefferson West High School in Meriden, as the new Free State High School principal. It also asks whether readers back Lawrence district offering early retirement to teachers with the winner reportedly Yes. Visit ljworld.com to vote.
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Ed West
Jefferson West High School
Meriden
Free State High School
Lawrence
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