April 23 History Highlights Include Shakespeare Birth and Coke Change
On April 23 fifty two years after 1564 Shakespeare is said to have died. In 1789 George Washington and his wife moved into the Franklin House as the first executive mansion in New York. In 1985 Coca Cola announced a change in its secret Coke formula, sparking negative reaction and a return to the original. In 1995 a national day of mourning was held for Oklahoma City bombing victims.
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Maintenance issues persist at Memorial Park Cemetery
Lawrence resident hopes a upcoming meeting will prompt state officials to scrutinize maintenance at Memorial Park Cemetery. Page City waives parking fees and offers bus rides to ease downtown disruption as the National Collegiate Cycling Championships draw up to 2,000 visitors May 13 to 15. Page 1B
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Benedict XVI greets cardinals after papal election
Benedict XVI thanks cardinals who knelt before him after pledging support and electing him, as he wore his white papal robes. The moment closed a conclave period and started his papacy with gratitude.
Talkative Jones back in form at Kansas Relays
At Memorial Stadium the talkative Marlon Jones resumes her outspoken style after a rough 400m finish at Mt San Antonio. She is set to run the invitational 800m relay at 4 55 p m, while Kansas Relays headlines also note coach John Hetzendorf courting Scott Russell following a javelin win and a personal best of 247 feet 3 inches. Free State High crushes St. Louis Chaminade 17 0 at River City Baseball Festival as Lawrence High loses 12 2 to Ozark Mo.
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Passover Seders To Mark Jewish Celebration Worldwide
Millions of Jews around the world and in Lawrence will gather for Passover Seders this weekend. The meals retell the exodus story of Moses and the oppressed Israelites overcoming centuries of hardship.
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On the Street Earth Day Celebrations Ideas
Local residents share ideas for observing Earth Day from simple cleanup efforts to community events. People emphasize turning awareness into action and protecting nature through small, everyday choices.
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Journal-World Contacts and Subscription Info
The Journal-World lists newsroom editors and departments with direct lines and emails including Dennis Anderson Bill Snead Mike Shields Ann Gardner Chuck Woodling Mindie Paget Jon Niccum Mark Fagan and other staff. It provides subscriptions numbers hours redelivery policy and contact options for advertising circulation and classifieds.
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Waits opposes Opel TV ad mimicking his voice
New York singer Tom Waits decries Opel Europe GM ads in Scandinavia that resemble his style, calling commercials an unnatural use of his work and saying lawyers are reviewing options. Santana wins BMI Latin Award as Estefano takes songwriter of the year in Hollywood.
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Birthdays of Michael Moore and Shirley Temple Black
Filmmaker Michael Moore turns 51 and Shirley Temple Black reaches 77. Other notable birthdays include James Russo 52, George Lopez 44, Gen 41, and Rachel Skarsten 20.
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