Shake spears birth and Coke reform noted in history
April 23 marks the birth of William Shakespeare and his death 52 years later on the same date. Hank Aaron hit the Braves first of his 755 career home runs in a 7-5 win over the Cardinals in 1954. Coca-Cola announced a formula change in 1985 drawing public opposition and leading to the return of the original taste.
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Watching media fears when children view Virginia Tech coverage
News experts urge parents to shield children from graphic images after the Virginia Tech massacre and similar tragedies. Repeated footage and strong visuals can cause anxiety in kids, prompting calls for parental guidance and clearer warnings from networks.
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Disturbia repeats as top weekend flick
Box office showdown sees Disturbia top the weekend with 13.5 million, followed by Fracture at 11.27 million and Blades of Glory at 7.8 million. Vacancy opens at 7.6 million, while Hot Fuzz debuts strong and In the Land of Women opens weak. Total top 12 grossed 74 million, slide from prior year.
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Madonna leaves Malawi with adopted son amid charity visit
Madonna and Guy Ritchie departed Malawi after a six day trip with David Banda in her arms. The pair had gained custody of the 20 month old from an orphanage last October. Critics questioned use of celebrity status to navigate adoption laws though Madonna denied the claims. The entourage visited orphanages street children programs and a new Raising Malawi funded day care center. Madonna lives in London and did not meet Yohane Banda during the trip.
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Journal World contact numbers and story channels
Local newsroom details list how to submit stories and reach departments. It includes city and county government lines, university and school contacts, business sports arts and letters desks, obituaries and photo reprints, plus an outside Lawrence toll free line.
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Newspaper staff contacts and subscription details
The document lists editors and departments with phone numbers and emails for Dennis Anderson Bill Snead Caroline Trowbridge Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Mindie Paget Jon Niccum Mark Fagan and others. It also provides 6News GNews director Cady Howard Mediapharmedia Joel Mathis and circulation advertising contacts. Subscriptions and delivery phone lines are included with hours and redelivery guarantee.
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Pawl PSS readers debate Statehouse renovation costs
Public poll asks how Lawrence schools handled Thursday bomb threat and whether $172 million for the Statehouse renovation is justified. Readers praise the building yet challenge taxpayer expense while undecided voters weigh decisions. Visit ljworld.com for more responses and to vote.
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Actress Shirley Temple Black Birthday at 79
Birthday notices mark Shirley Temple Black as turning 79, with Joyce DeWitt at 58, Michael Moore at 53, and George Lopez at 45. The greetings highlight careers from acting to diplomacy and filmmaking across generations.
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