History Highlights for August 2 and Related Events
The Lincoln cent with wheat ears entered circulation on August 2, 1909 replacing the Indian Head design. Earlier, Continental Congress signatories began signing the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Notable events include Wild Bill Hickok’s 1876 death in Deadwood, Harding’s 1923 death and Coolidge becoming president, Hindenburg’s 1934 death, and PT-109 sinking in 1943 under Lt. John F. Kennedy off the Solomon Islands.
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Wild Bill Hickok
Deadwood
Dakota Territory
Jack McCall
United States
Warren G. Harding
San Francisco
Calvin Coolidge
Paul von Hindenburg
Adolf Hitler
John F. Kennedy
Amagiri
Solomon Islands
Gunman Attacks Tel Aviv Youth Club Killing Three
A gunman entered the Tel Aviv Gay and Lesbian Association basement and opened fire on a support group for gay teens, killing one and wounding 15 as police call it a hate crime. Police search the area, roadblocks set, and witnesses describe a premeditated attack.
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Tel Aviv
Micky Rosenfeld
Gay and Lesbian Association
Yaniv Weisman
Channel 10 TV
Cafe Noir
Rooster Mr Clucky Faces Eviction From Miami Beach Condo
Celebrity rooster Mr Clucky and his hen Wallflower could be removed by city code officers after Mark Buckley failed to stop the action. Buckley was fined 50 dollars as Miami Beach code bans keeping poultry in residential areas. Buckley may seek a commission exception or legal appeal. Mr Clucky has drawn tourist photos and served as parade grand marshal.
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Mr. Clucky
The
Miami Herald
Mark Buckley
Wallflower
Buckley
Clucky
Three American Tourists detained by Iran after border crossing
Iran state TV says three Americans crossed from northern Iraq into Kurdistan province while hiking near Ahmed Awan and were detained after not heeding border guards warnings. Kurdish officials confirm they were tourists traveling with a companion who stayed behind in Sulaimaniyah. U.S. seeks consular access through the Swiss.
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Rag
Iran
Iraq
Traq
Ahmed Awan
Qubad Talabani
Washington
al-Alam
Interior Ministry
Kurdistan
State Department
Robert Wood
U.S
Tehran
United States
Turkey
Zakho
Baghdad
Lone Oasis Tower One: Foreclosure Casts a Lonely Fort Myers Block
In Fort Myers a 32 story Oasis Tower One lies almost empty with only the Vangelakos family occupying a unit four years after purchase. The Related Group offered another unit free during resolution, but tenants-to-be backed out. Lee County shows high economic stress with a AP index above 20.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Vangelakos
Florida
New Jersey
Victor Vangelakos
Oasis Tower One
John Ewing
Vangelakes
Weehawken
Ewing
Cathy Vangelakos
Betsy McCoy
McCoy
Cape Coral
Lee County
Associated Press
Contact details for Lawrence Journal-World staff and departments
A dense listing provides newsroom and department contacts for the Lawrence Journal-World, including editors, sports and arts chiefs, circulation and advertising staff, and general inquires. It lists phone numbers, emails, and hours, plus guidance for subscriptions and redelivery.
Today's Poll Report From Wlworld Com
A brief public poll note shows 0 yes and no options with undecided responses. The reader is urged to express opinion via the linked site and the poll remains open for input.
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