Today in History Highlights From World War II to Virgin Islands
On Aug 4 1944 Nazis raided Amsterdam secret annex arresting eight including 15 year old Anne Frank whose diary chronicled the Holocaust. Also 1735 John Peter Zenger acquitted of seditious libel. In 1914 Britain declared war on Germany and U S proclaimed neutrality. In 1916 United States agreed to buy the Danish Virgin Islands for 25 million dollars.
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New York Weekly Journal
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Germany
United States
U.S
Denmark
Danish Virgin Islands
Famed soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf dies at 90
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, renowned soprano famed for Mozart and Strauss interpretations, died at her home in Schruns Austria at age 90. The ORF report gave no cause of death and noted her retirement in 1975 after a four decade career and a late life teaching role.
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Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman review
A TV critique noting The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman on IFC and Entourage on HBO. It discusses the show’s premise starring Laura Kightlinger and Nichelle Tom, with Andy Dick cameo potential, and compares its Hollywood satire to Laverne and Shirley while questioning the shrinking audience for edgy sitcoms. It mentions Sally Kellerman’s cult angle and broader media industry satire.
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Animal Planet
Madonna criticized for crown of thorns on Rome tour
Italian religious leaders condemn Madonna crown of thorns act during her Confessions tour in Rome citing bad taste and publicity stunt. Catholic officials say performing in Vatican vicinity insults the faithful, while Muslim and Jewish leaders echo concerns. Tickets for the Rome show near sold out. In a separate note, Katharine McPhee fractures her left foot and misses initial tour weeks but performs in slippers before heading to hospital.
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la Stampa
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Muslim World League
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McPhee
RCA
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Associated Press
Dupri to blend live music for Amsterdam New York concert
Jermaine Dupri will serve as musical director for the August 19 Amsterdam concert in New York City, coordinating mash ups among acts like Foo Fighters LL Cool J Busta Rhymes and Tom Petty. He aims to shape the blends from a DJ perspective and notes LL Cool J and Tego Calderon will pose a tough pairing.
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Jermaine Dupri
Dupri
Amsterdam
New York City
Foo Fighters
LL Cool J
Busta Rhymes
Tom Petty
Associated Press
Tego
Calderon
Contact options and phone numbers for Lawrence Journal-World staff
Readers are invited to submit story ideas and feedback via email or the paper web site. Local and department contacts are listed with phone numbers for News City County KU Schools Business Sports Arts Letters Obituaries and Photo Reprints plus an outside Lawrence toll free line.
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Journal staff contact and delivery information
Editors and department heads with phone numbers and emails are listed. Delivery and billing contact details are provided along with redelivery policy and hours for weekday and weekend service. A 6News director and World Online editor are noted with contact channels.
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Convergence
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Ljworld.com
Birthday tributes for actors and athletes in week
Actor-screenwriter Billy Bob Thornton turns 51. Journalist Helen Thomas reaches 86. Track star Mary Decker Slaney celebrates 48. Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens turns 44. R and B singer actor Marques Houston adds 25 to his years.
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Billy Bob Thornton
Helen Thomas
Mary Decker Slaney
Roger Clemens
Marques Houston
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