Today in History Highlights From Augusts Past
On August 9 1945 the United States detonated a nuclear device over Nagasaki killing about 74000 people three days after Hiroshima. In 1854 Henry David Thoreau published Walden describing life near Walden Pond. In 1936 Jesse Owens earned his fourth Olympic gold as the United States won the 400 meter relay. In 1965 Singapore proclaimed independence from the Malaysian Federation.
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Japan
United States
Nagasaki
Henry David Thoreau
Walden Pond
Massachusetts
Jesse Owens
U.S
Singapore
Coulter slur on Gore fuels media clash on Hardball
On the July 27 Hardball episode Ann Coulter used a three letter homophobic epithet for Al Gore. Matthews praised Coulter as brilliant and invited her back. The broadcast drew scrutiny over civil discourse and media balance while outlining other prime time TV choices and plotlines.
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Chris Matthews
MSNBC
Ann Coulter
al Gore
Ozzie Guillen
Chicago White Sox
Matthews
Coulter
New York Times
Ann
Chris
Thousands audition for American Idol at Rose Bowl
Dozens of hopefuls pile into the Rose Bowl to compete for a spot on Fox TV’s American Idol season six. Many wait overnight in near freezing conditions as producers begin entry at 8:30 a.m. A 21 year old El Monte resident Michael Taylor was told he was not moving forward after a brief audition while Carrie Jo, 24, of Louisville passed earlier in the day and moved toward the next round. Auditions continue in seven cities with a new season featuring a song writing contest for finalists and multiple tour dates across the country.
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Calif
Rose Bowl
Taylor Hicks
Carrie Underwood
Michael Taylor
el Monte
Fox
Taylor
Fox TV
Carrie Jo
Louisville
Los Angeles
Monty’s
Dottie Hubrich
Patsy Kline
Mills McCartney security incident sparks early fallout
A security guard at Paul McCartney and Heather Mills McCartney’s London home alerted police after an estranged wife’s guard climbed a wall to admit her. Mills McCartney entered with their daughter Beat Rice and stayed the night, described as a mix up amid acrimonious divorce talks.
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London
Heather Mills McCartney
Mills McCartney
Phil Hall
Hall
Beatrice
Stuart Bell
McCartney
Contact numbers for Lawrence Journal-World departments
Phone lines listed for Local news City government County government Kansas University Lawrence schools Business Sports e Arts and entertainment Letters to the editor Obituaries Photo reprints and Outside Lawrence with respective direct lines and an email/feedback option for story ideas.
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Lawrence
World Journal staff contacts and subscription info
Editors and departments listed with phone numbers and emails for the Lawrence Journal-World. Includes editors Bill Snead Mike Shields Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Mindie Paget Jon Niccum, business and arts editors, 6News and World Online contacts, plus subscriptions line and redelivery guarantee.
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Dennis Anderson
Danderson
Ljworld
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Lsnead
Jworld
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Mshields
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Agardner
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Mpaget
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Jniccum
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L Jworld
Birthdays for Whitney Houston and other stars
The notice lists notable birthdays including Whitney Houston turning 43, Billy Henderson of The Spiriners at 67, Melanie Griffith at 49, Deion Sanders at 39, and Gillian Anderson at 38.
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Whitney Houston
Billy Henderson
The
Spiriners
Melanie Griffith
Deion Sanders
Gillian Anderson
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