Smithsonian Institution founded by Polk in 1846
On August 10 1846 President James Polk signed a measure creating the Smithsonian Institution named for English scientist James Smithson whose bequest of 500000 dollars made it possible. In Paris mobs attacked the Tuileries Palace during the French Revolution era symbolizing royal downfall. The king Louis XVI was later arrested tried and executed. Missouri entered statehood as the 24th in 1821. In 1969 celebrity murders linked to Charles Manson shook Los Angeles including Sharon Tate. In 1977 postal worker David Berkowitz known as Son of Sam was arrested in Yonkers NY for six slayings and seven woundings.
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World in Brief Mixed disaster tolls and political run
A week after the I 35W bridge collapse three bodies were pulled from the Mississippi including Rosemount Minnesota man Peter Hausmann and a 22 month old Hana Sahal. Three remain missing and the death toll stands at eight. A French Polynesian plane crash near Moorea killed at least 14 aboard with no survivors. In the Philippines fighting on Jolo island left 52 dead, including 25 soldiers and 27 militants. Cindy Sheehan announces a bid for Congress against Nancy Pelosi citing Iraq opposition. A triple homicide in Laceyville Pennsylvania left a fire chief his wife and their son shot dead. autopsies scheduled.
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Monsoon Flood Toll Rises Across South Asia
Relief workers reach flood ed villages as two weeks of monsoon rains kill 513 in New Delhi area and Bangladesh reports villagers wading through deep water. Gujarat adds 15 deaths with over 22,000 evacuated, according to official D A Satya.
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Monster truck injures crowd during Illinois tour
A monster truck performing stunts in front of an auto parts store plowed into spectators in DeKalb, injuring at least nine. Two people are in serious condition at Rockford hospitals, while six others including a mother and her four children were treated and released. One person refused treatment. The event, part of a NAPA Auto Parts tour, saw the truck crush four cars before crashing through a fence onto railroad tracks.
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Democrats address gay rights forum debates marriage stance
In a Los Angeles televised forum on gay issues Democratic candidates debated expanding gay rights while opposing legalizing same sex marriage. Ellen Etheridge questioned Hillary Clinton about past promises and the Clintons. Barack Obama urged civil unions while noting religious connotations of marriage. Bill Richardson called sexuality a choice but humanized LGBT people. Clinton defended DADT and Pace remarks, while acknowledging limits of past efforts.
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Big Ben to fall silent during scheduled maintenance
The Great Clock at the UK Parliament will stop chiming for four to six weeks starting 8 a.m. Saturday for repairs, the first time both hourly bongs and quarter chimes are silenced since 1956. The maintenance concludes the clock renovation ahead of its 150th anniversary in 2009.
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Lawrence City Commission votes and poll questions prompt public input
Thursday poll asks which Commission decision matters most after Tuesday night votes. Readers are urged to visit ljworld com to vote, with options including approving budget changes and maintaining transit ridership hours. Poll results and details appear online.
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