Today in History Highlights of World War II and Beyond
On August 14 1945 President Truman announced Japan’s unconditional surrender ending World War II. In 1917 China declared war on Germany and Austria during World War I. In 1935 the Social Security Act became law. In 1969 British troops arrived in Northern Ireland to intervene in sectarian violence. In 2003 a massive blackout hit the northeast US and part of Canada leaving 50 million people without power.
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Fox confirms Paula Abdul to return as American Idol judge
Fox says there is no proof Abdul had an affair with a contestant and she will remain on American Idol. An enhanced non-fraternization policy will guide judges and contestants next season. Investigators found claims unsubstantiated and Abdul denied any relationship.
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Carter Named Submarine Dives Aboard Jimmy Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter completes his first submarine dive aboard the USS Jimmy Carter, the living ex-president’s namesake vessel. The 453 foot Seawolf class submarine, built at Groton and now at King's Bay, carries a crew of 151 and can exceed 25 knots with 50 torpedo tubes. Carter, 80, and Rosalynn, 77, observed from the flying bridge as the crew trained in the Atlantic off Georgia.
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Link to today’s stories on a university town site
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Frey turns pain into platform for women
Amber Frey, key witness in the Scott Peterson murder trial, offers to mentor women through hardship for a $19.99 program, describing her journey from naive girlfriend to high profile trial witness and self help instructor. The piece notes her testimony helped convict Peterson, now on death row at San Quentin, as she discusses her experiences before a small paying audience. The column shifts to other Hollywood items including insurance disputes over Limp Bizkit related to a 2001 Australian concert death and a visa help story for actor Piotr Adamczyk playing the Pope in a Hallmark film.
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Schwarzenegger exits Westworld remake plans
Los Angeles Arnold Schwarzenegger will not co produce or appear in the Westworld remake. Tarsem Singh has been chosen as director and Schwarzenegger has made no talks about involvement. He is focused on an upcoming November special election.
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Kansas news desk contact numbers and departments
Journal-World offers contact lines for local news city government county government KU Lawrence schools business sports arts and entertainment letters obituaries photo reprints and outside Lawrence reporters can submit story ideas via email or the feedback form.
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LJWorld Staff Contacts and Subscription Help
A compiled list of newsroom editors and contact numbers for the Kansas newspaper LJWorld plus subscription assistance. Includes editors Dennis Anderson Bill Snead Mike Shields Ann Gardner Chuck Woodling Mindie Paget Jon Niccum Mark Fagan and 6News World Online staff with phone lines and emails. Also lists advertising circulation and classified ad contacts and redelivery policy.
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Birthday ages for celebrities announced in list
Comedian Steve Martin turns 60 followed by Danielle Steel at 58 and Gary Larson 55. Earvin Magic Johnson is listed as 46 and Halle Berry is 39 in the roundup of birthday announcements.
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