Today in History highlights key dates across U S events
On Aug 18 1846 Gen Stephen W Kearny captured Santa Fe New Mexico Virginia Dare born on Roanoke Island in 1587 first English child born in America Proclamation of Neutrality issued by President Wilson in 1914 to keep US out of WWI James Meredith first black graduate of the University of Mississippi in 1963
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Santa Fe
N.M
Virginia Dare
Roanoke Island
N.C
Virginia
Wilson
United States
James Meredith
University of Mississippi
Vietnam Nurses TV documentary profiles wartime nurses
The WE program Vietnam Nurses airs at 9 p.m. with Dana Delany narrating an hourlong look at veterans from Vietnam. It blends first person recollections, period footage, and personal snapshots, detailing their paths to Vietnam, frontline experiences, and challenges readjusting to civilian life.
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Dana Delany
Colleen McMurphy
China Beach
Diane Carlson Evans
Massachusetts
Maureen Adducci
Adducci
Evans
Tosca
Meerkat Circle
Meerkat Manor
Animal Planet
Gorey House Exhibit Preserves Macabre Legacy in Yarmouth
The Edward Gorey House in Yarmouth Port Massachusetts preserves the author artist and theater designer legacy with a museum of Goreys macabre whimsy The exhibit Dracula closes December 17 and features original art set designs costumes and sketches The Highland Street Foundation owns the house and plans a Dracula themed blood drive next week while curator Rick Jones keeps the collection lively for visitors with toys drawings and Goreys signature jokes
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Frank Langella
Rick Jones
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Steven Senne
Gibson pleads no contest in Malibu DUI case
Mel Gibson moved to end his drunken driving case by pleading no contest to one misdemeanor in a deal requiring alcohol rehabilitation, fines, and probation. He waived a jury trial and faced the judge after his anti semitic remarks to a deputy following a July 28 stop on Pacific Coast Highway.
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Malibu
Calif
Mel Gibson
Los Angeles County District Attorney
Aniston denies engagement rumors with Vince Vaughn
Jennifer Aniston told People magazine she is not engaged to Vince Vaughn and has no ring or proposal. Us Weekly stood by its report of a June 27 engagement on a private jet after a Mexico trip, while Aniston urged readers to rely on verified news.
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Jennifer Aniston
Vince Vaughn
Aniston
People Magazine
Us Weekly
Vaughn
Mexico
Jennifer
Notable birthdays listed for public figures
Actor Robert Redford turns 69 while former first lady Rosalynn Carter is 79. Patrick Swayze is 54, Everlast is 37, Christian Slater is 37, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner is 36.
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Robert Redford
Rosalynn Carter
Patrick Swayze
Everlast
Christian Slater
Malcolm- Jamal Warner
Journal-World contact numbers for departments and staff
The Lawrence Journal-World lists contact numbers for Local news 832-7154 City government 832-6362 County government 832-7165 Kansas University 832-7155 Lawrence schools 832-7222 Business 832-7188 Sports 832-7147 Arts and entertainment 832-7178 Letters to the editor 832-7153 Obituaries 832-7154 832-6349 Photo reprints 832-6397 Outside Lawrence 800 578-8748.
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Lawrence
Journalistic Staff Directory Snapshot
Editors listed with roles and contact lines include Dennis Anderson managing editor Bill Snead senior editor Mike Shields city editor Ann Gardner editorial page editor Tom Keegan sports editor Mindie Paget arts editor Jon Niccum entertainment editor Mark Fagan business editor.
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Danderson
Ijworld
Bill Snead
Bsnead
Mike Shields
Mshields
Ann Gardner
Agardner
Ljworld
Tom Keegan
Contact details for News Partners and World Online staff
News Partners 6News director Cody Howard contact 832-6321 and email howard sunflower broadband com. World Online managing editor Joel Mathis contact 832-7142 and email imathis ljworld com. Also listed are Chris Bell circulation manager 832-7137 and Aj Bonner advertising director 832-7233 with email abonner ljworld com. Classified ads 832-2222. Subscription line 832-7199 with hours and redelivery guarantee.
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World Online
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Ljworld.com
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Cbell
Ljworld
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Abonner
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