August history landmarks from early American colonies to Woodstock
On August 18 1587 Virginia Dare born on Roanoke Island marking the first English child born in America before the colony vanished. In 1838 US government sponsored marine expedition began from Hampton Roads gathering Pacific data. In 1920 the 19th Amendment was ratified with Tennessee as the 36th state. In 1963 James Meredith became Ole Miss’s first Black graduate. Woodstock ended in 1969 after Jimi Hendrix mid morning set.
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Tennessee
James Meredith
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Sullivan County
Jimi Hendrix
World in Brief: Egyptian septuplets birth raises questions
In Alexandria, 27 year old Ghazala Khamis gave birth to four boys and three girls after fertility treatment and awaits holding and nursing her babies. She said she has only seen them on TV and hopes to name them soon with her husband and relatives choosing names.
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Negotiators in Zimbabwe eye quick path to unity government
Southern African leaders said Zimbabwean negotiators have basis for a power sharing pact after three days of talks. The SADC committee noted mediation over a year and urged both Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai to sign outstanding agreements soon to restore political stability amid rival reservations.
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Schwarzenegger Undergoes Knee Surgery Successful
Gov Arnold Schwarzenegger had arthroscopic knee surgery after tearing cartilage during workouts. The 61 year old was under general anesthesia for about an hour. Lt Gov John Garamendi filled in briefly. recovery should not affect his duties.
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Rebels Attack Southern Philippines Towns Escalates Violence
Muslim rebels struck Kulambugan and Kauswagan in Lanao del Norte killing a local official and burning houses. Maj. Armand Rico said the Moro Islamic Liberation Front attacked coastal towns as government troops tried to push rebels back to their hinterlands amid efforts to secure the fragile peace process. Officials ordered evacuations to prevent further casualties.
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Tropical Storm Fay Lashes Cuba As Evacuations Continue
Tropical Storm Fay pounded Cuba with heavy rain and gusty winds as forecasters warned it could strengthen into a hurricane. Havana and nearby provinces evacuated nearly five thousand residents from low lying areas while authorities readied shelters and food distribution centers. State media reported little damage so far as the storm moved just south of the island en route to the Florida Keys.
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Fay
Florida Keys
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Tourism and officials urge Florida Keys evacuation as Fay nears
Tropical Storm Fay threatens to strengthen into a hurricane as Florida Keys authorities close schools open shelters and urge visitors to leave. Traffic is light but steady. Upper Keys see heavier flow. Fay could bring wind damage and limited flooding while Cuba braces for possible hurricane strength near Varadero and southern coast.
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Contact numbers for Lawrence Journal-World departments
The Lawrence Journal World lists contact lines for Local news City government County government Kansas University Lawrence schools Business Sports Arts and entertainment Letters to the editor Obituaries and Photo reprints plus an outside Lawrence toll free line Include email and feedback form URLs for story ideas or submissions.
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Ljworld.com
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Lawrence
Newspaper Staff and Subscription Contacts List
Editors and department heads with contact numbers and emails are listed. Includes Dennis Anderson Caroline Trowbridge Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Jon Niccum Terry Rombeck Jonathan Kealing Cody Howard Dan Cox and Mediaphormedia. Subscription lines provide phone hours for delivery issues and redelivery guarantees.
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Danderson
Ljworld
Caroline Trowbridge
Drowbridge
Ann Gardner
Agardner
Tom Keegan
Tkeegan
Jon Niccum
Integrators and television dominate Pew news survey
The Pew Research Center reports fewer Americans read newspapers with a stronger move to online news especially among younger readers. Integrators, older and wealthy, use both media, while 46 percent rely mainly on TV for news, a group with median age 52 and higher unemployment.
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New York
Pew Research Center
Pew
Polls on moving into dorms and offensive content choices
Readers weigh in on whether parents helped with freshman dorm moves and if they would avoid a book or film due to offensive scenes. The poll prompts include living at home, not attending college, and comments on avoiding media. Visit www.ljworld.com to view more responses and vote.
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Ljworld.com
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