Today in History: 21st Amendment ends prohibition
December 5 1933 Utah becomes the 36th state to ratify the 21st Amendment repealing the 18th. Mozart dies in Vienna at 35. Polk confirms California gold discovery triggering the Gold Rush of ’49. Einstein is granted a visa to travel to the United States in 1932.
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James Knox Polk
California
Albert Einstein
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Alabama
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Children get all wet at Bromelsick Party
Lawrence philanthropist Alfred Bromelsick hosts his annual Christmas party for area youths with a new location at Indoor Aquatics Center. The event is described as a festive community gathering centered on youth engagement and holiday cheer.
Langford leads KU past Pacific with career night
Kansas University star Keith Langford scored 21 points and career-high seven assists as KU narrowly beat Pacific 81-70 at Allen Fieldhouse. Aaron Miles added 19 points eight assists and six steals in a strong all-around performance. The volleyball team fell to Washington in the NCAA Tournament, and KU women face Minnesota on the road after a home loss to Washington Burn.
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Chuck Woodling
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University
Jayhawks
Washington
Kansas University
Lawrence Arts Center revamps Nutcracker with Kansas twist
The Lawrence Arts Center presents a third annual Nutcracker adaptation set in Kansas turbulent territory, adding a local spin to the ballet. Page 1E. Talk Radio follows Barry Champlain as he battles callers and unruly sponsors, while E M A Theatre stages Eric Bogosian’s play challenging voyeuristic trash talk. Page 1E. A local Start Here effort urges shoppers to spend locally, with sales tax receipts on track to beat last year. Page 1D. Investor warning: Jeff Brown notes a 2 percent drop in corporate profits could foretell stock declines. Page 1D.
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E.M.A. Theatre
Eric Bogosian
America
Lawrence
World News Update From Lawrence Area
Ijworld.com provides breaking coverage of Lawrence area stories with quick links to local events. Highlights include city developments, public notices, and community updates shaping the Kansas region.
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Journal staff contact and feedback channels listed
A composite notice lists contact emails and phone numbers for Lawrence Journal-World departments including Local News City Government County Government Kansas University Lawrence Schools Business Sports Arts and Entertainment Obituaries Photo Reprints and Outside Lawrence. It provides staff editors names and direct lines plus advertising circulation classified and delivery support and redelivery guarantees.
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Miss Peru crowned Miss World in Sanya China
Miss Peru Maria Julia Mantilla Garcia, 20, crowned Miss World 2004 in Sanya on Hainan Island. First runner-up Claudia Julissa Cruz Rodriguez of the Dominican Republic, second runner-up Nancy Randall of the USA. Mantilla Garcia plans charitable work and thanked organizers as performances by Lionel Richie highlighted the pageant.
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Dominican Republic
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Sir Viv Richards
Li Shaobai
Krish Naidoo
Ireland
Notable Birthday List Headlines Actor Nick Stahl and More
Actor Nick Stahl turns 25 as Little Richard Richard Penniman clocks 72. Author Calvin Trillin is 69, opera singer Jose Carreras 58. Comedian Margaret Cho reaches 36 while Frankie Muniz turns 19 in today’s birthday roundup.
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Little Richard
Richard Penniman
Calvin Trillin
Jose Carreras
Margaret Cho
Frankie Muniz
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