Quiet star Don Ameche shines in enduring legacy
The late Don Ameche, a Wisconsin native who rarely sought the spotlight, left a rich, diverse career across radio, film, and stage. Known as a versatile, quietly respected performer, he earned acclaim in Trading Places and Cocoon, won an Oscar, and balanced family life with a scandal-free public image. Born Dominic Felix Amici in 1908, Ameche valued his craft and urged others not to sing sad songs for him, suggesting a life of gratitude and enduring work.
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Don Ameche
Wisconsin
Ameche
the Bickersons
Frances Langford
Leonard Maltin
Dominic Felix Amici
Kenosha
Wis
Today in History highlights key Nobel Peace Prize milestones
The item catalogs notable events tied to December history, including Theodore Roosevelt winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 for mediating the Russo Japanese War end, and other firsts, births, and political moments across years. It notes figures like Luther, Dickinson, King, Bunche, and Gorbachev, plus a late 1990s political update.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Martin Luther
Mississippi
Union
Emily Dickinson
Amherst
Mass
Wyoming Territory
Paris
Jane Addams
United Nations General Assembly
Ralph J. Bunche
U.S
National Airlines
New York
Miami
David Lean
Peter O'Toole
T.€. Lawrence
London
Martin Luther King Jr
Oslo
Norway
Otis Redding
Wisconsin
Raul Alfonsin
Argentina
Danuta Walesa
Lech Walesa
Mikhail Gorbachev
Republic of
Armenia
Clinton
Boyd Bentsen
Treasury
Leon Panetta
Oregon
Bob Packwood
Journal-World personnel and publication details
The Journal-World lists Dolph Simons III as Operations Manager Dan Simons as New Ventures Donna Wiley as Controller Dallas Dolan as Production Manager and William Sutcliffe as Circulation Manager. Postmaster address for changes is Journal-World P.O. Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0088. Second class postage paid at Lawrence. Member of Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press.
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Dolph Simons
Ili
Dan Simons
New Ventures
Donna Wiley
Dallas Dolan
William Sutcliffe
Journal-World
P.O
Lawrence
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Supreme Court weighs RICO reach in abortion protests
The high court examined whether the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act can apply to abortion clinic protesters. NOW argues a nationwide conspiracy includes extortion and threats, while Scheidler insists his Pro-Life Action Network activities are protected by the First Amendment.
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Supreme Court
National Organization For Women
NOW
Now Vs. Scheidler
Monica Migliorino
University of Pennsylvania
Rico
USA Today
Clinton
Scheidler
Surgeon General Elders and the case against drug legalization
The surgeon general argues against legalizing narcotics, calling it naive and dangerous. She warns it would fuel crime, swelling addiction and jails, and urges intensified law enforcement and mandatory prison treatment to curb drug abuse without endorsing legalization.
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United States
America
Joycelyn Elders
U.S
Arkansas
Arkansans
Bill Clinton
White House
Elders
Clinton
Dr. Elders
Old Home Town Budget Fight at KU and Bowl Plans
The Kansas regents seek cuts totaling about 2 million in the coming year if budget director Jim Bibb's recommendations win approval. KU would supply its marching band for the Orange Bowl game with Penn State, but no KU float will appear in the parade due to cost and late selection notice. The Dec 10, 1893 Lawrence World notes holiday decorations already visible along Massachusetts Street.
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Kansas Regents
Kansas University
Jim Bibb
Penn State
Kansas
Lawrence World
Massachusetts Street
Watkins Community Museum
Model school upset over closing neighborhood schools in Lawrence
Anne Liebst urges the Lawrence school board to adopt a model school approach before closing three neighborhood schools. Cordley Elementary is cited as a model for low student teacher ratios minimal busing teamwork and strong parental support. Voters will be asked to back more schools to serve all neighborhoods. George J Worth notes local orchestras Lawrence Symphony and Lawrence Chamber Players have long served the city and a holiday concert is planned at Plymouth Congregational Church with LHS A Cappella Choir. Letters policy outlines submission rules and word limits.
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Towa
Lawrence
Cordley Elementary
Cordley
Anne Liebst
Lawrence Symphony
Lawrence Chamber Players
Plymouth Congregational Church
Lawrence High School
LSO
LCP
George J. Worth
Riverview Rd
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the World Company
Sixth and
New Hampshire
Douglas County
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Ralph Gage
Bill Snead
Robert Nordyke
Caroline Trowbridge
Ann Gardner
Tom Fisher
W.C. Simons
Ose
Cal Thomas
Migliorino
Old Home Town
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