Wright brothers first powered flight at Kitty Hawk
On December 17 1903 Wilbur and Orville Wright achieved the first successful manned powered flight near Kitty Hawk North Carolina in the Wright Flyer. France recognized American independence in 1777 and the Atlas ICBM was test fired for the first time in 1957. In 1969 about 50 million TV viewers watched Tiny Tim wed his fiancée Miss Vicky on NBC Tonight Show.
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Stern bids farewell to terrestrial radio show
Howard Stern ends 20 years on New York radio with a final terrestrial broadcast attended by thousands as he prepares to move to Sirius Satellite Radio on January 9. He signs a five year 500 million deal creating two new Sirius channels.
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Senate rejects extension of Patriot Act in vote
A report notes the Senate's rejection of extending the USA Patriot Act. The decision sparks debate over national security and civil liberties, with critics urging alternative safeguards and supporters urging stronger counterterrorism tools. The article cites statements from lawmakers and groups on both sides.
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West Wing actor John Spencer dies of heart attack
John Spencer, 58, the actor who played Leo McGarry on The West Wing, died of a heart attack in Los Angeles. Fellow cast member Allison Janney mourned his loss as NBC and Warner Bros. TV noted his remarkable talent. Spencer also starred on L.A. Law and won an Emmy in 2002.
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Subscriptions and Billing Lines for Delivery and Redelivery
Subscriptions and billing contact numbers are provided with hours for weekdays and weekends. A redelivery guarantee applies for in town newspapers, with a prompt call required if the paper is not received by the stated times.
Journal World Staff Contacts and News Partners
A directory of Journal World editors and contact details lists managing editor Dennis Anderson senior editor Bill Snead city editor Mike Shields editorial page editor Ann Gardner sports editor Tom Keegan arts editor Mindie Paget entertainment editor Jon Niccum business editor Mark Fagan along with News Partners 6News and World Online and other advertising contacts with phone numbers and emails.
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Birthday ages for entertainment figures noted
Comedian Eugene Levy turns 59 while Art Neville is 68 and Paul Rodgers reaches 56. DJ Homicide of Sugar Ray is 35 and actor Sean Patrick Thomas is 35, with singer Bree Sharp at 30.
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