Today in History Highlights From Dec 17 Across Years
On December 17 events include the Wright brothers first powered flight near Kitty Hawk in 1903 and France recognizing American independence in 1777. The U S Army ended its exclusion policy for Japanese Americans on the West Coast in 1944 and the Atlas ICBM was test fired for the first time in 1957.
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Pirates help Hollywood rebound after 2005 slump
Hollywood credits 2006 box office lift to Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man's Chest and other hits. Industry foresees 2007 with Spider-Man 3 Shrek the Third and Potter as key drivers, while 2005 remains noted for weak lineups and dips in admissions.
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Clooney urges action at U.N. over Darfur conflict
George Clooney voiced frustration at a U.N. news conference over the Darfur war in Sudan. He met with U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan after briefing on a China and Egypt trip with Don Cheadle Joey Cheek and Tegla Loroupe. He warned 2.5 million refugees face deteriorating aid, protection, and hope as workers leave and families suffer.
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Beyonce Reveals Alter Ego Sasha Guarding Offstage Self
Beyonce Knowles discusses her onstage persona Sasha, created to protect her real self, and notes she is not flirtatious or fearless off stage. She describes Sasha as aggressive and sexy, and mentions her deep trust with boyfriend Jay-Z. The star also stars in Dreamgirls with Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy, and Jennifer Hudson.
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Birthday ages for actors and artists listed
Actor Bill Pullman turns 53 with George Lindsey at 71 and Eugene Levy at 60. Peter Farrelly marked at 50, Mike Mills of R E M at 48, and Milla Jovovich reaches 31. These celebrity birthday notes compile notable ages across film television and music.
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Ljworld editors contact list
The message lists staff editors at the Lawrence Journal-World with roles personal phone numbers and email addresses for Dennis Anderson Bill Snead Karrey Britt Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Mindie Paget Jon Niccum and Mark Fagan as editors in various sections.
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World Online and News Partners contact list and delivery hours
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