Today in History February milestones span high court plan to pack
On February five in history Franklin D Roosevelt proposed increasing Supreme Court justices prompting charges of court packing. Sweden recognized U S independence in 1783. In 1897 Indiana House passed a circle area measure altering pi but died in Senate. In 1917 Congress over Wilson veto enacted a restrictive immigration act targeting Asians.
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Amateur ads shine in Super Bowl New York show
A first ever amateur created Doritos spot opens the game, joined by Chevy and Bud Light gags. GM and Chevrolet back an entrant, while Coca-Cola and Bud Light mix humor with cultural touchpoints. Advertisers defend bold ideas amid mixed expert reactions and high stakes.
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Newspaper staff and contact list for Lawrence Journal-World
Editorial and desk contacts are listed with names titles and phone numbers. Includes editors in chief city editor sports editor arts editor entertainment editor business editor and partners 6News World Online plus circulation and advertising contacts and subscription help.
Contact numbers for Lawrence Journal-World departments and topics
The Lawrence Journal-World provides phone contacts for Local News 832-7154 City Government 832-6362 County Government 832-6352 Kansas University 832-7145 Lawrence Schools 832-7155 Business 832-7188 Sports 832-7147 Arts and Entertainment 832-7178 Letters to the Editor 832-7153 Obituaries 832-7154 and 832-6349 Photo Reprints 832-6397 Outside Lawrence 800 578 8748.
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Messengers Debuts at No 1 Box Office Weekend
The Messengers tops the weekend box office with 14.5 million dollars as Because I Said So opens second at 13 million. Epic Movie falls to third with 8.2 million while Night at the Museum and others round out the top ten amid a Super Bowl weekend.
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Zucker poised to become NBC Universal chief executive
Jeff Zucker, 41, expected this week to be named chief executive officer of NBC Universal, succeeding Bob Wright who has led the network 21 years. GE's Jeffrey Immelt pressed for immediate change as NBC seeks online competition against Google YouTube and MySpace. Meanwhile Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, is named American Cancer Society Mother of the Year, stressing prevention through active living. In California, Oscar-nominated actor Ryan ONeal faces assault charges after a weekend incident with his son Griffin, with bond set at 50000 dollars.
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Griffin O'Neal
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Birthdays for Bobby Brown Hank Aaron Cory Wells
Singer Bobby Brown turns 38 amid tributes as Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron reaches 73. Cory Wells of Three Dog Night is 65, Christopher Guest is 59, Tim Meadows is 46, and Laura Linney is 43.
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Laura Linney
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