Beatles Arrive in New York for First U.S. Tour
A historical roundup notes February 7 1964 when The Beatles touched down at John F Kennedy Airport marking their first American tour. Also listed: Gustave Flaubert’s 1857 obscenity acquittal, 1861 Choctaw allegiance resolution, 1936 Roosevelt VP flag authorization, 1943 shoe rationing start, and 1983 Elizabeth Dole sworn in as transportation secretary.
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Evacuation Ordered as Tungurahua Erupts in Ecuador
Ash columns rise from Tungurahua prompting evacuation of 3000 villagers and sheltering 1000 on western slopes. Officials report 11 families forced from homes, while President Correa extends the emergency. Geophysics Institute notes ongoing intense activity likened to 2006 eruptions with deaths and widespread homelessness.
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Senate stalls stimulus plan amid partisan clash
Senate Republicans blocked a $205 billion economic aid package era, voting 58 41 to end debate and stop a House backed plan add ons totaling 44 billion dollars for seniors veterans unemployed and businesses. Eight Republicans joined Democrats to back the measure as Turkey votes on head scarf reform amid secular tensions. Chad’s president declares control after rebels attack, claims total government control and meets with the French defense minister.
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U N Security Council backs dialogue in Kenya crisis
The United Nations Security Council deplores Kenya’s violence after the Dec 27 election and urges political leaders to resolve the crisis through dialogue negotiation and compromise. It notes a dire humanitarian situation with about 310,000 displaced and backs Kofi Annan led negotiations to end the violence.
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Rice and Miliband visit Afghanistan to press progress
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and British Foreign Secretary David Miliband conducted an unannounced trip to Kabul from London to urge Afghan leaders to cooperate as NATO seeks more troops. They met President Hamid Karzai and warned the government of shared responsibilities in fighting the Taliban amid stalled war progress.
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Tornado Death Toll Reaches At Least 55 Across Five States
Dozens of tornadoes ripped through Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama killing at least 55 and injuring hundreds. Gov. Phil Bredesen surveyed the damage near Hartsville while Red Cross chapters in the region mobilized as emergency teams warned of ongoing danger. Officials noted widespread destruction, with homes and businesses leveled and roads blocked by debris as responders searched for victims and provided aid.
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Journal World contact directory and customer line list
The Lawrence Journal World provides newsroom and staff contacts for departments including Local News City Government County Government Kansas University Lawrence Schools Business Sports Arts Letters Obituaries and Photo Reprints plus outside contacts and subscription help. It lists phone numbers emails and key editors such as Dennis Anderson Tom Keegan Jan Niccum and more for reader inquiries and submissions.
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Wednesday Caucus Poll Results and Cookie Talk
Readers weighed in on Tuesday caucus attendance while the poll shows no winner. A lively thread features mentions of Caramel deLites and Peanut Butter Patties among favorite Girl Scout cookies as residents vote and view more responses at the linked site.
Missing hikers found alive after weeklong snowbound trek
Thomas and Tamitha Garner, a Utah couple last seen Jan 26 in Panaca Nevada, survived days in extreme cold with fires from a can and matches. A snowplow driver encountered them about 60 miles west of Cedar City while clearing Modena Canyon, with their dog Medusa in good shape. They had hiked 15 to 20 miles and were taken to Valley View Medical Center for dehydration and frostbite checks with no permanent injuries expected.
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