Today in History Feb. milestones on Iwo Jima and more
On February 19 1945 about 30000 U S Marines landed on Iwo Jima starting a monthlong battle. In 1881 Kansas became the first state to ban alcohol. In 1942 Roosevelt signed orders allowing relocation and internment of Japanese Americans. In 1986 the Senate approved a treaty outlawing genocide after years of effort.
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Mardi Gras Parades Return Quietly in New Orleans
New Orleans hosts five scaled back Mardi Gras parades amid Katrina disruption. Officials limited parades to a single corridor to cut costs while crowds remained small yet festive. Residents value tradition despite displacements as cities like St Louis and Orlando expand celebrations to honor Katrina victims.
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Newspaper Contacts and Subscriptions Info
Editor contacts and newsroom staff listings for the Lawrence Journal-World include Dennis Anderson Bill Snead Mike Shields Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Mindle Paget Jon Niccum Mark Fagan and partners 6News GNews World Online. Subscriptions and delivery help lines offer 832 7199 and 832 2222 with redelivery guarantees.
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Nelson performs free hospital show for injured soldiers at Fort Sam Houston
Fort Sam Houston hosts Willie Nelson who played a 11-song set for wounded troops at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. The 72 year old Air Force veteran opened with Whiskey River and performed classics like On the Road Again and Mamas Dont Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys drawing cheers from patients, families, and staff. Sgt Alan Hornaday, wounded in a Baghdad bombing, praised Nelson for lifting spirits.
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Feedback contacts and numbers for Lawrence news items
A reader guidance page lists feedback options and phone contacts for Local news County and City government Kansas University Lawrence schools Business Sports Arts and Letters to the editor Obituaries and Photo reprints. It includes direct lines like 832-7154 832-6352 832-7147 and outside Lawrence numbers.
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