Moments in History Highlight Major 1793 1863 1967 1977 1985
July 13 marks Marat’s 1793 death by stabbing in his bath and Corday’s execution days later. Riots over the Civil War draft erupted in New York in 1863. Newark flare up in 1967 left many dead. A 25 hour NYC blackout hit 1977. Live Aid in 1985 staged concerts in London Philadelphia Moscow and Sydney to aid Africa.
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Monk and Psyche Return Delivers Satire and Crime
USA network offers Monk's obsessive fan Marci Maven in a playful episode with her dog murder scare, while Psyche features Shawn and Gus amid a parody of American Idol with Tim Curry as a dangerous judge. ABC teases 20/20 on hell and near death, PBS Exposé on a big private contractor, and other TV highlights.
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N J beauty queen keeps crown amid online photo scandal
Amy Palumbo Miss New Jersey escaped losing her crown after a blackmail threat over private photos. The pageant board ruled the images, though in poor taste, did not merit dethronement.
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BBC apologizes over Queen trailer miscue
The BBC apologized to Queen Elizabeth II for misrepresenting a trailer sequence in A Year With the Queen. The footage showed the monarch arriving rather than leaving, prompting a call for a full explanation from BBC Trust and a published clarification.
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Contact details for Journal World staff and departments
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Journal staff and contact directory details
A long list of editorial and department contacts for the Lawrence Journal-World includes editors Dennis Anderson Bill Snead Caroline Trowbridge Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Mindle Paget Jon Niccum Mark Fagan 6News head Cody Howard Mediapharmedia Joel Mathis Chris Bell Al Bonner and general subscriptions delivery numbers and hours for paper redelivery options.
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Poll results prompt safety and city regulation debate
The poll asks if residents feel safe living near the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility and if the city needs new bar incident regulations. The latest result shows No as the current winner, with undecided and Yes options also present. Readers are invited to vote at ljworld.com.
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Birthdays list notable actors and musicians
Actor Harrison Ford turns 65 Patrick Stewart reaches 67 Cheech Marin becomes 61 Louise Mandrell is 53 Cameron Crowe hits 50 Michael Jace turns 42 for a birthday rundown of entertainment figures with ages.
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Patrick Stewart
Cheech Marin
Louise Mandrell
Cameron Crowe
Michael Jace
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