Today in History oddities and major disasters tied to July 17
Fifty years ago Disneyland opened in Anaheim on July 17 1955. Spanish troops in Santiago Cuba surrendered to U S forces in 1898 during the Spanish American War. In 1981 the Kansas City Hyatt Regency lobby walkways collapsed killing 114 during a tea dance. In 1996 TWA Flight 800 exploded and crashed off Long Island killing all 230 aboard.
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London bombers pictured in security image at Luton station
Investigators released the first photo showing the four London bombers together in a security camera image captured entering Luton train station 90 minutes before the blasts that damaged three underground trains and a double decker bus.
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Stiles Overcomes Injuries To Ride On A New Path
Former basketball star Jackie Stiles, at 26, shifts from injuries to cycling, buying a bicycle to log miles and chase the same drive that defined her Claflin origins. The piece highlights a dramatic career pivot after a period of surgeries and abandoned pro ambitions.
Freeform sculpture blend of heat and letters unveiled
Lawrence artist Stephen Johnson and Cotter Mitchell craft a heat and tension driven sculpture. John’s design turns the word free into abstract fiery red shapes to be deciphered by visitors at a Thursday unveiling on Sixth and Mass. Westwood photographer Chris Kilmer debuts a new exhibition at Fields Gallery featuring a 10 1/2 foot long boat as the anchor of a Downtown Friday Gallery Walk collection. Pine Family Farms expands turfgrass sales beyond town while a majority of Americans feel confident about retirement but delay saving.
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Tombstone Memorial for Depot Dog Fades From Memory
A tombstone marks the grave of George the depot dog who lived at the Union Pacific Train Depot and died over 50 years ago. Few veterans remain who recall the loyal animal.
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Should the city outlaw grilling on apartment balconies
Community question asks residents whether to ban grilling on balconies and decks. Readers can submit their answers online at www2.jworld.com/onthestreet for the discussion.
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Journal-World Contacts And Delivery Information
A directory lists newsroom editors and departments at Journal-World including Dennis Anderson Bill Snead Mike Shields Ann Gardner Chuck Woodling Mindie Paget Jon Niccum Mark Fagan and others with phone numbers and emails. It also covers News Partners 6News World Online and other contacts for advertising circulation and subscriptions along with delivery redelivery guarantees.
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Crow and Armstrong Shine at Tour de France Event
Sheryl Crow, longtime girlfriend of Lance Armstrong, talks up his bid for a seventh straight Tour de France win while balancing her music work on her album Wildflower. Aguilera, Daly City, Willis, Disneyland star unveil, Cook to recur on NBCs Las Vegas.
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Notable birthdays for Phyllis Diller and others
Comedian Phyllis Diller turns 88 alongside actor Don Ald Sutherland at 70 and actress Lucie Arnaz at 54. Actor David Hasselhoff is 53 while TV producer Mark Burnett reaches 45 and Bitty Schram is 37. Rapper Solé is 32.
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