Dillinger killed outside Biograph after Manhattan Melodrama
Historical notes mark July 22 1934 when bank robber John Dillinger was shot dead by federal agents near Chicago’s Biograph Theater after watching Manhattan Melodrama. Other entries note Roanoke Island’s 1587 settlement, Cleveland’s 1796 founding, Wiley Post’s 1933 round‑the‑world flight, the 1937 court packing defeat, and 1975 citizenship restoration for Robert E. Lee.
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Clinton charts Asia push in second secretary of state visit
Hillary Rodham Clinton begins her second overseas trip as U.S. secretary of state by signaling a stronger American presence in Asia. She tells Thai audiences that the United States is back and emphasizes Asia’s importance under President Obama. Her Southeast Asia tour aims to foster future partnerships for peace and prosperity.
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Asia
Hillary Rodham Clinton
United States
Obama
George W. Bush
U.S
Southeast Asia
Buses Ambushed Near Papua Mine Killing Two
Gunmen attacked a convoy of 12 buses carrying Freeport employees in Papua. Two people were killed, with several officers injured and two body bags observed. Police and Freeport officials offered no immediate comment.
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U.S
Freeport
Papua
Antara
Associated Press
Pakistan jets kill six militants near Afgh ar border
Pakistani fighter jets destroyed two militant hide-outs near the Afgh an border killing six men linked to top Taliban figure Baitullah Mehsud. Officials said the strikes hit two villages in South Waziristan late Tuesday, but independent verification was unavailable.
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Baitullah Mehsud
Waziristan
Mehsud
Pakistan
Benazir Bhutto
U.S
Gardez
Jalalabad
Afghanistan
Taliban
Obama faces faded hopes as voters doubt swift progress
An AP-GfK poll shows Americans returning to negative views on direction while Obama retains a 55 percent approval. Confidence in boosting the economy, creating jobs, reducing the deficit, Iraq troop drawdown, and global respect has fallen, with health care overhaul viewed cautiously amid a broader mood of realism. Unemployment rose, foreclosures climb, and skepticism grows about a rapid turnaround.
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Barack Obama
Associated Press
Gfk
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Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
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U.S
Sandy Smith
Los Angeles
Legion
Afghanistan
President defends baggy jeans in NBC interview
In a NBC News interview Barack Obama defends his baggy “mom jeans” worn at the All Star Game. He says he dislikes shopping and prefers comfortable frumpy attire while noting wife Michelle looks fabulous. He stresses the jeans fit him and he is not aiming to look twenty.
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Barack Obama
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Afghanistan
Brazil
NBC News
Meredith Vieira
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Michelle
Journal World Staff and contact lines for departments
The Journal World lists editorial and staff contacts including Dennis Anderson managing editor and Caroline Trowbridge assignment director with phone numbers and emails. It also provides editors for editorial page Tom Keegan entertainment editor Ann Gardner and others plus 6News GNews and Mediapharma contacts and a subscription line with delivery details and redelivery guarantee.
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Danderson
Jworld
Caroline Trowbridge
Drowbridge
Ann Gardner
Agardner
Ljworld
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Keegan
Don Niccum
Jniccum
Terry Rambeck
Rombeck
Jonathan Kealing
Jkealing
Should Kansas Gov Parkinson reconsider his 2010 term decision
Tuesday poll asks if Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson should reconsider not seeking a full term in 2010. 52 percent vote Yes and 47 percent No. Visit LJWorld.com to view full responses and cast your vote.
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Kansas
Mark Parkinson
Ljworld.com
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