Today in History Highlights Moon Landing and Readmission
July 24 1969 Apollo 11 astronauts splash down safely in the Pacific marking a historic lunar achievement. 1866 Tennessee becomes the first state readmitted after the Civil War. 1959 Nixon and Khrushchev clash in the Kitchen Debate during a Soviet visit. 2002 nine miners trapped in a flooded Pennsylvania mine are rescued after three days.
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Palestinian gunmen ambush Israelis near Gaza settlement block
Palestinian gunmen kill a married couple and wound five others traveling to the main Jewish settlement bloc in Gaza hours after Condoleezza Rice left the country. A would be death by own action bomber slipping from Gaza was captured inside Israel. Phoenix police identify 14 homeless deaths from Southwest heat. Analysts say terrorism unlikely in the United States with Europe viewed as safer harbor.
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Reid tackles questions linger after Texas miss
Kansas University linebacker Nick Reid faces ongoing questions about a late tackle in the Texas game as coach Mark Mangino and Reid respond at Big 12 Media Days in Houston. The Sunday column by Ryan Wood notes booster Dana Anderson defends the KU infractions report and downplays any “evil plot.”
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Ryan Wood
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Yard art becomes wooden Buddha replica in Lawrence
Lawrence sculptor Dave Verdit Kennicott creates a distinct outdoor piece for Dr. Dave and Gunda Flebert at their West Hills home inspired by a wooden Buddha from the Spencer Museum of Art. KUJH’s December restructuring left student shows homeless, but two top series found an unlikely home. Lawrence climbs in rankings for business and golf appeal.
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Dog and pet shows precursors to Douglas County fair
Area 4-H members displayed their dogs cats snakes rabbits and parrots Saturday during early events at the Douglas County Free Fair The main fair events are a week away Temperature soared to 103 degrees with hot weather expected to continue through today and Monday Page 1B A gay couple who adopted three boys in California face opposition in Kansas The state remains silent on same sex couples becoming foster parents Page 1B Howard De Matt and Cecelia have been married 62 years Their two younger brothers are each married 59 years total 180 years of marriage among them Page 18
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Marriage as Institution in Kansas Stands Stronger Than In Other States
The query asks whether marriage holds a stronger institutional role in Kansas compared to other states, inviting readers to share views at the Lawrence Journal-World site. The question signals a public discussion on cultural, legal, and social aspects affecting marriage stability and state influence.
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Celebrities Face Court and Film Moves Across Cities
Los Angeles whispers of probation violations for Tom Sizemore as he awaits September sentencing. He admits drug testing lapses and rehab stay while a separate judge lauds Courtney Love's progress in drug treatment. Boonton weighs The Sopranos filming amid traffic and business concerns, as Jermaine Jackson discusses Michael's fatigue post trial. De Niro visits the Dominican Republic for The Good Shepherd prep with Damon and Jolie set to star. An Oak Ridge Boys exhibit opens at the Country Music Hall of Fame tracing 30 years from gospel roots to country and pop crossover success.
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Contact numbers for Lawrence news and services
The notice lists contact lines for Local news City government County government Kansas University Lawrence schools Business Sports Acts and entertainment Letters to the editor Obituaries and Photo reprints with separate numbers. Outside Lawrence a toll free number is provided.
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Newspaper staff contacts and circulation notices list
Editorial staff and departments are listed with phones and emails for the Kansas City World Journal. It includes editors Dennis Anderson Bill Snead Mike Shields Ann Gardner Chuck Woodling Mindle Paget Jon Niccum Mark Fagan Howard World Online Dave Toplikar and other contacts Al Bonner Joe Lewis plus subscription and delivery assistance numbers. It also notes in town delivery guarantees and weekend timing.
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Birthday Celebrities Turn Years Old This Week
Actress Jennifer Lopez turns 37 while comedian Gallagher hits 9 and actor Michael Richards reaches 56. Director Gus Van Sant is 53 and actress Anna Paquin 23, with Lynda Carter at 54 in a growing list of notable birthdays.
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