Grant Named General of the Army in 1866 History Card
July 25 marks pivotal events from Ulysses S. Grant becoming the first General of the Army in 1866 to Congress creating the Wyoming Territory in 1868. The year 1978 saw Louise Joy Brown, the first test tube baby, born in Oldham via in vitro fertilization. In 2000 the Air France Concorde crash near Paris killed 109 aboard and four on the ground, its first supersonic crash.
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Four fugitives tied to transit bombing and earlier attack
Investigators link four suspected bombers to a previous fatal attack that killed 52 bystanders and wounded 700, bystanders, while a British official notes. The Bush administration may withhold Roberts documents from his prior administrations. NASA plans to press on with Discovery launch, even if it requires rule tweaks after the Challenger disaster. A truck bombing outside a Baghdad police station kills 40, the deadliest attack in a week.
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Rosenkranz wins Midwest Mayhem Triathlon at Lone Star Lake
Ric Rosenkranz former KU cross country and track star roped up a victory in the men’s Olympic division of the Midwest Mayhem Triathlon at Lone Star Lake. He ran swam and bicycled to the win, recalling his KU days of escaping to the lake.
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Weddings and Real Emotions in Photography by Monte Mace
Lawrence photographer Monte Mace argues weddings thrive when photographers shoot unposed moments and stay unobtrusive to capture genuine emotion. The piece highlights his philosophy and approach to wedding photography.
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Lawrence
Psychic healing for pets and local news roundup
Pet owners explore energy medicine to heal animals, claiming energy fields affect health. In Lawrence, liquor sales likely persist after a lukewarm storeowner survey. Three area drivers embrace thrilling demolition derbies as autumn season opens. Wichita State University welcomes Niall Shanks to an endowed professorship amid debates on evolution.
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Have you ever been to a demolition derby
Survey prompt asking readers if they have attended a demolition derby and inviting them to read and share experiences at a specified web address. The item reflects a reader engagement feature rather than a news event.
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Jworld.com
Local World Journal contact list and subscription details
List of newsroom editors and contact numbers for the Lawrence Journal-World and affiliates. Includes Dennis Anderson and Bill Snead editors, Jon Niccum entertainment editor, Mindie Paget arts editor, Chuck Woodling sports editor, Mindie Paget, and 6News and World Online contacts. Subscriptions line details delivery hours and redelivery guarantee.
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Polanski wins libel suit over Vanity Fair article claims
The libel ruling centers on an alleged proposition during the drive to Sharon Tate's funeral in 1969. Beatte Telle denied any such remark and stated Polanski merely stared. The court awarded Polanski 50,000 pounds in damages.
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Charles Manson
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Oslo
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Birthday ages for actors and musicians listed
Actor Matt LeBlanc is 38 Actress Estelle Getty is 82 Verdine White of Earth Wind and Fire is 54 Iman is 50 Model actress Iman is 50 Marty Brown is 40 Brad Renfro is 23.
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Verdine White
Earth, Wind & Fire
Iman
Marty Brown
Brad Renfro
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