Notable historical firsts and political milestones
July 25 1909 Louis Blériot became first to fly the English Channel Calais to Dover in 37 minutes. 1866 Grant named General of the Army first to hold rank. Wyoming Territory created by act in 1868. 1952 Puerto Rico became a self governing commonwealth. 1963 nuclear testing treaty signed by US USSR Britain. 1969 Kennedy pleads guilty after Chappaquiddick incident and calls delay indefensible.
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Russian plane crash in Iran kills 17 and injures many
A Russian-made airliner carrying 153 passengers and crew skidded off a northeast Iran runway and crashed on Friday, killing at least 17 including the Aria Airlines manager. Television showed the tilted wreck with the front mangled while the tail lay on the ground, as Iran faces a second deadly crash in weeks amid sanctions and maintenance woes.
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Trial of Nobel laureate extended amid calls to free Suu Kyi
Myanmar's military regime adjourned Aung San Suu Kyi's trial until Monday as the case proceeds under house arrest terms. Officials warn of potential five year penalties for harboring an uninvited guest while Western diplomats expect a guilty verdict next month. In a separate note, newly released grand jury transcripts reveal plans by late Hoffa associates to ambush FBI agents during his 1962 Nashville trial.
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California lawmakers approve budget cutting package
California lawmakers pass a broad package of spending cuts and shifts to close a deep budget deficit. The plan includes layoffs for teachers, higher college fees, park closures, and selling office buildings to raise funds as the state faces potential late payments and pension funding gaps amid a severe recession.
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North Korea hints at talks with United States
North Korea expressed openness to direct talks with the United States at a security forum while noting the six party talks are gone forever. Ambassador Sin Son Ho in New York said dialogue is possible for common concerns but dismissed a return to stalled nuclear negotiations.
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Obama seeks to quell racial uproar sparked by Gates arrest
President Obama moved to tamp down a race controversy after calling the Cambridge police act descended from the arrest of Henry Louis Gates Jr. He telephoned Gates and Sgt. Crowley, invited them to the White House for a beer, and said his words were ill chosen. The charge against Gates was dropped.
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Bush considered sending troops into Buffalo suburb in 2002
The Bush administration weighed sending U S troops into a Buffalo New York suburb to arrest al Qaida linked suspects later known as the Lackawanna Six. Vice President Cheney and aides urged military action, but the plan did not advance past high level meetings. The Times cited anonymous former officials and noted legal limits on domestic military use.
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Journal World contact numbers for newsroom and departments
The Lawrence Journal-World lists contact lines for Local news City government County government Kansas University Lawrence schools Consumer affairs Sports Acts and entertainment Letters to the editor Obituaries Health Transportation Photo reprints and an outside Lawrence number for general inquiries.
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Newspaper staff and contact details at a glance
Editors and department chiefs are listed with phone numbers and emails. News partners 6News and Mediaphormedia contacts are given. Subscription and delivery lines provide hours, a redelivery guarantee, and a help number.
Weekly Online Poll Results On Name Use
A Kansas City area poll asks if people would post a critical comment online under their real name. Thursday results show 53 percent Yes 32 percent No and 13 percent Not sure with a prompt to visit LJWorld.com for more responses and to vote.
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