Today in History July 26 highlights through time
On July 26 events span 1775 Benjamin Franklin becomes Postmaster General. 1856 birth of Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw. 1945 Winston Churchill resigns after Conservative defeat. Clement Attlee becomes prime minister. 1971 Apollo 15 mission cited. 2005 Discovery mission launches reviving US crewed space program after Columbia disaster.
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George Bernard Shaw
Ireland
Benjamin Franklin
Winston Churchill
Britain
Labour Party
Clement Attlee
America
30 Days immigration focus opens second season on FX
The documentary series by Morgan Spurlock returns with Frank George of the Minute Man group living a month with the Gonzales family, a Mexican American couple and their children. The episode explores immigration debates through personal experience and empathy. The night also features Walter Cronkite profile on American Masters and various talent show editions.
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Morgan Spurlock
Spurlock
Frank George
Minuteman
Gonzales
PBS
Walter Cronkite
Cronkite
Germany
Nuremburg
Rubber sidewalks spread across cities to ease safety and maintenance
Washington and dozens of U S communities are installing rubber sidewalks made from ground up tires. Though up to three times pricier than concrete, they last longer and resist root damage, freezing, and weather. Proponents say they reduce slip and fall suits, protect joints, and recycle millions of tires, with Washington testing them in areas near the Capitol.
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Washington
U.S
Michelle N. Pourciau
D.C. Transportation Department
Rubbersidewalks Inc. of
Lindsay Smith
Rubbersidewalks
Smith
District of Columbia
Destie E. Kossoff
Rhode Island Avenue
Washington, D.C
Brinkley Ex Husband Apology Goes Public
Peter Cook, 47,Silent on affair rumors with an 18 year old employee while married to model Christie Brinkley. He issues a public apology through a lawyer, seeking reconciliation, while Brinkley, 52, and their family face media scrutiny and public responses.
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New York
Christie Brinkley
Peter Cook
Cindy Adams
New York Post
Sheresky
Cook
Brinkley
Sailor
Jack
Richard Taubman
Elliot Mintz
Associated Press
Netrebko Gains Austrian Citizenship on Special Merit
Austrian government grants citizenship to Russian opera star Anna Netrebko citing her status as a leading global artist. Netrebko, 34, will keep her Russian passport and joins a fast track for celebrities. She was set to debut as Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro at the Salzburg Festival.
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Vienna
Austria
Anna Netrebko
Netrebko
Susanna
Mozart
Callas
Audrey Hepburn
San Francisco
Notable Birthday Milestones List
Actress Sandra Bullock turns 42. Director Blake Edwards reaches 84. Mick Jagger hits 63. Roger Taylor of Queen is 57. Kevin Spacey is 47. Kate Beckinsale turns 33.
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Sandra Bullock
Blake Edwards
Mick Jagger
Roger Taylor
Queen
Kevin Spacey
Kate Beckinsale
Journal World Local Feedback Contacts
Local and desk contacts listed for News World I except where to send story ideas and feedback. Includes numbers for Local news City government County government KU Lawrence schools Business Sports Arts Letters Obituaries and photo reprints with an outside Lawrence number.
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World.com
Wwwallworld
Kansas University
Lawrence
Journal staff and contact details list for the Kansas press
A compiled contact list shows editors across departments including Dennis Anderson Bill Snead Mike Shields Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Mindie Paget Jon Niccum and Mark Fagan with phone and email details. It also lists 6News GNews World Online other contacts Chris Bell Al Bonner classifieds subscriptions and delivery guidance with hours and redelivery guarantee.
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Dennis Anderson
Danderson
Ljworld
Bill Snead
Lsnead
Iljworld
Mike Shields
Mshields
Ann Gardner
Agardner
Tom Keegan
Tkeegan
Mindie Paget
Mpaget
Jworld
Jon Niccum
Jniccum
World
Mark Fagan
Mtagan
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