Notable historical firsts and events across years
June 1 1813 Chesapeake captain Lawrence uttered Don't give up the ship in battle with HMS Shannon. 1533 Anne Boleyn crowned Queen Consort of England. 1792 Kentucky joins the Union as 15th state. 1796 Tennessee becomes 16th. 1868 James Buchanan dies at 77 near Lancaster. 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition opens in Seattle. 1967 Beatles release Sgt Pepper. 1980 Cable News Network debuts.
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World in Brief Hurricane season tests Haiti quake victims
A predicted wet Caribbean hurricane season worsens conditions for Haiti's quake survivors with hundreds of thousands lacking sturdy shelters. Government plans remain unclear as many shelters were destroyed. Meanwhile floods in Central America kill and displace dozens, and U S drone strikes target al Qaida in Pakistan. The piece also notes Elena Kagan as Obama’s Supreme Court pick and mixed reactions to the White House video diary West Wing Week.
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High seas raid deepens Israel's regional isolation
Israel's pre-dawn raid on a Gaza bound Turkish aid vessel killed nine activists and drew widespread international condemnation. The operation threatens to undermine U S led peace efforts, strain ties with Turkey and other regional partners, and bolster Hamas while drawing calls to lift the Gaza blockade.
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Relief for Gulf spill pushed back to August relief wells
BP faces a two to three month wait for real relief as relief wells struggle to intersect the damaged Macondo well. Officials say a first attempt at sealing the leak is unlikely to succeed, with August targeted for complete relief after multiple drill attempts. President Obama will meet with the spill commission co-chairs to review progress.
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American Association of Petroleum Geologists
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White House
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Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering Department
University of Texas-Austin
Journal World Local News Contact Numbers
The Lawrence Journal World lists contact numbers for various sections including Local News 832-7154, City Government 832-6362, County Government 832-7144, Kansas University 832-6388, Lawrence Schools 832-6322, Consumer Affairs 832-7154, Sports 832-7147, Arts and Entertainment 832-7178, Letters to the Editor 832-7153, Obituaries 832-7154 and 832-7151, Health 832-7190, Transportation 832-7188, Photo Reprints 832-6397, and Outside Lawrence 800-578-8748.
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Lawrence
Newspaper editors contact list headline
Editors listed include Dennis Anderson managing editor Caroline Trowbridge assignment director Ann Gardner editorial page editor Tom Keegan sports editor Jon Niccum entertainment editor Jonathan Kealing online editor with direct phone lines and emails provided for Ljworld staff coordination.
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Lead paint safety poll and veteran tribute results
Today’s poll asks if homes have been tested for lead based paint with a 7 Yes No response option. A separate Monday poll shows honors for veterans with 61 percent saying yes and 38 percent no. Visit LJWorld.com for more responses and to vote.
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