Notable historic events marked on this date
On June 17 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill near Boston ended in costly British victory after dislodging rebels. In 1885 the Statue of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor aboard the Isere. In 1928 Amelia Earhart began trans Atlantic flight as passenger with Stultz and Gordon. In 1963 Abington v Schempp ruled school Bible recitals unconstitutional. In 1972 Watergate burglars were arrested at Democratic HQ in Washington.
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Taliban attack near Kandahar signals rising insurgent strength
Hundreds of Taliban fighters pushed into Arghandab district just outside Kandahar as NATO and Afghan troops responded. The assault follows a prison breakout freeing about 400 insurgents and comes amid a NATO request for more troops while the region braces for further clashes. The move underscores the militants’ growing capability despite 65,000 allied troops in country.
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FCC chairman signals cautious support for Sirius XM merger
FCC chairman Kevin Martin says the 3.8 billion Sirius XM deal advances public interest but faces opposition from two commissioners and many lawmakers. He will recommend approval with conditions such as 24 channels carved to noncommercial and minority use and a three year price freeze.
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Foot washups continue on British Columbia shores
Police in southwestern British Columbia report a left foot found partially submerged on Westham Island near Vancouver on Monday. It is the fifth foot discovered in BC shores within a year, with four prior right feet in socks and shoes, two size 12, the most recent found May 22 on Kirkland Island in the Fraser River. Authorities seek links among the incidents.
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Same sex couples wed in California after ruling takes effect
Dozens of gay couples marry across California as the May 15 ruling lifting bans on same sex marriage goes into effect at 5 01 pm. In San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom presides over Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon’s ceremony at City Hall while critics seek to halt licensing. Hundreds more couples expected to secure licenses in coming days amid protests and legal challenges.
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Iowa Flood Wreaks Havoc As Water Contaminates Ground
Flooded Iowa towns face polluted waters laced with sewage and farm chemicals. In Oakville a hog farm was ruined while Emergency officials urge avoiding contact with floodwaters. Levees along the Mississippi face overflow risk with sandbag campaigns under way in Illinois Missouri and Iowa. Two more deaths push the toll to five as Red Cross drains disaster funds and volunteers rush aid. Iowa City reports limited damage as Mississippi crests later in the week with Mennonite and Amish volunteers aiding sandbag lines.
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Contact information for Journal-World newsroom and desks
The Journal-World provides newsroom contacts for Local News City Government County Government Kansas University Lawrence Schools Business Sports Arts and Entertainment Obituaries and Photo Reprints with direct phone lines and an email option at news ljworldcom. Outside Lawrence helpers are reachable at 800 578 8748.
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Newspaper contact and circulation information list
Editorial staff contacts and newsroom avenues for the Kansas publication include Dennis Anderson as managing editor Caroline Trowbridge as assignment director Ann Gardner as editorial page editor Tom Keegan as sports editor Jon Niccum as entertainment editor Mark Fagan as business editor Terry Rombeck as features editor. News partners include 6News Cody Howard and Mediaphormedia Dan Cox. Other contacts cover circulation Sara Wilhelm advertising, classifieds, and subscription services with hours for delivery and redelivery guarantees.
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West Lawrence interchange closure prompts poll on concealed carry at bars
Local poll asks if people support a new law allowing concealed carry permit holders to bring loaded weapons into bars without posted handgun signs. Majority favor Yes. Readers invited to visit www ljworld com to vote on the measure and see more responses.
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