Five hundred years of moments in history today
June 24 marks key historic events from 1509 Henry VII coronation to 1983 Sally Ride’s spaceflight. Notable items include Bannockburn 1314, Cabot’s 1497 land sighting, France’s 1793 constitution, Burr’s 1807 indictment, 1940 armistice, and Ride’s shuttle landing.
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Gates urges Gulf aid to Afghan shift as opportunities fade
Defense Secretary Robert Gates told Gulf region military chiefs in Washington that there is a fleeting chance to turn Afghanistan around by expanding resources and integrating civil, military, and diplomatic efforts. He cited Pakistan’s offensive as an encouraging first step and urged broader Afghan governance, security, and reconstruction support from Gulf states and others.
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9 11 sculpture tied to alleged investor fraud
A 40 foot bronze sculpture depicting three NYC firefighters raising the flag at ground zero, unveiled in 2007 in Emmitsburg Maryland, is up for sale after federal regulators say it was financed by a Ponzi scheme. The SEC alleges Condum Advisors Inc raised 30 million with promises up to six percent monthly returns and used new investor money to pay earlier investors. A receiver and sculptor Stanley Watts seek at least 425000 to repay investors and cover costs.
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Kim names son head of spy agency in North Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is placed as head of the State Security Department, with Dong a Ilbo citing an unnamed source. Kim reportedly urged agency chiefs to defend him with their lives and gifted five foreign cars worth about $80,000 each.
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Computer failure eyed in deadly D.C. Metro crash
Investigators questioned whether a computerized system failed to halt an approaching train after a crash that killed nine and injured over 70. The moving train ran in automatic mode with an operator mainly handling doors and emergencies. Evidence suggests braking occurred. the emergency brake button was found pressed. Old metro cars and funding gaps loom over safety upgrades.
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Boy Survives 18 Hours Lost In Utah Woods After TV-Inspired Clues
Grayson Wynne, 9, separated from family on a weekend hike in Ashley National Forest, used Bear Grylls tactics from Man vs. Wild to leave clues. He tied torn portions of his yellow rain slicker to trees as rain fell, guiding searchers. He was found safe the next day after about 15 relatives realized he was ahead of the group.
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Lawrence Journal-World contact and newsroom numbers
Local and department phone lines for Lawrence Journal-World are listed including main newsroom lines, city and county government desks, KU, schools, sports, arts, obituaries, health, transportation, and online editor. Also provided are outside Lawrence numbers, staff names, email addresses, and subscription and redelivery contacts.
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Poll asks Ed McMahon memory and heat song choice
Readers vote on Ed McMahon's best remembered role ranging from Tonight Show sidekick to TV host. A separate question asks for favorite heat song with Summer in the City by The Lovin Spoonful leading responses. Visit LJWorld.com to view full results and vote.
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