Today in History events span fires, mobs and courts
On June 27 1957 Hurricane Audrey killed over 500 along Louisiana and Texas. In 1844 Joseph and Hyrum Smith were killed in Carthage Illinois. In 1846 telegraph linked New York and Boston. In 1950 UN Security Council urged member nations to aid South Korea. In 1969 police raided the Stonewall Inn ending with clashes seen as birth of gay rights movement. In 1986 ICJ found the United States violated Nicaragua sovereignty by aiding the Contras.
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World in Brief Taps New Vaccines and Political Shifts
A federal advisory panel endorsed two combination vaccines to reduce needle sticks. GlaxoSmithKline’s four in one covers diphtheria tetanus pertussis and polio at $45. Sanofi Pasteur’s five in one adds Hib for about $69. Separately Barack Obama widened support among Hillary Clinton backers after their Democratic primary end, with Clinton endorsing Obama and campaigning together in New Hampshire.
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British man sentenced to two life terms in wife and baby deaths
Neil Entwistle was jailed for two life sentences without parole after being found guilty of murdering his wife Rachel and their nine month old daughter Lillian Rose in 2006 in Hopkinton. He fled to England and claimed his wife killed the baby before suicide. Prosecutors cited debt and sexual dissatisfaction as motives. He also received 10 years on weapons convictions with a no-profit condition on future interviews.
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Thailand PM survives no confidence vote
Thailand's Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej survived a no confidence motion in the 470 member lower house. Opposition accused him of incompetence and mismanagement and ceding national sovereignty as the motion was rejected.
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Crocodile Welcomed Inside Australian Pub by Patrons
Drinkers at Noonamah Tavern in Australia greeted a two foot saltwater croc at the door and invited it inside. Barmaid Sarah Sparre said three patrons spotted the creature outside, grabbed it, and brought it in. The croc appeared calm and nonthreatening though hunters can grow much larger.
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Floods to ripple through US economy amid Midwest crop losses
Floodwaters receding from the Mississippi basin will siphon billions from the Midwest economy, with Iowa facing about 3 billion in agricultural losses and Indiana around 800 million. Experts warn the full cost will unfold after harvest as grain prices stay high and freight disruption adds to the toll.
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Chicago
FCC weighs stricter rules on embedded advertising in TV shows
The FCC said it will study how product placement blurs content and commerce in programs like 7th Heaven and American Idol. It eyeing larger sponsorship notices, longer on screen, and disclosures at start and end, with possible rules for children's shows and cable.
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Journal-World contact numbers and email options
Local readers can share story ideas via email at news at ijworld or feedback forms on the site. Contact lines list numbers for Local News, City Government, County Government, Kansas University, Lawrence Schools, Business, Sports, Arts, Letters, Obituaries and Photo Reprints, plus an outside Lawrence toll free line.
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Do you agree with the Supreme Court right to bear arms
A reader poll asks whether you support the Supreme Court ruling affirming an individuals right to bear arms. Voters are invited to answer Yes No Not sure with Thursday linking to more responses and voting.
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