Blondin Tightrope Walks Above Niagara Falls in 1859
Today in history recalls Charles Blondin's back and forth tightrope crossing over Niagara Falls on June 30, 1859. Other events include Roosevelt signing the Pure Food and Drug Act and Meat Inspection Act in 1906, the Tunguska Event in 1908, Hitler's Night of the Long Knives in 1934, Pope Paul VI's coronation in 1963, and the Beirut hostage release of 39 Americans in 1985.
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FDA panel weighs limits on NyQuil to curb overdoses
Government experts convene a two day FDA meeting to decide if combination acetaminophen medicines such as NyQuil Theraflu should be pulled from shelves to reduce liver injuries. Acetaminophen remains the leading source of U S liver failure with about 56 000 annual ER visits and roughly 200 related deaths each year.
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Madoff Sentenced to 150 Years for Massive Fraud
Bernard Madoff receives the maximum 150 year prison term for an unprecedented Ponzi scheme. U S District Judge Denny Chin calls the crime extraordinarily evil, noting it ruined thousands of lives, charities, and trust in the financial system. Victims voice anger in court as Madoff contends his actions were a tragedy and a mistake. Ruth Madoff says she is embarrassed and betrayed.
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World leaders condemn Honduras coup and demand Zelaya return
Police and soldiers clashed with thousands of protesters outside the national palace in Tegucigalpa injuring at least 45. President Zelaya vows to return with OAS help as Chavez calls for rebellion and halts oil shipments while Obama urges democracy and peaceful resolution. Protests grow, hundreds detained, and Red Cross reports multiple injuries from rubber bullets.
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Journal World Contact Information and Subscriptions
The Lawrence Journal World provides contact details for editors and departments including Dennis Anderson and Tom Keegan, along with newsroom numbers. It lists Mediaphormedia staff, 6News, and subscriptions lines with hours for redelivery and billing.
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L Jworld
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Poll prompts on open doors and KU chancellor legacy
Today’s LJWorld poll asks if residents regularly leave garage or front doors open with Yes or No options. A related Monday poll asks which KU work area Chancellor Robert Hemenway will be remembered for, with athletics leading the votes and more responses available online.
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Robert Hemenway
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