Bell witnesses first voice transmission in Boston 1876
On March 10 1876 Alexander Graham Bell achieved the first successful voice transmission. Bell’s assistant reportedly heard him say Mr. Watson come here I want to see you as recounted in Bell’s lab notebook. The timeline also notes Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ratified in 1848 ending the war with Mexico and other historical events.
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Alexander Graham Bell
Boston
Bell
Watson
Senate
World in Brief spans Zapatero win to UNC student death
Spain re elects Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero amid reframed reforms and troop withdrawal, while Monica Lin Brown becomes the first woman since WWII to earn the Silver Star for bravery in Afghanistan. Venezuela restores ties with Colombia after a regional crisis. Mourners in Georgia remember University of North Carolina student Eve Carson as police seek a man seen using her ATM card.
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Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero
Zapatero
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Paktia
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University of North Carolina
Athens First United
MS patients to receive worm egg treatment
Wisconsin researchers plan to test liquid suspensions of microscopic worm eggs on multiple sclerosis patients to dampen immune reactions and ease symptoms. The move builds on decades of observations linking ultra clean environments to higher MS risk and autoimmune theory.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Pharmaceuticals Found in Drinking Water Across 24 Metro Areas
An Associated Press investigation shows trace levels of 56 to 63 pharmaceuticals and byproducts in treated drinking water across major metros from Southern California to Northern New Jersey. The study notes widespread contamination in watersheds, limited testing by providers, and potential long term health concerns, with six drugs detected in Washington DC area and a sex hormone in San Francisco.
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Associated Press
California
New Jersey
Detroit
Louisville
Benjamin H.grumbles
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Geological Survey
Passaic
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Boston
New York City
Department of Environmental Protection
Colleges brace for college age population shift across nation
Washington report notes a projected 10 percent decline in non Hispanic white high school graduates and a double digit rise in minority enrollments. Analysts emphasize the need for new recruitment strategies and stronger college readiness, while flagship state universities and well-funded schools may thrive.
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Washington
Stephen Joel Trachtenberg
George Washington University
Western Interstate Commission For Higher Education
West
Brian Prescott
Trinity
Patricia McGuire
Contact numbers for Journal-World offices and departments
The Journal-World lists contact options for news and departments. Local news 832-7154, City government 832-6362, County government 832-7165, KU 832-7146, Lawrence schools 832-7151, Business 832-7188, Sports 832-7147, Arts 832-7178, Letters 832-7153, Obituaries 832-7154 and 832-6349, Photo reprints 832-6397, Outside Lawrence 800-578-8748. Email news at ljworld.com or use the feedback form site link.
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Ljworld
Kansas University
Lawrence
Journal staff and contact information list
The Kansas newspaper provides editor and department contacts including Dennis Anderson Caroline Trowbridge Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Jon Niccum Mark Fagan Terry Rombeck Cody Howard Mediaphormedia Dan Cox Chris Bell Sara Wilhelm and Sunflower Broadband notes. Subscription lines list 832-7199 and 832-7199 for redelivery and delivery inquiries with hours for weekdays and weekends.
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Danderson
Ljworld
Caroline Trowbridge
Drowbridge
Ann Gardner
Agardner
Tom Keegan
Tkeegan
Jon Niccum
Jniccum
Mark Fagan
Mfagan
Terry Rombeck
Trombeck
Poll asks about truancy efforts by Lawrence schools
Friday's poll questions readers on whether Lawrence schools could do more to reduce truancy. The winner is Yes, and readers are urged to visit www.jworld.com to view more responses and cast a vote.
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