March 11 1942 key World War II events
On March 11 1942 Gen Douglas MacArthur left the Philippines for Australia during World War II as Japanese forces advanced in the Pacific. He later vowed I shall return and fulfilled the promise over two years later. Other historic notes mention Napoleon’s proxy marriage in 1810 Marie Louise Austria and the 1861 Confederate Constitution adoption in Montgomery Alabama.
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Magician admits hoax in shipping stunt
Wade Whitcomb of North Syracuse conceded the online claim of a 26 hour crate voyage from upstate New York to Las Vegas was a publicity stunt. FBI and TSA investigated, saying the feat would violate several laws. Whitcomb said he did not ship anywhere and the event was staged.
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Baghdad market attack kills up to 33 in wake of reconciliations
In a Baghdad suburb a passing by own action bomber struck Sunni and Shiite tribal leaders touring an outdoor market after a reconciliation meeting. The strike killed up to 33 people and followed a second major incident in the capital area in three days, underscoring rising fears of Sunni insurgent activity blamed on al Qaida by U S officials.
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Gunman Kills Nine Then Dies in Alabama Rampage
A gunman identified as Michael McLendon killed at least nine people across Coffee Geneva and surrounding counties in Alabama, including family members, as he burned his mother's home and fired at strangers before dying by suicide. He wounded others, including a state trooper, and was later found dead after a confrontation at Reliable Metal Products.
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Ala
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Geneva County
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McCullough
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Safety Department
Warren Beck
Reliable Metal
Dalai Lama urges end to Tibet suffering under China
In a Dharamsala speech marking 50 years since the 1959 uprising, the Dalai Lama describes life under Beijing as hell on earth. He accuses China of crimes against Tibetans, cites cultural destruction, and notes 100000 Tibetans in exile saved some heritage while talks with China stall.
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Journal-World contact and staff directory notice
Lawrence Journal-World provides contact numbers and emails for departments and staff including Local News Kansas University and Sports. It lists editors assignment director editorial page editor sports editor entertainment editor and online editor with their direct lines and emails. It also includes subscription and delivery help and in-town redelivery guarantee policy.
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Lawrence
Dennis Anderson
Danderson
Ljworld
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Drowbridge
L Jworld
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Agardner
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Jworld
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President Obama education plan ties pay to student outcomes
Today’s poll asks whether you support tying teacher pay to student performance as proposed by President Obama. The second poll asks support for lifting funding restrictions on human embryonic stem cell research. The LJWorld.com poll results show the winner: Yes.
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Lottery Picks From Kansas Draws and Bets
Lottery picks from Kansas include Monday and Tuesday results across multiple games such as Pick 3 and 2by2. The notice lists numbers like 7 17 19 23 26 with 23 as a bonus, and Powerball style sequences 21 27 28 56 59 with 21 as the Powerball. Saturday draws for Hot Lotto Sizzler show 15 19 28 34 36 with 3 as a factor.
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