May 1 1909 Walter Reed Hospital admitted first patients
Today in history notes key events from 1707 British union to 1884 Chicago skyscraper start. It recalls Commodore Dewey in Manila Bay 1898, 1931 Empire State Building dedication, and 1963 James Whittaker summit Everest with a Sherpa guide.
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Souter's 18 Years on Supreme Court End in Washington Farewell
Former Justice David H. Souter, 105th on the high court, ends an 18 year tenure marked by liberal stance and relentless work habits. He departs for New Hampshire after a career shaped by prosecutions and state judgeships.
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George H.W. Bush
Japan Donates $4 Million to Khmer Rouge Tribunal
Japan contributed 4.17 million to the U.N. backed genocide tribunal in Cambodia as it faced staff salary shortfalls. Tribunal spokesman Reach Sambath cited funding needs amid political wrangling and graft allegations affecting hiring. The court seeks justice for Khmer Rouge crimes from the late 1970s that killed about 1.7 million Cambodians.
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Swine flu crisis eases in Mexico but global alert stays high
Mexico reports leveling cases and flat deaths as top officials express cautious optimism. WHO warns data remain mixed and pandemic phase could still rise. U S counts climb to 130 with schools closed and White House aide ill. Biden questions travel safety while LaHood insists flights are safe. Health ministries push vaccine planning for fall.
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Joe Biden
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Biden
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Ray LaHood
Pork origin debate for 2009 flu sparks naming clash
Scientists say the virus is genetically swine in origin with six of eight segments from pig flu, though others push for terms like swine-like. Officials shift naming away from swine flu to avoid pork fear and market harm to the U S pork industry.
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National Park Board
Contact information for JourNal-WorLD story tips and departments
The notice lists newsroom contact numbers for departments including Local news, City government, County government, Kansas University, Lawrence schools, Consumer affairs, Sports, Arts and entertainment, Letters to the editor, Obituaries, Health, Transportation, and photo reprints. Outside Lawrence support is at 800 578 874.
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Newspaper Staff and contact numbers for the Kansas City area edition
This listing provides editors and contact details for Dennis Anderson Caroline Trowbridge Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Jon Niccum Terry Rombeck Jonathan Kealing 6News Cody Howard Mediaphormedia Dan Cox plus subscription lines for delivery and redelivery times and customer service.
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Wal Mart development at Sixth and Wakarusa poll
Lawrence readers weigh in on whether opponents of the Wal Mart development at Sixth and Wakarusa will shop at the new store. The poll’s winner: Yes. Visit LJWorld.com to view more responses and vote.
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