Today in history May 2 highlights from 1945 to 1994
On May 2 1945 the Soviet Union announced the fall of Berlin while Allies declared Nazi troops surrender in Italy and parts of Austria. In 1960 Daryl Chessman was executed at San Quentin. In 1965 the Early Bird satellite transmitted TV images across the Atlantic. In 1994 Nelson Mandela claimed victory in South Africa’s first democratic elections as FW de Klerk acknowledged defeat.
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Soviet Union
Berlin
Italy
Austria
Daryl Chessman
San Quentin
California
Atlantic
Nelson Mandela
South Africa
FW. de Klerk
New York
North America
al Yeganeh
New Jersey
Ridgewood
Nations gather to review Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty
Delegates from over 180 nations meet at the United Nations to review the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty with Washington urging action on Iran and North Korea. Also notes Korea downplays North Korea missile test as short range. Possible charges loom for Jennifer Wilbanks over alleged abduction hoax. Albuquerque officials undecided on charges. Gwinnett County DA to review potential crime report misrepresentation.
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United Nations
Washington
Iran
North Korea
Jennifer Wilbanks
Albuquerque
Gwinnett County Dist. Atty
Danny Porter
Jayhawks topples in bid for first Big 12 win
Kansas University baseball salvaged a win to avoid a series loss to Kansas State but still sits in the Big 12 cellar as it races to secure a tournament berth. Wayne Simien, 22, weighs the NBA age limit proposal while cycling veteran Jack Mason reflects on a life changing crash after winning the VeloTek Grand Prix Stage Race at Perry Lake.
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Kansas State
NBA
David Stern
Kansas University
Wayne Simien
Simien
Jack Mason
Brett Johnson
Perry Lake
Mason
Salt Lake City
Elizabeth Smart
Utah
People Magazine
Ed Smart
Elizabeth
Brian David Mitchell
Wanda Barzee
Lawrence High students reinterpret fairy tales through photography
Lawrence High School teacher Angelia Perkins challenged advanced photography students to render a personal twist on a classic fairy tale. Submissions varied from playful to mysterious, showcasing individual vision on Page 1D.
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Angelia Perkins
Weather hits plant life in area crops and gardens
Cold damp weather worries farmers, gardeners, and nursery owners as some crops are lost while others may rebound with warm, sunny days. The change could determine plant survival and garden yields across the region.
Do kids get enough exercise in modern life
A streetwise column questions whether children meet daily activity needs amid screens and busy schedules. Experts weigh in on balanced routines, school programs, and parental encouragement to boost movement.
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Ijworld.com
Michael Jackson faces defense case as trial nears stand decision
The Santa Maria AP report notes Michael Jackson has sat quietly for nine weeks while prosecutors outline a child molestation and conspiracy case. With defense now entering its phase, observers weigh whether he will testify, given Mesereau Jr.’s history of calling clients to the stand.
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Santa Maria
Calif
Michael Jackson
Thomas Mesereau Jr
Jackson
Loyola University Law
Laurie Levenson
Mesereau
Levenson
With Michael Jack
Hamid Moslehi
Martin Bashir
Moslehi
Bashir
Superior Court
Rodney Melville
Birthdays: The Rock, Bianca Jagger, Lou Gramm, Jenna Von Oy
Wrestler actor Dwayne Johnson turns 33. Bianca Jagger is 60. Rock singer Lou Gramm is 55. Actress Jenna Von Oy reaches 28. Actress Kay Panabaker turns 15.
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the Rock
Dwayne Johnson
Bianca Jagger
Lou Gramm
Foreigner
Jenna von Oy
Kay Panabaker
Summerland
Contact list for Lawrence Journal-World staff and partners
Directory of newsroom editors and managers with direct lines and emails. Includes Dennis Anderson Bill Snead Mike Shields Ann Gardner Chuck Woodling Mindle Paget Jon Niccum Mark Fagan and partners 6News World Online and advertising contacts. Provides customer service numbers for newspaper delivery and redelivery policies.
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Dennis Anderson
Danderson
L Jworld
Bill Snead
Lsnead
Ljworld
Mike Shields
Mshields
Ann Gardner
Agardner
Chuck Woodling
Cwoodling
Mindle Paget
Ermal
Mpaget
Jon Niccum
Jniccom
Mark Fagan
Mfagan
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Dennis Rader
BTK
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Worldcom
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Los Angeles
Steven Soderbergh
2929 Entertainment
Soderbergh
2929
Hdnet Films
Ohio
Erin Brockovich
Oprah Winfrey
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Winfrey
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PETA
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Journal-World
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Lawrence
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Llewis
Ljworld.com
Seventh St
Exploring Homes & Gardens
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