May Fourth surrender and historic events timeline
World War I era German forces in the Netherlands and Denmark agreed to surrender on May 4 1945. Dutch explorer Peter Minuit landed on Manhattan Island. United States began Panama Canal construction in 1904. Al Capone convicted of tax evasion entered Atlanta penitentiary in 1932. Alcatraz riot at San Francisco Bay left five dead after two days. Freedom Riders departed Washington for New Orleans in 1961 to challenge segregation. Kent State shootings in 1970 saw four students killed and nine wounded.
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Denmark
Germany
Peter Minuit
Manhattan Island
United States
Panama
Freedom Riders
Washington, D.C
New Orleans
Ohio National Guardsmen
Kent State University
Torch lands in Sanya amid calm prologue to China tour
The Olympic torch reached Sanya, China, amid muted crowds and promised a trouble-free relay. An 18 year-old vendor named Zhao hailed local protection as the torch proceeded toward a staged lighting ceremony. Jackie Chan and Yi Jianlian were among 208 carriers as the torch moved along palm-lined avenues.
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Sanya
China
Zhao
Jackie Chan
Jianlian
South China Sea
Bush defends economy policies amid slow growth
President Bush, defending his record, said his administration has been clear and candid about the economy. He cited a 0.6 percent firstquarter growth, fewer job losses in April, and a slight drop in the unemployment rate, insisting the economy will weather the rough period and emerge stronger.
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Five Regions Declared Disaster Zones in Myanmar
Myanmar state media reports five regions including Yangon declared disaster zones after Tropical Cyclone Nargis. Myaddy TV lists Yangon Irrawaddy Bago Karen Man states hit hard with winds up to 120 mph. Witnesses say electricity, internet and phone services were disrupted as the government withholds casualty and damage figures.
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Yangon
Myaddy
Irrawaddy
Bago
Karen
Man
Democrat wins Louisiana special congressional seat
Don Cazayoux a lawyer and state lawmaker defeated Republican Woody Jenkins in a Louisiana special election to fill the Baker seat, giving Democrats a larger House majority. With all precincts reporting, Cazayoux had 49 percent to Jenkins 46, with three independents drawing 5 percent. Cazayoux issued a campaign statement noting the victory.
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Capitol Hill
Don Cazayoux
Woody Jenkins
Congress
Richard Baker
Cazayoux
Jenkins
Obama falters with working-class whites in key states
AAP Yahoo poll shows 53 percent of white noncollege voters view Obama unfavorably, widening gaps with Clinton. Early exit data and postPennsylvania trends reveal Clinton leading among blue collar whites, while Obama trails on economic issue messaging and race perception.
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Barack Obama
Indiana
North Carolina
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Jeremiah Wright
Pennsylvania
Associated Press
Yahoo News
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Clinton
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Keith Wolfe
Parkville
Florida
Ohio
New York
Eap-Yahoo
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Franklin & Marshall College
Lancaster
Madonna
Hillary
McCain
Microsoft ends Yahoo bid after talks fail
Microsoft withdrew its 42.3 billion offer to acquire Yahoo Inc after failed negotiations. Co-founders Jerry Yang and David Filo met Steve Ballmer and Kevin Johnson in Seattle as Ballmer stated the deal was not to be. Ballmer’s letter cited a price of 33 dollars per share, up from 29.40, as insufficient.
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Microsoft Corp
Yahoo Inc
Google Tno
Jerry Yang
David Filo
Sunnyvale
Ballmer
Yang i
Microsoft
Contact details for The World Journal newsroom
Local readers can share story ideas via email at news ljworld com or through the site feedback form. The publication lists dedicated phone lines for Local news City government County government Kansas University Lawrence schools Business Sports Arts and entertainment Letters Obituaries and Photo reprints with specific contact numbers.
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Lawrence
Newspaper Staff and Contact Directory Update
Contact details for editors and departments listed with phone numbers and emails. Includes Dennis Anderson Caroline Trowbridge Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Jon Niccum Mark Fagan Terry Rombeck News partners 6News Mediaphormedia subscriptions and delivery hours and redelivery guarantee.
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Lworld
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