May history notes from Bradford fire and world events
The May history roundup recalls a 1985 Bradford stadium fire that killed 55. It notes Minnesota statehood in 1858, Dali's 1904 birth in Figueras, a 1944 Allied push in Italy, Israel joining the UN in 1949, and Bob Marley’s death in 1981 at age 36 in Miami.
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Bradford
England
Minnesota
Salvador Dali
Figueras
Spain
Italy
Israel
United Nations
Bob Marley
Miami
UN, kids agency seek 13 million for Ethiopia aid
United Nations and the children's agency appeal for 13 million dollars in the next 60 days to avert famine in Ethiopia where about 170000 of 300000 at risk. The report notes ongoing crises and international responses across pages 6 and 7A.
Artful yards and canvases highlight Hotvedt O'Brien expositions
The Hotvedt and O'Brien families showcase artistic flair in both paintings and landscaping. Despite record cold, early vegetables may suffer later, potentially lowering yields. City planners approve Wal-Mart Lawrence supercenter at 3300 Iowa with a grocery, drive through, and fuel center. Franchise fee changes may nudge monthly bills slightly, city commissioners say.
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Wal-Mart Inc
Lawrence
City Hall
Anglers say no wake rule being ignored at Lone Star Lake
Boaters disrupt fishing as watercraft ignore the no wake policy at Lone Star Lake, triggering more than six complaints to Douglas County officials. Separate notes cover a Lawrence woman's effort to fund a mental health center, a pilot shot during a fugitive search, and the Lawrence school board's budget talks amid financing uncertainty.
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Lawrence
Washburn University
Kansas National Alliance For the
WorldCom comics poll drives online votes
Readers urged to pick favorite comics via an online poll hosted at ljworld com specials comics poll page inviting participation and engagement in a digital voting promotion.
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Ljworld.com
New York
Jimmy Fallon
Fallon
Associated Press
Shrine Auditorium
Los Angeles
Ron Burgundy
Lindsay Lohan
Will Ferrell
Ray
MTV
MTV2
Mtv.com
Prosecutors rest in Michael Jackson trial in Santa Maria
In Santa Maria California prosecutors rested their case after more than two months of testimony. They argued Jackson molested a teenage cancer patient and conspired to hold the family at his estate. The defense moved for acquittal and the judge planned to decide first thing today.
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Santa Maria
Calif
Michael Jackson
Poputar
Superior Court
Rodney S. Melville
Dist. Atty
Tom Sneddon
Get Your Money Right tour aims to teach debt aid
Music and fashion mogul Russell Simmons teams with Suze Orman for a six city Get Your Money Right tour to teach young people how to manage money focusing on banking credit scores assets home ownership and car financing. Open May 14 in Detroit with Eminem and Fantasia Barrino aboard.
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New York
Russell Simmons
Suze Orman
Eminem
Fantasia Barrino
Simmons
Orman
Detroit
Washington
Miami
St. Louis
Los Angeles
Chicago
Journal World Contacts and customer service notes
News staff directory lists editors and editors emails for Dennis Anderson Bill Snead Mike Shields Ann Gardner Chuck Woodling Mindie Paget Jon Niccum Mark Fagan plus News Partners 6News World Online and other contacts. Advertising circulation and customer service numbers are provided including redelivery policy and subscription help.
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Danderson
World
Bill Snead
Bsnead
Tworld
Mike Shields
Mshields
Ann Gardner
Agardner
Ljworld
Chuck Woodling
Llworld
Mindie Paget
Mpaget
Jon Niccum
Jniccum
Mark Fagan
Mfagan
Birthday ages for Natasha Richardson Mort Sahl and peers
Actress Natasha Richardson turns 42 comedian Mort Sahl reaches 78 actress Frances Fisher is 53 actor Boyd Gaines is 52 musician Mark Henderson of Alabama is 50 actor Jonathan Jackson is 23.
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Natasha Richardson
Mort Sahl
Frances Fisher
Boyd Gaines
Mark Herndon
Alabama
Jonathan Jackson
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