Today in History Highlights From May Dates
On May 8 1945 Truman announced V E Day in a radio address marking the end of World War II in Europe. In 1886 John Styth Pemberton created the Coca Cola syrup. In 1958 Nixon faced protests in Lima Peru. In 1973 militants surrendered at Wounded Knee after a 71 day siege. In 1978 David Berkowitz pled guilty to the Son of Sam killings in Brooklyn New York.
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Truman
Europe
Atlanta
John Styth Pemberton
Nixon
Lima
Peru
South Dakota
Wounded Knee
David R. Berkowitz
Brooklyn
Aoun returns to Lebanon after 15 years in exile
Gen Michel Aoun arrives in Beirut to a crowd of supporters in Marqus Square marking his return from France. The event follows ongoing political tensions and a major shift in regional leadership, highlighted by coverage across pages 8A.
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France
Marqus' Square
Beirut
Big Handbags Grow With Age and Mothership
Mindie Paget notes older women tend to carry larger purses as they shoulder more responsibilities, including motherhood. Susie Fagan balances journalism and motherhood, feeling overwhelmed yet learning from her two young children each day. Douglas County farmers eye a $20 million biodiesel plant to process up to 20 million gallons annually.
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Mindie Paget
Susie Fagan
Douglas County
Memorial service honors slain girl
Mourners gathered Saturday to honor a girl known locally as Precious Doe who was later identified as a 3 year old from Oklahoma. Her life and death are described as deeply troubled, with the remembrance held in the community.
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Oklahoma
Rock
Pick your favorite WorldCom comics poll online
Readers are invited to vote in an online poll for favorite comics at the WorldCom feature page hosted on ljworld com specials comicspoll html
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Ljworld.com
LJ World Contact and Subscription Information
A directory of newsroom editors and contacts for the Lawrence Journal-World plus News Partners 6News and World Online. Includes Dennis Anderson Bill Snead Mike Shields Ann Gardner Chuck Woodling Mindie Paget Jon Niccum Mark Fagan Cody Howard Dave Taplikar and others with phone and email details. Subscriptions line gives hours and redelivery guarantee.
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Dennis Anderson
Danderson
Jworld
Bill Snead
Lsnead
Ljworld
Mike Shields
Mshields
Ann Gardner
Agardner
Jworld.com
Chuck Woodling
Cody Howard
Howard
Sunflowerbroadband
World Online
Dave Taplikar
Celebrities mix in and out of headlines this week
A sweeping roundup covers Katie Holmes pledge to remain a virgin until marriage, Shakira filming in Turkey for Wetten, dass..., Dr Dre assault case going to trial, Chris Rock promoting The Longest Yard, Anne Rice's Christ the Lord due in November, George Clooney courting Laglio residents with a beach pledge, and Scarlett Johansson plus Carrie-Anne Moss leaving Mission Impossible 3 due to delays.
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Tom Cruise
Msnbc.com
Cruise
Love
Katie Holmes
The
Sunday Mirror of
London
Holmes
Mr. Clooney
George Clooney
Ananova.com
Laglio
Scarlett Johansson
Carrie-Anne Moss
Imdb.com
J.J. Abrams
Abrams
Birthday milestones for actors and musicians celebrated
Actress Melissa Gilbert turns 41, comedian Don Rickles celebrates 79, author Peter Benchley reaches 65, Toni Tennille is 62, rock guitarist Alex Van Halen hits 52, and singer Enrique Iglesias marks 30. The announcements highlight notable age milestones across entertainment.
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Melissa Gilbert
Don Rickles
Peter Benchley
Toni Tennille
Alex van Halen
Enrique Iglesias
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