May milestones mark first transcontinental rail link
May dates reflect historic events across the globe. In 1869 Promontory Utah saw a golden spike completing the first US transcontinental railroad. In 1924 J Edgar Hoover became FBI director. In 1933 Nazis staged mass book burnings in Germany. In 1994 Nelson Mandela took office as South Africa's first black president and Illinois executed John Wayne Gacy for 33 murders.
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Traveler premiere date moved up amid hostile reception
ABC advances the summer replacement mystery Traveler to an earlier slot as critics mock its premise and dialogue. The premiere introduces Jay, Tyler, and Will Traveler in Manhattan where a prank leads to a terrorist bombing inquiry. Meanwhile CBS, NBC, and ABC offer competing season finales and premieres among Tonight’s TV highlights.
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Pittsburgh grows as arts hub beyond steel roots
In suburban Pittsburgh, artists form Creative Treehouse to share studio space. Local leaders praise a thriving arts scene with venues like Carnegie Museum, Warhol Museum, Frick, and Lawrenceville’s Design Zone. Officials cite arts’ expanding economic impact, with a 2002 study showing $251 million in Pittsburgh.
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Ashley Judd Finally Receives UK Degree After Years of Absence
Lexington reports Ashley Judd is now a University of Kentucky graduate with a BA in French after leaving in 1990 one course short. UK spokesman Jay Blanton cited confidentiality in confirming the degree and noted no details on her participation in ceremonies.
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LaKisha Jones Elimination Shrinks American Idol Finalists
LaKisha Jones, 27, eliminated from American Idol reducing the field to three. Simon Cowell harshly critiqued Jones and Blake Lewis during a brutal week after Barry Gibb performances. Jones, a Flint, Michigan native and mother, spoke of tears and a career boost from the show.
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Contact list and editorial staff for the Lawrence Journal-World
A detailed contact roster lists local and external departments for tips, newsroom and staff emails, subscriptions and delivery help. It covers Local news City government County government Kansas University Lawrence schools Business Sports Arts and entertainment Letters to the editor Obituaries Photo reprints Outside Lawrence and 6News. Also provides hours for delivery issues and redelivery guarantees.
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Kansas Guard equipment question sparks online poll
A poll on ijworld asks readers who is correct about the amount of Kansas National Guard equipment between Gov Kathleen Sebelius and President Bush. Undecided voters weigh in as another question asks if City Hall should grant tax abatements to businesses. The site directs readers to vote online.
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Birthdays for Summerall Abra hams Bono Thompson
Sportscaster Pat Summerall turns 77 writer producer director Jim Abraham s is 63 rock singer Bono U2 is 47 and actor Kenan Thompson is 29 centering a birthday list of notable figures with ages.
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