May history notes Pact formed by eight nations in 1955
Fifty years ago on May 14 1955 representatives from eight Communist bloc countries including the Soviet Union formed the Warsaw Pact in Poland. The pact dissolved in July 1991. Also noted are the Lewis and Clark expedition departing St Louis in 1804 the first US hosted Olympics in 1904 and Frank Sinatra dying in 1998 at age 82.
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Death penalty debate widens as New England sees first execution in 45 years
National anger over capital punishment grows amid a Friday execution in New England. Proponents fear broader acceptance, while opponents warn of a chilling effect. The report notes the historic first since 1960s and ongoing policy debate.
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Jensen Falls Short in Criterium Thrill on Mass Street
KU sophomore Brian Jensen led the one mile National Championship criterium as hundreds cheered on Massachusetts Street. A Cal Poly San Luis Obispo trio tracked him down on the final lap, snatching the win.
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Fast food chains embrace credit cards and more
Americans plan to spend over 30 billion dollars on fast food on credit this year as Lawrence area eateries prepare to accept plastic payments. Next week the Electronic Entertainment Expo will showcase new gadgets from Sony Microsoft and Nintendo with wireless Internet, cinema-grade graphics and advanced circuitry. Focus on the Family leader James Dobson guides conservative Christians while drawing political criticism on issues from stem cell research to tax credits for families.
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Families celebrate at Haskell commencement
More than 170 Haskell Indian Nations University students earned bachelor’s or associate degrees during Friday’s graduation ceremonies at Coffin Sports Complex. The annual graduation powwow closes with grand entries at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., highlighting a day of achievement.
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On the Street asks graduates what they got
On the Street canvasses high school graduates about their graduation gifts and plans, capturing varied responses from family everyone remembers to the practical items teens chose for milestone celebrations and future steps.
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Celebrities face lawsuits and Hibbing honor for Dylan
London tabloids face libel actions as Cameron Diaz seeks redress over a Sun story linking her to a married man. Meanwhile Hibbing renames a street Dylan Drive in tribute to Bob Dylan, with a permanent sign and a festival-backed push. Daniel Craig comments on Bond rumors as Bill Rancic releases a children’s book with charity royalties. Clive Davis returns to American Idol to judge finalists, while Michael Jackson’s former attorney Mark Geragos testifies in the child molestation trial.
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Journal World Contacts and Subscription Information
This listing provides staff contacts for Dennis Anderson and editors across departments at Journal World plus News Partners 6News and World Online. It includes phone numbers and emails for editors, advertising and circulation managers, and subscription assistance with delivery guarantees and redelivery policies.
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Birthdays for George Lucas David Byrne and others
Movie producer George Lucas is 61 rock singer David Byrne is 53 actor Tim Roth is 44 actress Cate Blanchett is 36 writer director Sofia Coppola is 34 and actress Amber Tamblyn is 22 highlighting notable birthdays.
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