May history highlights from Ellen Church to Jackson State killings
May history items include Ellen Church becoming the first airline stewardess aboard a United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Cheyenne in 1930. The 1911 Supreme Court dissolved Standard Oil for Sherman Act violation. Gasoline rationing began in 17 states in 1942. In 1970 police opened fire on Jackson State University students Phillip Gibbs and James Green, killing two black activists, amid protests.
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Rural Baldwin teen wins grand champion calf
Thirteen year old MacKenzie Flory nurtured her Angus calf Rosie for years. The 1,000 pound plus animal was named grand champion at the Western Regional Junior Angus Show in Reno Nevada, marking a high achievement for a young livestock exhibitor.
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National Cycling Championships Spotlight on Female Pioneers
Male cyclists outnumber female cyclists two to one at the National Collegiate Cycling Championships this weekend. KU's Kim Kissing, the lone female rider, remarks on emerging talent after the Perry Lake road race. Also reported are KU baseball’s 9-3 win at Missouri, and a free tennis clinic hosted by Sunflower Broadband with The Tennis Channel at Robinson courts.
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Beloved beaters and read alouds high on papers pages
Features explore why Lawrence men cling to their trucks and the stories behind each battered vehicle. Reading aloud is praised by KU scholars Beth Schultz and Stan Lombardo as a pleasure. Business notes advise handling windfalls and real estate risks loom.
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On the Street: renter's insurance tips and opinions
Public readers share views on renter's insurance topics and concerns. The On the Street column gathers opinions from locals, highlighting practical considerations and common questions about coverage and costs.
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Contact details for Lawrence Journal-World staff and services
A list of newsroom editors and department heads with phone numbers and emails, plus news partners World Online and 6News, other contacts including advertising and circulation managers, and subscription delivery hours and redelivery guarantee.
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Williams lookalike sues over impersonation in charity scams
The 52 year old comedian Robin Williams claims a lookalike duped reporters and a Missouri charity organizer into thinking he was Williams. The federal suit says the lookalike’s agent arranged an airport interview and a staged call to the charity. The case cites false advertising and outlines the impersonation and misrepresentation.
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Notable birthday list honors actors, activists, and musicians
Actress Jamie-Lynn DiScala turns 24, counterculture icon Wavy Gravy reaches 69, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright is 68, actor Lee Horsley is 50, and rock musician Ahmet Zappa turns 31 in a roundup of notable birthdays.
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