Major historical events on May 17
May 17 marks milestones from Brown v. Board of Education ruling that separate schools are unequal to the NYSE’s Wall Street origins, the first Kentucky Derby won by Aristides, and the 1987 Stark attack casualties in the Persian Gulf described as a mistaken strike by Iraq and the United States.
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Must-See TV edges toward finale night on Thursday
NBC, CBS, ABC and CW schedule season finales. CSI and Grey’s Anatomy loom strong while Ugly Betty and Shark debut as pilots. NBC risks with renewals and cheap game shows as Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? outdraws My Name is Earl.
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Threats force Harry to miss Iraq deployment
Prince Harry will not deploy to southern Iraq with his Blues and Royals unit after Gen. Sir Richard Dannatt cited specific insurgent threats to the prince and to fellow soldiers. Harry expressed disappointment but understood the decision as Britain repositions forces and prepares Basra security, as militants reportedly target him and plan actions to seize or harm him.
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Hilton to serve jail term in special housing unit
Los Angeles-Paris Hilton will serve about half of her 45 day sentence in a special needs housing unit at Century Regional Detention Center in Lynwood. She will be separated from the general population with 23 days in a unit reserved for high profile inmates. Hilton earned credit for good behavior, shortening her time.
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Lynwood
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Morgan to film video in Wichita downtown block party
Country star Craig Morgan will shoot a video for International Harvester in downtown Wichita at First Street and Broadway. A large traffic jam will form as about 20 local actors participate and the public is invited to join in vehicles from 1 30 to 7 30 p m in front of the Orpheum Theatre with scenes also shot in Sedgwick County.
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Journal World Contact Directory and Subscriptions
A dense listing provides newsroom emails and phone numbers for Local News City Government County Government KU Lawrence Schools Business Sports Arts and Entertainment Obituaries Photo Reprints and Outside Lawrence. It also includes contacts for News Partners and Classifieds plus subscription help and redelivery guarantees.
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Today’s Poll on Crowds and Mites Debates
Undecided voters weigh methods to handle crowds around EU graduation events and to avoid downtown areas. The poll also asks how residents deal with tiny red mites appearing in town. Cast your vote at wellworld.com to see more responses.
Birthdays for Hopperi Paxton Saget and more
Actor director Dennis Hopperi turns 71 while Bill Paxton is 52. Bob Saget reaches 51 and Craig Feriein ic turns 45. Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails is 42.
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Bill Paxton
Bob Saget
Craig Fereiienn
Trent Reznor
Nine Inch Nails
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