May history highlights from Lawrence to Kennedy events
Events span 1935 death of T E Lawrence after a Dorset motorcycle crash in England. 1943 New England colonies form a Boston confederation. 1962 Marilyn Monroe sings Happy Birthday to President Kennedy at a Democratic fundraiser. 1992 the 27th Amendment takes effect barring midterm pay raises for Congress. 1994 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis dies in New York aged 64.
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Senators seek cross party deal on judicial filibusters
Wary lawmakers from both parties held closed talks in search of a compromise to avert a filibuster showdown. No agreement was reached on Wednesday but negotiations will continue today as leaders urge restraint and seek a path forward.
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Georgia
DeGeneres
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Kansas softball eyes NCAA showing with record offense
Kansas University teams travel for their first NCAA Tournament in six years. The Jayhawks boast a potent offense and an improving defense on pace to set school records. Also notes C J Henry verbally committed to KU basketball, a potential future, while his baseball prospects draw early interest in June draft. Noted sub state prep opener for Free State against Leavenworth provides local context.
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Darth Vader Dominates Star Wars Spotlight in Revenge of the Sith
The piece notes Darth Vader as the central figure in the Star Wars series, with Revenge of the Sith expanding creator George Lucas's canvas despite his limits. It mentions overreliance on technology as a prominent constraint in the film.
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Force
Ljworld.com
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Jon Niccum
Bicycle powered contraptions parade at KU Wescoe Hall
About 70 students in an art design class designed and displayed bizarre bicycle powered vehicles along the sidewalk in front of Wescoe Hall. Junkyard parts and trash bins served as sources for the makeshift vehicles. Parents involved in a Lawrence Virtual School program discuss willingness to teach evolution, noting potential resistance. Also, Gary and Karen Lawson host a bird friendly homestead near Vinland for a public event 8 a.m. to noon Saturday honoring the National Audubon Society’s 100th year of avian conservation.
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Batman Villains Stir On The Street
Citizens weigh in on favorite Batman foe with quick takes from On The Street in Lawrence. Fans name villains like Joker and Riddler, noting charisma, menace, and memorable poses as enduring symbols of comic lore.
Journal World Contact and Subscription Information
Published staff contacts and customer service details for the Lawrence Journal-World. Lists editors, departments, and phone numbers for newsroom, online desk, advertising, circulation, and subscription support with hours. Includes 6News and World Online contacts and the redelivery guarantee policy.
Batman Riddler actor Gorshin dies at 72
Frank Gorshin, famed as the Riddler on the 1960s Batman series and noted impressionist, died at 72 after battles with lung cancer and emphysema. His final stage show Say Goodnight Grace had just toured before hospitalization. His CBS CSI sendoff broadcast is noted.
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Birthday ages for rock figures in today’s notices
Rock singer Pete Townshend of The Who is 60 Dusty Hill of ZZ Top is 56 Grace Jones is 53 Singer Jenny Berggren of Ace of Base is 33
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ZZ Top
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