May 20 1939 Trans Atlantic Flight Opens Pan Am Era
May 20 1939 marked the start of regular trans Atlantic mail service as a Pan American Airways Yankee Clipper departed Port Washington New York for Marseille France. The era featured noted milestones with Lindbergh’s 1927 solo flight and Earhart’s 1932 Atlantic crossing shaping early aviation history.
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World in brief faces hurdles over Guantanamo plan
Senate allies block $80 million for relocating 240 detainees at Guantanamo Bay until a concrete plan is presented. Sri Lanka seeks political compromise after Tamil rebel defeat as President Rajapaksa works to unite the island. World Health Organization urges vaccines for poor countries amid swine flu concerns. Mothers of soldiers sue over Iraq war legality. judge dismisses case for lack of federal jurisdiction.
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New Jersey Peace Action
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Indonesia C130 crash in East Java kills 79. many hurt
An Indonesian air force C-130 crashed near an East Java base killing at least 79 people aboard and three on the ground. The aircraft carried over 100 passengers and crew including children, and slammed into homes before bursting into flames as rescue crews collected badly burned bodies.
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Geplak
Senate approves bill to curb credit card practices
The Senate voted 90 to 5 to rein in credit card rate increases and fees, aiming to ease consumer strain amid recession. The House planned quick passage, sending the measure to President Obama for signature. The bill would require online posting of agreements, no added online or phone payment fees, and it adds protections against over limit charges and steep rate hikes with 45 days notice. It would also limit certain fees and tighten eligibility for new card applicants, while lenders warn of tighter credit.
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Tennessee
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Utah
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Arizona
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South Dakota
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Journal-Worp contact info lines
Contact details for news desks and departments are listed with phone numbers for Local news City government County government Kansas University Lawrence schools Consumer affairs Sports Arts and entertainment Letters to the editor Obituaries Health Transportation Photo reprints and an Outside Lawrence number for callers.
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Newspaper Contacts And Subscription Information Card
The Kansas newspaper lists editors and departments with phone lines and emails including Dennis Anderson Caroline Trowbridge Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Jon Niccum Terry Rombeck Jonathan Keating. News partners 6News Mediaphormedia and Classified ads follow. Subscriptions line provides numbers and delivery hours weekdays weekends and redelivery guarantee if late.
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Jworld
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Tkeegan
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Trombeck
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Memorial Day Weekend Travel Poll Sparks Visitor Debate
A local poll asks if residents will leave town over Memorial Day weekend and if they know graduates this year. The poll, labeled Tuesday, shows a Yes response leading and invites readers to visit LiWorld.com for more results.
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