Today in History Highlights From 1961 to 1959
May 20 1961 a white mob attacked a Freedom Riders bus in Montgomery Alabama prompting federal marshals to restore order. Amelia Earhart in 1932 became first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic despite weather and equipment issues. Columbus died 1506 in Spain and NC secession vote 1861 are noted. Regular trans Atlantic mail service began 1939 Yankee Clipper flight. Citizenship restored for Japanese Americans in 1959.
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World in Brief notes NK torpedo sank ship. leadership vows action
South Korea accuses North Korea of firing a homing torpedo that sank a naval warship on March 26, killing 46 sailors. President Lee Myung-bak pledges stern action, while North Korea calls the probe a fabrication and warns of war. Investigators cite an underwater blast near the Cheonan as the cause and say 58 sailors were rescued.
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Taliban Attacks Raise Question of New Strategy
A string of brazen Taliban attacks near Kabul signals possible expansion beyond rural bases. U S and NATO observers weigh if this marks a coordinated campaign against foreign forces diplomats contractors and Afghan officials as U S deaths near the 1000 mark and public support dips per a Washington Post ABC News poll.
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What’s News Today Primaries Signal Volatile Election Year
Dazed and confused after primaries readers see two parties scrambling for next steps in a volatile election year. Republicans blame defeat in Pennsylvania, Obama faces setbacks, and Sen. Lincoln’s Arkansas runoff looms. Rand Paul triumphs in Kentucky signaling outsider momentum amid a raucous, uncertain season.
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Wal-Mart pulls Miley Cyrus jewelry over cadmium
Wal Mart said it will remove an entire line of Miley Cyrus brand neck laces and bracelets after AP tests found high levels of cadmium. The action covers items sold exclusively at Wal Mart, developed with designer Max Azria for Cyrus.
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Journal World Contact Directory and Subscriptions Details
A list of contact numbers and emails for Lawrence Journal World departments including news, city and county government, Kansas University, schools, consumer affairs, sports, arts, obituaries, health, transportation, photo reprints, and outside Lawrence. Also provides names and direct lines for editors, circulation, and classifieds plus subscription hours and contact methods.
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Polls on car doors and green purchases prompt online vote
Readers weigh in on whether to lock doors when away from the car and if eco friendly products influence buying. A Kansas audience shows 62 percent yes for green purchases and 37 percent no, with further responses available at LJWorld.com.
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