May 27 highlights from historical events
On May 27 events include the Golden Gate Bridge opening in 1937 linking San Francisco and Marin County, a 1896 deadly tornado in St. Louis and East St. Louis, the 1933 release of Walt Disney’s The Three Little Pigs, and 1985 Britain and China exchanging ratifications returning Hong Kong to Chinese rule in 1997.
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Beijing
Britain
China
Hong Kong
Bush pledges 50 million to Palestinian Authority
President Bush vows 50 million dollars in direct aid to the Palestinian Authority and presses Israel to halt settlement expansion to advance peace, as cited on page 3A.
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Palestinian Authority
Jayhawks fall to Texas in 19 innings at Big 12 tourney
Kansas University was shut out 9-0 by Texas in a double elimination Big 12 tournament game at SBC Bricktown Ballpark, ending KU's season at 36-28 after 19 innings. Olathe East tops 29 straight softball wins as Clinton Lake awaits state tourney. Free State's Alysha Valencia aims to conquer nerves at state track meet.
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Hawks
Olathe
Clinton Lake
Free State
Pam Pine
Alysha Valencia
Valencia
Wichita
Brothers drive Waka Wagon to promote Wakarusa festival
Since May 1 twin brothers David and John Barrett travel across the nation in the Waka Wagon with a psychedelic paint scheme to spread word about Lawrence’s Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival. Meanwhile Central Park Zoo’s animals return to the wild in Madagascar, a lively character comedy that outshines Shark Tale. Nike sub’s boss to replace Payless chair Steven Douglass plans July departure.
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Madagascar
DreamWorks
Lawrence Children's Choir Heads to Germany on Tour
The Lawrence Children's Choir plans an 11 day trip to Germany tied to Lawrence's sister city relationship with Eutin. The group will travel Saturday for the international visit featuring performances and cultural exchange.
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Germany
Lawrence
Eutin
On the Street: Is Latin a Worthwhile Language to Learn
Readers share views on the value of Latin as a modern language study. Contributions note historical significance and practical use in science and law, with several callers praising its grammar and roots, while others question daily utility.
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Julie
Mrs. Smith
Marie Claire
Contact directory for The Journal-World staff and partners
Listing of editors and department heads with phone numbers and emails at The Lawrence Journal-World plus News Partners 6News World Online and other contacts. Includes subscription, delivery, and redelivery instructions and hours.
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Cody Howard
Howard
Sunflowerbroadband
World Online
Dave Toplikar
Brooks proposes to Trisha Yearwood at Legends in Bronze
Garth Brooks proposed on one knee to Trisha Yearwood during the Legends in Bronze event at Buck Owens Crystal Palace in Bakersfield. The couple confirmed a second marriage for Brooks and a third for Yearwood amid bronze statue unveilings honoring country stars.
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Bakersfield
Calif
Garth Brooks
Trisha Yearwood
Buck Owens
Crystal Palace
Brooks
Yearwood
Nancy Seitzer
Ropin’ the Wind
Scarecrow
Jasper County
Willie Nelson
Merle Haggard
Hank Williams
Bob Wills
Johnny Cash
Elvis Presley
George Jones
George Strait
John Harte
Birthday list for celebrities and public figures
Rapper Andre 3000 turns 31 as Outkast member. Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger reaches 82. Actress Lee Meriwether is 70. Actor Louis Gossett Jr. turns 69. Actress Peri Gilpin is 44. Actor Todd Bridges ages to 40.
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Outkast
Henry Kissinger
Lee Meriwether
Louis Gossett Jr
Peri Gilpin
Todd Bridges
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