Nebraska unicameral birth marks bold legislative shift
On November 6 1934 Nebraska voters approved a constitutional amendment dissolving a two chamber legislature in favor of a nonpartisan unicameral body set to begin in 1937. The move created a single legislative body replacing prior divisions. Lincoln’s 1860 victory and Davis 1861 term followed by 1888 Harrison victory and 1928 Hoover alert on Times building sign are noted historical milestones.
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New York Times
Abbas quits presidency in shift of Palestinian politics
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced he will not seek another term, signaling a succession battle that could favor Hamas or a popular candidate from prison. The move, tied to stalled peace talks, may prompt broader concessions from Israel and the United States.
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Ex-police commissioner Kerik pleads guilty to lying
Former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik admitted in court that he lied to the White House while being considered for Homeland Security. He also pleaded guilty to lying on tax returns, a loan application, and a questionnaire, under a plea bargain that dismissed the main corruption charges.
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Bernard Kerik
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Homeland Security
Kerik
U.S
Internal Revenue Service
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Air Zimbabwe Plane Collides With Five Pigs on Runway
Air Zimbabwe flight from Harare to Bulawayo collided with five wild pigs on the runway during takeoff in Harare. Transport Minister Nicholas Goche says all 34 aboard were evacuated safely as the aircraft sustained nose and wing damage and its undercarriage collapsed. The minister did not report the pigs' fate.
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Mass shooting at Fort Hood shocks nation
A gunman opened fire at Fort Hood Texas killing 12 and wounding 31 injuring many as responders rushed to aid victims. Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, a 39 year old from Virginia, was wounded and hospitalized under guard. Hasan, recently transferred from Walter Reed, was said to be deployed overseas. President Obama called the attack horrific and noted the base’s Soldier Readiness Center housed deploying and returning soldiers.
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Ball joins Toy Hall of Fame with Game Boy and Big Wheel
The National Toy Hall of Fame at the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester inducts the ball alongside the Game Boy and the Big Wheel. The exhibit highlights the ball as a timeless, universally recognized plaything, with display items spanning table tennis to footballs.
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National Toy Hall of Fame
New York
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Contact details and staff for Journal-World
The Journal-World provides phone and email contacts for departments including Local News City Government and Kansas University along with staff listings for editors and departments. Subscribers can reach news tips obituaries sports arts and business via listed numbers and emails.
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Kansas University
Lawrence
Local poll asks view of Potter Lake landmark status
A Thursday poll at LJWorld asks respondents to rate Potter Lake as a local landmark. Results show 58 percent calling it a landmark, 20 percent calling it a disgusting pond, 16 percent calling it a diamond in the rough, and 4 percent unsure.
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Potter Lake
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