Today in History Highlights from Nov 19 Dates
On November 19 historically significant events include Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address dedication of a national cemetery in Pennsylvania in 1863. In 1942 Soviet winter offensive along the Don front during World War II. In 1977 Anwar Sadat’s landmark Arab leader visit to Israel. In 1985 Reagan and Gorbachev meet in Geneva to begin their summit.
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Mysterious ape fossil may be human ancestor in Spain
A 13 million year old ape fossil unearthed in Spain is proposed as the last common ancestor of humans and great apes, a study released today. The finding intensifies debate over where great apes originated, with page 4A coverage.
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Kansas faces Vermont in pivotal 7 p.m. clash
KU defensive end Chariton Keith, Akron native, meets former Ohio prep QB Brad Smith as Missouri’s Brad Smith vies for bowl eligibility. Ten NBA scouts watch Kansas Vermont showdown. Taylor Coppenrath, 6-9 fifth-year senior, likened to Larry Bird, headlines.
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Taylor Coppenrath
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National Treasure style adventure and music oddities
The story sketches Nicolas Cage as a scholar adventurer chasing a Founding Fathers treasure clue trail in National Treasure. It notes Jay Farrar’s influence on alternative country, and reports Let It Ride skate shop in Lawrence closing after near a decade due to online sales and games. A mad cow scare raises nationwide cattle concerns, with Kansas officials denying origin.
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KU student linked to downtown damages and chase incident
Kansas University student allegedly shattered a downtown bar window and led police on a chase that ended when he crashed his car into a Massachu setts Street business. The report notes a separate 82 county utility aid fund depletion and a Wichita jury verdict awarding $2.5 million for age and heritage bias in a Boeing engineer’s case.
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Reader Reaction Forum Sparks Debate On Current Issues
Community members join an online forum at forum.jworld.com to discuss pressing topics and share opinions. Participants urge constructive dialogue while highlighting diverse perspectives on governance, economy, and social policy.
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Jworld.com
Firth weighs Bond chance while Bridget Jones fame wanes
Colin Firth says he might consider playing James Bond if offered, despite having no talks and preferring not to return as Bridget Jones. Garry Trudeau to receive Freedom of Speech Award at Aspen festival. Jim Carrey and Christopher Guest to be honored. Bob Dylan tops Rolling Stone list of 500 greatest songs, with Aretha Franklin and the Beatles also featured. Glenn Close says TV regular role on The Shield will be a new adventure balancing Hollywood commute.
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Ray Charles
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Glenn Close
Hollywood
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Westchester County
Newspaper Staff and Contacts List for Journal World
The memo lists editors and department heads with phone numbers and emails for Richard Brack Mike Shields Ann Gardner Chuck Woodling Mindie Paget Jon Niccum and Mark Fagan. It also covers NEWS PARTNERS 6News World Online advertising circulation and subscriptions contacts plus redelivery guarantees.
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World.com
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Mshields
Jworld
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Ljworld
Chuck Woodling
Jworld.com
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Mpaget
World
Jon Niccum
Jniccum
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Ljworld.com
Stern Promotes Satellite Radio Switch in Manhattan Rally
Howard Stern rallied supporters in Union Square promising uncensored broadcasts on Sirius Satellite Radio. Thousands cheered as he handed out free boom boxes and subscriptions, chanting Down with the FCC as traffic stalled and fans praised his push for new broadcasting freedoms.
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Howard Stern
Union Square
New York
Stern
Manhattan
FCC
Howard Rules
Peter Frankel
Long Island
Sirius
Notable birthdays for Turner King Klein and more
Broadcasting mogul Ted Turner turns 66, talk show host Larry King 71, designer Calvin Klein 62, actress Alli son Janney 44, Meg Ryan 43, and Jodie Foster 42. Celebrations mark these prominent figures from media fashion and film.
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Larry King
Calvin Klein
Allison Janney
Meg Ryan
Jodie Foster
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