Timeline highlights from early American and world history
On September 10 1608 John Smith was elected Jamestown president. 1846 Elias Howe secured a sewing machine patent. 1939 Canada declared war on Germany. 1945 Vidkun Quisling was executed for treason. 1948 Mildred Gillars Axis Sally indicted in Washington. 1963 Alabama integrates schools after federal intervention. 1977 Hamida Djandoubi is France’s last guillotine execution.
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Zardari vows plan to fight terrorism after oath
New Pakistan president Asif Ali Zardari, widower of Benazir Bhutto, pledges a comprehensive anti terrorism approach as he takes office alongside Afghan leader Hamid Karzai. He stresses unity with the world while facing internal critics.
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Kim Jong Il illness clouds North Korea talks
The absence of Kim Jong Il from a 60th anniversary parade deepens Western worry over his health. Western and Asian officials weigh reports of possible stroke or grave illness, potentially derailing six nation talks on ending North Korea's nuclear program. Kyodo and Yonhap offered conflicting updates, while U.S. officials privately express concern over leadership stability and stalled negotiations.
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Uncertain Kim Jong Il Succession Looms in North Korea
North Korea shows no clear heir as Kim Jong Il, 66, curbs public appearances amid speculation over successors. Eldest Jong Nam, middle Jong Choi, and youngest Jong Un are named as potential leaders, but no crown prince is publicly chosen. Analysts warn of destabilization during delicate nuclear talks.
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Contact details and staff directory for Lawrence Journal-World
A contact and staff directory for the Lawrence Journal-World lists telephone numbers for departments including local news city and county government KU Lawrence schools business sports arts letters obituaries and photo reprints. It also provides editor names emails for several editors and the redelivery phone line.
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Weather poll prompts: voters split on winter outlook
In Tuesday's poll readers are asked if the coming winter will be notably colder or wetter than normal. The winner answer was Yes. Readers are directed to www.ljworld.com to view more responses and cast a vote.
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