Historic events marked by explorers and world leaders
September 12, 1909 marks Henry Hudson’s voyage up a river bearing his name. The First Battle of the Marne in 1914 delivered an Allied victory. Mussolini was seized from a hotel by German paratroopers in 1943. The 1944 Second Quebec Conference opened with Roosevelt and Churchill. JFK wed Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy in 1953. In 1974 Haile Selassie was deposed after 58 years on the throne. The 1992 shuttle Endeavour mission included El married couple Mark Lee and Jan Davis, Mae Jemison, and Mamoru Mohri aboard.
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Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe resigns amid scandals
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, 52, announced his resignation after a year of governing amid damaging scandals and a July upper house election defeat. He cited low support and said party leaders would search for a new premier while the LDP retains control of the lower house. Police defused 1300 pounds of explosives found near a marketplace, linked to Kurdish militants. Turkey pressures Iraq and the United States to curb Kurdish rebels, with cross-border action possible if PKK involvement is confirmed.
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Lead paint in toys to be eliminated by China
China pledged to ban lead paint in toys exported to the United States as part of a four pact joint product safety agreement with the United States. The accord covers safety exchanges on toys fireworks lighters and electronics and follows multiple recalls of Chinese made products including toothpaste and extension cards. Meanwhile searchers in Nevada enter day nine for Steve Fossett amid doubts he could have survived after his plane vanished with experts noting no distress signal has been detected by beacon devices.
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Jury Funds Awarded in Kilpatrick Suit Over Whistleblower Claim
A Wayne County Circuit Court jury awarded two ex-officers 6.5 million dollars in a whistleblower case against Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and Detroit. The verdict found unlawful dismissals and violations of the Whistleblower Protection Act. Kilpatrick disputed the accusations and said the city would appeal.
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Death of Alex the parrot ends era of brain research
Alex, an African Grey parrot at Brandeis University, could count to six identify 50 objects seven colors and five shapes and express frustration during 30 years of avian brain studies. Irene Pepperberg says the cause of death is unknown and researchers mourn the loss.
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Journal-WorLD contacts and newsroom staff directory
Local and staff contact details for Journal-World include numbers for departments such as Local News City Government County Government Kansas University Lawrence schools and Sports Arts and Entertainment plus editors and editors emails for Dennis Anderson Caroline Trowbridge Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Mindle Paget Jon Niccum Mark Fagan 6News Cody Howard Mediapharmedia Joel Mathis Chris Bell Al Bonner and classifieds. Also provides subscription billing delivery and redelivery guidance with hours and guarantees.
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Poll on Bush troop withdrawal and Petraeus testimony
Tuesday poll asks if withdrawing 30,000 troops from Iraq is right. It prompts reader views on Gen David Petraeus Monday testimony. Respond at www ijworld com to cast vote and see more responses.
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