West Side Story Opens on Broadway in 1957
Today in history notes that on September 26 1957 the musical West Side Story opened on Broadway retelling Romeo and Juliet in modern New York. It also recalls key events including 1777 Philadelphia occupation 1789 Jefferson first secretary of state 1907 New Zealand dominion status 1955 NYSE decline 1960 Kennedy Nixon first debate 1991 Biosphere 2 mission beginning.
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World in Brief summary of religion surveys and global notes
A Pew survey finds Americans know little about Islam and Mormonism while seeing little overlap with their own beliefs. The article notes a Mormon polygamist leader’s conviction for accomplice to rape and reports on Tropical Storm Karen forming in the Atlantic and a new Pacific storm. It also covers Yasuo Fukuda’s rise to Japan's prime minister and a European terrorism suspect aiming to train militants in Oregon.
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House votes to expand SCHIP amid veto threat in Senate push
The House passed a 265 159 vote to expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program by 35 billion over five years, aiming to add about four million children but facing a likely presidential veto. Democrats frame the move as voter aligned while Republicans split support. Senate action could follow, with override prospects uncertain.
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Nerd auction at WSU aims to recruit women from sororities
The Linux Users Group at Washington State University proposes a nerd auction to trade computer skills for makeovers and possibly dates. Ben Ford notes some members may resist participation while public relations students push sororities to promote women in computer science to broaden recruitment.
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Journal-World contact and staff directory excerpt
Contact information for Newsroom departments and editors is listed, including email addresses and phone numbers for Local News, City Government, County Government, KU, Lawrence Schools, Business, Sports, Arts, Letters, Obituaries, Photo Reprints, and Outside Lawrence. Names include Dennis Anderson, Caroline Trowbridge, Ann Gardner, Tom Keegan, Mindle Paget, Jon Niccum, Mark Fagan, Cody Howard, Joel Mathis, Chris Bell, Al Bonner, and others. Subscriptions and delivery policies are provided with hours and guarantees.
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Tuesday Poll Question On Hand Washing Habits
Readers weighed in on whether they regularly wash their hands after using the restroom. The poll shows a majority voting yes with results posted on ljworld.com for more responses and to cast a vote.
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