Memorial launched for John Bradford founder of western journalism
The Bradford Memorial campaign raises funds to honor John Bradford editor of the Kentucky Gazette the first western newspaper. Lexington historians note Bradford’s pioneer role and the lack of a marker prompting a society to broadcast letters to editors and drive support from Kentucky journalists and history lovers.
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John Bradford and the Kentucky Gazette in Lexington
Historic Lexington figure John Bradford founded the Kentucky Gazette on August 11, 1787. He ferried presses from Philadelphia via limestone city routes and built a community role as state printer, hospital donor, library fundraiser, and transit organizer. A memorial will honor him in the Lexington library.
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Kentucky pensioners draw over six million in yearly pensions
The state ranks high in federal pensioners with 13 469 Kentuckians on the rolls, receiving 6 256 777 777 dollars annually. Across the United States there are 543 570 pensioners totaling 252 382 671 79 dollars per year. Ohio holds the largest number of pensioners.
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Travel Broadens Some While Others Return Skinny
A brief survey notes that some people gain new perspectives and experiences through travel while others resume routines, maintaining similar body images and habits as before.
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