Lewis and Clark Journals Describe Shoals Crossing
The journals recount an early morning voyage 12 miles to the commencement of shoals along the channel on the Stard Side Minear. A succession of rocky shoals spans six miles forcing the party to lower canoes manually to avoid strikes, described as the westmost stretch seen from the Rocky Mountains, about 694 miles by water, with a buffalo presence noted in the shoals.
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Nebraska Panhandle
Dave Heineman
Heineman
Chadron
Chadron State College
Electrician finds 188-year-old King James Bible in Virginia dump
Danville resident Michael Hoskins uncovered a Pittsburgh 1818 sheepskin bound King James Bible in four pieces behind a Route 41 dump. Fire damage and watermarks mark the pages. He believes fewer than six exist and has resisted offers near 900 dollars, awaiting the right price.
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Virginia Electrician
Danville
Michael Hoskins
Hoskins
Danville Register & Bee
Pittsburgh
Accuracy Hotline for The Southern Paper
Notice invites readers to report inaccuracies in The Southern and provides a Jackson County phone line and an outside number with extensions to reach the accuracy desk.
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Jackson County
Seattle shooting suspect hid in foyer and fired inside Jewish charity
A gunman identified as Naveed Afzal Haq hid behind a plant and forced entry at a Seattle Jewish charity, firing with two semiautomatic pistols. One woman died, five were wounded, and Haq was held on 50 million bail. He blamed Jews for Middle East issues. A family friend described him as a quiet loner. The Islamic Center of the Tri-Cities condemned the act.
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Naveed Afzal Haq
Pam Waechter
Haq
Iraq
U.S
Israel
Gil Kerlikowske
Middle East
Muhammad Ullah
Paul McCartney and Heather Mills divorce begins in UK
London reports McCartney, 64, filed for divorce from Heather Mills McCartney, signaling a potentially costly split. The former Beatle blames Mills for the break and cites unreasonable behavior. Mills’ spokesman says she will file counterclaims both in Britain and the United States and expresses disappointment over public airing of confidential matters.
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Paul McCartney
Heather Mills McCartney
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Daily Mirror
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Heather
America
Hall
Clapton concert canceled on Moscow Red Square
Eric Clapton's Moscow concert was abruptly canceled after Russian authorities withdrew the permit at the last minute. Tickets had been priced above 370, and promoter Kristen Foster said the circumstances were beyond Clapton's control.
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Kremlin
Utah teen wins 42.22 second text-off at Denver event
Ben Cook of Provo aged 18 set a new Guinness World Records time by typing a 160 character phrase in 42.22 seconds at a Denver text-off. The event, sponsored by Jump Mobile, confirmed by official timekeeper and featured a CTIA cited rise in monthly texts.
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Ben Cook
Provo
Sara Spaulding
Jump Mobile
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