West Virginia Joins Union 1863 and Notable 19th Century Events
Highlights include West Virginia becoming the 35th state in 1863. Also noted are Lizzie Borden’s 1899 acquittal, Sean Penn’s 1973 career pivot, and NATO’s Kosovo withdrawal in 1999. Mentions of several artists and public figures are listed with lifespans or ages. The entry caps with the moon phase between June 15 and June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Lizzie Borden
Sean Penn
Agenda
NATO
Kosovo
Jacques
Sean
Errol
Brian Wilson
Bob Vila
Lionel Richie
Zahra Emerges in Iran Rights Debate and Film Spotlight
Kathleen Parker notes a rising subtext of women's rights amid Iran's upheaval as Zahra Rahnavard and Zahra, linked to the film The Stoning of Soraya M., symbolize courage and tragedy. The piece links activism, religious tradition, and global reaction to Iran's elections and protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Washington
Zahra
Patima Az- Prophet
Zahra Rahnavard
Mir Hossein Mousavi
Soraya M
Mousavi
Tehran
Zahra R
Mohammad Khatami
Freidoune Sahebjam
Stephen McEveety
Shohreh Aghdashioo
Evil
Soraya
ABC News slated to air Obama health care special from White House
Cal Thomas denounces ABC News for turning primetime Obama health reform programs into a White House venue. He alleges bias, lack of opposing voices, and a shift toward advertising influence. The piece notes Linda Douglass’s White House role and urges reader skepticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ABC News
Obama
America
Charles Gibson
White House
Gibson
Blue Room
East Room
ABC
Republican National Committee
RNC
Ken McKay
David Westin
McKay
Westin
Democrat Agenda
Republican Party
Democratic National Committee
Kerry Smith
Office of Health Reform
Linda Douglass
Three Slayings Highlight Gun Debate Across U S
Three separate killings in Wichita Little Rock and Washington show gun violence linked to different grievances. Investigations probe weapon laws while national debate over stricter controls remains minimal amid political caution and legal challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
George Tiller
Tiller
Little Rock
Ark
SKS
Associated Press
U.S
Middle East
Washington
Holocaust Memorial Museum
Obama
Eric Holder
CBS News
Katie Couric
NRA
Holder
Clinton
Supreme Court
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Orient
Nicole Kidman
West Afar
Beach Boys
Garry Trudeau
Kathleen Parker
Kparker
Kparker.com
Newsroom
Cal Thomas
Tribune Media Services
Kenmore Ave
Buffalo
N.Y
Tribune.com
Carl P. Leubsdorf
National Rifle Association
Virginia
District of Columbia
The
Dallas Morning News
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