Oct 16 in history highlights update
On October 16 historical events include Jessica McClure's rescue in 1987 Midland Texas after a long well entrapment. Other notable facts feature Marie Antoinette's beheading in 1793, John Brown's Harper's Ferry raid in 1859, Sanger's 1916 birth control clinic, Nuremberg hangings in 1946, and major world events through 1991.
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Midland
Texas
Jessica McClure
John Brown
Harper's Ferry
Margaret Sanger
Brooklyn
N.Y
Sanger
Carroll school board weighs house for superintendent
Carroll school board explores buying a home for Superintendent David Faltus in its upscale district amid hiring tensions. Board president Erin Shoupp says contract changes require lawyer review while Faltus says in-district housing would aid his family and future leaders.
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Southlake
Carroll
David Faltus
Tarrant
Erin Shoupp
Faltys
Perry
Houston
Texas
Rick Perry
Greater
Russia Georgia peace talks stall but resume next month
World News Geneva report says Russia and Georgia talks halted early after a procedural snag. Delegations from Russia and Abkhazia and South Ossetia left before the end as UN and other sponsors said talks would resume next month. Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin planned a news conference.
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Geneva
Russia
Georgia
Abkhazia
South Ossetia
Grigory Karasin
U.N
Elena Ponomareva
Global summit call to reshape banking by G8 EU and US
The G8 nations plan a global summit possibly in November in New York to forge common action to avert another economic meltdown. French President Sarkozy says EU nations back radical reform of IMF and World Bank and wants broader participation including China and India to ensure no one is excluded from a new capitalism.
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Brussels
Belgium
New York
Nicolas Sarkozy
European Union
International Monetary Fund
World Bank
Sarkozy
China
India
Texas appoints Eckels and Newby to Ike recovery effort
Gov. Perry names former Harris County Judge Robert Eckels and chief of staff Brian Newby to co lead the Hurricane Ike Recovery and Coordination Effort. The pair will ensure Texas communities receive full federal funding and resources for rebuilding after Ike. Eckels aided Houston and southeast Texas during Katrina and Rita responses.
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Austin
Rick Perry
Harris County
Texas
Robert Eckels
Perry
Brian Newby
Eckels
Houston
Newby
Out of the Ordinary Wisconsin Rapids Gas Discount
In Wisconsin Rapids many drivers faced a surprise as a Citgo station posted 3.43 per gallon premium fuel but pumped at 0.349 per gallon. Motorists like Kelly Joosten filled large amounts, with receipts showing 25.36 gallons for 8.85. Station owner JP Raval noted the busy scene and puzzled attendant on duty.
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Wisconsin Rapids
Wis
Kelly Joosten
Joosten
JP Raval
Fires Ended in Valley Return as Smoke Clears in LA
Residents of the San Fernando Valley returned home after four days under blue skies as gale winds abated. Police no longer used bullhorns to evacuate, while fires blackened 34 square miles and destroyed over 50 homes. Tanya Valdivia, 32, mourned as she surveyed her ruined mobile home. The Porter Ranch blaze, over 20 square miles, was only 20 percent contained with gaps in fire lines.
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Los Angeles
San Fernando Valley
Tanya Valdivia
Porter Ranch
Scott Porter
Law experts say Fla conviction possible without body
Prosecutors in the Casey Anthony case rely on DNA tests, hair samples, and forensic evidence. They plan cutting edge forensics like air testing for compounds from decomposing bodies to persuade a jury of motive and credibility without a body.
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Orlando
Fla
Florida
Casey Anthony
Anthony
Donald Jones
University of Miami Law School
Nancy Reagan hospitalized after fall at home
Nancy Reagan, 87, is hospitalized for several days after a fall at her Los Angeles home that fractured her pelvis and sacrum. Spokeswoman Joanne Drake said she sought medical care Monday for persistent pain and remains in good spirits despite pain.
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Los Angeles
Nancy Reagan
Joanne Drake
Drake
Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center
Community Calendar with varied local programs and dates
Local calendar lists free English classes at Promise Center 2728 Kentucky with childcare, Chick-fil-A Family Day, seniors ceramics and a Spanish class, Precinct2gether sessions, bowling league, country dancing, toddler time, Kiwanis, bridge club, American Legion, Alzheimers group, TOPS, Crosby Swinging Squares, Surrender AA, line dancing, Baytown Art League, story times, and library courses at multiple venues including Highlands Community Center, Sterling Municipal Library, and Market Street facilities. Numerous phone contacts provided.
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Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
Sterling Municipal Library
Baytown Kiwanis Club
Goose Creek Country Club
Community Duplicate Bridge Club
Market St
American Legion Post No
Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans Center
Riley Chambers Community Center
Barrett Station
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Bayway Drive
Crosby
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Surrender
Alcoholics Anonymous
Redeemer Lutheran Church
E. Lobit Ave
Baytown Art League
Senior Citizen Bridge
Market St. Call
West Chambers
Suellyn Melder
Go Getters
Lone Star Room
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Marie Antoinette
France
Britain
Queen Elizabeth II
Prince Philip
United States
Jamestown Settlement
Virginia
Kennedy
Cuba
Lop Nur
The
College of
Catholic Church
Karol Wojtyla
Pope
John Paul II
Killeen
George Hennard
Ludy
James Michener
Bush
Iraq
White House
North Korea
Nouri al-Maliki
Lynne Stewart
Associated Press
SUN History
Chambers County Commissioners Court
Chambers Memorial Hospital
Baytown
Francois, Duc de la
World News
LA Fire
Promise Center
Kentucky
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Ladies Bowling League
Max East
Ward Road
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