Turning point in Saratoga Burgoyne surrender 1777
Today in history highlights key events from 1777 to 2006. Notable items include Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga, Marconi wireless service, RCA charter, Capone conviction, Einstein's arrival, Kearny torpedoing, Elvis premiere, oil embargo, 1989 California earthquake, and Che Guevara’s remains. Also notes Bush signing anti terrorism measures and U.S. population reaching 300 million.
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John Burgoyne
Saratoga
N.Y
Britain
U.S
Guglielmo Marconi
Ernesto “Che” Guevara
Cuba
Bolivia
Ira Einhorn
Europe
Philadelphia
Holly Maddux
Einhorn
Bush
America
The
Associated Press
Texas Board picks panelists for new science standards
State Board of Education selects six experts to review draft science standards. Among them are three evolution critics, including Stephen Meyer of the Discovery Institute and Ralph Seelke of the University of Wisconsin-Superior. The other three are senior professors from UT Austin, Texas Tech, and SMU.
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Austin
State Board of Education
Texas
University of Texas At Austin
Texas Tech University
Southern Methodist University
Kathy Miller
Texas Freedom Network
Charles Darwin
Stephen Meyer
Discovery Institute
Seattle
Killer in triple slaying executed in Texas
San Antonio street gangster Kevin Watts was executed for the 1996 holdup and murder of three people at a Korean restaurant. He spoke to friends before the drugs took effect, then died at 6:17 p.m. CDT. No victims' relatives attended.
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Huntsville
Texas
San Antonio
Kevin Watts
Watts
Bexar
Fed says banks borrow near record amid credit stress
The Federal Reserve reported banks borrowed a record average of 99.7 billion daily from its emergency lending facility last week, with a Wednesday peak of 101.9 billion. Investment banks drew 131.1 billion for the week, slightly down from 134 billion, as money market funds also faced large loans totaling 129.6 billion.
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Washington
Federal Reserve
Fed
U.S
Goldman Sachs
Morgan Stanley
Merrill Lynch
New Jersey Flu Shot Mandate Sparks Parental Outcry
Parents and activists rallied outside the Statehouse against a first in the nation rule requiring preschoolers and day care attendees to receive flu and pneumococcal vaccines. The policy, approved by the Public Health Council, takes effect this fall with a Dec 31 deadline for children aged 6 months to 5 years.
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New Jersey
Louise Habakus
Public Health Council
The
Health Council
Federal
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Strong 6.5 quake rattles Chiapas and spills into neighbors
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck southern Chiapas causing residents in Tapachula and Tuxtla Gutierrez to flee outdoors. Officials in Mexico and Guatemala reported no injuries or damage as teams assess the scene. The quake, centered near Suchiate, was felt across Guatemala and as far as El Salvador, with residents worried about older buildings and family safety.
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Tuxtla Gutierrez
Mexico
Chiapas
Guatemala
el Salvador
Cecilia Monica Hernandez
Tapachula
Hernandez
Suchiate
U.S. Geological Survey
Tecun Uman
Ever Velasquez
Juan Carlos Calderon
Afghan policeman kills an American soldier in ambush
An Afghan policeman on a tower hurled a grenade and opened fire on a U.S. foot patrol in Bermel district Paktika province, killing an American soldier. The attacker was slain by returning fire, heightening alarm over insurgent infiltration of police amid the Taliban-led insurgency.
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Kabul
Afghanistan
U.S
Bermel
Paktika
Community calendar highlights Baytown activities and centers
Baytown hosts a ballroom dance at the Community Center from 7 30 to 10 30 p m with free entry for members and 7 50 for non members Carl Lawrence Herbert lists contact 281 427 6008 Intermediate line dancing at Highlands Community Center starts 8 30 a m beginner at 9 45 a m at 604 Highland Woods Drive Precinct2gether runs 9 a m to 1 p m at J D Walker Community Center 7613 Wade Road Go Getters seniors gather 1 5 p m Lone Star Room 281 837 8801 Baytown Art League holds 10 a m video painting at the Community Center Artists supply their own materials 281 427 9553 Senior Citizen Bridge Fridays at noon at 2407 Market St 281 422 4188 TOPS meets 10 a m at Crosby Community Center for nutrition lessons 281 462 0543 Story Time for toddlers 10 30 a m at West Chambers Branch Library Suellyn Melcher 281 576 2245 Sterling Municipal Library offers free Using the Computer classes 10 30 a m 12 30 p m first come first served The Go Getters seniors 1 00 to 5 00 p m in Lone Star Room 281 837 8801.
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Baytown
Carl Lawrence Herbert
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Baytown Art League
Senior Citizen Bridge
Baytown Community Center
Market St
Crosby Community Center
West Chambers
Call Suellyn Melcher
Sterling Municipal Library
Go Getters
Lone Star Room
Turkey shoot and community events in Texas towns
Saturday VEW Post 912 at 8204 North Main hosts a fall turkey shoot from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m with a winner each shoot and 50 to 70 shoots daily. Bring your own gun or borrow one. Rocky's Little Pelican Junction holds a Madison Mendenhall benefit starting at 10 a.m. Baytown Little Theater performs Seussical the Musical at 8 p.m. at 4328 Hugh Echols Blvd across from Sterling High. call 281-424-7617 for tickets. Harris County Precinct 2 offers a Veterans and families picnic noon to 4 p.m. at Highlands Park, 604 Highland Woods Drive.
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VEW
North Main
Rocky’s Little Pelican Junction
Madison
Mendenhall
Baytown
Little Theater
Hugh Echols
Sterling High School
Harris County
Highlands Park
Highland Woods Drive
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