This Day In History Highlights 1780 Capture of John Andre
The entry notes British spy John Andre was captured in 1780 with papers revealing Benedict Arnold's plan to surrender West Point. Also covered are 1806 the Lewis and Clark return to St. Louis after exploring the Pacific Northwest. 1912 Mack Sennett Keystone shorts released. 1962 The Jetsons premiere as ABC's first color program. 1981 Reagan ETA radio efforts for Radio Marti announced.
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John Andre
Benedict Arnold
West Point
Lewis and Clark
St. Louis
Pacific Northwest
Mack Sennett
Keystone
Mabel Normand
Ford Sterling
Cohen
the Jetsons
ABC Television Network
Obama battles Romney top down economics in Wisconsin
Obama argued against Mitt Romney's top down approach as he campaigns in Wisconsin to shore up support. Romney focused on fundraising on the West Coast while promising an aggressive battleground state schedule and criticizing Obama for dependency. The race features cross country fundraisers, multiple campaign stops, and emphasis on creating jobs and breaking gridlock. Obama highlighted middle class gains and pushback against foreign policy and space funding critiques.
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Milwaukee
Barack Obama
Wisconsin
Mitt Romney
California
Obama
Romney
Hank Aaron
United States
Aaron
Paign
San Diego
Los Angeles
Kevin Madden
GOP
Massachusetts
Colorado
Ohio
Virginia
Joe Biden
Paul Ryan
New England
Florida
Biden
New Hampshire
Ryan
Miami
Orlando
Scott Walker
Jim Messina
Michelle Obama
Washington
Congress
Europe
Walker
Republican National Committee
Messina
Little Havana
White House
Cuba
Latin America
U.S
Jenn Psaki
Democratic Party
Republican Party
General Motors boosts Volt sales with big discounts
GM offered large incentives to move the Volt amid slow electrics uptake. August Volt sales hit a monthly record of 2,800 aided by about 10,000 in discounts, and dealers report stronger demand from lower prices. Analysts warn losses persist per car, with costs estimated at 60,000 to 75,000 to develop and build.
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General Motors
Detroit
America
TrueCar.com
TrueCar
Edmunds.com
J.D. Power and Associates
U.S
Congressional Budget Office
Sandy Munro
Munro & Associates
Troy
Mich
Carter Driscoll
CapStone Investments
Munro
Jim Cain
Colin
Goruss
Bob Lutz
California
Nissan
Leaf
West Coast
Bunnin Chevrolet
Culver City
Calif
Chad Kelman
Kelman
L.A
Los Angeles
Donald Keller
Bunnin Chevy
Keller
CapStone
Driscoll
Michael Lew
Needham & Co
Bluefield Union Mission sees rising demand for aid across services
Director Hammond reports a near 20 percent year over year increase in meals, rent, utilities, and other services. While poverty fell from 20.4 percent in 2010 to 19 percent in 2011, he notes overall resources have kept pace with rising needs due to food drives and donations.
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Bluefield
Hammond
Actu
Union
West Virginia Officials Seek 70 Million for King Coal Highway
Delegation including U S Sens Manchin and Rockefeller and Rep Rahall and Capito urged close to 70 million dollars for a Mercer County King Coal Highway segment from John Nash Boulevard to Mercer County Airport with 20 million for the Welch interchange. They stressed potential economic gains and ongoing congressional advocacy.
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Mitchem
John Nash
Ute 123
Mercerounty Airport
King Coal Highway
Welch
Mingo County
West Virginia
Mercer County
Hall
Bluefield
Christine
Chris” West
Congress
Earl Ray
West
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Ton Ie
Onlin
Rens
Dle
A, D.C
Oman US
Joe Manchin
D-W.va
Jay Rockefeller
Nick Rahall
D-W-Va
Shelley Moore Capito
Rva
Tom Hall
Authority
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