History highlights December 5 1933 end of Prohibition
On this date Utah became the 36th state to ratify the 21st Amendment ending Prohibition. Other notes mark Phi Beta Kappa's 1776 founding at William and Mary, Mozart's 1791 death in Vienna, Washington and Adams' 1792 reelections, Polk's 1848 Gold Rush trigger, and the AFL CIO merger in 1955 with George Meany as first president.
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Baucus aide relationship and U S attorney nomination
Montana senator Max Baucus disclosed that he began a relationship with Melodee Hanes in 2008 while nominating her for the U S attorney post in Montana. Spokesman Ty Matsdorf said Hanes withdrew during the process so the couple could live together in Washington. Meanwhile Philippine authorities arrested Anda Ampatuan Sr and other clan members after a deadly political attack, as President Arroyo placed Maguindanao under martial law to curb violence.
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Cocaine-stuffed chicken leads to arrest at Dulles airport
A Guatemalan man, Wagner Mauricio Linares Aragon, was detained at Dulles after attempting to bring a fully cooked chicken stuffed with cocaine. Customs officials reported two small bags containing about 60 grams of powder cocaine were found in the chicken cavity from a flight originating in El Salvador.
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Obama outlines fresh jobs plan to jump start hiring
President Obama promotes a new jobs bill aimed at private sector hiring with a focus on energy efficiency incentives for homeowners, road and infrastructure spending, and potential use of bailout funds to finance the plan. He spoke at Lehigh Carbon Community College and Allentown community college recent days.
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Puppies to Help Chapman Students Beat Finals Stress
Chapman University students from the Active Minds club stage a campus event outside the library with ten puppies from Puppies and Reptiles for Parties. The calm, friendly dogs aim to reduce anxiety during finals week and promote mental wellness.
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Editorial staff contact list for The Journal World
Editorial staff contacts include Dennis Anderson managing editor 832 7194 danderson ljworld com Caroline Trowbridge assignment director 832 7154 drowbridge jworld com Ann Gardner editorial page editor 832 7153 agardner l world com Tom Keegan sports editor 832 7147 tkeegan jworld com Jon Niccum entertainment editor 832 7178 jniccum ljworld com Jonathan Kealing online editor 832 7221 jkealing jworld com
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News Partners Contact and Paper Redelivery Policy
News Partners 6News director Cody Howard and Mediaphormedia Dan Cox list contact details. Readers who miss a paper should call 832-7199 before 11am weekdays or noon weekends for in town redelivery on the same day.
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