Timeline of major historical events on selected dates
On December 11 1936 King Edward abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson. In 1792 Louis XVI faced treason charges. executed next month. Indiana became the 19th state in 1816. In 1928 Buenos Aires police thwarted an attack on President-elect Hoover. 1937 Italy left League of Nations. 1941 Germany and Italy declared war on the United States. U S retorted. 1946 UNICEF established. 1997 Kyoto conference led to global greenhouse gas controls by over 150 countries.
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Britain
Edward Will
Wallis Warfield Simpson
France
Louis XVI
Louis
Indiana
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Herbert Hoover
Italy
League of Nations
Germany
United States
U.S
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
Unicef
Kyoto
Japan
World in Brief Health Care Deals and Global Affairs
U.S. generic prescription prices have fallen further due to big chain pressure and fierce generic competition, with dollar sales down 2.7 percent while prescriptions rose 5.4 percent. A New America Foundation report flags top developing-world arms buyers, half undemocratic or human-rights abusing, totaling over 16.2 billion dollars in 2006-07. The Death Penalty Information Center reports 37 executions in 2008, 12 percent lower than 2007. A Day Without a Gay drew mixed turnout amid the economy. Workers at Republic Windows & Doors reach a $1.75 million settlement with Bank of America ending a six-day sit-in, with eight weeks’ pay and health coverage for each of about 240 workers.
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U.S
IMS Health
IMS
Developing World
U.N
New America Foundation
Pakistan
Saudi Arabia
Iraq
United Arab Emirates
Kuwait
Egypt
Colombia
Jordan
Bahrain
Oman
Morocco
Yemen
Tunisia
Death Penalty Information Center
Center
U.S. Supreme Court
Chicago
Republic Windows & Doors
Bank of America
North Side
Republic
Luis Gutierrez
U.S. executions and death sentences fall to three-decade low
A new report shows the United States issued new death sentences at or near a three-decade low this year and the number of executions is expected to be the smallest since 1994, signaling a broad decline across the system.
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United States
House OKs 14B auto rescue package amid Senate fight
The House approved a 14 billion dollar auto industry bailout 237 to 170 to aid General Motors Chrysler and possibly Ford in cash flow. Republicans threaten bankruptcy or large concessions and oppose an environmental mandate. White House backs the plan though Senate obstacles loom with a 60 vote requirement.
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Washington
House
Senate
Bush White House
General Motors Corp
Chrysler LLC
Ford Motor Co
House Democrats
Nancy Pelosi
U.S
White House
Dana Perino
Josh Bolton
Capitol Hill
New gene linked to overeating in obese children
University of Dundee researchers led by Colin Palmer report children with a variation of the FTO gene tend to eat 100 extra calories per meal, especially high fat foods. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, suggests environment and choice still matter.
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New York
Colin Palmer
University of Dundee
Scotland
Palmer
New England Journal of Medicine
Contact list and staff for Lawrence Journal-World
The Lawrence Journal World provides contact numbers and emails for local news departments and editors including Dennis Anderson, Caroline Trowbridge, Ann Gardner, Tom Keegan, Jon Niccum, Terry Rombeck, Jonathan Keating, and partners 6News and Mediaphormedia. Subscriptions line 832-7199 lists weekday and weekend hours and redelivery guarantees.
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Dennis Anderson
Danderson
Jworld
Caroline Trowbridge
Drowbridge
Ann Gardner
Agardner
Ljworld
Tom Keegan
Keegan
Jon Niccum
Jniccum
Lworld
Terry Rombeck
Trombeck
Jonathan Keating
Keating
Wakarusa Music Festival moves to Arkansas in 2009 poll
Readers reply on LJWorld.com about whether they are upset by the festival’s relocation to Arkansas next year. The poll also asks if people give their pet a Christmas present with the winner being Yes. Visit the site to view results and cast a vote.
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Arkansas
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Ljworld.com
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