Today in History Summary of notable events
On December 15 1791 the Bill of Rights took effect after Virginia ratified it. In 1890 Sit ting Bull and 11 others were killed in Grand River South Dakota. In 1939 Gone With the Wind premiered in Atlanta. In 1944 Glenn Miller disappeared over the English Channel. In 1961 Adolf Eichmann was sentenced to death in Israel. In 1964 Canada dropped the Red Ensign flag. In 1965 Gemini 6A and Gemini 7 passed within ten feet in orbit.
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White House weighs auto bailout options amid cash squeeze
President Bush said the United States is exploring use of the 700 billion bailout fund to loan money to General Motors and Chrysler to avert a auto industry collapse. He cautioned a rapid decision but stressed not a long process due to economic fragility. In Thailand, Abhisit Vejjajiva was chosen prime minister by the House after months of unrest, with Thaksin supporters attempting to block Parliament.
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Illinois lawmakers weigh Blagojevich ouster and Obama seat
A Sunday briefing shows Republicans pressing Democrats to move against Gov. Rod Blagojevich amid talk of a special election to replace Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate. The first session since his arrest will focus on clearing Blagojevich from power as he meets with attorney Ed Genson to map defense strategies.
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Brown pledges more anti-terror aid to Pakistan
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown vowed additional counter-terrorism assistance to Pakistan after visiting Afghanistan and India. He cited that three quarters of terror plots in Britain involved al Qaida elements in Pakistan and urged decisive action to root out extremism amid poverty and security strains in the tribal regions and government.
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Bush confronts shoe attack amid Iraq Afghanistan tour
President Bush, amid secrecy heavy Iraq trip, dodges two shoes hurled by correspondent Muntadar al Zeidi at a Baghdad news conference. He urges progress toward US withdrawal in 2011 and tours Kabul, praising gains in Afghanistan as violence grows in the south.
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Turnout in 2008 election hits 40 year high
Final figures show about 131 million people voted in the presidential election, the highest in 40 years, with 61.6 percent of eligible voters participating. Obama supporters boosted turnout, while some regions saw less enthusiasm for McCain. California certified results as electors prepared to meet, marking a largely ceremonial end to the race.
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Contact information and staff listing for Lawrence Journal-World
The notice lists newsroom contacts and phone numbers for Local News City Government County Government Kansas University Lawrence Schools Business Sports Arts Obituaries Letters to the Editor and other departments. It also provides staff emails for editors and editors responsible for various sections and notes subscription details and redelivery guarantees.
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Polling on extended warranties and holiday donations
Readers weigh whether to buy extended warranties for cars and electronics while a Friday poll asks if they have made a holiday donation this season. The piece directs to LJWorld.com for more responses and to vote.
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