President F D R proposes Judiciary Reorganization Bill
February 5 1937 Roosevelt calls for adding Supreme Court justices sparking charges of packing the court. The plan fails in Congress. Also noted are Roger Williams arriving in Boston 1631 Mary his wife and other historical markers: Sweden recognizes U S independence 1783 Prince Regent 1811 immigration act 1917 and Arlington services 1973 for Lt Col William Nolde marking Vietnam cease fire era.
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World stocks slip as outlook dim for global economy
Global markets tumbled with the Dow dipping below 10,000 amid anxiety over weaker world growth, rising European debt, and a spike in U.S. unemployment claims. Investors await Friday's jobs report as fears of further bad news prompt asset withdrawals.
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Self-help guru pleads not guilty to manslaughter
James Arthur Ray faces a manslaughter charge after a sweat lodge tragedy at a retreat where three followers died and others were injured. Ray pleaded not guilty, claiming the incident was a tragic accident despite accusations of reckless crowding and coercive control. The case moves toward trial with prosecutors seeking a long prison term.
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Toyota weighs recall of Prius amid brake probe and U S scrutiny
Toyota faces potential recall of 270000 Prius hybrids in Japan and the United States as brake concerns trigger investigations by U S regulators and Congress. The company also probes Lexus hybrid braking issues while defending safety record and delaying definitive recall decisions.
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Britons to get shatterproof pint glasses in pubs
The British government unveiled two prototype shatterproof pint glasses aimed at reducing alcohol related injuries. Home Secretary Alan Johnson said about 87,000 alcohol related glass attacks occur yearly and new designs could help end such violence, though no reform of drinking culture was discussed.
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Local Wichita Journal Staff Contact List
DPOrTs Arts and entertainment and obituaries contact details list editors and departments with phone numbers and email addresses for Dennis Anderson Caroline Trowbridge Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Jon Niccum Jonathan Kealing and Dan Cox at the Journal World.
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Lawrence poll questions ninth graders junior high sports eligibility
Readers weigh in on whether Lawrence ninth graders should compete in high school sports. A separate poll asks if the district can close the $5 million budget gap without school closures or staff layoffs with responses showing 65 percent against, 28 percent yes, and 5 percent unsure.
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