Today in History highlights key events on February 24
On Feb 24 1868 the House impeached Andrew Johnson over Stanton dismissal and he was later acquitted by the Senate. In 1582 Pope Gregory XII issued a calendar reform edict. In 1803 Marbury v Madison established judicial review. In 1821 Plan de Iguala proclaimed independence from Spain. In 1946 Argentine voters chose Juan D Peron. In 1983 a congressional panel condemned WWI Japanese American internment as a grave injustice.
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World in Brief Stocks Slip as Dow Near 7000
Wall Street fell Monday as investors fear a protracted recession. The Dow dropped about 251 points to the lowest close since May 7 1997 and the S&P 500 finished near its 1997 low, with financial shares hit hardest amid government plans for a revived bank rescue. The Treasury said government ownership could rise in banks without new taxpayer money.
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Wells' recalls expand to include more ice cream brands
Wells' Dairy Inc extends its ice cream recall to Blue Bunny Hy Vee Great Value Sysco Fastco Shurfresh and Country Rich lines sold nationwide due to possible salmonella contamination. Best by dates before February 4, 2010 apply to all lot numbers. Call 800-331-0830 for details. North Korea says it plans to launch a satellite soon, signaling a provocative long range missile test, amid UN concerns. The regime argues it has space development rights, referencing Taepodong-1 tests in 1998 over Japan.
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Report urges boost for family planning program
A Guttmacher Institute report argues publicly funded family planning prevents nearly 2 million unintended pregnancies and over 800,000 abortions annually in the United States, saving billions. Co author Rachel Benson Gold calls it smart government citing $4 saved per Medicaid funded birth.
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Obama pledges deficit cuts amid rising spending
President Obama vowed to cut the annual deficit in half by the end of his four year term while rolling out the 787 billion stimulus. He called for a pay-as-you-go rule and urged reform of Social Security and health care. Regulators announced a bank relief plan as markets fell and a White House summit on health care was announced.
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Saint Laurent auction breaks records in Paris sale
Christie’s Paris opened with a record $41.1 million for Matisse Les coucous and $24.6 million for Mondrian Composition in Blue. The three day sale totals reached $263.6 million with six world records. Picasso lot failed to sell. Buyers hailed from North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
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Contact details and staff for Lawrence Journal-World
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Poll on Obama stimulus program and local bill on lighters to minors
Readers weigh in on the Barack Obama economic stimulus plan with mixed views while Kansas lawmakers consider a bill barring cigarette lighter sales to minors. The online poll shows a preference for the No vote with broader engagement to follow at LJWorld.com.
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