Today in History snippets of landmark events
On January 3 1959 Eisenhower signed Alaska’s statehood proclamation making it the 49th state. Also noted are Luther’s excommunication in 1521, Princeton battle in 1777, Meiji Restoration in 1868, March of Dimes in 1938, first TV of congressional proceedings in 1947, US Cuba diplomatic break in 1961, and the 1993 nuclear missile reduction accord between Bush and Yeltsin.
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World in Brief Explosive Attack Kills Dozens in Iraq
An explosives strapped man attacked a luncheon at a tribal leader's home in Youssifiyah, killing at least 23 and wounding many as Iraqi forces struggle to restore order amid sectarian violence. Separate items note Franken leading Coleman in Minnesota recounts and unrelated local incidents including a 17 year old driving drunk, charity sought for dumped shoes on a Miami expressway.
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Supply route to Afghanistan reopens through Khyber Pass
Pakistan lifts three day blockage of the main supply line for U S and NATO forces. Officials say the operation to curb militant attacks succeeded though past offensives failed to curb violence. The route carries up to 75 percent of fuel and goods for Western forces as U S plans add up to 30 000 more troops to Afghanistan. Militants have intensified convoy assaults and raided terminals in Peshawar.
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Rare Bugatti Type 57S Atalante found in Newcastle garage
Relatives of Dr Harold Carr discovered a rare 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante in a Gosforth Newcastle garage. Dusty and unused since 1960, the two seater could fetch at least 4.3 million dollars at a Paris auction next month as experts note its era defining design.
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Palestinians flee Gaza as U N warns of humanitarian crisis
Palestinians escape to Erez crossing as Israel's seven day offensive continues. U N agencies warn of a deepening crisis with shortages of water electricity and medicine. Civilians are among the dead as Hamas leaders go into hiding and international calls for a cease fire grow.
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Bush calls Hamas attacks act of terror in Gaza
President George W. Bush branded Hamas rocket strikes on Israel an act of terror and pressed for monitoring mechanisms to halt weapons flows before any cease fire. He noted the Gaza violence has killed hundreds, with civilians among the dead, and urged continued humanitarian aid as diplomacy shifts toward Obama.
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Mahmoud) Abbas
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