Today in History Highlights Major Milestones Across Centuries
January fifteenth marks events from kings and presidents to sports triumphs. King Martin Luther King Jr. was born in 1929 in Atlanta, Elizabeth I’s coronation in 1559, Vermont’s birth from New Connecticut in 1777, Notre Dame’s charter in 1844, Nehru’s Congress leadership in 1942, the Pentagon’s completion in 1943, and Super Bowl I featuring the Packers defeating the Chiefs 35-10 in 1967.
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Peanut butter recall amid salmonella outbreak grows
A nationwide recall followed reports of two new deaths tied to a salmonella outbreak. Peanut Corp of America issued 21 lots of peanut paste. Kellogg asked stores to pull Austin and Keebler peanut butter crackers. The outbreak sickened 430+ in 43 states with multiple deaths reported.
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Apple CEO Steve Jobs takes medical leave until June
Apple announces chief executive Steve Jobs will take medical leave through June amid unresolved health concerns after a weight loss cited as hormonal deficiency previously. Tim Cook will assume his duties during the leave while Jobs remains involved in major decisions. Shares fell about seven percent on the news.
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House OKs expanded children's health insurance program
The House approved expanding government funded health coverage to 4 million more children in working families above Medicaid eligibility. The plan may include 300 000 to 600 000 children of recent legal immigrants. The vote was 289 to 139 with some Republicans opposing and others supporting. The bill would raise the cigarette tax to 1 a pack to fund the expansion for 4 1/2 years.
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Obama seeks God phrase in oath. atheist suit filed
A group led by Michael Newdow petitions federal court to bar the words so help me God from the presidential oath and to exclude prayers from the inaugural events. The case challenges the oath text and urges removal of religious phrases amid ongoing debates about church-state separation. Justice Department and all 50 states seek dismissal as arguments begin before U.S. District Judge Reggie B. Walton.
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LJWorld Staff Directory Details Contacts and Hours
The Kansas newspaper lists newsroom editors and departments with phone numbers and emails. It includes Dennis Anderson Caroline Trowbridge Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Jon Niccum Terry Rombeck Jonathan Kealing and NEWS PARTNERS 6News and Mediaphormedia contacts plus subscription and delivery hours and redelivery guarantee.
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Poll asks grade for George W. Bush presidency
Readers respond to a Wednesday poll asking what grade would be given to George W. Bush’s presidency. The message notes a winner and directs readers to LJWorld.com to view more responses and cast votes.
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