Today in History highlights key 19th and 20th century events
March 6 marks the fall of the Alamo after a 13 day siege in 1836. York becomes Toronto in 1834. Dred Scott v Sandford denies citizenship in 1857. US bombs Berlin in 1944. Ghana gains independence in 1957. Svetlana Alliluyeva seeks defection in 1967. Herald of Free Enterprise sinks in 1987 with 193 lives lost.
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Obama to visit Britain France Germany and Czech Republic
Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama plan a Europe swing March 31 to April 5. Secretary Clinton announced the itinerary after a NATO ministers meeting in Brussels. The trip includes a G 20 summit in London and meetings with Nicolas Sarkozy and Angela Merkel, ending with a U S European Union conference in Prague.
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Gupta withdraws from surgeon general search
CNN medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta will not be the next surgeon general. The Obama administration confirmed he was under serious consideration but withdrew to focus on his medical career and family. No disqualifying issues were cited. A separate federal judge dismissed a citizenship suit against Obama as wasteful, noting no basis to challenge his status.
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Wal-Mart raises annual dividend and sales outlook
Wal-Mart Stores boosted its annual dividend by 14 cents to 1.09 dollars for the year ending January 31, 2009, with a first quarterly payout around 27 cents on April 6 to holders of record March 13. The retailer reported February same store sales up 5.1 percent, surpassing expectations.
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GM auditors flag going concern amid $30.9B loss
Deloitte & Touche LLC warn GM faces substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. GM reports edge of bankruptcy without more government aid and a massive restructuring after a $30.9 billion loss, $13.4 billion in loans, and seeks up to $30 billion to survive the worst auto sales climate in 27 years.
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Mortgage collapse spurs widespread foreclosures across states
Mortgage woes spread beyond problem states to 5.4 million homeowners behind on payments, a record 12 percent. Subprime ARMs behind on 48 percent. Unemployment rising. Obama relief plan faces hurdles. House passes bankruptcy bill to aid mortgage reductions. Senate to act soon. Foreclosure trend shows waning subprime ARMs but jobs drive defaults.
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Canadian judge finds man not criminally responsible in Winnipeg beheading
A Manitoba judge ruled that Vince Li, accused of beheading and cannibalizing Tim McLean on a Greyhound bus, is not criminally responsible due to schizophrenia. Li will be treated in a mental institution with annual reviews by a mental health board.
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Newspaper staff contact and subscription lines
Journal World lists editors and contacts including Dennis Anderson Caroline Trowbridge Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Jon Niccum Terry Rombeck and other staff. It provides phone numbers and emails and notes News Partners 6News Mediaphormedia and subscription lines with hours and redelivery guarantee.
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Poll results: Death penalty yes wins poll
Today's poll asks support for the death penalty and Thursdays query asks views on Daylight Saving Time. The winner is Yes for the death penalty, with readers invited to LJWorld.com to see more responses and cast their vote.
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