First Frankenstein film by Edison released in 1910
March 18, 1910 marked the release of the first filmed adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein by Thomas Edison’s New York studio with Charles Ogle as the Monster. Other historical notes reference Britain repealing the Stamp Act, Gandhi’s 1922 civil disobedience sentence, a fatal 1937 New London gas explosion, Eisenhower signing Hawaii statehood in 1959, and Aleksei Leonov’s 1965 first spacewalk.
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Iraq elections loom as Maliki fights for survival
With about 83 percent of parliamentary votes counted, Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki battles for political life as a secular challenger gains ground. Analysts warn of protracted coalition talks and a possible loss of the premiership.
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Detroit to close 44 of 172 schools this June
Detroit will shut 44 of its 172 public schools this June as enrollment falls and a budget deficit exceeds 219 million dollars. Emergency financial manager Robert Bobb said three aging high schools would be closed, with six more in June 2011 and seven in the following year, adding to 29 closures already completed. Parents express concern over the trend as city population shrinks and residents move away.
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Health bill gains support but release delayed for review
Obama wins backing from liberal House holdout and from a retired bishop and nun groups as vote nears while Democrats delay formal bill release to ensure deficits fall over the next decade. Dennis Kucinich shifts to yes amid pressure, while Republicans attack the approach and argue it expands government.
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Polls Signal GOP Gains in Tight Election Year
Los Angeles Times reports two major polls showing a highly competitive congressional race. Gallup places Democrats barely ahead among registered voters, while NBC News and The Wall Street Journal show a near tie on who better handles the economy.
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Lawrence Library tax expansion poll questions voters in November
The Lawrence Public Library seeks voter approval in November for an 18 million expansion of its downtown facility. A Wednesday poll asks residents to weigh priorities with 78 percent valuing academics over sports, and 21 percent favoring top-ranked sports programs.
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