Historic U S elections and disasters timeline snapshot
The_ENTRY recounts key events: Lincoln wins the 1860 presidential race against Breckinridge Bell and Douglas. Davis elected six year Confederate president in 1861. Harrison defeats Cleveland in 1888, Hughes wins 1906 New York governor race over Hearst, Hoover’s 1928 win noted on Times building wrap. 1977 dam breach at Toccoa Falls College kills 39.
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Abraham Lincoln
John Breckinridge
John Bell
Stephen Douglas
Jefferson Davis
Benjamin Harrison
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Charles Evans Hughes
New York
William Randolph Hearst
Herbert Hoover
Alfred E. Smith
New York Times
Toccoa Falls College
Georgia
Medvedev warns of missiles near Poland in state address
In his first state of the nation speech President Dmitry Medvedev warned Russia would deploy short range missiles near Poland to counter U S military plans in Eastern Europe. He blamed Washington for Georgia war and the financial crisis and proposed extending the presidential term to six years.
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Poland
U.S
Europe
Dmitry Medvedev
Barack Obama
Medvedev
Washington
Georgia
Vladimir Putin
Kremlin
Putin
Officials Seek Cause Of Learjet Crash In Mexico City
U S aviation authorities and Mexican officials probe a Learjet crash near Mexico City that killed nine aboard and six on the ground. The black box data and radar tapes show a sudden free fall after a normal descent, prompting speculation of possible criminal involvement.
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U.S
Bhutan crowns fifth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck
In a grand Buddhist ceremony Bhutan named Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck as the fifth Druk Gyalpo after his father Jigme Singye Wangchuck placed the Raven Crown on his head. The event marks a stabilizing moment for the Himalayan kingdom.
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Bhutan
Jigme Singye Wangchuck
Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck
Druk Gyalpo
Democrats in Congress wary of overreaching just after Obama victory
Barack Obama faces a Congress with large Democratic majorities in both chambers and a pressure to deliver on promises without provoking a midterm wipeout. Leaders like Nancy Pelosi warn against leftward lurches while moderates in both parties may curb bold reform aims as Waxman challenges Dingell for control of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
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Obama
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Senate
Clinton
White House
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Pelosi
D-Calif
GOP
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Conn
Republican Party
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Democratic Party
Harry Reid
D-Nev
Jim McGovern
D-Mass
Sherrod Brown
Ohio
Steny Hoyer
D-Md
Hoyer
House Democrats
Henry Waxman
Dcalif
John Dingell
D-Mich
House Energy and Commerce Committee
Dingell
Detroit
Waxman
Eric Cantor
Virginia
Post
Jeb Hensarling
Texas
Adam Putnam
Florida
Putnam
Jogger Fends Off Rabid Fox After Marathon Dash in Arizona
A Prescott area jogger was attacked by a rabid fox on a trail. She ran a mile with the animal biting her arm, then drove to a hospital for treatment. The fox later bit a animal control officer. both recipients received rabies vaccinations.
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Arizona
Yavapai County
Prescott
Fox
Prescott Hospital
Sheriff's Office
Contact numbers for Journal World staff and departments
Local news and department lines for the Journal World in Lawrence Kansas are listed with direct dial numbers for city and county government KU Lawrence schools business sports arts letters obituaries and photo reprints plus an outside line and web feedback options for story ideas.
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Kansas University
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Newspaper staff and contact directory snapshot
Editors and departments listed with direct lines and emails. News Partners 6News Mediaphormedia contact Dan Cox. Other contacts include circulation Tony Berg and classifieds at 832-2222. Subscriptions number 822-7199 for billing, vacations, or delivery.
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News Partners
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Howard
Sunflowerbroadband
Mediaphormedia
Dan Cox
Dcox
Ljworld
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Hell
Jworld
Tony Berg
Ljworld.com
Obama considering a family dog for the White House
The poll asks readers which dog breed Barack Obama should adopt for his daughters. Options include Labrador Beagle Dachshund Collie Retriever Poodle Yorkshire Terrier Chihuahua Pug and more. The prompt invites further responses on LJWorld.com.
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Barack Obama
Obama
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