Historic milestones in aviation and exploration noted
November 14 1851 marks Melville first publishing Moby Dick in the United States. In 1881 Guiteau stood trial for Garfield’s assassination, hanged in 1882. Nellie Bly’s around the world record began in 1889, completed in 72 days. 1922 BBC began domestic radio, 1940 Coventry bombed, 1969 Apollo 12 launched, 1972 Dow tops 1000 for first time at 1003.16.
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Obama weighs Clinton for secretary of state in transition talks
Obama transition officials discuss Hillary Rodham Clinton as a candidate for secretary of state amid names like Chuck Hagel John Kerry and Bill Richardson. The Postal Service reports a $2.8 billion 2008 deficit due to a weak economy and mail volume drop, with a 9.5 billion items decline and $2.7 billion operating income after health-benefit obligations. Investigators cite undersized gusset plates as the primary cause of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse, noting excessive weight and structural failure that killed 13 and injured 145.
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NASA upbeat on Endeavour launch amid improving florida forecast
NASA forecasters raised odds to 70 percent for the 7 55 p m EST liftoff as a cold front slows toward Florida delaying Saturday night launch with rain and clouds the shuttle Endeavour carries new bathroom kitchenette exercise machine two bedrooms and urine recycling system to the international space station while the crew awaits thousands of pounds of upgrades.
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Budget deficit soars as jobless claims surge in October
The U S budget gap hits a record 237.2 billion for October amid bailout costs, with projections up to 1 trillion for the year. Unemployment benefits claims rise to 516,000, the highest since the early 1990s, signaling widening economic distress despite a Wall Street rally.
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Contact numbers for The Journal World staff
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Poll explores how gas prices influence spending habits
A Thursday poll asks if lower fuel costs shift purchases of goods and household items, and whether people would prefer handmade gifts this holiday. Respondents are urged to visit LJWorld.com to vote and view more responses.
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