Today in History Highlights from Oct 3
This calendar note recalls Lincoln naming Thanksgiving Day for the last Thursday in November in 1863, St Francis of Assisi’s death in 1226 and canonization in 1228, Hitler’s 1941 claim Russia was broken, the 1951 Giants pennant via Thomson’s shot, Schirra’s 1962 Sigma 7 flight, and the 1995 OJ Simpson murder trial verdict not guilty with later civil liability.
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St. Francis of Assisi
Adolf Hitler
Berlin
Russia
New York Giants
Bobby Thomson
Brooklyn Dodgers
Ralph Branca
Wally Schirra
Cape
FDA hearing on OTC cough medicines for kids sparks debate
A top health official opposed an immediate ban on pediatric cold remedies, warning of unintended harm. FDA officials voiced unease over limited science supporting continued use for ages 2 to 6, fearing parental substitution with adult medicines and a potential negative impact.
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Food and Drug Administration
John Jenkins
FDA
Office of
New Drugs
Jenkins
Jury ready to begin deliberations in OJ trial
In Las Vegas closing arguments, O J Simpson’s lawyer argued his client’s bid to reclaim items from two sports memorabilia dealers was foolish but not criminal, while prosecutors said Simpson recruited a crew to commit armed robbery and kidnapping in Las Vegas.
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Simpson
Yale Galanter
Las Vegas
O.J. Simpson
Mosque strikes in Baghdad kill 24 during Ramadan end
Bombers hit two Shiite mosques in Baghdad killing at least 24 and wounding dozens as Ramadan celebrations ended. North of the capital suspected Sunni gunmen killed six members of a family. Earlier blasts in Shiite areas killed 32. A suicide car bomber near Zafaraniyah killed 14 and wounded 28. Iraqi soldiers halted the attacker before reaching the mosque.
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al-Qaida
Iraq
Zafaraniyah
Bailout momentum grows as House sways to yes vote
In a dramatic shift, 133 Republicans and 95 Democrats backed the 700 billion financial rescue after calls from Barack Obama and pressure from credit-starved small businesses. The stock market fell earlier as the debt crisis intensifies, with lawmakers debating price, pay-fors, and vetoes before a crucial Friday vote surrounding the largest government intervention since the Great Depression.
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Washington
House
Barack Obama
Senate
GOP
Zach Wamp
Tennessee
Carol Shea-Porter
D-N.h
Federal Reserve
Obama
John McCain
McCain
Denver
John Lewis
D-Ga
Job losses paint bleak picture for economy
Economic outlook darkens as layoffs mount across industries with rising unemployment and slowed consumer spending. Analysts warn systemic weakness could curb growth through year end, affecting hiring plans and wage pressure while policy makers weigh stimulus and relief options.
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Poll results invite debate winner at LJWorld
Today's poll asks who won the vice presidential debate between Joe Biden and Sarah Palin. Voters judge performances equal and focus on issue stance. Visit LJWorld.com to view more responses and cast your vote.
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Joe Biden
Sarah Palin
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