War of the Worlds radio drama and era shifting events
On October 30 1938 CBS aired Orson Welles war drama The War of the Worlds using simulated breaking news causing panic among some listeners. The 1945 rationing end was announced. The 1961 Tsar Bomba test yielded about 50 megatons and Stalin’s tomb removal was ordered. 1975 Ford veto stance shocked NYC bailout hopes. 1995 Quebec referendum narrowly split Federalists over separatists.
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Plan to shield homeowners from foreclosure amid housing crisis
Government officials weigh a bailout backed strategy to guarantee about 500 billion dollars of mortgages using roughly 50 billion dollars from the financial industry rescue. The proposal would modify loans by lowering interest for five years and aims to curb damage from the U.S. housing recession. Negotiations remain unsettled as details are finalized.
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Democrats Build Early Vote Edge in Six Key States
Democrats lead early voting in Iowa North Carolina Florida Colorado New Mexico and Nevada, eroding Republican count in states Bush carried in 2004. Georgia records by race show black voters flocking to Obama, while overall totals won’t be released until Election Day.
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Quake devastates Pakistan as toll climbs to 170
Desperate villagers search mud and timber after a 6.4 magnitude quake in southwestern Pakistan killed at least 170. Army planes deliver tents and supplies for about 15,000 homeless as rescue efforts continue amid freezing temperatures and ongoing security concerns.
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Obama and McCain wage final campaign clash in Florida
Obama airs a 30 minute campaign closing ad in Sunrise Florida spending about 4 million highlighting hope unity and middle class relief while asserting tax and budget plans. McCain counters in Florida accusing Obama of dangerous costs and weak leadership as both camps claim momentum. The race tightens with polls showing Obama leading in several battlegrounds amid new party ads.
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World Journal Contact List and Redelivery Policy
Contact details for Lawrence World Journal departments and editors are listed with direct phone lines and emails. The notice also provides outside Lawrence numbers, staff roles, and a redelivery guarantee with in town service times.
Wednesday Poll on Winterizing Cars and Homes
Readers weigh in on winter readiness with a simple question Have you winterized your car and home The poll invites more votes and directs readers to LJWorld com for full responses and casting a vote.
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