Bones possibly Fossett remains found near crash site
In California a half mile east of the Fossett plane crash site searchers recovered two large bones along with Fossett’s tennis shoes and driver’s license. Investigators sent the bones to a DOJ lab for testing, with results expected in about a week.
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Steve Fossett
California
Sierra Nevada
Madera
John Anderson
Department of Justice
Fossett
Anderson
Illinois
Today in History highlights major events across years
On Oct 31 1917 Martin Luther posted the 95 Theses at Wittenberg signaling the Protestant Reformation. Other milestones include Nevada becoming the 36th state in 1864, Houdini's death in 1926, USS Reuben James torpedoed in 1941, Thieu's oath in 1967, Gandhi's assassination in 1984, and EgyptAir 990 disaster in 1999.
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Martin Luther
Wittenberg Palace
Germany
Nevada
Harry Houdini
Detroit
Navy
Reuen James
Iceland
United States
Nguyen van Thieu
South Vietnam
Indira Gandhi
EgyptAir
Massachusetts
Recession Fear Deepens as U.S. GDP Shrinks in Q3
Economists say July to September GDP fell 0.3 percent annual rate with disposable income dropping 8.7 percent, signaling a recession. Consumers cut back sharply as Wall Street rose on relief. Presidential contenders promise tax relief and housing help amid budget strains.
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Washington
Brian Bethune
THS Global Insight
Wall Street
Dow Jones
Barack Obama
John McCain
White House
Bush
Main Street
Obama
Doug Holtz-Eakin
McCain
Ed Lazear
Council of Economic Advisers
Yokai and the Filth Licker Haunt Japan Halloween
A Tokyo Halloween piece explains yokai, mythical Japanese monsters including the Akaname or Filth Licker who haunts dirty bathrooms. It notes their deep cultural roots, frightful powers, and role in festive imagery, with Yokai Attack! the Japanese Monster Survival Guide by Hiroko Yoda and Matt Alt. The slice includes Kuchisake-Onna, the Slashed-Mouth Woman, and advice to escape by offering candy.
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Tokyo
Japan
Akaname
Hiroko Yoda
Matt Alt. Yoda
Kuchisuke Onna
Yokai
Yoda
Journal World Contact Info and Editor Details
A list of newsroom contacts for local news city county KU Lawrence schools business sports arts and entertainment plus obituaries and photo reprints. Includes emails and phone numbers for editors and department heads and subscription helpline with delivery and redelivery policies.
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Ljworld
Lawrence
Poll questions on conversation topics and daylight saving time
Readers are asked if they avoid politics or religion discussions with friends and family. A Thursday poll asks preference on daylight saving time with the fall back option leading. more responses are available on LJWorld.com.
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Elise Amer
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Washington, DC
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Ralph Robinson
Indi
Idata
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Journal-World
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Danderson
Caroline Trowbridge
Drowbridge
Ann Gardner
Agardner
Tom Keegan
Tkeegan
Jon Niccum
News Partners
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Howard
Sunflowerbroadband
Mediapharmedia
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Dcox
Ljworld.com
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Slath St
TY Hale
Uena
Eewnediworld.com
Kansas
Janet Reid
Tatyy
League of We Women Voters
League of Women Voters
Lawrence - Douglas County
Gary Hala
Treas
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