Today in History highlights major events across centuries
The chronology recalls September 16 occurrences from 1498 Torquemada’s death to 1982 Sabra and Chatila camp massacre, noting the 1919 American Legion charter, 1810 Mexican revolt, 1908 GM founding, 1940 peacetime draft, 1940 House speaker Rayburn, and 1982 West Beirut killings.
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American Legion
Congress
Tomas de Torquemada
Avila
Spain
Mexico
U.S
Samuel T. Rayburn
Texas
House of Representatives
West Beirut
Sabra
Chatilla
World in Brief Swine Flu Vaccine Approved and Japan Vote
The FDA approved a new swine flu vaccine as mass vaccinations are planned for October. About 45 million doses should arrive by October 15 with nationwide distribution at up to 90,000 sites. Japan's parliament convened to confirm Yukio Hatoyama as prime minister after a landslide victory, ending decades of LDP rule. The Goldstone report found both Israel and Palestinian groups committed war crimes in Gaza, urging accountability.
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Food and Drug Administration
Health and Human Services
Kathleen Sebelius
Congress
U.S
Sebelius
Japan
Yukio Hatoyama
Hatoyama
Taro Aso
Aso
Liberal Democratic Party
U.N
Gaza
International Criminal Court
Richard Goldstone
Israel
Gaza Strip
Goldstone
Dad told soldier son killed in war causing family grief
Ray Jasper of Niagara Falls and his wife spent hours mourning Sgt. Jesse Jasper after a Western New York call led them to believe he was dead. The 26 year old soldier in Afghanistan called to say he was alive, prompting Army officials to review death-notification scripts for families to prevent repeats.
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New York
Ray Jasper
Niagara Falls
Robin
Jesse Jasper
Afghanistan
Army
Jasper
August Retail Sales Rise Amid Cautious Optimism
August retail sales climbed 2.7 percent led by autos and gas, the largest gain since 2006, though economists warn credit tightness and weak job growth limit sustained spending. Best Buy and Kroger show softer consumer demand as tax holidays and back to school effects shuffle July into August. Federal Reserve chief Bernanke cautions the recovery remains weak despite the headline uptick.
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Washington
Best Buy
Kroger
Commerce Department
Ian Shepherdson
U.S
Federal Reserve
Ben Bernanke
Brian Bethune
IHS Global Insight
Ana
Bethune
California
Texas
Florida
Poll Shows Public Opposes Government Stakes in Firms
Americans overwhelmingly oppose government ownership stakes to save failing firms like AIG Fannie Mae Freddie Mac and General Motors. Only 38 percent back intervention, 60 percent oppose, with support dropping to about a third if jobs are at risk.
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Washington
Associated Press
National Constitution Center
AIG
Fannie Mae
Freddie Mac
General Motors
Journal World contact and subscription lines
Contact details for editors and departments at Journal World include Dennis Anderson Caroline Trowbridge Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Jon Niccum Terry Rombeck Jonathan Kealing Cody Howard and Mediaphormedia Dan Cox. Subscriptions line lists 832-7199 for delivery billing and redelivery guarantees with hours.
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Jworld.com
Today's Poll on Bison Meat Sparks Reader Vote
Readers are invited to answer Have you ever tried bison meat? Visit LJWorld.com for more responses and to cast your vote.
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