Today in History compact timeline of notable events
On this date events include Washington signing the first US Patent Act in 1790, Congress backing anti slavery efforts in 1862, the ASPCA incorporation in 1866, Fitzgeralds The Great Gatsby published in 1925, Hindenburgs 1932 re election with Hitler second, Branch Rickey purchasing Jackie Robinsons contract in 1947, Suez Canal reopening in 1957, US Steel price rise in 1962 then reversal, Beatles member Stuart Sutcliffe death at 21 and director Michael Curtiz death, and the 1963 Thresher submarine sinking.
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George Washington
Congress
American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
the Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Paul von Hindenburg
Adolf Hitler
Brooklyn Dodgers
Branch Rickey
Jackie Robinson
Montreal Royals
Egypt
Suez Canal
United States Steel
Roger Blough
John F. Kennedy
Blough
Stuart Sutcliffe
Hamburg
West Germany
Michael Curtiz
Thresher
Best Picture Oscar Honoree and Notable Figures
Chronology of notable events: Chaplin received an honorary Oscar for Best Picture. Sam Kinison died in a 1992 car crash near Needles, aged 38. Lech Kaczynski and Polish officials perished in 2010 plane crash. Israelis killed in Haifa attack a decade ago. A suicide bomber killed 16 Iraqi police recruits in Muqdadiyah. Two cosmonauts and Charles Simonyi joined the ISS. DNA confirmed Larry Birkhead as Anna Nicole Smith’s baby father. Mubarak denied wealth claims a year after his ouster. Bob Dylan played in Ho Chi Minh City. Charl Schwartzel won the Masters at Augusta National.
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Charles Chaplin
Sam Kinison
Needles
Calif
Lech Kaczynski
Russia
Haifa
Muqdadiyah
U.S
Charles Simonyi
International Space Station
Larry Birkhead
Anna Nicole Smith
Hosni Mubarak
Bob Dylan
Ho Chi Minh City
Saigon
Vietnam
Charl Schwartzel
Adam Scott
Jason Day
Augusta National
Williamson County divorce dismissed in March report
In the March 25 court report the Warner divorce was listed as granted but records show the divorce of Caroline F Warner and Justin S Warner was dismissed on March 19. Ullin Illinois Central Depot restoration notes incorrect relocation details and dedication info.
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Caroline F. Warner
Justin S. Warner
Williamson County
Allin
Ullin
Illinois Central
Americorps Members Step Out to Aid Community
AmeriCorps members, including Laurie Miller of Providence and Ferguson, a December graduate, document fears and growth while serving in Harrisburg and Makanda. They camp at Little Grassy Campground, receive stipends and loan assistance, and use service to build careers and give back.
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Laurie Miller
Providence, R.I
Harrisburg
Makanda
Little Grassy Campground
AmeriCorps
Ferguson
Miller
University of British Columbia
Brent Stewart
Sandra Kleider
Little Grassy
Jackson County
Gas prices high in Illinois point to local pricing and refinery issues
State taxes match Indiana, yet Illinois sits among the highest gas prices due to retail pricing practices and supply problems at the BP Whiting refinery. AAA cautions prices may rise into Memorial Day while consumer travel trends shrink as drivers cut back and seek nearer destinations. Consumers can boost fuel efficiency by maintenance, tire pressure, and reducing trunk weight.
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Indiana
Illinois
Mike Right
AAA
St. Louis
Right
Laskoski
Lottery results from Illinois Kentucky Missouri drawings
Illinois Pick Three midday 0 0 5 Evening 8 9 2 Pick Four midday 7 1 4 8 Evening 1 7 7 5 Little Lotto 4 9 10 12 29 Lotto 15 16 31 36 41 45 Lotto jackpot 2 5 million Mega Millions jackpot 31 million Kentucky Pick Three midday 2 8 9 Pick Four midday 7 5 7 4 Pick Three Evening 0 9 1 Pick Four Evening 1 3 0 7 Missouri Pick Three midday 3 3 4 Pick Four midday 6 5 7 9 Pick Three Evening 1 2 0 Pick Four Evening 6 6 0 9 Show MeCash 16 18 26 35 38 I Jackpot 94 million
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Ilinois
Missouri
Website connects hitchers and haulers to cut gas costs
A new site matches people needing cargo hauled with travelers heading similar routes. Haulers post routes and ETA while hitchers request items to transport. Contact info costs $1, then arrangements are private between hitcher and hauler.
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Smith
Electric aggregation on ballots eyed by Williamson County board
Williamson County board members weigh placing an electric aggregation referendum on the general election ballot with a vote likely in months. Officials note residents can still choose their supplier. SIMEC pushes public education to inform voters, while Ameren rates influence consumer interest.
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Williamson County
Brent Gentry
ICC
Beth Bosch
Perry County
Kevin Kern
Clerk Association
Thayer
Johnston City
SIMEC
Ameren
Tric
Aggregation
Arthur Agency
Carbondale
Dennis Poshard
City leaders seek best rates through intercity collaboration
Rex Duncan of Du Quoin says joining with Pinckneyville to aggregate electricity could yield better terms for both communities. Ameren supplies power now. councils were approached in December about joint negotiations. Residents in independent cooperatives are not included.
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Duncan
Pinckneyville
Ameren
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