Today in History December 9 highlights and anniversaries
A concise history brief notes notable events on December 9 across years. Milestones include 1907 Christmas seals sale for tuberculosis aid in Wilmington, births such as John Milton in 1608, 1940 North Africa offensive, 1958 John Birch Society formation, 1990 Lech Walesa victory, 1995 Mfume NAACP head, and 2000s political milestones. Also recalls Gorbachev-Yeltsin tension, 1999-2000 election twists, and quotes Simone Weil.
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Wilmington
Del
John Milton
London
North Africa
John Birch Society
Indianapolis
Solidarity
Lech Walesa
Poland
Kweisi Mfume
NAACP
Mikhail S. Gorbachev
Boris Yeltsin
Soviet Union
FBI
Mary Leakey
Kenya
U.S. Supreme Court
Florida
al Gore
White House
Ehud Barak
Simone Weil
Please Stay In Touch Publisher Contact Information
Contact details for The Southern Illinoisan list Linda Ritchie Lindus and newsroom tips hours, submission channels, and subscription and classified ad instructions. It includes phone numbers for Carbondale Murphysboro De Soto Williamson County and other regions, plus address for display ad and postmaster information.
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Linda Ritchie Lindus
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Southernillinoisan
Carbondale
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de Soto
Williamson County
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Jim Carrey Seeks U S Citizenship Amid Growth in Fame
Canadian born comedian Jim Carrey, 39, says he wants to become an American citizen, crediting the United States for his success and aspiring to dual citizenship. He notes he is early in the process, which can take up to a year, and discusses pledging allegiance and state capitals.
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Los Angeles
Jim Carrey
U.S
Carrey
Star of “the Majestic
Toronto
United States
America
TV News Show Lineups For Sunday
The major networks simulcast weekend programs with key guests. This Week features Paul Wolfowitz and George Terwilliger. Face the Nation hosts Richard Myers and John McCain. Meet the Press includes Dick Cheney and Hillary Clinton. Late Edition lists Blitzer with Biden Hagel Lott Olmert and Giuliani. Fox News Sunday showcases Myers Lott Reid and more.
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CNN
Wolf Blitzer
Joseph Biden
D-Del
Chuck Hagel
R-Neb
Senate
Trent Lott
Rmiss
Jerusalem
Ehud Olmert
Hassan Abdel Rahman
The
Palestine Liberation Organization
U.S
James Zogby
Arab American Institute
New York
Rudolph Giuliani
Michael Bloomberg
George Pataki
Paul Wolfowitz
White House
Alberto Gonzalez
Fox News
Richard Myers
Joint Chiefs of Staff
R-Miss
Harry Reid
D-Nev
Illinois Lottery Draw Brief for Midday and Evening
Illinois Pick 3 Midday 4 0 6 and Evening 9 3 0. Pick 4 Midday 8 7 4 2 and Evening 3 6 6 5. Lotto 9 10 29 48 51 52 with a 6 million jackpot. Big Game 24 million. Daily Three Midday 3 6 7 and Evening 9 2 4. Daily Four Midday 2 5 4 9 and Evening 4 4 0 5. Hoosier Lotto 5.5 million.
Lottery draw results and jackpot figures
Powerball numbers 17 26 31 35 48 Ball 35 with a 12 million jackpot. Kentucky Pick 3 Midday 2 6 6, Pick 4 Midday 3 2 0 6. Missouri Pick 3 9 6 6, Pick 4 9 7 0 4. ShowMe 5 11 23 26 29 40. Lotto 14 15 18 28 32 43 with a 4.3 million jackpot.
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Sparta
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Mike Nolen
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Mobile Radio Novacom Inc
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Gurley & Son ‘Heating & Air Conditioning
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