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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
from the Spokesman-Review:
President Lincoln asks the nation to give thanks
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today we offer the Thanksgiving proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln on Oct. 3, 1863.
The year that is drawing towards its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added, which are of so extraordinary a nature, that they cannot fail to penetrate and soften even the heart which is habitually insensible to the ever watchful providence of Almighty God.
In the midst of a civil war of unequaled magnitude and severity, which has sometimes seemed to foreign States to invite and to provoke their aggression, peace has been preserved with all nations, order has been maintained, the laws have been respected and obeyed, and harmony has prevailed everywhere except in the theatre of military conflict; while that theatre has been greatly contracted by the advancing armies and navies of the Union.
Needful diversions of wealth and of strength from the fields of peaceful industry to the national defence, have not arrested the plough, the shuttle or the ship; the axe has enlarged the borders of our settlements, and the mines, as well of iron and coal as of the precious metals, have yielded even more abundantly than heretofore. Population has steadily increased, notwithstanding the waste that has been made in the camp, the siege and the battle-field; and the country, rejoicing in the consciousness of augmented strength and vigor, is permitted to expect continuance of years with large increase of freedom.
No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God, who, while dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy. It has seemed to me fit and proper that they should be solemnly, reverently and gratefully acknowledged as with one heart and one voice by the whole American People.
I do therefore invite my fellow citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens.
And I recommend to them that while offering up the ascriptions justly due to Him for such singular deliverances and blessings, they do also, with humble penitence for our national perverseness and disobedience, commend to His tender care all those who have become widows, orphans, mourners or sufferers in the lamentable civil strife in which we are unavoidably engaged, and fervently implore the interposition of the Almighty Hand to heal the wounds of the nation and to restore it as soon as may be consistent with the Divine purposes to the full enjoyment of peace, harmony, tranquillity and Union.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States to be affixed.
Done at the City of Washington, this Third day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, and of the Independence of the United States the Eighty-eighth.
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Stockton helps Zags grind past Clemson
Jim Meehan The Spokesman-Review
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Hanford documents show possible safety violations
Ralph Vartabedian Los Angeles Times
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Israel, Hamas reach accord
Thorny issues remain for talks; Egypt key player
Josef Federman And Karin Laub Associated Press
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Study finds link between ADHD, crime
Marilynn Marchione Associated Press
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In brief: From Wire Reports:
Nimitz requires more work
WASHINGTON – The Navy said Wednesday it will temporarily shrink its aircraft carrier presence in the Persian Gulf area from two to one because of a mechanical problem with the USS Nimitz, a carrier based in Bremerton.
The Nimitz was scheduled to deploy in January to relieve the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, but that will be put off until summer in order to complete repairs to its propulsion system. The problem was discovered during pre-deployment maneuvers.
As a result, the Navy made the unusual decision to bring the Eisenhower home to Norfolk, Va., in December and resurface its flight deck so it can go back to the Gulf area in February and remain for four months. That means that in December and January the USS John C. Stennis will be the only carrier in that area, although there are other naval forces there, including Marines aboard a three-ship contingent led by the USS Peleliu.
More rigs employed in search for oil, gas
HOUSTON – The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. rose this week by eight, to 1,817.
Texas-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. reported Wednesday that 1,388 rigs were exploring for oil and 428 were searching for gas. One was listed as miscellaneous. A year ago, Baker Hughes counted 2,000 rigs. The tally, normally released on Friday, was advanced this week because of Thanksgiving.
Of the major oil- and gas-producing states, Louisiana gained five rigs, Pennsylvania gained four, Texas gained two and Alaska and New Mexico each gained one.
California lost three rigs while Arkansas, Colorado and Oklahoma each lost one. North Dakota, West Virginia and Wyoming were unchanged.
The rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981 and bottomed at 488 in 1999.
30-year mortgage rate hits record 3.31 percent
WASHINGTON – Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages fell to fresh record lows this week, a trend that is boosting home sales and aiding the housing recovery.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Wednesday that the average rate on the 30-year loan dipped to 3.31 percent, the lowest on records dating back to 1971. That’s down from 3.34 percent last week, the previous record low.
The average on the 15-year fixed mortgage also dropped, to 2.63 percent. That’s down from 2.65 percent last week and also a new record.
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U.S. abortions drop 5 percent in 2009
Mike Stobbe Associated Press
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Study questions value, extent of mammography
Radiologists respond, say findings dangerous
Monte Morin Los Angeles Times
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Drought is worse, new measure says
Associated Press
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Hostess to shut down
Twinkies, Ho Hos and Wonder Bread for sale
Candice Choi Associated Press
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Retailers trying harder to lure holiday shoppers
Brick-and-mortar stores may offer apps, store pickup, free layaway
Mae Anderson Associated Press
Smaller businesses pin hopes on Saturday
American Express created idea in 2009
Joyce M. Rosenberg Associated Press
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Jim Kershner’s this day in history
Jim Kershner The Spokesman-Review
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G-Prep graduate is 54th aviator to navigate F-35 fighter jet
Kingen excels as test pilot
The Spokesman-Review
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Spotted owl habitat nearly doubles
But conservation groups cite gaps in latest plan
Jeff Barnard Associated Press
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Ideas aplenty for future of empty, costly Idaho mansion
Many citizens suggest state find way to get rid of it
Betsy Z. Russell The Spokesman-Review
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After break-in, homeowner ties up suspect for deputies
The Spokesman-Review
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Landers: Private land hunting can be special
Rich Landers The Spokesman-Review
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Doctor K: Positive thinking still good advice
Anthony L. Komaroff Universal Uclick
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Heritage turkeys rich in taste, history
Pat Munts
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Sandy victims cheered by NYC’s Thanksgiving parade
Tom Hays Associated Press
AP PHOTOS:
A look at Thanksgiving near and far
AP PHOTOS:
A look at Thanksgiving around the world
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from The Wenatchee World
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