>Industry Fears U.S. May Quit New Car Habit
By MICHELINE MAYNARD
People are making do with the cars they have, leaving the automotive industry to debate, and worry, about what the new normal will be once the recession ends.
~ ON THIS DAY ~
On May 31, 1889, more than 2,000 people perished when a dam break sent water rushing through Johnstown, Pa.
>On May 30, 1958, unidentified soldiers killed in World War II and the Korean conflict were buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
>Audio Slide Show: Pinched by a Paycut
Jeff and Sharon Ferrell and their four children struggle on 10 percent less income each month.
~ ON THIS DAY ~
On May 29, 1953, Mount Everest was conquered as Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and sherpa Tenzing Norgay of Nepal became the first climbers to reach the summit.
Police Officer Fatally Shot in Harlem
By RUSS BUETTNER and AL BAKER
The police officer, who was assigned to patrol the city’s housing projects, had just gotten off duty.
~The New York Times~
>On May 28, 1984, President Reagan led a state funeral at Arlington National Cemetery for an unidentified American soldier killed in the Vietnam War.
>Two More New Yorkers With Swine Flu Die
By ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS
Health officials said that all of the patients who died in the city had underlying conditions that increased their risks.
~ ON THIS DAY ~
On May 27, 1964, independent India’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, died.
>On May 26, 1868, the Senate impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson ended with his acquittal as the Senate fell one vote short of the two-thirds majority required for conviction.
On May 26, 1907, John Wayne, the American actor famous for his roles in western movies, was born.
On May 26, 1521, Martin Luther was declared an outlaw and his writings were banned by the Edict of Worms.
On May 26, 1805, Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned king of Italy.
The New York Times
Sunday, May 24, 2009 — 5:52 PM ET
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Second Swine Flu Death in New York City
The death of a woman in her 50s with underlying health conditions has been linked to the swine flu, a spokeswoman for the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene told The Associated Press.
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~The New York Times~
>On May 22, 1947, the Truman Doctrine was enacted as Congress appropriated military and economic aid for Greece and Turkey.
On May 22, 1859, Arthur ConanDoyle, the British writer best known for his creation of the detective Sherlock Holmes, was born.
On May 22, 1868, The Great Train Robbery took place near Marshfield, Ind., as seven members of the Reno gang made off with $96,000 in cash, gold and bonds.
>On May 21, 1927, Charles A. Lindbergh landed his Spirit of St. Louis near Paris, completing the first solo airplane flight across the Atlantic Ocean.
On May 21, 1921, Andrei Sakharov,the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Soviet scientist and dissident, was born.
The WaterSense program has refined its draft labeling specification for single-family new homes (initially released in May 2008). The revised draft specification addresses efficient plumbing fixtures, hot water delivery systems, appliances, landscape design and irrigation.
The revised specification will ensure that future WaterSense labeled homes still use 20% less water than similar new homes, while reducing the burden and cost to the builders. The modifications to the previous draft specification have built in some additional flexibility; the changes include:
These changes reflect further research, stakeholder comments and industry best practices. Once the specification is finalized, homes built and inspected to the specification will bear the WaterSense label. The updated specification for single-family new homes will be available for public comment through July 7, 2009. EPA anticipates releasing the final Water-Efficient Single-Family New Home Specification in late 2009. EPA welcomes input on the revisions made to the specification, and encourages all interested parties to view the most recent documents and provide comments. In addition, EPA plans to hold at least one public meeting on the revisions in June 2009. Visit EPA Watersense to learn more about the Water-Efficient Single- Family New Home Specification.
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