This Week in History

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This Week in History, Oct 30 - Nov 5

Oct 30, 1938
Orson Welles scares US and causes a nationwide panic with his broadcast of "War of the Worlds"—a radio dramatization of a Martian invasion of Earth.

Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther posts 95 theses. On this day, the priest and scholar Martin Luther approaches the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, and nails a piece of paper to it containing the 95 revolutionary opinions that would begin the Protestant Reformation.

Nov 01, 1512

Headlines 10/30/11

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KILLER SNOWSTORM. Must Be The Season of The Witch.

OCTOBER SURPRISE. 2.3 Million Without Power.

MASS CONFUSION. Latin Translations.

GOP POLITICS. Cain vs Romney.

POLICE MOVE IN. On Occupiers.

TRANSPORTATION WEATHER WARNING

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Amtrak is currently holding all eastbound Amtrak Northeast Corridor trains (that travel between New York and Boston) in Penn Station, New York, due to signal issues on Metro North's New Haven Line. Several other Metro North lines are also experiencing delays or suspensions. Amtrak customers should contact Amtrak at 1-800-USARAIL, for information on their specific train. Visit www.mta.info for updates concerning Metro North.

WINTER WEATHER WARNING

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ALERT issued. No one should enter Pelham Park, Orchard Beach, or any City Park until further notice. Heavy snow and strong wind gusts, combined with full leaves still on trees, are damaging thousands of trees in parks throughout the City. This is creating an elevated and ongoing danger of falling branches and trees. City crews are working to address the damage and will continue throughout the storm.

Bartow Pell Mansion

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Saturday, October 29 Garden Clean Up Session is OFF

10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

CANCELED

DUE TO WEATHER

Join in Saturday, November 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. instead.

Light breakfast available. Please bring gloves and wear sturdy shoes.

AIRLINE STRIKE

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60 Flights were able to land, but Qantas Airways has quickly grounded its global fleet, suddenly locking out striking workers after many weeks of disruptions, which could close down the world's 10th largest airline plane by plane.

Australia's government called an emergency arbitration hearing that lasted nearly two hours before the judges adjourned it to issue a decision later tonight.

Qantas previously announced that it had more than doubled annual profit to AU$250 million, but warned the business environment was too challenging to forecast earnings for the current fiscal year.

SNOW IS A 4 LETTER WORD

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Snow kidding. folks... this is not a Treat, but Mother Nature's Trick!

NYC has the potential for up to 5, inches of snowfall, but because the ground is warm, these flakes are likely to melt on contact.

While the city is no stranger to frigid Octobers, snow before Halloween is a rarity.
According to historians, our earliest snowfall in the city was a paltry 0.5 inches in Central Park on Oct. 15, 1876. There have only been three October days with measurable snowfall since the city began keeping records in 1869.

Headlines 10/29/11

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SNOW KIDDING? No Treat, Unusual Trick!

WORLD SERIES BASEBALL. Cards Win.

QANTAS AIRLINES. Labor Dispute.

NBA Season. Stalled Again.

BOA. Five Dollar Fees?

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