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2A Daily News – Wednesday, February 12, 2014 By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, Feb. 12, the 43rd day of 2014. There are 322 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, was born in pre- sent-day Larue County, Ky. On this date: In 1818, Chile officially pro- claimed its independence, more than seven years after initially renouncing Spanish rule. In 1909, the National Associa- tion for the Advancement of Col- ored People was founded. In 1912, Pu Yi, the last emper- or of China, abdicated, marking the end of the Qing Dynasty. In 1914, groundbreaking took place for the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. (A year later on this date, the Memorial's corner- stone was laid.) In 1924, George Gershwin's ''Rhapsody in Blue'' premiered in New York. In 1940, the radio play ''The Adventures of Superman'' debuted with Bud Collyer as the Man of Steel. In 1959, the redesigned Lin- coln penny — with an image of the Lincoln Memorial replacing two ears of wheat on the reverse side — went into circulation. In 1973, Operation Homecom- ing began as the first release of American prisoners of war from the Vietnam conflict took place. In 1999, the Senate voted to acquit President Bill Clinton of per- jury and obstruction of justice. Ten years ago: Defying a Cali- fornia law, San Francisco officials began performing weddings for same-sex couples. Five years ago: Saying ''I made a mistake,'' Sen. Judd Gregg, R- N.H., abruptly withdrew his nomi- nation as President Barack Obama's commerce secretary. Today's Birthdays: Movie direc- tor Franco Zeffirelli is 91. Actor Louis Zorich is 90. Baseball Hall- of-Fame sportscaster Joe Garagi- ola is 88. Movie director Costa- Gavras is 81. Basketball Hall-of- Famer Bill Russell is 80. Actor Joe Don Baker is 78. Author Judy Blume is 76. Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak is 72. Coun- try singer Moe Bandy is 70. Actress Maud Adams is 69. Actor Cliff DeYoung is 68. Actor Michael Ironside is 64. Rock musician Steve Hackett is 64. Rock singer Michael McDonald is 62. Actress Joanna Kerns is 61. Actor-talk show host Arsenio Hall is 58. Actor John Michael Higgins is 51. Actor Raphael Sbarge is 50. Actress Christine Elise is 49. Actor Josh Brolin is 46. Thought for Today: ''Human beings are the only creatures who are able to behave irrationally in the name of reason.'' — Ashley Montagu, English anthropologist (1905-1999). Today in History The Coronado Vein Center with offices in Red Bluff, Redding and Yuba City Toll Free: 855-413-3278 The Coronado Vein Center, the ONLY comprehensive vein center run by a cardiovascular specialist - Covered by most insurances including Medi-care and Medi-cal -Outpatient office based procedure -Minimally invasive with very little down time You've trusted him with your heart… now trust him with your legs… Dr. Robert Coronado Free Vein Screen Friday, February 14, 2014 Call now for an appointment Venous Disease is a vascular disorder Dr. Robert Coronado, triple boarded cardiologist and vascular specialist Do you suffer from Varicose Veins, Swelling, Aching, tired legs, you may have venous insufficiency ✓ ✓ ✓