Betsy Ross Flag Legend Debunked and Debates Stir
The piece traces claims Betsy Ross made flags for the Navy in May 1777 and contrasts them with rival attributions to Francis Hopkinson. It cites historians noting Ross’s role, Hopkinson’s bill attempts, and debates since 1870 about the legend’s accuracy. It mentions Canby’s 1870 lecture and Goettlib’s critique, plus Philadelphia Flag Day’s stance.
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Ross
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Francis Hopkinson
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The
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Betsy Ross
First Lady Rosalynn Carter Returns From Caribbean Latin Tour
The First Lady completed a seven nation goodwill mission and told President Carter the Caribbean and Latin America welcomed her, affirming strengthened U S relations. She praised leaders and noted plans to brief her husband on progress on human rights energy and regional issues.
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Rosalynn Carter
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Latin America
State Department
United States
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Rosalynn
Brzezinski
Caracas
Simon Bolivar International
Amy
Jimmy
Carlos Andres Perez
New York
Chicago
la Casona
Perez
Republicans To Aid Carter In Water Projects Tug War
Washington Republicans plan to help President Carter curb funding for popular water projects as the House tackles the $10.2 billion public works bill and a separate $61 billion HEW measure. Carter warns of vetoes if spending exceeds his targets while Democrats remain uneasy after last week’s energy program blows and Byrd’s cooling admonition.
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UPI
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Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Capitol Hill
Iis
White House
Senate
Robert Byrd
Central
Utah
GOP
Capitol agenda features energy bills and Jubilee events
The Senate begins debate on authorization for the Energy Research and Development Administration on Monday and reviews several foreign aid measures. The House Ways and Means Committee reopens Monday under Carter’s energy program with proposed taxes on business use of fuels. A House subcommittee tackles utility rate reform and coal conversion as part of the energy package. The two chambers return Magna Carta to Britain for the Bicentennial Year. Tuesday marks the 200th anniversary of the official American flag with Johnny Cash leading the salute.
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Energy Research and Development Administration
House
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Johnny Cash
Texas lawmaker weighs gas taxes and Carter energy plan
Hanna said the Texas Legislature may adopt a petroleum tax if national crude oil taxes pass Washington. He warned a special session may be needed to respond, noting Governor Briscoe could call one for school finance. He doubted renewed refinery tax support and questioned state ways to counter intrastate gas controls.
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N.M
Bushland Research Center
Carter
Hanna
Texas
Washington
Congress
Briscoe
Flex squad drills simulate sniper siege at deserted hotel
Flex Unithim drills staged a violent end to a planned exercise at a boarded hotel. Officer Jeff Lester portrayed the sniper as several Flex officers blocked exits and bashed in a third story window to conduct a room by room search. The simulated gunman was captured atop lumber after a staged firefight, with practice framing a violent outcome rather than negotiation. Hill praised the team as capable but noted rust in tactics, promising refinements and more frequent drills. Midnight shift and press crews observed, while the Flex unit, formed in 1975 with federal support, emphasizes peaceful solutions and exhaustive nonviolent options before force.
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Flex
Jeff Lester
Flex Squad
Hill
Public Meeting Called On Panhandle Health Plans 1977 Amarillo Texas
The Panhandle Health Systems Agency will hold a public meeting Thursday July 14 1977 at 2 00 pm at Texas Tech University Regional Academic Health Center Amarillo Texas to receive oral or written comments on the Panhandle Health Systems Plan and the Annual Implementation Plan 1978 The agency invites input on goals objectives and actions for health status and systems across twenty five counties Public drafts available for inspection at the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission Amarillo 3rd and Polk during 800 am to 5 00 pm Monday through Friday Written comments should go to El Melin director or Frank Nelson president P O Box 9257 Amarillo Texas 79105 For more information call 806 372 3389
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Texas Tech University
Wallace Boulevard
Amarillo
Texas
Panhandie
Panhandie Health Service
HSA
Panhandle
3Rd and Polk
EL. Melin
Frank Nelson
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Ron Marlow
Lester
Zbigniew Brzezewski
Vance
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By Della Durin
Realtor
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Texas Association of Realtors
Texas Association of Women's Council of Realtors
Women's Council of Realtors
National Association of Realtors
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