Washingtons Bold Christmas Crossing at Trenton
In 1776 Washington led a daring Christmas night crossing of the Delaware with 1,500 Hessians unprepared in winter quarters. The two-column assault at Trenton yielded over 900 Hessian captives, 102 killed or wounded, and only four American wounds, restoring morale as a turning point of the Revolutionary War.
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Delaware River
George Washington
Trenton
New York
Delaware
Washington
John Ligneyman
Johann Rall
McKonkey's Ferry
Ral
George Trevelyan
Right Soviet Human Rights Memo by Buckley on Amalrik
The document discusses Andrei Amalrik, a prominent Soviet dissident, his views on human rights in the USSR, and how to handle press discussions linked to his opening in New York. It analyzes his predictions, political risks, and potential influence on U.S. public stance and diplomacy.
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William F. Buckley
Governor Carter
Andrei Amalrik
Andrei Amairik
New York
Soviet Union
Amalrik
Ukraine
China
Solzhénitsyn
Onlis
Rusia Personal
Oxford
Moscow
Siteria
Russia
Hoe
Solzhenitsyn
Henry
Voice of America
Voa
Namby-Pamby
Kissinger
U.S.A
LBJ
Vance
Ford
Aetente
Pontus Pilate
SayAmb
Pontius Pilate
GSAT
Washington
Kremlin
John Lambert and the rise of American automobile enterprise
The piece traces John William Lambert of Ohio as a pioneering but often overlooked figure in early American automotive history. It notes his 1890 patent efforts, 1891 demonstration on Ohio City streets, and later manufacturing ventures, illustrating how individual risk-taking engineers propelled mobility and the broader enterprise system in the United States.
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Anthony Marrigan
John William Lambert
Ohio
Duryea Brothers
John Lambert
Ohio City
Duryeas
Lambert
America
Union Automobile Co
Mr. Lambert
Lambert Automobile Company
Anderson
Ind
Lambert Co
Larmhert Co
United
John Chamberlain
United States
Gente Dews
Aerospite
Petroleum
Communications
Nixon
John Dean
Spiro Agnew
Wixdil
Daily News
Pentagon
Sasa
Do You Hear Chimes by Erma Bombeck
Reflections on Christmas memories and changing traditions as chimes symbolize unselfish gifts from youth. The piece contrasts nostalgic moments with modern spending, ending with a constitutional preamble.
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Wit's End
Erma Bombeck
Plaster of Paris
Federal Payoff by Holmes Alexander
Washington insiders seek White House stationery job leads as Carter era staffers and private lawyers scout for high profile contracts and agency posts. The piece examines ethics of public employment, revolving doors, and the lure of Federal pay versus private sector riches across defense, aerospace, oil, and communications industries.
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Washington, D.C
White House
Philip Buchen
Ford
Pennsylvania Avenue
Hair House
Blair House
Carter
Georgia
Federal Board
Amexic
Grumman
Boeing
Lockheed
Reader Comment Opposes Bond Issue
A letter to the editor argues against a local bond and federal programs. It urges elected county officials to limit spending, warns against debt and mandates, and supports constitutional restoration in Indiana. The piece cites regional governance concerns and mentions Madison County and Wells County meetings with supporters and local officials.
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Washington
Madison County
United States
Indiana
General Assembly
Bob Bales
Wells County
John Sinks
Jeff Espich
Allen
Adams County
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Sorday
Mondry
Aneinm
Indore
Tarra
He Herald
Neneer
Associated Pres
Fa Suimserd Porneerad
Fas
United States of America
By Holmes Alexander
Alexander
Ite
McNaught Syndicate. Inc
Reader Comment
Madison County Committee
William J. Metzger
Guide Management
Ibstine
Guide Division
UAW Local 663
Guide
General Motors
UAW
Guide Sale
Guide Shop Committee
Detroit
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