Lincoln's personal virtues as a reality check on his legend
The piece recalls Colonel McClure’s 1901 portrayal of Abraham Lincoln from a Philadelphia Times introduction, emphasizing duty, unswerving judgment, patience, and humility. It argues Lincoln’s true greatness lay in old fashioned values rather than political prowess, urging contemporary reverence for those traits.
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Abraham Lincoln
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Philadelphia Times
Colonel McClure
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Republic
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Abe Lincoln
Shortage of mechanics to drive up auto repair costs
A countdown and spokesman warn auto repairs will rise in price due to a shortage of trained mechanics. The remarks contrast with a quip about wires and driving and reference Ted Kennedy and Nixon era politics, hinting at use of the Oval Office and potential events around 1972.
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Ted Kennedy
Nixon
Oval Room
White House
Teddy
The Little Red Hen Bakes Bread In Stride Of Social Satire
A butchered retelling shows the Little Red Hen guiding barnyard neighbors through planting and harvesting wheat then baking bread. The animals resist labor, demand equality, and claim benefits, while the Hen ends up with the bread. A farmer comments on greed and inequality as the hens loaf becomes a political fable.
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Lille Red Hen
Las Vegas Martyr Satire Sparks Catholic Raffle Debate
Russell Kirk weighs a provocative sketch trashing Las Vegas temptations and a college raffle to fund scholarships. He jokes about a martyr for Las Vegas, mocks alumni leaders, and questions religious pilgrimage lures amid casino sightseeing and shows. The piece rails at temptations and wryly urges cautious devotion to sacred travel.
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Nevada
Las Vegas
Congressmen Up The Ante In Pay Raise Debate
Washington observers note a looming congressional pay rise to forty two thousand dollars a year. The piece critiques self interest, two homes, travel, and lobbying perks, suggesting lawmakers may vote for large raises while appearing economy minded. It warns of recorded votes and pay-raise tactics behind other bills.
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Washington
Third World Threat Needs A Close Look
The piece criticizes Afro-Asian UN members as a swing bloc, argues US policy should judge nations by conduct, not theories, and cites Dean Acheson. It laments Third World pressure for aid, blames failed Anglo-Saxon imperialism, and urges disciplined NATO allies handling from Portugal to Azores bases.
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Washington
United Nations
General Assembly
Charles Yoss
U.S
Nixon
Dean Acheson
Acheson
Thackeray
de Gaulle
Little Brown
Black Brothers
Ambassador Yost
Arthur Goldberg
Fortugal
Nogueira
Portugal
Azores
NATO
India
Gao
Angola
Mozambique
Roudebush targets Office of Economic Opportunity stores
Rep. Richard L. Roudebush introduces a bill to stop the Office of Economic Opportunity from competing with private business by opening stores. The piece notes skepticism about CEO efficiency and mentions Hubert and Muskie, with stray references to a Pueblo and a walratt remark.
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Office of Economic Opportunity
Roudebush
China Becomes Republic End of Manchu Rule 1912
This day highlights the 1912 fall of the Manchu Dynasty and the birth of the republic in China. It recalls notable events through history including wartime sea withdrawals and diplomatic spats.
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China
Scharnhorst
Gneisenau
Brest
North Sea
Russia
Israel
Tel Aviv
Florida Everglades
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