Water shortages persist after Supreme Court ruling on Colorado River
The article analyzes the 1952 Supreme Court decision allocating Colorado River water among California, Arizona, and Nevada amid growing Southwest demand. It notes lower than anticipated river flows, Mexico treaty concerns, and the limits of current supplies and projects such as Owens River and Feather River diversions, with aging aquifers and rising costs as California and Arizona face continuing migration and drought pressures.
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Lord do not change, Jacob’s sons not consumed
A compact reflection quotes Malachi about immutability and faith, noting that only God remains constant while humans change daily, as credited to Charles Kingsley.
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WV Delegation Criticizes Military Bill After West Virginia Is Excluded
The June 5 Congressional Record highlights West Virginia lawmakers Staggers and Hechler lamenting that the $1.6 billion military construction bill omits their state. They argue WV has desirable military needs while other states receive benefits, urging full-time effort to secure projects rather than post hoc criticism.
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Ken Hechler
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Hechler
U.S
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Murderous Prank Leaves One Dead On Airport Road
Investigating officers say a senseless act of vandalism resulted in one death and another critical injury when a bulldozer was abandoned on Airport Road Thursday night. State police report leads as they pursue the responsible party or parties.
LBJ Pressures for Civil Rights Echo Lincoln in Gettysburg Speech
Vice President Johnson’s Gettysburg remarks draw Lincoln parallels and push for civil rights as Kennedy critics weigh JFK and LBJ tensions. Johnson, from Texas, has led civil rights bills and enforced equal employment in defense contractors, while clashes with southern colleagues persist.
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Recollection Snapshots From Five Decades Ago
Daily Telegraph recalls events from 50 40 30 20 and 10 years past. Ex sheriff Jim Ellison visited Princeton while France rejected WWI reparations. Jimmy Mattern continued his Siberian flight after repairs. Churchill predicted large scale attacks. A Midwest tornado outbreak killed at least 70 people in 12 events.
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Tax collector’s 16 cent back tax note recalls long-dead man
The Cervinara tax collector unearthed 16 cents owed by Mr Cavailo dating 20 years back. A bill and threat of prosecution were sent, but the envelope returned reveals Mr Cavailo died 15 years ago, per Giornale de Sicilia.
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Senator Soaper’s Advice on Woods Littering Fine
A humorous remark by Senator Soaper suggests leaving paper trails in the woods to be found, but notes a $50 littering fine applies before returning home. The comment blends satire with a reminder of enforcement.
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Clair Engle
Tom Kuchel
Kuchel
Engle
Economic roots of race strife call for jobs not slogans
In 1963 remarks, C Wilson Harder argues that belly racism fuels urban racial tension and urges Kennedy to pursue full employment. He cites North and South disparities, notes high Negro unemployment in Washington and NYC, and urges employers to actively recruit and train Negro workers to reach managerial roles.
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Morning robin song opens day over treetop home
Poem by Victor Howes describes waking before dawn to hear a robin’s song. The speaker rises to observe the bird’s morning call, noting five roundelays before awakening. The piece celebrates bird voices building an ever widening dome across the dark as day approaches.
Weather Prophet Scolds Snow and WV Election Mayhem
The essay mocks a gossiping weather predictor who forecasts gloom and snow with doleful flair. It pivots to West Virginia politics noting 12 000 candidates and thousands more involved in a statewide election, calling the process a colossal civic task beyond the weather’s influence.
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Italians Shine At Far Rumore In Rome Olympics Choice
Art Buchwald reports on Far Rumore Italy’s noise making sport as Italy’s culture, from Naples to Florence and Rome. Tryouts run midnight to dawn with singles doubles and team events. Vehicles, scooters and horns replace old pestering tactics.
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Barry Goldwater War In Vietnam Dirty But Necessary
Senator Henry Jackson’s observations on the South Viet-Nam conflict, published in the Army magazine and Congress, outline a protracted, skirmish-driven war requiring new tactics. The piece warns against optimism, notes Laos and Cambodia risks, and urges confronting Communist strategies decisively.
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