Press Freedom and the American Way Through History
The author argues that the First Amendment safeguards liberty, urging vigilance to protect press freedom. They contrast U S democracy with the Soviet model, note the role of great thinkers like Jefferson and Paine, and warn that mergers and reduced competition threaten the marketplace of ideas and economic vitality essential to constitutional survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Soviet Union
Chernobly
Thomas Jeffersons
Thomas Paines
Mother Russia
My top five rock era picks from fiftys to sixties
The author ranks five landmark songs that shaped 1955 to 1965. Bill Haley, Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan, the Kingsmen, and Martha and the Vandellas are highlighted for their impact on rock and pop, with notes on innovation and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvis Presley
Presley
Bill Haley
Haley
Chuck Berry
Johnny B. Goode
Bob Dylan
Dylan
The
Kingsmen
Louie
Grove
Martha and
the Vandella
Phil Spector
Berry
Good Golly
Miss Molly
Mack the Knife
Devil gets unlikely publicity over backward records claims
A preacher's claim that playing the Mr Ed theme backward reveals devil worship spurs debate. The writer questions the superstition, notes the public tends to blame misfortunes on the Devil, and wonders who actually knows God or Satan’s direct line.
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Russia
God
Satan
Speedy
Clint
Real World Outlook After Graduation and Liberal Arts
This column muses on graduation as a turning point and the idea of speakers at commencements. It notes predictions about jobs fade with tech changes, questions whether majors guide careers, and suggests liberal arts train how to think may prepare students for diverse futures. It cites Alistair Cooke on wisdom of elders and a 19th century NYC manure projection as reminders that forecasts miss realities.
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Middlebury College
Alistair Cooke
New York City
Mass on San Antonio Riverfront Founded City’s Name
Footnote to History recalls a 1691 Mass by Father Amian Manasset near Joske’s site in downtown San Antonio. Governor Don Domingo Teran de los Rios blessed the spot, naming the river San Antonio. A statue marks the Mass site near Commerce Street by the River Walk. The piece also notes a pledge error, claiming Texas is indivisible contrary to annexation terms allowing division.
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Texas
Mexico
San Antonio
Amian Manasset
San Antonio de Padua
Joske
Father Manasset
Don Domingo Teran de Los Rios
St. Antonio de Padua
Marriott
Tea and Sugar route loneliest places in vast regions
The writer recalls vast lonely stretches along Australia’s Tea and Sugar railway from Port Augusta to Kalgoorlie, with isolated towns and 310 mile straight rail, noting residents rely on trains for supplies. He also describes Hamilton Nevada as an eerie, abandoned ghost town and mentions Dallas as another lonely place. He preserves Henry Arthur McArdle’s birth on June 9, 1836 in Ireland and his Texas links.
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Houston
Dallas
Port Augusta
Australia
Nullarbor Plain
Kalgorlie
Western Australia
Pimba
Tarcoola
Bookaloo
Ooldea
Loongana
National Geographic
Hamilton
Nev
Astern Nevada
Henry Arthur McArdle
the Alamo
Battle of
San Jacinto
Ireland
Texas
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U.S
Kelly‘s
Kelly Sinclair
Devil
Martha Lamson
Refugio County Press
Talk of
Jack Maguire
Peebles
Garry Peebles
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