Development of Congress and its shifting power in America
Doris Kearns analyzes how national authority moved from states to federal government. She contrasts early decentralized power with modern long serving lawmakers, the lure of Washington, and how incumbency funds shape legislation and oversight.
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Boston
America
White House
Capitol
Congress
Lincoln Memorial
Washington Monument
Washington, D.C
Statehouse
Republic
John Higham
Paris
Rome
Washington
George Washington
Supreme Court
House
Senate
Chamber
Sam Rayburn
John McCormack
Carl Albert
House Appropriations Committee
Armed Services
Rules Committee
House of Representative
West Point
Strength of an Idea in the Life of Alexander the Great
The text argues Alexander the Great unified a vast realm through philosophy and military skill. It notes his rapid conquests across Greece, the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of India, his patronage of libraries and cities, and his death at 32. It compares his 10 year odyssey to humanity's space exploration and warns of later internecine wars.
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Capitol
White House
Washington
Siberia
Alexander the Great
Alexander
Greece
Middle East
North
Africa
India
Earth
Athens
Diana Letters and the Utility of Newspapers
A satirical note from a writer named Diana praises newspapers for everyday use from finding a lost dog or baby to wrapping peels and swatting flies. The editor adds a jokey line that papers are also handy for swatting public officials.
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Diana
McDonald School Bill aims to curb forced school bussing
Readers discuss constitutional power to restrict federal courts and stop judicial bussing. The letter cites H.R. 12365, urging Congress to discharge petition and push the bill to the floor, arguing for voter action to end judicial tyranny. It cites American Opinion and provides contact details.
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Congress
U. S
Representaive Lawrence P. McDonald
Georgia
United States
The
House Judiciary Committee
American Opinion
Charles W. Engel
Lott
Prof Kearns Discusses Presidential Power in 20th Century
National Newspaper Association notice previews next week event where Prof. Kearns analyzes American views on the Presidency and the expansion of executive authority during the 20th century.
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Prof. Kearns
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Bess Jeter
Ed Allison
Clydell Seaton
Cameron
Texas
Doris Kearns
University of California Extension
San Diego
National Endowment For the Humanities
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University of California
Backwater Town
Cameron Herald
Frank M. Luecke
Judiciary Committee
Indiana
Are
Ial Rad
Yap Islands
Pacific
Milam Co
Marguerite Krug Austin
Veterans Administration
Jack Coker
Veteran Administration
Associaton
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