Iowa trailblazer Eugene Ely and early flight ventures
Eugene Ely, a Williamsburg graduate and ISU alumnus, built motorcycles and set a 136 mph world speed record before turning to aviation. He taught himself to fly and became one of Curtiss’s early exhibition pilots, piloting a small wood and fabric aircraft with a 50 hp engine and rear crankshaft propeller, cruising at about 75 mph.
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Project 2025 revival fuels debate over Trump powers
A long fragment discusses Heritage Foundation Project 2025, Trump’s stance, and fears the plan would grant the president power to reshape government. It cites Kevin Roberts condemning pornography and transgender ideology, urging bans and criminalizing educators and tech firms. The piece portrays a clash over cultural policy and authoritarian aims.
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Harris picks Walz as running mate sparks mixed views
The piece discusses Kamala Harris selecting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, with reactions on his fit and potential impact. It notes the pool included J B Pritzker, Andy Beshear, Josh Shapiro, Mark Kelly, and Pete Buttigieg, and mentions Buttigieg’s 2020 bid and criticism over East Palestine. It references a August report and ongoing debate about delegate dynamics.
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Kentucky
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