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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1973

Page

15

Self-Deprecation Wrong Touring Yanks Shed 'Ugly' Tag

Norman Cousins argues that the “ugly American” stereotype is fading. He cites Americans abroad as generally well behaved and considerate, noting improved image as the dollar’s decline reduces perceived domination. He highlights Peace Corps style work and African projects as evidence of positive American influence.

U.S United States London Paris Copenhagen Rome Singapore Jakarta Libreville Addis Ababa Johannesburg Baggio Manila Kyoto Sydney Fiji Budapest Rangoon Bombay Karachi Istanbul Africa Union of South Africa South Africa Peace Corps James Robinson Crossroads

Mountain Train in Mexico Glorious Folly and Frustration

A reflective account follows the long effort to complete the Chihuahua al Pacifico railroad from Los Mochis east and southwest across Baja and the Sierra Madre to Topolobampo. It traces prior dreamers, political clashes, and engineering feats, highlighting tunnels, grades, and the dramatic Creel region before ending with questions about value and purpose. The piece blends history, geography, and travelogue through a single journey narrative.

Villa Constitution Baja Gulf of California Los Mochis Bahia de Chuiro Topolobampo Pacific Ocean Los Angeles Owen Mexico Arthur Stilwell Kansas City Southern Kansas City Pancho Villa Santa Fe Benjamin Johnson Johnson el Ferrocarril Chihuahua al Pacifico Puente Temoris el Canon de Cobre Grand Canyon Creel Segundo la Junta Great Loop San Rafael Canadian Pacific Tehachapi Southern Pacific Altiplano Chihuahua Pacific Chihuahua Pacific Ojinaga Bridge

Bite the Bullet Phrase Traces to 16th Century Battlefield Origins

The column debunks the origin of the expression bite the bullet noting its battlefield use to distract wounded soldiers before anesthetics. It cites Dr. Samuel M. Sherman and Joseph I. Oser and explains the tautology in examples like whatever tools that were handy.

Samuel M. Sherman Moorestown N.J Joseph I. Oser Huntington Valley

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