Revolutionary youth shaped the American independence bid
The piece highlights young rebels in 1775 including Lafayette, Trumbull, Freneau, Madison, Webster, Hale, Barlow, Burr, Clark, Wilkinson, Monroe, Hamilton, Marshall, Morris, Randolph, and Taylor. It argues war leaders were largely youthful in mind and spirit, countering views of older, staid figures and urging recognition of youthful zeal in the bicentennial reckoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis de Lafayette
John Trumbull
Philip Morin Freneau
James Madison
Noah Webster
Nathan Hale
Joel Barlow
Aaron Burr
George Rogers Clark
James Wilkinson
James Monroe
Alexander Hamilton
John Marshall
Gouverneur Morris
Edmund Jennings Randolph
John Taylor
Great Britain
Bicentennial Bank
Federal judge strikes down passport oath as unconstitutional
Judge Thomas A. Flannery in Washington D C ruled the passport oath requirement unlawful and a constitutional violation. He said mandating the oath deters travel by those opposing such loyalty affirmations and serves no national purpose, noting the 105 year old practice is obsolete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Federal District Court
Washington
D.C
Thomas A. Flannery
American Civil Liberties Union
State Department
ACLU
Rogers
Flannery
Poll finds urban Illinoisites favor farmers and understand farm issues
The Illinois Agriculture Association reports that 85 percent of city dwellers feel positive about farmers, 11 percent say they feel not so good, and 4 percent have no opinion. Only small minorities think farm prices high or subsidies excessive, while few criticize chemical use. The secretary says urban empathy undermines anti-farmer myths and stems from connections to rural life and farm media.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OSE
Illinois Agriculture Association
Illinois
Association
William Allen
Illinois Agricultural Association
Inmates Apologize to Gov Ray over Graduation Incident
The Iowa State Reformatory at Anamosa publishes an apology letter to Governor Ray urging public disclosure. Inmates express regret for June 12 graduation disruptions and pledge to continue educational and vocational plans, hoping to be viewed as hopeful, responsible citizens.
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Ray
Iowa
Anamosa
North Dakota No To the Editor Critique Read in Cedar Rapids
A reader recalls an editorial in Cedar Rapids criticizing North Dakota and its people during a visit. The note reflects on regional perspectives and reactions to editorial framing.
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Cedar Rapids
North Dakota
Health Care, Aspirin to Z Z Z Coddling Capitol Hill Gaffers
Washington aging lawmakers rely on a Capitol Hill attending physician suite with six rooms and full medical gear to treat creaky members. Doctors keep stretchers and an ambulance at the ready as octogenarian leaders like Elender and Aiken advance schedules. Some senators nap daily, while others doze in meetings, yet the program keeps them alive though not always awake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Washington
Capitol
Congress
Louisiana
Allen Ellender
Senate Appropriations
Eddie Hebert
House Armed Services
Congressional
Senate
Capitol Hill
Vermont
George Aiken
Alabama
John Sparkman
New Mexico
Clinton Anderson
Bicentennial Plans Wink But Fizzle Looms Over 1976
James J Kilpatrick critiques the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission as disjointed and vague detailing clashes between scholarly aims and showy public spectacle. He notes failed Philadelphia exposition hopes and a muddled Call for Achievement program while flagging ambitious yet untested ideas like bicentennial parks lacking political feasibility. The piece laments weak leadership and urges a restored focus on meaningful national inspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence VerSteeg
Northwestern University
American Historical Association
Philadelphia
Union
National Governors Conference
Bicentennial Commission
All Uphill In South All Uphill In South
Senator McGovern debates old and new politics during a southern swing. Atlanta Capitol rally symbolism draws Georgia leaders, while aides clash over strategy. McGovern signals compromises with Daley and Wallace, yet remains wary of South's readiness for his platform.
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Olumbia
S.C
George McGovern
Atlanta
Capitol
McGovern
Washington
Capitol Hill Square
Georgia
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Mason-Dixon Line
Chicago
Richard Daley
Illinois
George Wallace
Alabama
Lawrence F. O’brien
Dale Bumpers
Daleys
San Antonio
South
Nixon
Read Before Signing Petition Flim Flam
An Omaha World Herald editorial admonishes readers to verify petitions before signing. It cites 30 Ohio signers seeking removal after misrepresentation in a campaign to run Gus Hall for president and Jarvis Tyner for vice president, noting Ohio law was not violated. Officials warn against careless signatures and advise due diligence.
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Ohio
Gus Hall
Jarvis Tyner
Hall
Communist Party
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Education Association
China
Russia
By Jack Anderson
Record Club of America
George
Port
Pirit
Jack LeVant
Valley Forge
Delaware Crossing
Jamaica
LeVant
United Feature Syndicate
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By James J. Kilpatrick
R. Jashington
Washington Star Syndicate
By Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Little Rock
Publishers-Hall Syndicate
Iron County
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