Channelization debate frames rivers as gutters over habitat
In a critic’s view, channelization deepens and straightens streams eroding wildlife habitats. Audubon cites 8000 miles already gutterized and 175000 more needing it, questioning flood control gains and urging preservation of natural, tree lined river courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Madson
Audubon Magazine
Madson
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
National Audubon Society
Soil Conservation Service
Army Corps of Engineers
Robert Frost
James Audubon
Audubon
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Benjamin Harrison and the Indiana Presidency
The article traces Benjamin Harrison’s path to the presidency in 1888, noting his Ohio-born lineage, Indiana law practice, and Civil War service. It describes Blaine’s influence, the Republican Convention deadlock, and Harrison’s victory in the electoral college despite Cleveland’s popular lead. It also highlights his tariff push, policies, and distinctive religious devotion observed during his term.
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Ohio
Chester Arthur
Vermont
Benjamin Harrison
U.S
Harrison
Indianapolis
Destiny
Chicago
James G. Blaine
Scotland
John Sherman
Walter Q. Gresham
Indiana
Blaine
Matt Quay
Cleveland
Quay
New York
Providence
Reed
Virginia
Elizabeth Irwin Harrison
White House
Dwight Eisenhower
Bernstein on Words Wow and Mutual in Language
The article explains how wow can be spoken in quiet tones and contrasts mutual with common admiration, mutual vs reciprocal, and subtle usage rules. It notes that mutuality implies simultaneity while reciprocity can be later events and mentions common friend as an exception, with etymology of bedlam from Bethlehem and St Mary of Bethlehem.
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Jack
Jane
John
China
Soviet Union
North Vietnam
Bedlam
Bethlehem
Hospital of St. Mary of Bethlehem
London
Special Features Syndicate
New York Times
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Don Oakley
Manifest Destiny
Electoral College
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Treasury
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Congress
House
Thomas B. Reed
Washington
Hawaii
Liliuokalani
Sen
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
May’s
Bank Americaid
Master
In Pete
Rey
Lindale Plaza
Mt. Vernon Rd
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Bernstein
Theodore M. Bernstein
Jill
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