Auto research: alternatives to the gasoline car debate
Commentary argues conventional cars have improved emissions but face diminishing returns. It cites EPA cost concerns, promises of electric, hybrid, and flywheel designs, and calls for federal priority on alternatives to reduce pollution and oil dependence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Detroit
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
California
Autormakers
Wsp-Aper Enterprise Assn
Flags of 1777 Births United States Identity
The June 14 1777 adoption by Congress made the Stars and Stripes the official flag of the new nation. The article traces its lineage from a British Union and St George banners, noting prior unregulated banners used by colonial ships and militias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Genoa
St. George
Italy
America
Jamestown
James I
Scotland
New World
The Grand Union flag and the birth of Stars and Stripes
Describes the early flags of the United States from the Grand Union emblem to the first official 13 13 flag and the 15 star banner of 1794. Notes Betsy Ross legends, congressional actions, and the 1818 return to 13 stripes with state stars added as new states joined. Includes a columnist ElliottIndex style closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
John Paul Jones
George Washington
Continental Army
Boston
Union
Philadelphia
Betsy Ross
Betsy
Navy
Jones
Bon Homme Richard
Vermont
Kentucky
America
Ft. McHenry
Francis Scott Key
United States
Maine
Enduro Riding Support Wins Sanction For Childress Event
A Letter to the Editor credits Childress residents landowners and merchants for a successful year hosting twelve enduro riding events. The note thanks local supporters and announces Childress has been awarded another sanction for the growing sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ts.c.e.c
Childress
Public Records and Vehicle Registrations Summary
Public records show transfers of property deeds including Hightower, Lance, and other buyers to multiple grantees. New car registrations list individuals with 1977 Pontiac and other makes. Justice of Peace and City Court report fines totaling $2 835 across precincts and offenses. Industrial output notes 1976 US steel up 11.4 percent to 130 million tons with the USSR at 161.7 million and the Common Market at 146.5 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry D Rothwell
Joy White
Roy M. Burch
Frank Inman
Bruce J. Inman
Ivan E. Orthengren
Phillip J. Gauntt
H. S. Frith
Tony Lynn Bailey
Pontiac
James L. Moody
GMC
L&l Company
Carol Gregory
Dodge
Ignacio Rodriguez
John A. Rowell
Donald Weir
Mercury
LaVerta Mahan
Oldsmobile
Shaklee Corporation
R E. Nelson
John A White
Alan Collins
Justice OF Peace
United States
Soviet Union
Today In History June 12 1977 Highlight
On this date in 1665 New York City was incorporated under English law. In 1630 John Winthrop first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Company sailed into Salem Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York City
Massachusetts Bay Company
John Winthrop
Salem Harbor
Brief historical milestones and trivia from 1938 to 1963
The notes recount a 1938 Chungking bombing by Japanese planes, 1943 Trans-Canadian Highway opening, 1944 German flying bomb attacks on Britain, and Medgar Evers’ 1963 assassination. It adds a 1958 Soviet Venus mission, 1963 Uruguay crisis, birthdays of Rockefeller Damone Nabors, a Frost quotation, steel and iron basics, and 700,000 insect species with 5,000 new finds yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
China
Britain
Medgar Evers
Jackson
Miss
Soviet Union
Venus
US Supreme Court
Juan Bordabey
Uruguay
David Rockefeller
Vic Damone
Jim Nabors
Robert Frost
Barbs by Phil Pastoret
Humorous quips touching on practical fixes and social habits. A playful column with wry observations about aging appliances, fashion, and grudges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
By Phil Pastoret
Also Mentioned on This Page
Don Oakley
By Don Oakley
By Don McLeod
Stars and Stripes
Continental Congress
John Roach
Navy Board
Ranger
Marine Committee
el Presidente
Rogalynn Carter
Andrew Young
Morris Higley
Jerry Ford
Cuba
Castro
Carter
Russia
Ford
Anita Bryant
Colorado
Rotary Club
Creede
Billy Wills
Roy E. Pool
Childress Index
Shaklee
AVE. F. N.E
Trankie’s
Vally
Public Records
June
Man
Auto Life
Frank Barksdale
Ave
Childress Brandh
Ron Savines &Loan
Childress, Texas
N. Main ST
Sewaes F
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!