Bill of Rights Debated at Constitutional Convention
A historical note recalls the December 15 4701 date when half the first ten amendments were adopted after ratification. The Bill of Rights limited national powers and faced opposition from Virginia leaders George Mason and Patrick Henry who opposed the Constitution without protections for individuals.
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Willy
United States
Congress
George Mason
Patrick Henry
Virginia
Ene
Mason
George Mason and the Bill of Rights Fighter
The text credits George Mason with drafting Virginia’s initial rights framework that influenced the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. It notes Mason’s persistent push for a Bill of Rights, his role at the Virginia convention, and the eventual adoption of the first ten amendments less than two years after ratification. It laments suppression of the Ninth and Tenth Amendments and urges an alert public to defend rights as a shield against government overreach.
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Jamies Midison
Mason
Virginia
Thomas Jefferson
Oth
George Mason
Bill of Rights Article Summary with Amendments
The passage compiles core rights including speech press religion assembly and petition, right to bear arms, protection against quartering soldiers, privacy against unreasonable searches, due process and protection from self-incrimination, double jeopardy, speedy public trials, trial by jury, excessive bail and fines, and retained rights. It also notes powers reserved to states and the people.
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Congress
United States
The Street People of 1330s America Attack Society
A polemic describes a wave of modern street wanderers tied to drug culture. It singles out campus nonstudents and welfare dependents, alleging billions in illicit income, organized crime links, and dangers to communities from California to Kansas. The piece urges firm public action.
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Mom and Dad
Welfare Department
Columbia Broadcasting System
Kansas
Kansas State Bureau of Investigation
Union
Lhveats
Atlanta
Pacific Coast
Warbs by Phil Pasoret
A humorous verse piece mocks pretension and miscommunication through playful coinages and puns. It satirizes politicians, spouses, and professions with lighthearted, satirical lines about truth, imagination, and advice in everyday life.
Questions and Answers on Airports and Prizes
A set of rapid trivia queries covers topics from the world’s largest airport to where the biggest bell lies. Answers reference Dulles Airport at 9,880 acres, green wheat growth in Arctic zones, the Mabel Prize to Madame Curie in 1904, and a massive bell cast in a large mass that weighs 21 tons yet has never rung.
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Dulles International
We Nylon
W.G
Tyden
Mabel
Madame Merle Curie
Masemry
The Telegram Editorial Message From December 26 1976
The Telegram urges readers to uphold freedom through personal action and belief in God, aligning with moral guides like the Commandments and the Golden Rule. It asserts freedom as a personal gift, not a government grant, and calls for unity and peace starting with the individual.
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Neones
Andrehy
Hiatal hernia symptoms and cautious self care tips
Doctor Lawrence E. Lamb outlines distinguishing hiatal hernia from heart disease, explains diagnostic steps including ECG and X rays, and notes that tumors can mimic symptoms. He advises when to seek urgent care, and suggests lifestyle changes such as stopping smoking and bland dieting for relief, plus prevention of abdominal obesity.
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Sone
Rejvice
Greek Across and Down Puzzle Clues Mixed in List
A fragmented word puzzle with scattered Greek letter clues and cross references. Entries mention numbers, proper nouns, and partial phrases across and down, lacking coherent narrative or complete solutions.
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New York
Poeta
Poets and Time Stand in for Christmas Meaning
The piece reflects on T. S. Eliot and his Four Quartets as a secular meditation on Christmas and time. It connects Eliot to England’s past, wartime London, and America, suggesting a timeless realm opened by prayer and endurance, culminating in St. Lucy’s Day and a rebirth beyond ordinary time.
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Jesus Christ
Bethlehem
Judes
England
Hem
Jean
London
America
Eliot
Tennyson
Ellat
Harvard
Santayne
Babhilt
St. Lucy's
Charles I
Lidle Gidding
Milton
King
Syusionte
New Year Bill Delayed By Senate Gridlock
Washington reports that the 1971 New Year bill faces long delays as Senate rules, partisan friction, and amendments stall passage. President Nixon sought authorization to declare 1971 a New Year, with opposition from some groups and lobbyists over constitutional changes and funding tied to supersonic airliner plans in Seattle.
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Washington
Senate
House
Nixon
Congress
Senate Subcommittee On
Seattle
Coolidge
McCook
Neb
Lincoln
Gait
Frank G
Marelgan
Comidne
Columbus
Columbus Ymca Keven
Sklimming Deni
Fremont
Pat Jouranski
Susan Walker
Focal Ymca
Cheri Warner
Sandy Adama
Lane Vege
Silly Walker
Don Janssen
Mile Mave
Carola Walker
Thindnnasen
Mike Roen
Carole Duranaki
Dick Vatagok
Stave All
Dale Risk
No New Year's bill bogged down by widespread amendments
A sprawling Senate battle over a New Year bill stalled amid numerous amendments. Proposals linked imports, Vietnam troop withdrawal, welfare registration, school busing, anti-Agnew funds, and Penn Central bailouts crowded the measure. Presidents warned of a prolonged session. leaders doubted passage before the deadline.
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Senate
Spiro Agnew
Penn Central Railroad
Lebanon Lodge 323 Officers Elected At Meeting
Robert Bi. Lund elected master of Lebdanon Lodge No. 323 A.F. and AM succeeding Lee L. Nantuburg. Glendale M. Meinger and Everett P. Sickles named senior and junior wardens. Secretaries and treasurer reelected along with Templecraft board members. Wednesday stock sale by M.H. VanBerg and notable hog and cattle receipts. Soup River district generated 81,567,000 kWh, Platte Valley 26,015,600.
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Robert Bi. Lund
Lebdanon Lodge No
A.F
Lee L. Nantuburg
Glendale M. Meinger
Bellwood
Everett P. Sickles
Carl H. Hoge
E. W. North
Tressurer
George E. Johansen
J. A. Johnsen
Lee L. Nanenburg
Templecraft Board
Fudge
M.H. VanBerg
Columbus
William Brunken, Sr
Creston
Wm. Loseke
Manree
Jessie Grotelueschen
Schuyler
Soup River Public Power District
Hydra
Platte Valley District
Codsy
Northwestern Public Service Company
Ficcarding
Loup
J. J. Pelper
Bya Sidtricls Crom
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Anthony Harrigan
Southern States Industrial Council
Phil Pasoret
Arctic Circle
Columbus, Nebrasko
Lawrence E. Lamb, M.D
Antver T
Jeffrey Hart
T. S. Eliot
Bach
Mike Mansfield
Hugh Scott
Os Angeles
News of
Yesteryear
Svea C
Loomis
Daily Telegram
B. ML Nielsen
Chevrolet National
W. 8. Fish
Chevrolet Motor Division
Detroit
Mielson
Chevrolet
Matte County
Royce Fish
Carly Herd Improvement Associations
Nebraska
C. W. Nibler
University of Nebraska
Joe Lindahls
Kramer
Discoverers
Central City
Maroons
Hasthey Wiil
Avenuallf
York
Navid City
Linenin Northeast
Blphomore
Bob Pope
Telegram
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