George Washington as the source of American democracy
A Springfield Boys Club scrapbook note urges more focus on George Washington. The author argues Washington’s leadership established checks and balances, limited presidential power, and the people’s rule, shaping democracy, liberty, and national unity for future presidents.
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Springfield
Springfield Boys’ Club, Inc
George Washington
Washington
Mount Vernon
Congress
Cornell
United States
Cigar Dilemma by Hal Boyle
New York writes Hal Boyle on cigarette and cigar smoking relations between men and women. He notes many women dislike cigars while many men who smoke them dislike women who disapprove. He argues cigars seem to offer men solace and status, while women envy or resist the habit for social reasons.
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New York
Anna Magnani
Amy Lowell
Poker Alice
Carur
Nixon oath marked a month in office in Washington
The article notes a month has passed since Richard M Nixon took the oath as president in Washington. It references the political mood and ongoing events surrounding his early tenure.
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Washington
Richard M_ ‘Nixon
The
United States
Nixon's Education Stand Spins From Vote to Campaign
Nixon faced mixed signals on federal aid to education. He voted against federal education funding to break a Senate tie but later in Anaheim asserted funds could be withheld from districts using segregation as a pretext. The stance differed between Sept. 12 TV remarks and Sept. 17 press remarks amid Southern and liberal pressure.
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Joe Clark
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Nixon
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South Carolina
Anaheim
Calif
Sea Strom ‘Thurmond
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On This Date February 21 1869 and History Highlights
Historic notes mark Verdun began in 1916 as the longest World War I battle. Morse displayed telegraph in 1837. Washington Monument dedication in 1855 after 37 years. Eritrea landings date. Macmillan visited Moscow ten years ago for talks.
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France
Samuel F. B. Morse
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Italy
Eritrea
Harold Macmillan
Moscow
The Talespinner Jim Bishop on Leo Rosten’s Yiddish humor
Book notes and anecdotes from Leo Rosten and his glossary The Joys of Yiddish with reflections on Yiddish terms and Jewish humor. The passage cites jokes about Ahal chachma and am haaretzim and highlights Rosten's blend of Teutonic Polish Russian roots and Yinglish influence.
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Leo Rosten
Mr. Rosten
McGraw-Hill
Rosten
Corry Society to Host Harold B. Maynard Speech
Harold B. Maynard founder of the Methods Engineering Council will speak at Corry Management Society third session at St Edward Hall at 6 30 p m Wednesday. Fifty five members and guests attend Elis Male Chorus anniversary party with original 1942 members still active under H Lynn Rice. Cory Legion Rocket defeated Conneaut Grays 62 to 22 at State Armory. City weather ranged from 5 to 12 below.
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Methods Engineering Council
Corry Management Society
St. Edward's Hall
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Milter van Dresar
Mr. Sheen
Donald Nantes
Charles Lyons
Mr. Rhines
H. Lynn Rice
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