Believe It Or Not Creator Robert Ripley Remembered
A reminiscence on Robert Ripley of Santa Rosa and his Believe It Or Not strip. The piece notes Ripley’s rise from a blank desk to a global phenomenon, highlights the Iron Man feats and other oddities, and reflects on why the column captivated readers for decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Globe
Daily News
Robert K. Ripley
Bay Area
Santa Rosa
Ripley
Iron Man
Smiley Herris
Ol’ Smoky
Dresden
Lou Gregory
Wilfred Hetzel
Charles Steinlaaf
Drag named to HARD board of directors in Castro Valley
Thawor Drag, a retired Navy commander and longtime Castro Valley activist, was appointed to the Hayward Area Recreation District board. Drag has led local sports and civic groups since 1961, emphasizing tennis facilities and youth programs as keys to a stronger community.
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Theodore Drag
Hayward Area Recreation District
Board
Douglas Morrisson
Drag
Thawor Drag
Hayward Area
Cray
Bray
Navy
Rag
Mary
Bay Area
Crags
Philippines
Treasure Island
Drags
Castro Valley
Greenridge
Ptas
Hard
Lenis
Sion City
Sioux City
Hayward
Castine Valley
Imi
Tras
Shirley Campbell
Impeachment pace upsets Mansfield and Nixon inquiry
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield voiced disappointment over the slow impeachment process and blamed James St Clair for delaying tactics. He urged a fast timeline, hoped for a televised hearing, and said the public should see and hear the proceedings. He avoided commenting on Rodino’s leadership and stressed public interest.
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Wasilington
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Nixon
James St. Clair
Mansfield
House Judiciary Committee
Apel
St Olair
White House
Itill
Senate Demerats
Peter W. Rodino Jr
House of Congress
Rodino
Los Angeles Times
Reine
Expo 74 faltering amid gangster connection rumors
Expo 74 in Spokane faces controversy over possible ties between Naquin Corp and Emprise, a firm convicted of interstate racketeering. The state Gambling Commission transferred Naquin's gaming license to Expo, while Expo officials deny any link and say private investigators are reviewing Naquin's background as the fair aims to protect public trust.
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Spokane
Wash
Naquin Corp
Naquin
Amprise Corp
Buffalo, Nly
State Gambling Commission
Musgrave
Arnold H. Kagan
the Fair
Expo
Kagan
Emprise
Emoprise
Washington Sport Service
Tno
Zumwalt Retires At Naval Academy With Cautionary Note
Admiral Zumwalt retires from the U S Navy after relinquishing command to Admiral Holloway at the Naval Academy. He warns that the United States must regain undisputed sea supremacy and cautions against conceding national responsibilities. Holloway to take over command. Zumwalt plans a calmer retirement with his wife.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Bimo R. Zumwalt Jr
U.S. Navy
Gumwalt
Arm
James L. Holloway
Saylez
Holloway
Zumiwalt
Fumwalt
Admirala
Case
James A. Schlesinger
Nixon
Zumwalt
Musi
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Ray Orrock
Thomas Nicholson
Smoky Hartis
Cincinnati
William Robinson
Hartner
Robinson and Hartner
Jonathan James Thogood
South
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