Carter radio call in inspires fanfare and tragedy
President Carter's CBS radio broadcast drew surprised excited and amazed reactions from Anne and 42 callers including a young girl thanking him for the inaugural invitation The broadcast was marred by the death of Rev James Baker a Ridgeland minister from a heart attack announced after he spoke with Carter The White House sent condolences to his family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Cook
Associated Press
Anne
Carter
CBS
Uganda
James Baker
Ridgeland
D.C
White House
Texas
Charles Stone
Dallas
Hawaii
Pete Belloni
Mike Fendrick
Ike Rita Karatjas
House
Thomas P.o'neill
CBS Radio
George Washington
Oval Office
Walter
Cronkite
John Leavitt schooner inspires academic to build ship
Ned Acerman, a 34 year old with master’s degrees, set out to build a replica pilot schooner after discovering John F. Leavitt’s Wake of the Coasting Schooners. The 47 foot boat, Fiddler’s Green, was built at Latoy Wallace’s yard on the St. George River by master boat builder Wallace and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mat
John F. Leavitt
John Leavitt
Ned Acerman
Fish House Punch
Leavitt
Aseum
Mystic
Conn
Acerman
John
Latoy Wallace
St. George River
Wallace
Americans abroad in Uganda deny travel ban amid Amin era tensions
Several American contractors and colleagues, including Cottrell and Ferguson, working for Uganda Airlines from Entebbe Airport, say they were not officially barred from leaving Uganda despite reports. They recount assurances from President Amin and note mixed reactions among travelers and families back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottrell
Uganda Airlines
Entebbe
Uganda
Astronomers Track Earth Atmosphere With Radio Signals
Harvard and Smithsonian scientists adapt radio telescope methods to monitor water vapor ozone and carbon monoxide high in Earth’s atmosphere from Haystack Observatory Westford Mass. The technique uses microwave receivers to detect natural radio waves from molecules enabling ground based, cost effective monitoring of upper atmospheric chemicals and pollutants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Earth
Harvard College Observatory
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Cambridge
Mass
National Science Foundation
Haystack Observatory
Westford
The
Foundation
Harrison BE. Radford
Radford
Marily
Carter Aims to Reset U S Cuba Ties and Canal Deal
President Carter outlines ahead of schedule moves to ease U S Cuba relations with conditions on Cuban attitudes and Latin American intervention. He proposes a Panama Canal handover timing around 2000 with continued global shipping access. He mentions a North Vietnam mission arriving March 11 and energy reform due September 20, plus a draft alt plan emphasizing public service linked to civilian enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
U.S
Cuba
Africa
Latin America
Panama Canal
North Vietnam
Congress
Peare Corps
Vista
Ottawa
John Ritchey
Georgetown
Miner Survives After Tunnel Collapse Amid Rescue Efforts
A miner trapped in an anthracite coal seam was found alive when rescuers heard tapping sounds during drilling on Wednesday. A narrow bore was made to pass a tube, delivering food, drink, tobacco, socks, and blankets. He slept briefly as jackhammers continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adley
Snow forecast spans northern New England to Ohio Valley
The National Weather Service predicts snow on Sunday for northern New England, northern Michigan, and areas from northern Mississippi through Tennessee into the Ohio Valley. Rain is forecast for parts of the Pacific Northwest, the Middle Atlantic States, and the southern Atlantic states. AP Wirephoto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Michigan
Mississippi
Tennessee
Ohio Valley
National Weather Service
Pacific Northwest
Middle Atlantic States
Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Carolinas
Texas
Great Lakes
Rockies
Plains
AP Wireohota
Education and business mingle in unique teaching spaces
Grail, 17, recalls real education through independent studies as classes met in beer parlors, bil liard halls, and board rooms. Students toured factories banks and offices to see business in action, while the business community opened its doors. Inclination hopes to repeat this model in the future. Carter’s pardon and the Vietnam draft evaders drew sharp questions but no abuse, as Americans reacted to the first broadcast and Carter said he learned a lot and enjoyed it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grail
CBS
Carter
Should I Bring My Child To The Funeral
A guide on involving children in funerals notes that with proper preparation a child can attend and benefit from the experience. Do not force attendance if the child is prone to hysteria. discuss expectations in advance and consult for guidance as needed.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wiilliam P. Mitchelr
Seattle
Danny
Agai
Ploesti
Europe
Romania
Soviet Union
Bulgaria
Danube
Svishtov
Ruse
Tanjug
Yugoslavia
United States
Bucharest
Womb Street
Helleni
Jim Ferguson
Fort Worth
Tex
H.J. Recner
Winter Park
Fla
Vernon Phillips
John Vogel
Miami
Ban Front
Ferguson
Bell Helicopters
Amin
Radfordsri
Doe
Conan
Aca
Elpore
Moahne
Worloco International Engue Central
Dallas, Ie
Sat
Linda Patton
Virginia Employment Commission
P.O. Box
Lynchburg
Bill Townes
Townes Funeral Home
American National Bank O
George Washington High School Marching Band
Brandenton, Florida
FDIC
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!