Politicians linger in convention rituals and late nominating moments
A column on convention habits notes delays from preliminaries and singing as delegates later hear nominating speeches. It contrasts traditional pageantry with the real aim of selecting candidates and the lasting impact on campaign momentum.
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Pickens Receives Bronze Star For Korea Service
Lt Erskin G Pickens of Mount Hope was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service with the 25th Infantry Division in Korea. He earned the decoration for duties from January 11 to June 19, 1952 while with headquarters company as the 25th held the peninsula and harassed enemy positions northwest of the Punchbowl.
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Jura as Department Range Island in Europe
The word Jura refers to a French department, a European mountain range, and an island near Scotland, highlighting distinct geographic usages. These terms appear in historical or topical references across maps, travel writing, and encyclopedic entries.
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Invention of the Bessemer Converter in 1856
The Bessemer converter, developed in 1856, made steel production cheaper and more accessible. This breakthrough transformed industry by enabling mass steel manufacture and boosting construction, railways, and machinery worldwide.
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