Capitol Hideaways Revealed From Former Capitol Explorer
Fred Schwengel, former Iowa congressman and Capitol History Association president, guides readers through hidden Capitol spaces. He recounts elite hideaways, a two-room Civil War bread-baking retreat, and dome alcoves reached via iron stairs.
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New York Times News Service
Washington
Congress
Allen J. Ellender
Louisiana
Lyndon Baines Johnson
Capitol
Johnson Ranch
Sam Rayburn
Harry S. Truman
White House
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Fred Schwengel
Iowa
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Schwengel
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Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial
United States of America
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United State Capitol
Nixon weighs four to five cent rise in federal gas tax
Washington AP reports the Nixon administration considers a four to five cent increase in the federal gasoline tax, aiming to balance the 1974 budget, curb consumption, and promote mass transit, while risking higher costs for low income households. Deputy Treasury Secretary William Simon signals a near decision, despite a previous pledge against new taxes.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Treasury
William Simon
George P.shultz
Simon
Take stock in America Buy US Savings Bonds
A concise promotional note urging Americans to invest by buying US Savings Bonds, highlighting national financial empowerment and patriotic savings. The message centers on boosting personal and national economy through government-backed securities.
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America
Brookhaven Middle School eighth grade volleyball team trophy photo
Members of Brookhaven Middle School eighth grade volleyball team pose with their intramural trophy. In the front row from left are Pat Marshall Dewayne Herbert Olonzo McDonald Kim Morris Patt Hatton and Lynn Deason. Back row include Charlie Brown Ted Yarbrough Russ Terry Greg Payne Tony Kelso Mark Chattham and Chuck Cannon.
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Brookhaven Middle School
Pat Marshall
Dewayne Herbert
Olonzo McDonald
Kim Morris
Patt. Hatton
Lynn Deason
Charlie Brown
Ted Yarbrough
Russ Terry
Greg Payne
Tony Kelso
Mark Chattham
Chuck Cannon
Dr William Beaumont and digestion milestone noted
The snippet recalls William Beaumont an American who first described digestion in 1822? 1882 is cited but Beaumont’s key work was in the 1820s. The line, paired with an ad slogan, hints at a historical science milestone tied to digestion and advertising.
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