Two dates that shape a nation recalled by many
Ridgefield writer recalls two pivotal days Kennedy's assassination on November 22, 1963 and Pearl Harbor's attack on December 7, 1941. He shares personal memories from Manhattan lunch, Washington dispatches, and a Boy Scout hike near Alpine New Jersey, noting how these events sparked lifelong debate and tragedy.
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Toland's Infamy shifts Pearl Harbor blame to Washington leaders
In a wide review, John Toland argues Pearl Harbor blame lies with White House, War Department, and Navy chiefs, citing intelligence that warned of Kido Butai approaching Hawaii. The piece notes nine prior probes and the book's challenge to assigned culprits Admiral Kimmel and General Short.
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Hinckley talks life in Dallas to KZEW station
AP reports John Hinckley, found innocent by insanity in Reagan shooting, writes to Dallas radio station KZEW claiming ties to Dallas life and a song by Bowie. He says he once attended Highland Park High School, listened to KZEW, and co authored a Devo song. He remains at St Elizabeths Hospital after the 1981 attempt.
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Wichita Signs Bus Agreement With Transit Union
Wichita city bus drivers and mechanics approved a new two year contract with the Metropolitan Transit Authority. Teamsters Local 795 voted 57 to 11 to accept. The deal includes a 242 percent annual pay raise. The city avoided a strike after a 74 day stoppage in 1966.
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