A true American hero Lindbergh a planner and patriot
Charles Augustus Lindbergh shaped aviation and space progress while a celebrated, controversial figure. He designed the Spirit of St Louis, planned risky Atlantic flights, and later aided wartime efforts before a dignified, symbolic funeral reflecting a life of daring, privacy, and public influence.
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Charles Augustus Lindbergh
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Britain
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Connecticut
Hawaii
United Air Lines
Anne Spencer Marrow
Ford attends church as women bishops debate unfolds
President Ford joined worship at Immanuel Church on the Hill in Alexandria Virginia where Reverend Patricia Park spoke about outrage and confusion over the Episcopal House of Bishops decision on women’s priesthood. Ford praised the sermon and avoided public comment on the bishops’ stance, signaling cautious engagement.
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Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill
Alexandria
Patricia M. Park
Episcopal House of Bishops
House of Bishops
Planning can revive our cities at the core
Bennett Harrison of MIT argues central cities retain vitality despite suburban growth. He says government jobs help offset private losses and urges rethought policy and multilevel metro planning. Develop vacant inner city land and public control to improve urban health and life.
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Washington
Bennett Harrison
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Harrison
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Urban Institute
Letters argue voters favor leadership and free enterprise
A reader critiques political cycles under Democratic and Republican eras, praising leadership and free enterprise principles while urging strong GOP guidance. The letter links prosperity to disciplined policy, cites price controls and GM issues, and warns of a looming GOP failure if unemployment and inflation tactics persist. A second letter notes chaotic traffic in Long Beach near Belmont Shore, Naples, and Belmont Park, calling for relief and better control.
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General Motors
Horace M. Wolbrecht
Long Beach
Tyranny of the press and the politics of power
A defense of press freedom paired with critique of media manipulation. The writer argues media attacks preceded Watergate, notes Nixon era tensions, praises Nixon's war end, and suggests a shift to a parliamentary model as media power grows.
Ringo Gains Noted Skill in Ring Toss Games
Terry Carls describes improved throwing accuracy in ring toss, compares the skill to horseshoes, notes two game wins, and acknowledges practice as a factor. The remark highlights personal progress and the enjoyment of skill development.
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Ringo
Terry Carls
Long Beach
Rockefeller fortune and power loom over Rockefeller’s rise
A Washington piece surveys Nelson Rockefeller arriving as vice president designa te, arguing the Rockefeller fortune intertwined with private wealth and corporate control shapes policy. It warns that economic power must be disclosed and accountable, not left to blind trust.
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Fortune Magazine
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