Editorial on the Grito de Dolores and Mexico’s Independence
On Sept 15 1810 Father Hidalgo issued the cry for Mexican independence from Spain. The insurrection grew through Guanajuato and Guadalajara and aimed to declare independence in Dec 1810 at San Juan de los Lagos. Hidalgo was captured in 1811, executed, and Mexico achieved independence in 1822, marking a milestone in humanity’s struggle against tyranny.
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Dolores
Michoacan
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Spain
New World
Father Hidalgo
Mexico
Guanajuato
Guadalajara
San Juan de Los Lagos
Shuster Labels NHTSA Airbag Demo Phony
Representative Bud Shuster accuses the NHTSA airbag demonstration of being substantially different from real airbags. He says the test inflates slower, is quieter, and cannot be repacked, creating higher replacement costs and safety concerns. Shuster seeks to disapprove the federal airbag mandate with a concurrent resolution due by October 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Shuster
R-Pa
Congressional
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA
Congress
Shuster
Pennsylvania
Tax funds Florida? U.S. rapid transit orders go overseas
U.S. rapid transit funding last year totaled 353 million dollars with 203 million flowing to foreign manufacturers while only 150 million stayed in the United States. Pullman Standard's James McDivitt warns the policy risks American jobs as four contracts for 372 cars went to Canada and France, threatening domestic production and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Urban Mass Transportation Administration
UMTA
United States
Washington
Potomac
Anelé Sam
James A. McDivill
Pullman Standard of
Chicago
U.S
Pullman Standard Aces
New York City
Anti Authority
Hammond
Ind
Amtrak
Uncle Sam
Canada
France
McDivitt
America
Russell Long Dominates Senate Finance Power Plays
Louisiana Democrat Russell Long chairs the Senate Finance Committee and shapes Carter administration energy, welfare, health, and Social Security policies. Observers note his unmatched personal influence over subcommittees and members, comparing his control to Wilbur Mills and highlighting his blend of cunning and intelligence.
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Alan Ehrenhart
Congressonal Quarterly
Washington
Russell B. Long
Senate Finance Committee
Louisiana Democrat
Carter
Wilile
House
Senate
Long
Finance
Subcommittee
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
Ways and Means
Spark M. Matsunaga
Finance Committee
Wilbur Mills
Mills
Russell Long
Norman J. Ornstein
Gaylord Nelson
D-Wise
Abe Ribicoff
D-Conn
Lang
Russell Lang
Richard B. Russell
D Ga
Russell Jong
Russell
Huey P. Long
D-La
Bob Packwood
R-Ore
Panamanian Senate Hears Debate Over Canal Treaty
The Panamanian government faces resistance as President Torrijos seeks ratification of a canal treaty seen by conservatives as a sellout. The article traces the canal’s history from McKinley era gunboat diplomacy to long disputed control and the travel restrictions it imposed within the United States.
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Republic of Panama
Torrijos
America Canal
Panama
mid-America
America
Philippines
Galveston
McKinley
Teddy RosaviNa
New Jersey
Atlantic
Pacific
Cape Horn
Places Bee
Culpepper Virginia
North Lasegas
Columbus
Ohio
Georgia
Panamanians claim canal control sparks nationalist backlash
Militant Americans clash in a tense scene as Panamanian jingoists chant and threaten. A treaty grants Panama control of the canal until 2000 and neutrality rights thereafter, while Panamanians press rhetoric against U S influence amid the volatile atmosphere.
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Panama
Panamanian Canal
U S
Juap
Duke) Tuayne
Far
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Independent
Fierss -Telesseamy
Independent Press-Telegram
Samuel C. Cameron
Pine Ave
Net
Pullman Standard
Arthur Hoppe
Ian Francises
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