Washington Daybook offerings mix politics, turtles, and travel tales
Preston Graver notes Washington visitors swear oaths to uphold the Constitution while guides and lecturers in national parks shape opinions against a backdrop of political deaths. He recalls Senate intrigue around court bills, then shifts to migrating turtles crossing Mount Vernon Highway, where drivers slow to spare the shelled travelers.
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Washington
Con
New You
Joe Rokanson
Arkansas
Senate Chamber
Copeland
Congress
Robinson
Mount Verishway
Potomac
Battle Reunions At Gettysburg Veterans Recall Civil War
Gettysburg Pa June 30 UP Old memories puffed like cannon smoke as Civil War veterans gathered for the 75th anniversary reunion of the Grand Army of the Republic and the United Confederate Veterans. About 2 000 veterans from North and South arrived for three days of remembrance amid tent cities and hilltop reminiscences. Major General R Gellette recalled Bull Run and Chancellorsville as he described the hot day and the fields they defended and fought over.
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Gettysburg
Bull Run
R. Gellette
Jackson
Chancellorsville
Shenandonly
Pickett
Gollette
Blue Ridge
Army of
Northern Virginia
Ted" Stuart
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Gellette
Meade
Army of the Potomac
Gettysburs
Lincoln
Davis
Heath
Hill
Army of Northern Virginia
Lee
Virginia
Reynolds
Captain Stone
Chamberlains Spain policy stirs neutral shipping debate
A tense British dispute unfolds over Prime Minister Chamberlain policy to avoid using force to stop bombing of merchant ships by Spanish insurgents. The issue centers on neutral obligations, risk to British traders, and the larger question of trading with belligerents amid the Spain unrest.
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MacKenzie
Associated Press
New York
England
Chamberlain
Spain
House of Commons
Teens Learn Government Structure In Summer Sessions
A fragmented note describes a program where teenage boys attend sessions with officials and judges to study American government. The piece mentions states like Rhode Island Vermont New York Ohio and Indiana and notes early leaders in the movement in 1935 with a push for greater youth civic engagement and awareness of democratic processes.
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Joffere
Re. Fronell
Hors
Rhode Island
Vermont
West
Virgi
York
Ohio
India
Utah
Lake of the Ozarks Declines in Mosquito Control Efforts
The article laments reduced public interest in mosquito extermination around Lake of the Ozarks. It recalls past campaigns using airplanes to spray coves and resorts and notes no current or planned action, despite the lake remaining a regional asset and playground for central Missouri residents.
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Lake of the
Ozarks
Missouri
Egypt
Missouthes
Evance
West
Bridges Dominate 1958 News Forecasts Says Snyder
Frederic Snyder, who lectured on headlines, predicts bridges will dominate news in 1958. He cites recent collapses in Miles City Montana and storm damage to the Golden Gate as examples, and notes headlines from New York City to Canton reflect ongoing bridge concerns and security implications.
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Frederic Snyder
Bridges
Miles City
Mont
Canton
New York City
Golden Gate
San Francisco
Rande
Man Snyder
How's Your Health Dr Jago Galdston
Health note cites ancient myth of Antaeus to stress human earth connection. Emphasizes returning to simple earthy activities as a health antidote to modern life. Encourages readers to seek direct engagement with nature or practical work to renew strength and well being.
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Jago Galdston
Hercules
Antaecus
Francis Bacon
Antapus
Earth
Voltaire
What Others Say Take 2 quotes and closing lines
Police Judge Silas Orr of Sacrameno acquits Mrs. Edith Swain of stealing from Mr. Swein. The mothers of America are not protecting heroes and fighting foul forces they are playing bridge while their children go to Hell. Lord Tweedsmuir calls democracy a crusade and an adventure. Margaret Ayer Barnes notes a good book can be written about anything.
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Silas Orr
Sacrameno
Edith Swain
Swein
Mothers of
America
Ray Lyman Wilbur
Stanford University
Margaret
Ayer Barnes
Lee and Meade at Gettysburg recalling a pivotal test
Veterans recount the 1863 battle near Gettysburg as Lee pursues a risky gamble against Meade. The page recalls Reynolds’s death early on, Pickett’s charge, and the tides turning as Union and Confederate forces clash amid monuments and field memories.
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Gettysburg
Meade
Cemetery Hill
Gellette
Bossier
Pickett
Traveller
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