James Pickle: The President's Congressman and Loyal Ally
James Jarrell Pickle, longtime ally of Lyndon Johnson, rose from Capitol Hill policeman to Texas congressman and potential Senate candidate. Close ties with Johnson shaped his career, including a central role in civil rights votes and the Pepper Pickle Bill.
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Today in History highlights key events for August 8
On this date in 1829 the Stourbridge Lion began operation in Honesdale Pennsylvania but failed and was removed. In 1846 the Wilmot Proviso passed the House. In 1854 Wesson and Smith patented the revolver. In 1864 the Red Cross convention was established in Geneva. In 1918 Ferdinand Foch launched a major WWI offensive. In 1940 the German air force conducted large scale attacks.
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Battle of Britain and Cold War Reflections
Ten years after the Battle of Britain Hungarian Communist leader Rakosi assured Yugoslav President Tito he would bolster strained ties between Hungary and Yugoslavia. Five years ago the State Department rejected Soviet protests against U S action to supply NATO with medium range missiles. One year ago the U N Security Council met in emergency session on Cyprus. Chicago, though inland, handles more waterborne traffic than the Panama Canal.
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Ohio 106th Legislature Faces High Costs and Deadlocks
The 106th Ohio General Assembly has logged 110 working days and cost over $1.6 million, not yet beating the 1961 modern record. Deadlocks persist over 12 issues as leaders pause for a cooling off period, with Senate ties and the governor’s budget votes shaping daily progress.
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Central States Universities formed to promote graduate science study
A dozen Midwestern universities create Central States Universities, Inc to encourage graduate education in science. Dr. Charles A. Randall Jr. of Ohio University will head the organization.
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