Pachyderm puzzles and a plea for quick fact sharing
A writer muses on the World Books P volume and the elephant's reclassification, noting how facts drift from conversation and the need for a public fact reception service. The essay toys with names like Pachyderm Elephantidae and Proboscidea while humorously venting at social distractions.
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On This Date King George V Dies and Edward VIII Succeeds
Today in history January 20, 1974 notes King George V’s death in 1936 and the Prince of Wales becoming Edward VIII. The event marks a royal succession and a shift in Britain's reign as reported by Associated Press.
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O Neill Says Ford Aided Nixon Defense As Puppet
House Majority Leader Thomas P. O Neill accuses Vice President Gerald R Ford of acting as a puppet for President Nixon. He criticizes Fords independence and says a Nixon speech writer shaped Fords defense, hurting his standing with Congress.
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Historic Dates Mark Milestones in U S and Britain
A chronology lists key events from 1265 Parliament meeting to 1969 Nixon milestones. It notes Marshall’s 1801 appointment as chief justice, Pearl Harbor lease approval in 1887, Roosevelt third-term inauguration in 1914, Eisenhower oath in 1953, Johnson inaugurations in 1965 and a 1955 economy forecast, Nixon sworn in 1969 and 1970.
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Scali Returns to UN Post After Heart Surgery
United States Ambassador John A. Scali has returned to the United Nations after coronary bypass surgery at the Arizona Heart Institute in Phoenix on November 20. He told a reporter on his return that he feels great. Scali, 55, resumed duties at the U.N. on Thursday.
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Plans for $25 million Columbus complex unveiled
Ohio National Bank officials unveiled a $25 million downtown Columbus commercial complex to house bank offices, Ban-Ohio Corp operations, and space for shops, restaurants, and exhibitions. Construction is expected to start in April with completion planned for 1976.
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