Silent Cal and the Quiet Presidency in Public Life
A brisk reflection on Calvin Coolidge's presidency and persona, recalling Independence Day moments, the Lee and Vicksburg events, and Coolidge's frugal governance. It notes his restraint, the 1920s economic gains, the 1933 funeral, and the lasting image of a concise leader amid changing times.
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Washington
Republic
Lee
Coolidge
America
Harding
Calvin Jr
Flint
White House
Faint signal welcome restraint on HEW consulting contracts
The Department of Health Education and Welfare has ordered modest spending on private surveys and advice, spending about $42 million of $60 million authorized for the year ending June 30. Deputy Controller Charles Miller called it a rare voluntary restraint and noted HEW may have hit the allotted limit. The move is seen as encouraging for broader budget controls in Washington.
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Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Charles Miller
HEW
Washington
Congress
Teller ends career urging science awareness for world peace
Edward Teller retires as UC professor and Lawrence Livermore associate director warning against science apathy. He urges new public interest in science, energy, and conservation while noting nuclear power can serve peaceful aims. He reflects on his wartime work and refugee past in a retirement ceremony.
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Edward Teller
Teller
University of California
Lawrence Livermore Laboratory
Europe
Middletown reminiscences of famed local figures on 92nd birthday
Middletown historian Wilfred D. Vorhis recalls Civil War veterans, Spanish American War service, and prominent citizens who shaped the city. He notes Capt. Daniel Bonnell, Clinton Orr, Capt. Robert Wilson, E.H. McCallay, Charles B. Palmer, James and Steve Skillman, Lt. Col. William M. Sullivan, John Q. Baker, George Phipps, and others. The piece links historic sites to present landmarks like Armco Park, Wade E. Miller Gym, and local streets.
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Wilfred D. Vorhis
Grand Army of the Republic
Daniel Bonnell
U.S
Clinton Orr
South School
Vorhis
Robert Wilson
E.H. McCallay
Charles B. Palmer
GAR
Jesse Moren
James
Steve Skillman
Middletown
F.S. Tanzey
James Bolser
Frank Gillespie
William M. Sullivan
Middletown Journal
John Q. Baker
News-Signal
Philies
Girard
Wade E. Miller
Charles Stanage
Smith Stanage
John’ Sutphin
S. Broad
John
Charles Cooch
Central Avenue
Canal
Cooch
George M. Verity
Weber Sebald
Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates In 1857
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc lists rates for newsstand copies at 15 cents daily and 25 cents Sunday, home delivery 72 cents Monday through Saturday, 23 cents Sunday, motor route 13 2 per copy daily, 24 cents Sunday per month, or $4.20 for four weeks, mail subscriptions $38 per year in USA, $46 outside, all prepaid. founded 1857.
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The
News Journal, Inc
S. Broad
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
U.S.A
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