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How U. S. Got Canal Zone
The Suez completion rekindled U.S. canal plans across Panama. From 1846 treaty with Colombia guaranteeing transit to 1903 revolt and Roosevelt’s intervention, the U.S. moved to control the Isthmus with a six mile strip. After de facto Panama recognition in November 1903 and a 1910 concession pending, the canal path opened, culminating in a 1921 treaty acknowledging Panama’s independence and U.S. compensation.
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Woodrow Wilson Centennial Highlights a Diverse Legacy
Centennial tribute to Woodrow Wilson outlines his wartime leadership transporting over a million troops, vision for world peace via the League of Nations, and enduring reforms. It notes his Princeton reorganization, writings, and decisive actions as New Jersey governor and U S president, including labor, finance, and independence milestones.
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Hiss Back in 1956 Campaign Sparks Debate
George E. Sokolsky argues Alger Hiss will remain a political issue regardless of Truman’s stance. He critiques Stevenson and Roosevelt for responses, notes Hiss trials and convictions, and warns against letting Hiss derail the national focus on taxes, cost of living, and government overreach.
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Stars Hint Mixed Results and Then Favors for Today
Estrellita notes a mixed planetary pattern with morning confusion on changes to ongoing projects and unsatisfactory dealings with others. By mid afternoon the mood shifts to a friendlier aspect, enabling new ventures with clearer ideas and better outlooks.
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Joe Smith From The Pulpit Is Mockery
Washington commentary questions the use of the Joe Smith joke at the Republican National Convention and urges ministers to preached truth and integrity in politics. Dr A Powell Davies criticizes parliamentary tricks and calls for a sermon that exposes deception without personal attacks, highlighting Joe Smith as a symbol of neglected common people.
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Merle Wendt Leads Buckeyes Past NYU 60 to 0
Twenty years ago Merle Wendt captain of Ohio State led the Buckeyes to a 60 to 0 victory over New York University. Wendt, in his third season, previously played for Middletown High. The same era saw the Yankees take a 2 to 1 lead in the World Series with Lou Gehrig’s homer and Jim Ripple homer for the Giants. The Neighborhood Garden Club held its second annual Community Flower Show, with D. E. Snider winning first in sweepstakes and H. C. Weiker top professional class.
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October weather and light jogging in New York
The column notes October as the best month for weather in New York with bright, brisk days and little smog. It shares a jog from Columbus Circle to Washington Square, claims a near-record pace, and recalls various anecdotes about public life, age of marriage, smoking manners, retirement, and horoscopes.
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Paul Harvey On Government Budgets And Defense Spending
A critical column argues Congress overpays and mismanages funds while praising enterprise for cost accuracy. It cites Boeing B 52 production, misguessed budgets, surplus military supplies, and Hoover Commission findings to warn taxpayers about government budgeting errors and looming accountability.
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Inaugural Tags Backed by Dummy Photos Clash in DC
Washington notes on inaugural car tags show two dummy pictures ready to be used the left showing Dwight Eisenhower the right Richard Nixon Democrats protest the choice claiming bias Director of Vehicles George E Keneipp defends the dummies and vows to switch them if Stevenson Kefauver win Michigan senator Charles E Potter shifts from boating to campaigning while Idaho Democrats pick Frank Church to oppose Herman Welker in the U S Senate race
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Time machine with a kick and aging wine device
A political note mocks candidate breaks and their listening, while France claims a wine aging device. A western jurist argues that the 1956 generation is no worse than 1856, suggesting a long memory may be justified.
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