English Lesson by W. L. Gordon: Word Usage Tips
Daily vocabulary note from W. L. Gordon contrasts fond with partial, explains mispronunciations and misspellings, and offers synonyms for noble and lofty ideas. It highlights internal strife from abundant but discordant opinions and urges mastering one word daily.
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Military aviation dwarfs ancient conquerors in era of shadow war
The piece argues modern air power surpasses historic military leaders in scale and impact, noting the drift toward global conflict and the risk of world war. It cautions that decadelong restraint is uncertain but urges keeping calm and avoiding escalation.
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Charlemagne
Napoleon Bonaparte
Alexander
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WACs Called to Viet Nam for Stenography Posts
The Army invites Women’s Army Corps volunteers to serve in Vietnam as stenographers. About a dozen are needed immediately with more possible later.
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Matching Grants Allocated for 12 Northeastern States
About 20 million dollars in matching federal outdoor recreation grants will support state and local governments in 12 northeastern states. The allocation comes from the North East Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation.
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House Lumbers Through Record 22 Roll Calls Without Bills
The House endured a 12 hour 31 minute session with 22 roll calls and no bills passed. Republicans and some Southern Democrats stalled the agenda using parliamentary maneuvers under a new 21 day rule to push four bills later. The dispute centered on bringing seven resolutions to the floor as a block and a demand to read the prior journal in full.
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Washington
House
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Prolonged Journal Reading Delays Session Over Quorums
A sparsely attended session faced repeated interruptions as points of quorum were raised. The reading of the journal stretched beyond six hours due to frequent interruptions and debate.
Chiang Kai-Shek’s Wife Tea Visit at White House
Mme Chiang Kai-Shek has tea with Mrs Johnson at the White House during a private Washington visit. She arrived last week and is staying at a midtown hotel. The Johnsons hosted the Chiangs in Taiwan four years ago when Johnson was vice president.
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Washington
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