Columbus Day Origins and Federal Holiday History
An exploration of Columbus Day from its Columbus landing claim to why it is observed today. The piece traces early observances, Irish and Norse theories, and how Presidents Harrison and Johnson shaped it into a federal holiday on the second Monday in October.
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Columbus
Destiny
Christopher Columbus
New World
United States
West Indies
Bahamas
San Salvador
Canada
Leif Erickson
Greenland
Society of St. Tammany
New York City
Benjamin Harrison
Lyndon Baines Johnson
Jim Hitch
Budget pact sparks mixed reactions across age and habits
Guest opinion weighs fairness of a federal budget plan touching on income tax, MediCare premiums, defense cuts, and a gasoline tax hike. It notes opposition from seniors, smokers, drinkers, and many voters, while acknowledging President Bush and lawmakers seek compromise amid looming elections and deficit concerns.
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Tts
Bush
U.S. House
Senate
Ottawa Defends Town In Letter To The Editor
Ellen Greenfield of 811 King writes that Ottawa is a good town and not the laughing stock, urging Mayor Charles Gillette to consider that his view is only one opinion and that letters should be signed with address for verification.
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Charles Gillette
Ottawa
Kansas
Ellen Greenfield
King
Apple Festival brings history to Ward-Meade Park in Topeka
In Topeka the 11th annual apple festival drew crowds to Ward Meade Park with German music, hot cider, and dozens of pastries. The event showcased the Santa Fe Depot moved from Pauline, a caboose donated by a Topeka doctor, and historic rural exhibits amid autumn foliage. Proceeds aid the park’s improvements.
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Topeka
Kansas Supreme Court
Ward-Meade Park
Santa Fe
Pauline
Wakarusa River
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Emporia
Forbes Air Force Base
Apple Festival Fund
Peddler’s Village
Locker room access sparks press freedom clash across sports
A veteran columnist laments the locker room interview controversy, noting rising female access and privacy backlash. He cites editorials, legal scrutiny, and past battles transitioning from press box to locker room, arguing for uniform treatment and cultural value over sensational sports coverage.
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Scrooge
Hutchinson News
University of Kansas
Carly
Progressive University
University
Board of Regents
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Ottawa Herald
Naybe
Hes Bok
Congress
Florida
National Football Commissioner
Harvard
Phyllis Schafly
John McCormally
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