Today in History highlights notable events on Oct 9
The Oct 9 entry lists milestones from 1888 Washington Monument opening to 1967 Che Guevara’s execution in Bolivia. It notes Roger Williams banishment in 1635, Yale University charter in 1701, Laura Ingalls flight in 1930, Hoover Dam generator in 1936, Pius XII death in 1958, Uganda’s independence in 1962.
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Associated Press
Washington Monument
Roger Williams
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Collegiate School of
Connecticut
Yale University
San Francisco
Laura Ingalls
United States
Roosevelt Field
N.Y
Glendale
Calif
Boulder
Hoover) Dam
Pope Pius XII
Pope John XXIII
Uganda
Che Guevara
Bolivia
Charities and government funding moral clash concerns
Cal Thomas warns that government charity funding risks weaponizing faith and pressuring churches to follow state priorities. He argues tax incentives better sustain giving, while government grants risk endorsing religions and silencing belief. References Tribune Media Services 2002.
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Jesus
National Endowment For the Arts
Robertson
Cal Thomas
Tribune Media Services
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Ill
Calthomas.com
Tribune Media Sves. Inc
Lincoln Ambition and Liberty in the Douglas Debates
The piece discusses Lincoln and his rival Stephen A. Douglas amid 1860s debates, noting Lincoln’s belief that elevating fellow citizens justified political ambition. It cites his memo from 1863 comparing aims to eternal public service and hints at his readiness to trade honors to end slavery.
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Lincoln
Douglas
Senate
Guelzo
Harris to represent Sertoma district governor post
Missy Harris a Prudential Grieves Group Realtors specialist was elected by Eastern New Mexico West Texas and Rio Grande Sertomans to serve one year as Sertoma International district governor for the Dos Rios District. Harris has five years as a Sertoman and will supervise clubs in Dos Rios.
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Harris
Sertoma
Missy Harris
Prudential Grieves Group Realtors
New Mexico
West Texas
Rio Grande
Sertomans
Sertoma International
Dos Rios
Roswell Club Calendar Highlights Various Meetings Today
Daily calendar lists morning to evening club gatherings in Roswell. Groups include Optimist Club at Sally Port Inn, Retirees Golf at Cahoon Park, Pecos Valley Quilters at Roswell Adult Center, Bible Study at First Methodist, Noonday Toastmasters at Kwan Den, Optimist Club at Chew's West, Rotary at Roswell Country Club, AA Lunch Bunch at Dry Harbor, Altrusa at The Claim, Canasta and Progressive Bridge at Missouri Ave, Chaparral Street Club, Friends in Recovery, Grupo de Apoyo for Spanish speaking women, Roswell Women's Project, No Life AA, and Narcotics Anonymous group. For edits contact the vistas editor or email dores@roswellrecord.com.
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Sunrise Optimist Club
Sally Port Inn
N. Main St
John Jaquess
Retirees Golf Association
Cahoon Park
Pecos
Urton Road
John Russell
Alcoholics Anonymous
Dry Harbor Club
E. van Buren St
Altrusa Club
the Claim
Main St
Judy Stubbs
Roswell
Missouri Ave
Grupo de Apoyo
Mujeres
Iglesia Hispana Presbiteriana
Reyna Mairena
Roswellrecord
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Knutson
Cottey College
Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art
E. College Blvd
Megan Smith
Anne
PEO
Karen Nelson
Mission Arch Drive
Clara Foster
Peg Stokes
Nelson
Foster
Altrusa
Altrusa Club of
Beverly Bearden
Morgan Stanley
Deborah Goluska
Aston Enterprises
Peppers Grill
United Way
Peppers
Chaves County
Pepper’s
Sixth Street
North Main Street
Senior Circle Movin Senior Circle
Wilshire Center
Family Dollar
Senior Circle
Marifrank DaHard
Cindy Bolin
Genealogical Society
Roswell Genealogical Society
New Chaves County
St. Mary’s Place
Assistance League
Assistance League of
Anita Smith
Creech
E. Fifth St
Loran Creech
AMAC
Roswell Museum and Art Center
Daniel Powers
Powers
Ohio
Maryland
Michigan
New York
Washington D.C
Call Dee Montgomery
Ellen Moore
Chaparral Steet Club
Clovis Highway
Gene Villain
Friends
Alcoholics Anonymous Dry Harbor Club
S. Main Roswell
W. Hwy
Ruidoso Downs
Plateau’s
Roswell/Artesia area
North Main
South Main
Artelia
W. Main
Plateautel.com
Plateau
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Plateau Internet
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