Still Convinced of Canal Treaty's Merits
A reader defends the Panama Canal treaty arguing against foreign policy theories tied to Wall Street. He warns against rushing to war, asserts U S control only of the Canal Zone not Panama, and urges ratification to avoid conflict while appealing for Latin American support and a stance against communism.
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Wall Street
Petty
United States
Republic of Panama
Canal Zone
Panama
Latin America
Mr. Petty
Almanac notes for October 19 1977 and historical milestones
Today is Wednesday October 19 1977 the 22nd day of the year with 73 to follow The moon is in its first quarter The morning planets Mars Venus Jupiter and Saturn are visible The evening star Mercury Those born on this day fall under Libra Notable anniversaries include Fannie Hurst born 1889 Yorktown surrender 1781 The Star Spangled Banner first sung in 1814 and the Lakehurst around the world race of 1919 won by H E Elkins in 18 days 11 hours 14 minutes 33 seconds
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United Press International
Fannie Hurst
Lord Hans
Yorktown
Baltimore
Lakehurst
MJ. H.E. Elkins
Veterans call to oppose Panama Canal giveaway by VFW post
A Sandpoint VFW Post No 243 meeting on October 5 1977 voted unanimously to oppose the Panama Canal giveaway treaty. Post Commander Maurice De Mers says the group will oppose any candidate who supports the move and will mobilize against it in elections. The letter to Senator Frank Church defends the canal’s strategic and historic value and urges defenders of U S control.
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Sen. Frank
Church
D-Idaho
Sandpoint Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No
Panama Canal
Canal
America
Yalta
Maurice DE Mers
VFW
Bonner County Hosts Major Draft Horse Show Return
The Idaho State Draft Horse International in Sandpoint was deemed a success and Bonner County plans a yearly event at the fairgrounds. Citizens sponsors and advertisers supported the effort to bring top draft horses to the region, with hopes the show will grow into the world’s largest and fastest moving draft horse fair.
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Bonner County
Bonner County Fairgrounds
Sandpoint
Seconia
Reader offers recipes for crow meat in 1955 cookbook
In response to a letter questioning crow as game, Lucille Sbragia Samuels cites The Hungry Sportsman's Fish and Game Cookbook by Eddie Meier. She details soaking methods for old and young crows and a sautéed crow recipe using breast meat with butter wine and water to tenderness.
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Donald L. Welter
Idaho Fish and Game Commission
Eddie Meier
Scottsdale, Ariz
Lucille Sbragia Samuels
Birch Society calls Oct. 24 Day of Shame against United Nations
John Birch Society members in Athol Idaho urge U.S. withdrawal from the UN and label Oct 24 a Day of Shame. They plan literature, film showings, and outreach criticizing UN human rights claims, budget, and world government aims. Contact Ned Shatz for details.
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Join Birch Society
United’ Nations
United Nations
U.ni
Birchers
U.N
Cuba
Europe
Africa
Asia
Guam
United National
United States
Soviet Union
General Assembly
Ussr
Byelorussia
Ukraine
Red China
United States of America
Birch Society
Republic of China
China
John Birch Society
Ned Shatz Athol
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