Fourth of July Reflections on Jefferson and Freedom
A progress editorial urges readers to reread the Declaration of Independence and reflect on its enduring truths. It recalls historical public readings and celebrates the freedoms, law, and opportunities enjoyed in the United States, offering a prayer of gratitude and a wish for a peaceful Fourth of July.
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Jefferson
Louisiana Purchase
Alaska
Berkeley scientists propose space TV detector array
Berkeley researchers outline an antenna system using 100 foot dish elements to detect television emissions from civilizations up to 200 light years away. A 10 mile diameter region with 10 000 dishes would create an optical image of a sky patch, but cost could reach 5 billion dollars.
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Ohio
Ralph McGill on Patriotism and Lincoln at Gettysburg
In reflecting on Independence Day, Ralph McGill contrasts American patriotism with European models and cites Lincoln and the founders. He notes how early American identity formed from diverse roots and writers, while modern intellectuals show divisions over policy and responsibility.
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Cooper
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Hawthorne
Whistler
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Quotes and slogans on liberty and freedom across history
A compact collection of statements invoking liberty and union from foundational texts and notable figures. It references the U S Constitution preamble, the American anthem line, Daniel Webster on liberty and union, Bulwer-Lytton on liberty as dignity, and Patrick Henry's liberty or death line.
Sky rescue of downed pilot amid Air Force Navy refuels
A dramatic account portrays a carrier Navy pilot shot down over Southeast Asia saved by Air Force KC-135 refuels. Tankers from both services swapped fuel to keep F-8 Crusaders and an F-4B Phantom aloft, preventing ditching and saving millions in assets.
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Alan
Foster Mama
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Akron
Ohio
Richard L. Trail
McCook
Neb
Dean L. Hoar
Idana
Kan
Nathan C. Campbell
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Pentagon
Soo
Sea
Lahalt
Reagan's costly YR convention tab cited at Omaha
Backstage grumbling rose over Gov. Ronald Reagan's expense claim totaling about 1650 for him and four aides to the Young Republicans convention in Omaha. California and staff costs spark concern as Nixon had declined the banquet speakership.
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Yra
George Romney
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Yras
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Elbie Jay and Family Celebrate New Baby in Humorous Dialect
In this lighthearted Washington column Hoppe chats with Elbie Jay his wife Birdie Bird and their growing family. The talk centers on a new baby names plans for the child future career hopes and the genial grandparent philosophy. Birds and Elbie share affectionate banter and family punchlines while predicting the child’s path to prosperity.
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Courtenay Valent
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Patrick Elbie
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