Thanksgiving reflection on Plymouth Pilgrims and lasting gratitude
The piece recalls a 1621 Plymouth settlement story from Plymouth Mass. A Mayflower model and original site are visited, highlighting hardships of early settlement and the Pilgrims faith. It contrasts colonial struggles with modern comfort and urges gratitude for bounty.
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Red light near Camelback and 68th St prompts caution
A Scottsdale driver recalls nearly being hit at a red light at Camelback and 68th Street. The writer urges stop look and listen reminders at crossings to reduce red light violations and improve safety.
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Nixon- Reagan rivalry deepens as Tower backs away
Texas Republicans rally against Nixon linking with Sen. John Tower as campaign manager. Tower withdraws after pressure from Reagan supporters, leaving Nixon without a manager while Texas hints at shifting loyalties and Florida may follow. Nixon faces a weakened Southern base as Reagan gains ground.
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Women generals in the armed forces deserve equal rank
A reader argues that women chiefs of the armed services merit admiral and brigadier general ranks for dedicated service across World War I Korea and Vietnam. The letter praises female volunteers in WAC WAVE Lady Marine WAF Air/Navy/Army Nurse Corps and requests equal rights, noting nurses near combat areas and thanking Buena Vista Ambulance Service for aiding a husband after spine surgery.
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Expanding world trade urged over protectionist push
A veteran business figure warns U S protectionist quotas would reverse 30 years of trade liberalization and risk a повторение of Smoot Hawley era disaster. He notes 1968 politics aim to gain leverage, while current exports total 31.2 billion and imports 26.5 billion, yielding a 4.7 billion net gain for U S workers and consumers.
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History repeats itself says Ralph McGill on Thanksgiving
In a reflective essay Ralph McGill links past and present Thanksgivings to endurance through fear and doubt. He notes wartime hardships from Pilgrims to Vietnam, recalls opposition to major wars, and urges gratitude for resilience amid disloyalty, dissent, and threats, forecasting a hopeful future harvest.
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Goldwater Defends Rusk Against McNamara Critique
Barry Goldwater praises Secretary of State Dean Rusk and attacks Defense Secretary Robert McNamara, arguing Rusk has defended U.S. foreign policy effectively while McNamara’s Vietnam and disarmament views show weakness. He contrasts their records on bombing pauses and overall strategy.
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