First Anniversary of Independence Celebrations Across States
The article recalls July 4, 1777 as the fledgling United States marked its first independence anniversary with nationwide festivities. Philadelphia showcased salutes and music, Boston highlighted military honors, Charleston and South Carolina featured grand naval displays, and Virginia’s Amelia County noted social promises. Spanish Southwest observers saw little impact on daily life during Bourbon reforms. Historian Nanald W hisenhunt of Eastern New Mexico University provides context.
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Trenton
Army of Georgia
Boston
South Carolina
Cher Jeston
Amelia County
Virginia
New Mexico
Spain
Nanald Whisenhunt
Eastern New Mexico University
Vance Seen Quiet Yet Active In Global Role
Washington analysis notes Cyrus Vance has not become a flashy operator like Kissinger. He has logged extensive overseas travel, delegated authority, and uses careful, lawyer like briefings. By mid year he plans Middle East shuttle diplomacy, visits to China, and UN talks with Gromyko on arms controls.
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Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Cyrus Vance
Lone Ranger
Dimmy Carter
Henry Kissinger
Middle East
Soviet Union
China
Israel
Peking
Kissinger
United Nations
New York
Andrei A. Gromyko
Gromyko
Secretary of State
Silver City Daily Press masthead and staff list
The Silver City Daily Press and Independent lists staff roles including AMF Ely co-publisher, William F. Ely co-publisher, Jack Walz co-publisher and manager, Jerry Walz, editor, Bill Archibald sports editor, Joe Cardona. Publication details note daily except Sundays and holidays, mail and subscription rates, and AP membership.
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Silver City Daily Press
Ind. Publishing Co., Inc
Silver City
New Mexico
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Ely
William F. Ely
Jack Walz
Jerry Wal
Senate signals bigger role in Carter foreign policy
The Senate warned it will demand a major voice in foreign policy and reject unilateral White House moves. It opposed withdrawing troops from South Korea and halting aid to Cuba, signaling Congress’s intent to curb presidential power and bolster oversight amid post Vietnam tensions.
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KFL
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Senate
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U.S
South Korea
Cuba
Richard Nixon
Vietnam
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House International Relations Committee
Ferguson heads for Democratic governor bid in July
Santa Pal city reports Gov Bob Ferguson plans to announce his candidacy for the Democratic governor nomination between July 5 and 15 at an Albuquerque press conference. He vows to stay in the race regardless of Harold Runnels and discusses possible moves if rivals enter, while outlining his reform agenda and campaign finance.
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Carter
Vance
Santa Pal
Bob Ferguson
Albuquerque
U.S
Harold Runnels
Hunstle City
Lea County
Ferguson
Runnels
New Mexico
Harold
Bruce King
Santa Fe
Senate
C.B. ‘Trujilla
Jerry Apodaca
Apodaca
Pineland
Texas
Artesia
Joe Sheen
Virgil Rhodes
Civilization and the Philippine contrast in a colonial view
A reflective piece contrasts primitive Philippine living with American civilization, noting bamboo homes, coconut roof, rice meals, and lack of gadgets. It then questions modern American civilization, highlighting pollution, rudeness, and haste, ending with a call to value gentleness and self-improvement.
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Philippine Islands
U.S
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