Echoes of Lincoln and Ballou in Civil War Letter
Lucille S. deView reflects on a taped reading of Major Sullivan Ballou’s farewell letter from the Civil War era set to period songs. The piece ties his devotion to Sarah to enduring themes of love, war, and memory, noting Ballou’s death at Bull Run seven days after the letter. The column appears in the Orange County Register with PBS and Electra Entertainment credits.
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California
Paul Roebling
Maj. Sullivan Ballou
Sarah
Abraham Lincoln
Ballou
Bull Run
Mgs
Sullivan Ballou
PBS
Electra Entertainment
Warner Communications Inc
Lucille S. deView
The
Orange County Register
Colors of roses and a Valentine reminder
Reader asks about rose colors and meanings with Red for love Pink for happiness White for innocence Yellow for friendship. Aileen Doss of St. Louis shares a basement-step tip using a sticky note to list needed items. Submit hints to Heloise at the San Antonio address.
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United States
Aileen Doss
St. Louis
Tax changes hit seniors as markets sag and bonds wane
Verna Kriss, 80s, near Newport Beach, recalls a 1994 bond setback after holding over 250000 in bonds. Many retirees face higher Social Security taxes, Medicare premiums, and new tax rules that tax a large share of benefits. Experts urge cautious strategies like mortgage payoff, annuities, or borrowing against stock portfolios while noting uncertain relief from politicians and possible reverse mortgages as a temporary fix.
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Verna Kriss
Kriss
Costa Mesa
Newport Beach
Calif
Ken South
Smith Barney Inc
Ed Wolfe
Wolfe
California
Sacramento
Legis
Bill Ritz
National Committee
Newt Gingrich
America
Congress
Victoria Felton- Collins
Jay Fukushima
South
Felton-Collins
Jim Mahoney
Freedom Home Equity Partners
Irvine
Mahoney
Freedom's
American Association of Retired Persons Investment Program
Marine Pfc Rose completes recruit training at Parris Island
Service Marine Pfc Larry G. Rose son of retired Gunnery Sgt Larry G Rose of Havelock recently completed recruit training and was promoted to his present rank. At Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot recruits learn battlefield survival basics daily routine and personal and professional standards. Emphasis is placed on teamwork and self discipline during training.
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Larry G. Rose
Marine Corps
Havelock
Parris Island
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
S.C
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Roy Dodson
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Ting
P.O
San Antonio
Texas
Harvey
Valentine's
Ienu
Tryon Palace
New Bern
Julie Schoen
Fukushima
Centenary United Methodist Church
New Street
Melvin Beaver
Middle Street
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Andy's
Little Mint, Inc
FDIC
John Burnette
Keith Cayton
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