West’s Path to the 21st Century and Its Perils
A reflective piece surveys the 20th century’s promises and failures from science and war to propaganda. It warns that arrogance, mass persuasion, and nuclear threats shape the move toward the 21st century, urging vigilance against demagogic power and unchecked ambition.
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Russia
Lenin
Soviet Union
Webelos Den 4 Co Leader Recalls Field Trip Tale
A Webelos den leader narrates becoming a co leader for Den 4 Pack 234. The group plans a field trip to a local television station, experiences a tense solo tour after a helper cancels for an unexpected medical issue, and ends with a boy’s wish for another trip while the narrator cites the looming medical problem.
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Joe
Webelos den
Webelos
Den
Hawai
Hawaii
Webelo den
Weather Mans
Speeders as dangerous as drunks on the road
In a letter to The Chronicle Telegram the writer argues that speeding is a greater daily hazard than drunk driving. He urges drivers to slow down, noting speed-related accidents on curves, jackknifed trucks, and injuries from rear-ends, stressing risk on dry and wet roads alike. He calls for stricter penalties for all reckless speeds.
Servicemen deserve better than government action
Letter writer condemns neglect of military personnel after 248 deaths of 1st Airborne Division troops and the Gander crash. He criticizes transport by unsuitable planes, cites 101st Airborne homecoming plane issues, and calls for improved support and equipment for servicemen, extending sympathies to families. He rebukes Reagan era medal displays as insufficient.
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Chronicle-Telegram
1St Airborne Division
101St
Lars Erik Nelson
Reagan
President should keep war powers with Congress debate
Column argues the President may misuse military power without congressional declaration, cites Johnson in the Dominican Republic, Reagan in Nicaragua, and earlier FDR quarantine speech. It contends executive authority allows quick action against foreign threats but warns of unchecked covert actions and lost oversight.
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Charlie
Reese
CIA
Korea
Vietnam
Congress
Nixon
Reagan
Nicaragua
Franklin Roosevelt
Hitler
FDR
Poland
Europe
Pease Praised Yet Blamed Over Steel Jobs Losses
The letter questions Congressman Pease’s influence to protect Lorain steel and shipyard workers. It argues he acted after the fact and failed to prevent job losses, suggesting he should have been in the saddle earlier and delivered a real victory for workers.
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Congressman Pease
Lorain Steel
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