Opinion and Comment As We See It Two Centuries of Freedom
The piece reflects on Independence Day, noting that the Continental Congress sought true freedom and self governance. It warns democracy faces internal risk from those who misstate freedom, demands, or distribute wealth, urging citizens to uphold core constitutional principles to preserve liberty.
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Continental Congress
George III of
England
George
New World
Alexander Tyler
America
Nixon pardon drama ends with no deal disclosure
A 1974 Chronicle account details the Nixon pardon process with Gen Haig, Ford aides, and San Clemente figures. It notes no deal with Nixon, the health motive cited, and that Ford decided to pardon before public uproar, while Nixon expressed weariness and denial of an agreement.
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Washington
Richard Nixon
Ford
Nixon
Alexander Haig
White House
Gerald Ford
Haig
Jerry terHorst
Robert Hartmann
Philip Bachen
Bachen
Herbert J. Miller
Buchen
Miller
San Clemente
Benton
Becker
Hartmann
Benton Becker
Tony Pro and the disappearances of rivals and allies
A profile of Anthony Provenzano and his aura of ruthlessness within New Jersey’s Teamsters. It links rival disappearances and murders to his rise, detailing Glockner’s 1963 slaying, Castellito’s 1961 death, Briguglio’s career, and ongoing federal probes into anti racketeering and murder tied to Provenzano and associates.
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New York
Anthony
Tony Pro
Walter Glockner
Teamsters
Provenzano
New Jersey
Glockner
anti-Provenzano United Party
James Riddle Hoffa
Three Finger
Tony
Castellito
Sal Briguglio
Coll 580
Ellenville
N.Y
Inc
Brooklyn
Halcyon
William Irving Avonwald
Justice Department
Mr. Provenzano
Brother Castellito
Crusader Aronwald
560
Salvatore Briguglia
Harold Konigsberg
Pro
Jack Kennedy
Briguglio
Local 560
Union Post
Bill Aronwald
Teamsters Un-Brotherhood
Bicentennial Fourth Reflects on Hill 805 War Memory
On the Fourth of July 1951 the 11th Marines stormed Hill 984 and left behind memories of Hill 805. Twenty-five years later Dog Company, Second Battalion, First Marines is gone, replaced by South Korean troops led by Lt. Gen. So Dong Lee, yet the ridge’s memory remains.
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Hill 805
South Korea
Hill
So Dong Lee
Dog Company
Here
Demilitarized Zone
Second Battalion
First Marines
Odds against legal gambling in Florida and beyond
A Miami Beach proposal for casinos faces staunch opposition from Governor Reubin Askew, Bahamas officials, Las Vegas interests, clergy, and the Mob. National data show legalized gambling profits in Nevada, Illinois, New York, and Connecticut, while critics warn gambling harms the poor. The piece notes NY support for state-run casinos and ends with a NYC bookmaker's odds against casinos there.
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Miami Beach
Hallandale
Miami
Beach
Florida
Reubin
Bahamas
Las Vegas
Mob
Vegas
Gold Coast
Diplomat Hotel
Maryland Racing Association
New York City
Nevada
Illinois
Connecticut
Mary
Stout
New York
Carey
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Clastifred Ady Mer
George Miller
Crrentatron
Arto McCully
Loram Cownty Peinting & Publishing Co
East
Elyria Ohm
Oita
Scheendle
Wedret
Beart Charman
Elyrne, C
Ziegler
Pat
Ounagin
Nobel Bulletin
Maericag
Jimmy Hoffa
Lewisburg
FBI
Michigan
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George Washington
Jim Bishop
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