To Be 70 America’s Past and Future in One Lifespan
George Will reflects on turning 70 linking aging to national progress from World War II to civil rights and medical advances. He notes diminished violence risk, the welfare state shift as octogenarian growth rises, and enduring optimism about American purpose and wonder.
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Almanac May 9 2011 notable facts and birthdays
May 9 2011 marks day 129 of 2011 with history events including Wilson's Mother's Day proclamation and Nixon impeachment hearings. Birthdays span J M Barrie to Rosario Dawson. sports note recalls White Sox eight hour 25 inning game. Moon phases list between May 3 new moon and May 10 first quarter.
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Obama should end wars in Afghanistan and Iraq now
Tom Hayden argues Obama has the moral capital to end U S military involvement in Afghanistan and Iraq, citing civilian and financial tolls. He urges rapid withdrawal, notes the bin Laden operation as proof of counterterrorism over ground forces, and calls for decisive, bipartisan antiwar action.
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The Last Manual Typewriter Ends Its Era
Dayton Daily News columnist D L Stewart reflects on the closure of the world’s final manual typewriter factory and its cultural impact. He contrasts the device’s simplicity with modern digital tools, recalling newsroom life, the tactile ritual of typing, and the catharsis of discarding paper.
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