May 21 2007 Today in History Birthdays and Sports
Highlights include the 1881 founding of the American Red Cross and Lindbergh’s 1927 solo flight. Birthdays feature Pope Rousseau Waller Burr Sakharov Franken T. Sports note recalls Seattle Slew’s 1977 Preakness win. Moon phase and India’s 5,000 year civilization note.
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American Red Cross
Charles Lindbergh
Rajiv Gandhi
Alexander Pope
Henri Rousseau
Fats Waller
Raymond Burr
Andrei Sakharov
Apuyamiuci
India
Reagan era morality clash over Alabama sex toy ban
Leonard Pitts Jr argues that Alabama's 1998 sex toy ban, upheld for public morality, reflects government intrusion into private life. He cites past cases from Texas to Florida, condemning conservatives for policing personal choices while praising Reagan's anti big government stance. Pitts underscores the right to be left alone unless causing harm.
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Sherri Williams
Supreme Court
Williams
Circuit Court of Appeals
Alabama
Reagan
Houston
Texas
Fort Worth
Congress
Florida
Michael Schiavo
Terri
When Bonds Breaks a Record Will Anyone Care Anymore
A reflection on baseball magic fading as records loom. The piece recalls Aaron Rose and McGwire moments, noting public apathy toward Barry Bonds 756th homer despite past excitement. It critiques sports culture, media and drug suspicions while posing where future fans will be.
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Hank Aaron
Babe’s Ruth
Pete Rose
Ty Cobb
Mark McGwire
Roger Maris
Barry Bonds
America
ABC News
ESPN
San Francisco Giants
Aaron
Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
Rose
McGwire
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Garry Trudeau
Granny
Granny P
Ronald Reagan
Leonard Pitts
Leonard Pitts Jr
The
Miami Herald
Bonds
DL Stewart
Major League Baseball
Distewart
Coxohio
Reylectric
CTI
Pronesti
Barres Lane
Elyria
Toro Z
Worcester’s, Inc
Lorain N. Ridgeville
Grafton
Parsons Rd
Kawasaki
Avi
Toro
Rt As
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