Winston Churchill A Recollection by Harry F. Byrd Jr
Sen. Byrd recalls meeting Churchill in Richmond in 1929 and Churchill's wartime leadership. He argues Churchill saved freedom in Europe, contrasts him with Chamberlain, and notes Churchill’s long parliamentary career and stubborn resolve during Munich. He warns popular programs may fail over time.
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Paroled convict kills policeman then dies on work release
A 30 year-old convict named Willie Robert Wright, approved for parol e in February, abducted Chesapeake patrolman Ray Gallimore during a weekend work release raid. He drove to Portsmouth, shot Gallimore, and killed himself when cornered. Police linked him to a Nov 23 Portsmou th stabbing death and found the murder weapons in his car.
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Knowledge Quiz Answers and Word Scramble
Smallest dog breed is the Chihuahua. Lycidas was written by John Milton. A south paw is a left handed pitcher. John Adams was the first U.S. President to ride in an automobile. The only point in the U.S. common to four states is the Four Corners region. A hat maker is a milliner. Panama Canal opened to ship traffic in 1914. A flea does suck blood. The Avenue of Presidents in Washington is M Street NW. Thomas Jefferson preceded Eisenhower as President.
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Today in History Highlights December 2 1974
On this date 1942 a nuclear chain reaction was demonstrated by scientists at the University of Chicago. Napoleon crowned himself emperor in 1804. Napoleon’s forces won at Austerlitz in 1805. Monroe outlined the Monroe Doctrine in 1823. Castro landed in Cuba with followers in 1956 aiming to topple Batista.
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