The Decline of the Horse in Modern America
An essay notes horses shrinking from daily work in the U.S. once a vast national resource. From 25 million fifty years ago to about two million today, horses are now mostly tied to racing recreation and riding, with Roosevelt as the last president on horseback sixty years past. The piece ponders whether the era of horses is nearing an end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior
U.S
Theodore Roosevelt
Old Dobbin
Robert Taft, Jr
Ohio
America
Channel Tunnel debated amid survey and trade effects
Parliament has long debated a Channel tunnel with Europe. A new geological survey renews the discussion while Britain's 45 day seamen strike harms commerce. Cooperation with France could bring political gains and closer links to the Common Market as road and air transport evolve.
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British Isles
Europe
Britain
France
Breakthrough in Vietnam War jets and countermeasures
U S jets hit North Vietnamese oil depots near Hanoi with no losses as they broke through surface-to-air missiles. A secret electronic jam device disrupted missile guidance, described as a major war advance. Experts warn rivals will counter every innovation and emphasize readiness for counter-counter measures.
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U.S
Hanoi
Viet Nam
North Viet Nam
Daylight Savings Motion Aids Virginia Defense
The Virginia Press Association urged Gov. Price to cooperate with President Roosevelt on daylight saving time as a defense measure. The article also notes color television advances and a studio demonstration. Additional items include John H Hay’s judicial nomination background, a Baltimore Charcoal Club gift, and Northern Virginia Power Co officers and directors.
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Virginia Press Association
Gov. Price
Roosevelt
Virginia
Henry B. Gilpin
Lewis M. Allen
Charcoal Club
Art School of
Baltimore
Club
Northern Virginia Power Co
Lewis F. Cooper
Col
R. P. Chew
Charles Town
W. Va
E. V. Weems
Shirley Carter
A. Moore, Jr
Berryville
Harry Warden
S. L. Hoover
Harrisonburg
T. B. Patton
R. Gray Williams
In Spite Of and The Humble Birth Of Jesus
Earl L. Douglas reflects on perseverance despite adversity citing Milton Beethoven and ordinary people. He contrasts worldly triumph with the Saviour who lived humbly and suffered, noting that true glory costs and comes from living a life of humility and virtue.
President Johnson’s Asia doctrine outlined as steady long term policy
The article portrays President Johnson’s Asia doctrine as a five year in formation plan elevating the United States to a leading Pacific power. It notes a private 1961 report to Kennedy urging relentless anti communism and economic aid, plus an alliance of free nations. It compares the policy to Truman Eisenhower and Roosevelt and hints at possible China conciliation if Beijing cooperates.
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Washington
Johnson
United States
Pacific
Asia
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
South Viet Nam
Harold Holt
Australia
White House
Orient
Atlantic
Harry Truman
Dwight Eisenhower
Europe
Theodore Roosevelt
China
Mr. Johnson
Senate
Office Girl Watchers Don’t Mind Hot Weather
HAL BOYLE notes office life during a heat wave with types like the engineer the office girl watcher the psychiatrist and the amateur weather expert. He jokes about air conditioning fading, workers’ routines, and a few political observations on Viet Nam policy and domestic reaction.
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Paradise
Unity in action to support peace and strength
Dwight D Eisenhower quote urges unity to become a colossus for peace. He says a divided effort defeats us and calls for collective resolve to uphold national strength and harmony.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
U.S
Population growth as core cause of U S governance reforms
Washington discusses three major reports urging sweeping reorganization of federal state and city governments to match rapid population shift. Proposals include reducing local government units, modernizing constitutions, regional pacts, and regional governments to share federal funds and better manage metro growth.
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United States
Committee For Economic Development
Marion B. Folsom
Eisenhower
Republican Policy Committee
Senate
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Iowa
Republican
Coordi
Undulant fever and mental health questions answered
Dr Brandstadt explains undulant fever transmission risks and treatments noting human carriers exist but spread is rare. He discusses symptoms, diagnosis, and the impact of pasteurized milk, plus schizophrenia and manic depression treatment options and the role of lobotomy and therapy.
How's Your IQ Memory Quiz Daily Scores
Quiz based on 100 questions over 10 days classifies score bands from Memory Genius to Good. Poses trivia prompts: birds aiding Utah pioneers, horse withdrawal in races, cradle rhyme completion, quarters to football, chukker to polo, Maine capital, sound speed in water vs air, rifle bullet penetration of alligator hide, and uranium atom basics.
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Maine
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Channel Tunnel
Britannia
Smolensk
John Hay
President Wilson
Court of Claims
Congress
Old Court House Hall
Winchester
Millwood
Earl L. Douglas
Milton
Beethoven
William S. White
Thailand
New Zealand
Hal Boyle
New York
Arctic
Mark
By David Lawrence
American Political Science Association
Wayne Brandstadt
M.D
Wayne G. Brandstadt
Dr. Brandstadt
I.Q
Utah
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