Lessons From A War Yet Forgotten In Time
A historical reflection contrasts the 1812 war with the Vietnam era and a current Capitol blast, noting unpreparedness, British naval might, and misjudged bravado. It cites Madison era policy failures, Jacksons victory at New Orleans, Bladensburg defeat, and warns against overconfidence. It ends with Teddy Roosevelt's "speak softly but carry a big stick" dictum.
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U.S. Navy
Constitution
United States
Wingfield Scott
South
Andrew Jackson
New Orleans
Pakenham
Wellington
Washington
Bladensburg
Vietnam
Madison Square Garden
Joe Stalin
Leverer
Johnson
Mr. Nixon
Teddy Roosevelt
Freshman Senator Chiles on Cloture and Senate Rules
Senator Lawton Chiles writes on Senate debate limits and cloture. He recalls listening to arguments for reducing the votes needed to end debate and notes concerns over logjams in funding major measures. He cites Sen. Harry M. Jackson’s plan to push faster identification of key appropriation bills.
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Lawton Chiles
Washington
United States
Senate
Harry M. Jackson
National Days in Red China and Senate Debates
Henry J. Taylor contrasts Mao era propaganda with real power held by the PLA and Chiang Ching, notes famine and international reaction, then shifts to U S Senate filibuster reform, arguing for extended debate as a check on presidential power, citing Amaury de Riencourt and Psalm 88.
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Red China
Mao Chu Hsi Wan
Chairman Mao
China
Communist Party
Mao Tse-tung
Chiang Ch’ing
Red
Formiosa
Mao
Free World Press
United Nations
Stalin
Ukraine
Castro
Cuba
America
Western Hemisphere
Public Security Bureau
Wang Tang-hsing
Forbidden City
Lin Piao
Peking
United States Senate
Senate
Amaury de Riencourt
Riencourt
Congress
How's Your IQ Daily Quiz Challenge
A brief quiz presents a 100 question test with daily scoring ranges from Memory Genius for 9 or 10 correct to Good for 4. It directs readers to page two for correct answers and lists ten sample questions covering roses, mining, Lex Barker, nursery rhymes, owls, Nellie Melba, FM, geometry, dynamite, and Vatican City area.
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Paul
Comstock Lode
Alexander C
Lex) Barker, Jr
Peter
Pumpkin Eater
Nellie Melba
Vatican City
1961 Easter Seal Campaign leader named for Winchester area
J Douglas Butler will serve as general chairman of the 1961 Easter Seal Campaign for Winchester Frederick and Clarke Counties. Miss Frances Ann Funk named Honorary Fire Chief of Stephens City Fire Company for the Apple Blossom Festival parade on April 27. Founder's Day Tea for Girl Scouts and Brownies held at Braddock Street Methodist Church hall. A 1959 Girl Scout Round-up movie shown. Major John S. Scully III, discharged in January, planning details for the festival mass meeting. Chamber president Wendell Barney appointed publicity and promotion director for the 19th annual Apple Blossom Festival. About 350 attended Winchester Presbyterian Church congregational dinner with Dr. Ben R. Lacy as guest speaker.
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J. Douglas Butler
Winchester
Frederick and
Clarke Counties
Frances Ann Funk
B.J. Funk
Stephens City
Braddock Street Methodist
John S. Scully, III
Shenandoah
Chamber of Commerce
Wendell Barney
Department of Publicity and Promotion
Winchester Presbyterian Church
Ben R. Lacy
Union Theological Seminary
Richmond
Daily Meditation on Credit and Great Discoveries
A reflective piece argues that praise often lags behind true achievements. It recalls Einstein, Columbus, Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt, Pasteur, and the Wright brothers, urging thoughtful consideration before criticism.
Nixon interview on Today highlights family values
President Nixon spoke with Barbara Walters on NBCs Today show in a two hour broadcast. He addressed youth unrest, war impact, family security, and the role of religion, urging self reliance and basic national pride. He opposed marijuana legalization and signaled future progress for women in politics. The remarks marked a rare early morning presidential interview.
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Washington
Nixon
Barbara Walter
NBC
Women’s Liberation Movement
Congress
House
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Your .I.Q
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Eugene P. Miller
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