By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled. Here once the embattled farmer stood. And fired the shot heard round the world. These words by Ralph Waldo Emerson were part of a hymn sung July 4, 1837 at completion of the “Battle Monument” at Concord, Mass. They have significance… Continue reading It’s Anniversary of Historic Shot
Category: History
The internment issue
A controversial World War II chapter — internment of nearly 120,000 west coast Japanese-Americans and 1,000 Alaskan aleuts some 38 years ago — is in the process of being reopened. Two anticipated actions in Washington will implement legislation passed by congress last summer: – Appointment of a seven-member study commission to review the episode and… Continue reading The internment issue
Bill of Rights 190 Years Old
It passed by without much fanfare, but Dec, 15 was the 190th anniversary of the date the Bill of Rights became part of the U.S. Constitution. The Constitution, it’s been said, sets up the government of the United States and serves as its foundation and framework. Under it, the Bill of Rights (the first 10… Continue reading Bill of Rights 190 Years Old
We Remember The Alamo
The Alamo at San Antonio Tex.,. ancient mission-fort now a historic shrine, was in the news last week when three self-styled “revolutionaries” scaled its walls and hauled- down American and Texas flags. The incident ended as police arrested the trio while an angry crowd of 200 shouted “Get them down!” You couldn’l blame Texans (or… Continue reading We Remember The Alamo
129th Provo Anniversary
What will the next 10, 25, 50, or 100 years bring for Provo? This question might be pondered, particularly by persons interested in future growth, as the city marks its 129th birthday anniversary. Yesterday was the anniversary date. It will be commemorated officially Wednesday by the Senior Citizens and the Sons and Daughters of the… Continue reading 129th Provo Anniversary
Odds Are Against It
Given the vagaries of the American electoral system. it’s still possible the Nov. 4 presidential election could wind up in the House of Representatives for a decision. But the odds are against it. The route the Constitution provides when no presidential candidate receives a majority of the electoral votes has been required only twice in… Continue reading Odds Are Against It
Provo Peak Vista, From Orem
The mountains rimming Utah Valley are especially beautiful in this season of the year, capped or brocaded with snow that glistens in the sun. Lone Peak, Timpanogos, Cascade … the string of peaks between Squaw Mountain and Springville … Sierra Bonita (also known as Mt. Flonette and Mapleton Mountain) … Loafer, Nebo at a distance, and… Continue reading Provo Peak Vista, From Orem
In 1874, Horses Had Mishaps
Wouldn’t it be interesting if, by some sort of magic, we could transport ourselves back into a bygone era for a look at its people and lifestyles? Of course a really old newspaper can provide some intimate glimpses and right now I’m looking at a copy of the Sept, 15, 1874, issue of the Salt… Continue reading In 1874, Horses Had Mishaps
New Light on Miller Death
The disappearance of Glenn Miller, noted American band leader and Army Air Force major, in a single- engine plane on a London-to-Paris flight 41 years ago continues as one of the lingering mysteries of World War II. It still pops into the news once in a while – as it did in a recent press dispatch on… Continue reading New Light on Miller Death
Sobering Situation With World of Hope
Thanksgiving, a cherished American holiday, comes this year amid hopes for a safer and more peaceful world in the wake of U.S.-Soviet talks at Geneva. But solutions to arms race issues remain elusive for the present and serious differences continue to feed strife in several regional trouble spots around the globe. Deaths and suffering from catastrophes such… Continue reading Sobering Situation With World of Hope