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Administration of George Bush, 1992 / July 24
1325
Commissioner Jackson. I'd like to give
As for you kids, next time we do this, it's
you a comment. I think yesterday, Mr. Presi-
going to be nice and cool. [Laughter] Next
dent, in Los Angeles, we had a story/ told
time that's the way it's going to be.
by a young man who is, today, 27 years old.
Thank you all so much.
His mother left under unusual cir-
Governor Ashcroft. We deliver the re-
cumstances. They lived in Nicholson Gar-
port in December. It will be cooler then.
dens, which is a public housing development
The President. All right. That sounds far
in Los Angeles. At 17 he had to become the
off now. [Laughter]
father, the mother of the family. His young-
est brother was 2 months old when she left
Note: The President spoke at 3:25 p.m. in
the home. He has raised every one of them.
Shelter Gardens Park. This item was not ne-
ceived in time for publication in the appro-
But he said yesterday, the most important
thing was his faith and commitment in God,
priate issue.
and that he had to fight through a court sys-
tem to keep his sisters and brothers. And now
he has become an assistant manager at Nich-
Remarks at the Show Me State
olas Gardens. But he specifically said to us
Games in Columbia
yesterday that without his deep abiding belief
in God, that he could not have made it, and
July 24, 1992
that was the driving force keeping him going
May I salute our great Governor and thank
every day.
him and all of you for that warm welcome.
The President. Isn't that fascinating?
And to Mary Ann McCollum, our Mayor,
Gosh.
thank you, ma'am, for welcoming us to your
Governor Ashcroft. Mr. President, we
city, making us feel so at home. May I also
thank you very much for coming and just
salute Gary Filbert, the executive director of
hearing a little bit of the reflection of what
these wonderful games; Dr. Jerry Brouder,
we've been hearing around America from the
the chancellor of the university, from whom
Commission, and also hearing from individ-
we've heard. I thought Stephanie, Miss Mis-
uals in Missouri. And these are the type of
souri, did a fantastic job singing "The Star-
people, individuals who we've been hearing
Spangled Banner" over there. And while
from in a variety of stops from one coast to
we're passing out tributes, I thought that Jor-
the other. And they're inspiring to me in a
dan and Greg did okay on the Pledge of Alle-
lot of ways. They've fought through tough
giance, too. Never missed a beat. So thank
odds. Sometimes they've had bad starts. But
you very, very much.
the possibility of rescuing situations is com-
For me it's a great pleasure to be back
ing on strong, putting families back together
here, several times I've been here, but back
that had been apart, bringing children back
in Columbia. This is the one Tigers Den that
into the home that had been in foster care.
I'm always happy to walk into. And every-
We're inspired. You've given us a challeng-
body involved should take great pride in this
ing but inspiring job. And we just want to
fantastic Show Me Games. It's marvelous,
thank you for letting us report to you on a
and our congratulations go out, of course. to
little bit of an interim basis and letting us
all the competitors. I have only one regret.
feel again the intensity of your personal con-
not that I can't compete with you all but that
cern on this issue.
I won't get to see you in action.
The President. Well, I'm delighted. And
The Governor has told me what a mar-
thanks to the Commission members and also
velous event this is. The games now are,
to the witnesses, or whatever we call them,
what, in their 7th year, but the spirit really
these four families that shared this with us.
is as old as America itself. And you're all here
I sit back there in Washington, and it really
to do your best in a tough competition. The
brings it home much more personally when
Olympic creed, I'm sure some of you are ta-
you hear what individual families have done
miliar with it, it really says it the best: "The
and are still doing.
most important thing is not to win but to
1326
July 24 / Administration of George Bush, 1992
take part; not to have conquered but to have
ferred to this, strengthen and restore the
fought well."
building block of our Nation, represented
And you come from all over this State,
here by so many today, the American family.
from all walks of life, from every age group.
I think these Show Me Games might well
And your youngest competitor, from right
be called the family games. I know of the
here in Columbia, is 4 years old. He's out
Beaumonts, for example, who have come
there somewhere, I guess. It might be hard
from Sparta to join in the games. It's the mid-
to see him. He's a swimmer. We heard about
dle of the haying season, so dad Terry,
the oldest competitor, Vernon Kennedy of
couldn't make it. But Cindy is here with four
Mendin is 85 years young. And I understand
of her kids to participate in the shooting com-
he specializes in throwing javelins. Maybe I
petition. And listen to what she says: "It's
will ask him to join me in the political wars
so easy these days for family members to be
that lie ahead. [Laughter]
doing their own things. We work hard to do
This Show Me Games takes place at a mo-
things as a family. We work hard, and we
mentous moment in our history. While
play hard." And that sounds like a Missouri
you're warming up and working out, the
family to me.
Olympic athletes will be doing the same over
On a personal basis, I can relate to that.
there in Barcelona. I told the Governor that
Family sports have always been a big part
the head of our delegation, the national dele-
of our family life. I remember way back on
gation, not the Olympic competitors them-
the plains of west Texas back in 1948 and
selves, but the head of it is a man who's been
on in through the early fifties, coaching a
here to Columbia, Arnold Schwarzenegger,
team there on the Little League team, and
who is taking the message of fitness for
Barbara remembers too, maybe not quite so
America all the way across to those games.
fondly. She spent so much time carpooling
They're going to be competing there
our kids from one game to another that we
against the long jumpers from marvelous new
get thank-you notes from the president of
countries: Croatia, Slovenia boxers, Lithua-
Texaco. Keep it up, he'd say. [Laughter] Of
nian basketball players, pole vaulters from
course, it didn't stop with Little League.
what they call the Unified Team. And these
There were hunting trips and swimming
places really didn't even breathe free just 4
meets and tennis lessons and lots of fishing.
years ago. And the simple fact is-it's re-
And there's one great drawback to fishing
flected in these games for the very first
with your kids, they keep you honest.
time-is that the cold war that has obsessed
And I'm reminded of a story about that
the free world for so long is over. We won
great Missourian, Mark Twain. One time
that cold war. The nations of the world said,
Mark Twain snuck off to do some fishing.
"Show me." The nations of the world said,
It was off-season, which is why he had to
"Show me what democracy and freedom
kind of sneak around. But on the train back
means. Show me a way of life I can aspire
home, he couldn't resist bragging to the fel-
to." And guess what, we showed them. Amer-
low next to him. And after he was done de-
ica showed them.
scribing all the fish that he'd caught, Twain
I believe now that we have changed the
asked the guy what he did for a living. And
world, we can change and renew America.
the reply, "I am the State game warden. Who
And you see, the new world brings both chal-
are you?" Twain almost swallowed his cigar,
lenges and opportunities. The question is
and he said, "Sir, I am the biggest darned
whether we can compete now that more and
liar in the entire United States of America."
more nations are playing our game. Once we
[Laughter]
win this competition, and we will, our chil-
He was stretching it a little bit, but there's
dren will enjoy a prosperity that we can't
no stretching how much these games mean
imagine. And I really believe that.
to the fans and the competitors alike. And
Competing in this new world isn't going
I love the motto. I love the motto, "Show
to be easy. It's going to require that we
me what you're made of." Sports are about
change our way of doing business. One prior-
character, about shaping character, about
ity is to strengthen and restore, and John re-
nourishing it. When you take the time to
Administration of George Bush, 1992 / July 24
1327
teach your son to shoot a bull's-eye or teach
greatest legacy would be the children he gave
your daughter to throw a strike, you're teach-
to the world. And that's why he made sure,
ing more than a skill, you're teaching values.
in his own words, that his kids "received your
Values like perseverance, sportsmanship,
everyday heartland upbringing based on the
motivation, effort: priceless gifts that your
bedrock values, a belief in the importance
kids will use long after you're gone.
of hard work, honesty, neighborliness, and
Of course, the American family is under
thrift."
siege today from so many forces. But I have
And I know that in this sophisticated age,
a plan to use Government to help keep these
some people might find those home truths
families together. And last year, we signed
a little corny. But I don't, and I know you
a new law that helps parents choose the qual-
don't, either. We know what Sam Walton
ity of day care. Whether it's a school or rel-
knew: Fashions come and go, but the old
ative's house or whether it's a local church,
bedrock values never go out of style.
working parents ought to be able to choose
Let me say as I end this speech, I salute
where their children will be cared for. That
the mentors, the coaches, the mothers, the
keeps the family strong.
dads who bring out the best in these kids.
Similarly, you might ask about older kids
Thank you from the bottom of my heart and
who want to go to college but can't afford
the Nation's heart for what you are doing,
tuition. Well, yesterday we signed a new law
not just to inculcate into these kids this com-
expanding college financial aid, especially for
petitive spirit but to hold together the Amer-
middle-class families who are squeezed by
ican family in the process.
rising costs.
Now it is my pleasure to lead the athletes,
And I think we'd all agree that it's pretty
in the Olympic oath. And I leave here in-
simple; you ought to be able to climb the
spired. And let me just say, may God bless
ladder of education and reach your dream.
the United States of America, our great coun-
And that's what we're trying to do. We're
try. Thank you very, very much.
advancing ideas to make buying homes more
affordable, to increase the tax exemptions for
Note: The President spoke at 4:38 p.m. in
children. And for families on welfare, we
Hearnes Center at the University of Missouri.
want to create incentives for them not to fall
In his remarks, he referred to Stephanie Pat-
apart but to hang in there, to stay together.
terson, Miss Missouri, 1992; Jordan
This morning, or just this afternoon, John,
Rentschler, Girl Scout Troop #382; Greg
I met with Governor Ashcroft. You know, he
Mees, Boy Scout Troop #4; and the late Sam-
is heading a very important Presidential
uel M. Walton, founder of Wal-Mart Stores,
Commission, a National Commission on
Inc. This item was not received in time for
America's Urban Families. And to get more
publication in the appropriate issue.
ideas, we met to discuss what we can do to
put the family back in the winner's circle.
Now, I've gone on a little longer, but I'm
worried that Vernon Kennedy of Mendin
Proclamation 6461-Buffalo Soldier
might pick up his javelin and show me that
Day, 1992
I've been talking too long. So let me end.
July 24, 1992
And let me just say that the family remains
our most potent weapon as a Nation. Amer-
By the President of the United States
ica will always be first so long as we put the
of America
American family first.
Here in Columbia, and I'm sure the peo-
A Proclamation
ple from the rest of the State know about
On July 28, 1866, recognizing the con-
this, I think one of the favorite sons of Co-
tributions of the more than 180,000 black
lumbia is a graduate of Hickman High. He
Americans who fought to preserve the Union
went on to make quite a name for himself:
during the Civil War, the United States Con-
Sam Walton. He was a great achiever; we
gress established six regular Army regiments
all know that. But he always knew that his
of black enlisted soldiers. Of those six units,
(Ferguson/Grossman)
July 17, 1992
2 JUL 21 P5: 20
SHOWME
Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SHOW-ME STATE GAMES
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1992
XX:XX
(Acknowledgments) It's a great pleasure to be back in
Columbia -- this is one Lion's Den I'm always happy to walk into.
I want to congratulate Gov. Ashcroft, all the staff and
volunteers for doing such a great job putting the Show-Me State
Games together. My heartiest congratulations go to all of you
competitors.
These games are now in their seventh year, but the spirit
behind them is as old as America herself. You're all here to do
your best in tough, honest competition. The Olympic creed says
it best: "The most important thing is not to win but to take
part ... not to have conquered but to have fought well."
You come from all parts of the state, from all walks of
life, from every age group. Your youngest competitor, Aaron
Chartier, from right here in Columbia, is all of four years old.
He's a swimmer. Your oldest competitor, Vernon Kennedy of
Mendon, is 85 years young. I understand Mr. Kennedy specializes
I'll
in throwing javelins --E may ask him to join me on the campaign
trail.
I'm particularly pleased to hear of the many families who'll
be competing over the next few days. The Bohmonts for example,
have come from Sparta to join in the games. It's the middle of
haying season, so dad Terry couldn't make it -- but Cindy Bohmont
2
is here with four of her kids to participate in the shooting
competitions.
Listen to what Mrs. Bohmont says: "It's so easy these days
for family members to be doing their own things. We work hard to
do things as a family. We work hard and we play hard." That
sounds like a Missouri family to me.
I
I can relate. Family sports have always been a big
part of the Bush family life. I remember, way back on the plains
of West Texas, coaching my sons' Little League teams -- and I
know Barbara remembers, too, although maybe not so fondly. She
spent so much time carpooling our kids, we'd get thank-you notes
from the president of Exxon.
Of course, it didn't stop with Little League -- there were
hunting trips, swim meets, tennis lessons and lots of fishing.
There's one great drawback to fishing with your kids -- they keep
you honest. I'm reminded of a story about that great Missourian,
Mark Twain. One time Twain snuck off to do some fishing. It was
off-season -- which is why he had to sneak around. But on the
train back home, he couldn't resist bragging to the fellow next
to him. After he was done describing all the fish he'd caught,
Twain asked the guy what he did for a living. The reply: "I'm
the state game warden -- who are you?" Twain almost swallowed
dasn
his cigar. "Sir, he said, "I'm the biggest damn liar in the
whole United States."
Twain was stretching it a bit, but there's no stretching how
much these games mean to fans and competitors alike. I like your
3
motto: "Show me what you're made of." ((That's quite a
difference from life back in Washington, where the motto is more
like: "Show me what you've made up.")) Sports are about
character -- about shaping character and nourishing it. When you
take the time to teach your son to shoot a bulls' eye, or teach
your daughter to throw a strike, you're teaching more than a
skill: you're teaching values like perseverence, sportsmanship,
motivation, effort -- priceless gifts your kids will use long
after you're gone.
inset#d
Now, there aré a lot of pessimists out there -- talking
about a country past her prime. Well, that's not the America I
know. And that not the America I see today. You prove the
pessimists wrong you prove America is a rising nation, with
her best days still ahead.
Don't get me wrong: America faces great challenges -- how to
insult
educate our kids, how to compete in a global economy, how to
expand opportunity for every American. But we also hold the
solutions right at hand -- as close as home itself. It all
starts with the American family. I've lived long enough, and
seen enough of this country, to know that no problem is too big
for Americans to overcome. America will always be first, so long
as we put the family first.
Here in Columbia I think of one of your favorite sons, a
graduate of Hickman High who went on to make quite a name for
himself -- Sam Walton. Sam was a great achiever, of course, but
he always knew that his greatest legacy would be the children he
4
gave to the world. And that's why he made sure, in his words,
that his "kids received your everyday heartland upbringing, based
on the same old bedrock values; a belief in the importance of
hard work, honesty, neighborliness, and thrift."
I know that in this sophisticated age, some people might
find those home-truths a little corny. I don't -- and I know you
don't either. We know what Sam Walton knew: Fashions come and
go, but the old bedrock values never go out of style.
And now I'll lead the athletes in the Olympic oath
Thank you for your inspiring example. God bless you, and
God bless the United States of America.
#
#
#
Insat 2:
This year's Show-Me games take place at a momentous moment in
history.
While you are warming up and working out
our Olympic Athletes
will be doing the same in Barcelona.
long jumpers
They'll be competing against shot putters from Croatia
Slovenian boxers
the Unified Team.
Lithuanian buactball gymnasts
and sprinters from
pole vault world record holder
Sergei Bubka - Unified Team
These places didn't even exist
didn't even breathe free
just four years ago.
The simple fact is
the Cold War is over. We won. The
nations of the world said
show me an ideology that works?
them. "
I'm running for a second term
because I believe that now
Bancelina USOC 343 343-426-3596
Barcelina General OC 343 490 1992
Show me a way of life I can aspire to? Guess what? We showed
that we have changed the world
we can change America.
You see
the new world brings both challenges
and
opportunities.
The question is whether we can compete
now that more and
more nations are playing our game.
Once we win this competition
and we will
our children
will enjoy prosperity that we cannot imagine. I believe that.
Competing in this new world is not going to be easy. It will
require that we change our way of doing business.
Signaly 2000
While I promise not to give a polical speech today
I do want
to say that one of my top three priorities
is to strengthen
and restore the building block of our nation
the American
family.
These "Show Me" games might as well be called
"The Family
Games " I know of the Bohmonts, for example, who have come to
Sparta to join in the games.
Insert
Of course
the American family is under seige today
...
from
so many forces. But I have a plan
to use government
...
to
help keep families together.
Last year
...
I signed a new law
that helps parents choose
quality day care. Whether it's a school
or relatives house
or a local church
working parents ought to be able to
choose where their children will be cared for.
And what about older kids
who want to go to college
but
cannot afford tuition?
Just yesterday
I signed a new law
expanding college
financial aid
especially for middle-class families who are
squeezed by rising costs.
To me
it's pretty simple. Whether your parents worked the
farm
or toiled in the steel mill
or fried chicken in a
restaurant
you should be able to climb the ladder of
education
and reach your dreams!
This is what we've done
but it's just the beginning.
We're advancing ideas to make buying homes more affordable
and to increase the tax exemption for children.
And for families on welfare
we want to create incentives for
them not to fall apart
but to stick together.
This afternoon
I'll be meeting with your great governor John
Ashcroft and some of your state's outstanding leaders
to get
more ideas on what we can do to put the family back in the
winners circle. //
I've gone on a little longer than I wanted. I'm worried that
Vernon Kennedy of Mendon may pick up his javelin
and "show
me" I've been talking too long.
Let me just say that the family remains our most potent weapon as
a nation. America will always be first
so long as we put the
family first.
Jennifer:
Please put there
insate into Andyn
speech.
Steve
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Judy Cropp
Assistant Director
Show-Me STATE GAMES
University of Missouri-Columbia
404 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
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July 17, 1992
SHOWME
Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SHOW-ME STATE GAMES
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1992
XX:XX time
(Acknowledgments) It's a great pleasure to be back in
Columbia -- this is one Lion's Den I'm always happy to walk into.
I want to congratulate Gov. Ashcroft, all the staff and
volunteers for doing such a great job putting the Show-Me State
Games together. My heartiest congratulations go to all of you
competitors.
These games are now in their seventh year, but the spirit
behind them is as old as America herself. You're all here to do
your best in tough, honest competition. The Olympic creed says
it best: "The most important thing...is not to win but to take
part
...
not to have conquered but to have fought well."
You come from all parts of the state, from all walks of
life, from every age group. Your youngest competitor, Aaron
Chartier, from right here in Columbia, is all of four years old.
He's a swimmer. Your oldest competitor, Vernon Kennedy of
Mendony is 85 years young. I understand Mr. Kennedy specializes
in throwing javelins -- I may ask him to join me on the campaign
trail.
I'm particularly pleased to hear of the many families who'll
BOW mont
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have come from Sparta to join in the games. It's the middle of
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difference from life back in Washington, where the motto is more
like: "Show me what you've made up.") Sports are about
character -- about shaping character and nourishing it. When you
take the time to teach your son to shoot a bulls' eye, or teach
your daughter to throw a strike, you're teaching more than a
skill: you're teaching values like perseverence, sportsmanship,
motivation, effort -- priceless gifts your kids will use long
after you're gone.
Now, there are a lot of pessimists out there -- talking
about a country past her prime. Well, that's not the America I
know. And that's not the America I see today. You prove the
pessimists wrong -- you prove America is a rising nation, with
her best days still ahead.
Don't get me wrong: America faces great challenges -- how to
educate our kids, how to compete in a global economy, how to
expand opportunity for every American. But we also hold the
solutions right at hand -- as close as home itself. It all
starts with the American family. I've lived long enough, and
seen enough of this country, to know that no problem is too big
for Americans to overcome. America will always be first, so long
as we put the family first.
4
Here in Columbia I think of one of your favorite sons, a
graduate of Hickman High X who went on to make quite a name for
himself -- Sam Walton. Sam was a great achiever, of course, but
he always knew that his greatest legacy would be the children he
4
gave to the world. And that's why he made sure, in his words,
that his "kids received your everyday heartland upbringing, based
on the same old bedrock values; a belief in the importance of
hard work, honesty, neighborliness, and thrift."
I know that in this sophisticated age, some people might
find those home-truths a little corny. I don't -- and I know you
don't either. We know what Sam Walton knew: Fashions come and
go, but the old bedrock values never go out of style.
And now I'll lead the athletes in the Olympic oath
Thank you for your inspiring example. God bless you, and
God bless the United States of America.
# # #
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"Show Me Games" / Columbia, Mo. Walk Through;
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21 July 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR ANDY FERGUSON
JENNIFER GROSSMAN
FROM:
J. BUNTON
SUBJECT:
"SHOW ME GAMES" / COLUMBIA, MO. WALK THROUGH
2 Tier Event:
1). meet with Gov. Ashcroft [Chairman of President's
Commission on Urban Affairs and 6 other commission members]
and three families at Shelter Gardens outdoor / picnic
tables [rain site indoor one-room school] on property.
talking points only
2). Opening remarks "Show Me Games", 4 p.m.
Show Me Games held in Hearne Arena [home of the "Missou Tigers" /
The Tiger's Den / school colors: black and gold
Audience expected: 8-9,000 of that perhaps 3-4,000 will be
athletes
Athletes process in --- called parade of athletes [still trying to
determine if POTUS will see parade or come in after they are
seated/ at this time they will be seated in front of blue goose.
Want POTUs to deliver oath of athletes and later proclaim -- Let
the games begin. [there was discussion of including Arnold
Schwarzenegger] Athletes will light a torch --- like at the
olympics. and at finale there will be a balloon drop.
Gov. Ashcroft to intro POTUS
getting a band to render honors
Site Lead: Bob Krill
MISC. INFO ON COLUMBIA, MO.
Mary Ratliff a dem is head of NAACP -- she's loud
4-5% pop. is Black
quite a few Asians in community
race relations pretty good
Univ. Mo. newspaper pretty leftwing
Tom Mendenhall
h, 443-1621 W is on local GOP has
good local info P-6,(b)(6)
9th Congressional District / Gov. and 2 Sens are Republican
Broadway is town mainstreet
70,000 pop.
3.2% unemployment
3 colleges in town, Univ. Mo. Columbia College and Stephens
NRA is big -- so is hunting ans fishing
Lewis and Clark Trial runs through
the guy driving our van Tom Mendenhal is a descendent of Daniel
Boone
In Boone County
Fastest growing community in Missouri
5 major medical centers
second to Mayo clinis in number of hospital beds
8 mi. from Missouri River
POTUs last visted as vice POTUS and FLOTUS was with him
4 Wal Marts in town -- afterall this was Sam Walton' boyhood home
-- he graduated from Hickman High with Tom Mendenhal's mom.
JUL 17 '92 11:00
P.3
SHOW-ME STATE GAMES QUESTIONNAIRE
Terry and Lucinda Bohmont (as in Texas) family, Sparta - Shooting
sports. (417) 278-3887
Couple has 7 children - The wife and four of the kids shoot: Tracy
(f), 18; Wade, 17; Dusty (m), 12; and Wyatt, 11.
- Talked with the wife, Lucinda.
Calling from Gov. Ashcroft's office regarding your participation in
the Show-Me State Games. I understand you are
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Family lives on a ranch in Sparta (pop. 743). They sell grass seed to
four different states - have had people from as far away as Africa to
observe their operation. Wife works part-time in ICU at St. John's
Regional Health Center in Springfield. Husband can't participate in
State Games, because it's the middle of hay season.
As you might have heard, President Bush is scheduled to visit the
Games this year. What is your initial reaction to that?
Very excited. Have never met a president. Would love to meet Bush
(and Clinton, too, just in case Clinton would win.)
What are your feelings toward President Bush?
Seem positive. Certainly nothing negative.
1
JUL 17 '92 11:00
P.4
If he were to talk about specific families participating in the Games,
how would you react to being one of the families mentioned by the
President?
Would be thrilled and flattered. Would be honored.
If the President asked you about your impressions of the Show-Me
State Games, what would you tell him?
The Show-Me State Games are outstanding. It encourages us to do
things together as a family, which is what we strive to do.It's so
easy these days for family members to be doing their own things. We
work hard to do things together as a family. I think the State Games
are great, because you don't have to be great to participate. It's a
fun opportunity to participate and to meet some really interesting
people. The only negative about last year is all five participants in
the family got sunburned. The Sparta FFA team members won 10-13
medals at the Games last year.
If the President mentioned you in his remarks, the media might be
interested in talking to you. How would you feel about that?
Great!
2
JUL 17 '92 11:01
P.5
How have the Show-Me State Games benefitted your family? Are
there any special memories or events that stand out about the
Games?
The State Games emphasizes family fun and participation rather
than winning and losing. My children learn sportsmanship and
respect for others. Instead of talking about "niggers" from Kansas
City, they talk about their friends Larry & Jeff from Kansas City.
Very friendly, talkative, and down-to-earth. Would be a positive
story. Family is not planning to arrive in Columbia until Saturday,
but they could rearrange their plans to be there Friday if necessary.
3
JUL 17 '92 11:01
P.6
SHOW-ME STATE GAMES QUESTIONNAIRE
Calling from Gov. Ashcroft's office regarding your participation in
the Show-Me State Games. I understand you are
5
Family: Charles and Rhonda Case, New Bloomfield, MO.
Daughters: Amanda, 17; Melissa, 15.
Charles coaches his daughters'18-and-under girls fastpitch softball
team. Charles works at State Printing. He was formerly employed
at the Missouri Department of Revenue.
Amanda talked with us on the phone.
As you might have heard, President Bush is scheduled to visit the
Games this year. What is your initial reaction to that?
Amanda thought it was "really neat." She said only a few (if any) of
her family and teammates were planning to attend the Opening
Ceremonies. Now, she says everyone is getting off work early to go
see the President.
What are your feelings toward President Bush?
Seemed all right. Was excited by the opportunity to see a President.
If he were to talk about specific families participating in the Games,
how would you react to being mentioned by the President?
She said she would be very excited.
1
JUL 17 '92 11:01
P.7
If the President mentioned you in his remarks, the media might be
interested in talking to you. How would you feel about that?
Fine. No problem.
How have the Show-Me State Games benefitted your family? Are
there any special memories or events that stand out about the
Games?
This will be their first experience as participants in the Show-Me
State Games. They have followed it and watched it before. Amanda
has been impressed by its growth and statewide participation. She
likes the idea of participating together as a family.
2
JUL 17 '92 11:02
P.8
SHOW-ME STATE GAMES QUESTIONNAIRE
Calling from Gov. Ashcroft's office regarding your participation in
the Show-Me State Games. I prtch understand cather you are
Eazh-bzzt (his)
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Curt and Betty Jean Kemna Family, Meta, Missouri, pop: 336
Family: Daughters Glenda, 17; Sheila, 15; son, 12; daughter, 6.
Curt is helping coach his daughters' 18-and-under softball team.
The St. Elizabeth's girls' softball team went to the Final Four last
year in state play. It is a small, 1A-2A school. Curt and Betty Jean
spend most of their free time taking their kids to ballgames. Curt
works at Diamond Dog Food Mill in Meta. Betty Jean works at the
Department of Social Services in Jefferson City.
As you might have heard, President Bush is scheduled to visit the
Games this year. What is your initial reaction to that?
Thinks it is great -- exciting.
General feelings toward President Bush? (don't ask)
Detected no negative attitude. Seemed positive toward Bush.
If he were to talk about specific families participating in the Games,
how would you react to being mentioned by the President?
Would be "tickled to death."
1
JUL 17 '92 11:02
P.9
If the President asked you about your impressions of the Show-Me
State Games, what would you tell him?
State Games is for everyone -- not just the super athletes. The
Games give everyone a chance to get involved. Athletic
participation and competition helps the maturing process.
If the President mentioned you in his remarks, the media might be
interested in talking to you. How would you feel. about that?
Probably would get tongue-Hed, but his daughters can speak pretty
well. Daughter was a recent "Athlete-of-theWeek" on KRCG-TV.
How have the Show-Me State Games benefitted your family? Are
there any special memories or events that stand out about the
Games?
This will be the first year of participation for them. Sheila played in
the 14-and-under division last year & had a good experience.
Was not planning on attending Friday, but could be there if needed.
Had not heard about the President's visit.
2
JUL 17 '92 11:03
P.10
SHOW-ME STATE GAMES QUESTIONNAIRE
Calling from Gov. Ashcroft's office regarding your participation in
the Show-Me State Games. I understand you are
.
John Ryan (38) and son, Matt (9) Parent/Child golf tournament.
John and his wife have four children -- three daughters and Matt.
As you might have heard, President Bush is scheduled to visit the
Games this year. What is your initial reaction to that?
It's nice anytime the President can get out of D.C. to spend some time
with the people. He needs to do as much as he can with American
families -- learning their needs and desires.
What are your feelings toward President Bush?
They seemed all right but not ecstatic by any means.
BY
If he were to talk about specific families participating in the Games,
how would you react to being mentioned by the President?
It would be fine.
1
JUL 17 '92 11:03
P.11
If the President mentioned you in his remarks, the media might be
interested in talking to you. How would you feel about that?
No problem. For PR purposes, Matt is recovering from a bicycle
accident, in which he suffered a broken leg. He really wants to play
in the Show-Me State Games.
How have the Show-Me State Games benefitted your family? Are
there any special memories or events that stand out about the
Games?
This is the first year in which John and his son have played. He likes
the idea of spending time with his son and teaching him the game of
golf in a positive environment. John is playing golf with his brother,
Patrick, who lives in Columbia.
Family plans to arrive either Friday evening or Saturday morning.
2
JUL 17 '92 11:03
P.12
SHOW-ME STATE GAMES QUESTIONNAIRE
Calling from Gov. Ashcroft's office regarding your participation in
the Show-Me State Games. I understand you are
.
Henry and Sharon Mansker Family, St. Peter's, MO (suburb of St.
Louis); Stacey, 15; Steve, 13.
This is the first year in which they have competed in the State
Games. Stacey and Steve are on a swim team through the St.
Charles County YMCA.
As you might have heard, President Bush is scheduled to visit the
Games this year. What is your initial reaction to that?
Thought it was a joke. "You're kidding!" Mrs. Mansker didn't think
the State Games was a big enough deal for the President, but then
again, "it's an election year."
What are your feelings toward President Bush?
Though difficult to tell, she appeared more cynical and less
impressed than most of the others.
If he were to talk about specific families participating in the Games,
how would you react to being mentioned by the President?
It would be fine. No problem.
1
JUL 17 '92 11:04
P.13
If the President mentioned you in his remarks, the media might be
interested in talking to you. How would you feel about that?
I would be astounded by that.
How have the Show-Me State Games benefitted your family? Are
there any special memories or events that stand out about the
Games?
Thinks the State Games are a great idea, but no one she talks to in
the St. Louis area has ever heard of them. She wishes the publicity
was better so that they could have competed for the past few years.
She thinks it's good anytime you can get the family together.
Will not be able to attend the Opening Ceremonies Friday afternoon.
The pool apparently is an indoor pool, so it wouldn't be too good for
the TV cameras.
or
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July 17, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR ANDY
FROM:
JENNIFER GROSSMAN
SUBJECT:
SHOW ME STATE GAMES -- FAMILIES
1) Terry and Cindy Bohmont (BOW mont) have seven kids and life
on a ranch in Sparta (pop. 743), Missouri. This year Cindy
will participate in shooting events with four of her kids:
Tracey (18), Wade (17), Dusty (12) and Wyatt (11). I
reached Mrs. Bohmont at home. At last year's games she shot
with two of her smaller kids. It was their eldest son Wade
who got the family started -- he shot with Sparta's FFA, and
taught the other Bohmonts.
Now the Bohmonts enjoy shooting and hunting as a family.
Mrs. Bohmont told me of one time they all went black powder
hunting together. They took Wyatt along, but at the time he
was 9 and too young to shoot. Not wanting to be left out,
Wade put his deer tag on a camera. ( (As some of our friends
in the press corps can tell you -- the camera can be a lot
more dangerous than a gun)). After hunting, little Wyatt
went up to the conservation officer. Apparently he had
something on his conscience. He said: "I shot two
chipmunks, three squirrels, a woodpecker and a deer. Guess
I'm over the limit."
Mrs. Bohmont said, "We work hard and we play hard.'
POTUS
1)
I believe that the President used to coach one of his kids
Little League teams. Barbara used to do the carpool. I can
try to get more detail on this, but perhaps it would be a
good idea to have him talk about how he believed that "the
family that plays together stays together." Also about how
he has always enjoyed fishing with his kids: "Just last
week
"
QUOTES
1) Mark Twain:
[FISHING STORY] Twain and I have one thing in common: we
love to brag about our fishing. Once Twain was sneaking
some off-season fishing up in Maine. After his fishing trip
he got on the train back to New York. He started talking to
the guy sitting next to him -- boasting about how much fish
he had caught. After he was done bragging, he asked the man
who he was. "I'm the state game warden -- who are you. "
Well Twain nearly swallowed his cigar. He answered: "Well
sir, I'm the biggest damned liar in the whole United
States."
[SPEECH STORY} Twain was doing a lecture tour and arrived
in a small town for his speech. He went to the barber shop
for a shave, saying he was new to town. The barber said,
"You've come at a good time -- Mark Twain is giving a speech
tonight, I'll bet you'll want to go.' "I guess so," said
Twain. The barber said, "Well, the tickets are sold out,
you'll probably have to stand. Twain sighed, "Just my
luck. When that fellow lectures, I always have to stand."
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LIST OF POTENTIAL FAMILIES
all 1992 STATE GAMES participants
Fastpitch softball team
10-and-under girlo
Team name: New Bloomfield
Coach: Charles Case
Rt 1 Box 80
New Bloomfield MO 65063
314-751-3307 day
314-491-3759 home
daughters--Amanda and Melissa play on this team
sisters also on this team--Rhonda and Lori Locke
Christina and Jessica Howell
Fastpitch softball team
18-and-under
Coach: Curt Kemna
Team Name: Pee Wee's St. Elizabeth
Rt 1 Box 230
Meta Mo
314-492-2308
daughters--Glenda and Sheila
possible cousin?--Sheri Kemna
sisters Pam and Renee Wilde
Lucinda J Bohmont
Shooting Sports--trap, skeet and sporting clays
HCR 66 Box 180
Sparta Mo 65653
417-278-3887
all family members Dusty, Tracy, Wade and Wyatt
entered in shooting events--3rd year of participation
Parent/Child Golf Tournament
Patrick Ryan (37) with son Adam (7)
8B El Clarkson
Columbia MO 65203
could not reach
314-874-0215 home
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314-445-0221
playing with Patrick's brother John Ryan
John Ryan (38) with son Matt (9)
6310 N Agnes
Kansas City, MO 64119
816-454-3436 nome
Swimming
Henry, The Henry Mansker family each entered in six swimming events
19 Riverboat
Sharon, Stephen and Stacey
St. Peters, MO 63376
314-839-3700 day
314-441-5320 home
July 17, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR ANDY
FROM:
JENNIFER GROSSMAN
SUBJECT:
SHOW ME STATE GAMES -- FAMILIES
1) Terry and Cindy Bohmont (BOW mont) have seven kids and life
on a ranch in Sparta (pop. 743), Missouri. This year Cindy
will participate in shooting events with four of her kids:
Tracey (18), Wade (17), Dusty (12) and Wyatt (11). I
reached Mrs. Bohmont at home. At last year's games she shot
with two of her smaller kids. It was their eldest son Wade
who got the family started -- he shot with Sparta's FFA, and
taught the other Bohmonts.
Now the Bohmonts enjoy shooting and hunting as a family.
Mrs. Bohmont told me of one time they all went black powder
hunting together. They took Wyatt along, but at the time he
was 9 and too young to shoot. Not wanting to be left out,
Wade put his deer tag on a camera. ( (As some of our friends
in the press corps can tell you -- the camera can be a lot
more dangerous than a gun)). After hunting, little Wyatt
went up to the conservation officer. Apparently he had
something on his conscience. He said: "I shot two
chipmunks, three squirrels, a woodpecker and a deer. Guess
I'm over the limit."
Mrs. Bohmont said, "We work hard and we play hard."
POTUS
1)
I believe that the President used to coach one of his kids
Little League teams. Barbara used to do the carpool. I can
try to get more detail on this, but perhaps it would be a
good idea to have him talk about how he believed that "the
family that plays together stays together." Also about how
he has always enjoyed fishing with his kids: "Just last
week
"
QUOTES
1) Mark Twain:
[FISHING STORY] Twain and I have one thing in common: we
love to brag about our fishing. Once Twain was sneaking
some off-season fishing up in Maine. After his fishing trip
he got on the train back to New York. He started talking to
the guy sitting next to him -- boasting about how much fish
he had caught. After he was done bragging, he asked the man
who he was. "I'm the state game warden -- who are you."
Well Twain nearly swallowed his cigar. He answered: "Well
sir, I'm the biggest damned liar in the whole United
States."
[SPEECH STORY} Twain was doing a lecture tour and arrived
in a small town for his speech. He went to the barber shop
for a shave, saying he was new to town. The barber said,
"You've come at a good time -- Mark Twain is giving a speech
tonight, I'll bet you'll want to go." "I guess so," said
Twain. The barber said, "Well, the tickets are sold out,
you'll probably have to stand. Twain sighed, "Just my
luck. When that fellow lectures, I always have to stand. "1
(Columbia)
Ackn.
1) Mayor Mary Ann McCollem
2)Gdu. John Ashcroft
3)Gary Filbert Exec. Dir. Show-Ve
State Gaves
4) Dr. Jerry Brouder
Chance llor U of Missouri
5) Collectively Sponsors of Event
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MISSOURI
blorer's account of the Mississippi
tions; and in less than 30 more it was dead! A
Entered the union (with rank): Aug. 10, 1821 (24)
we are, then, on this so renowned
strangely short life for so majestic a creature."
State motto: Sallus populi suprema lex esto (The
peculiar features I have endeav-
Mark Twain
welfare of the people shall be the supreme law)
refully. The Mississippi River takes its
Life on the Mississippi
State flower: Hawthorn
lakes in the country of the northern
1874
State bird: Bluebird
narrow at the place where Miskous
State song: "Missouri Waltz"
which flows southward, is slow
"When I was a boy [mid-18th century], there was
State tree: Dogwood
the right is a large chain of very high
but one permanent ambition among my comrades in
Nickname: Show Me State
to the left are beautiful lands; in
our village on the west bank of the Mississippi River.
Origin of state name: Named after Missouri Indians,
the stream is divided by islands. On
That was, to be a steamboatman. We had transient
who lived there; the tribal name means "town of
ound 10 brasses of water. Its width is
ambitions of other sorts, but they were only tran-
the large canoes"
sometimes it is three-quarters of a
sient. When a circus came and went, it left us all
metimes it narrows to three arpents.
burning to become clowns; the first Negro minstrel
Missouri got its nickname when Congressman Wil-
deer and cattle, bustards, and swans
show that ever came to our section left us all suffer-
liard D. "Doubting Williard" Vandiver said to an
because they drop their plumage in
ing to try that kind of life; now and then we had a
Iowa representative during heated debate: "I'm from
From time to time, we came upon
hope that, if we lived and were good, God would
Missouri. You'll have to show me."
one of which struck our boat with
permit us to be pirates. These ambitions faded out,
The Show Me State has actually shown the country
I thought it was a great tree, about
each in its turn; but the ambition to be a steamboat-
a good deal. Mark Twain showed Americans how
to pieces. On another occasion,
man always remained."
laughable and wise they were. Harry Truman showed
water a monster with the head of a
Mark Twain
them how a president was supposed to act. At the
nose like that of a wildcat, with
Life on the Mississippi
same time, it is perfectly true that Missourians by
raight, erect ears."
1874
and large are a stubborn lot. They don't change
Father Marquette
easily; they don't cotton to fads. They really do
Jesuit Relations
"The Mississippi was left unvisited by whites during
demand to be shown before they accept new ideas.
17th century
a term of years which seems incredible in our ener-
Missouri's entrance into the Union, in fact, forced
getic days. One may 'sense' the interval to his mind,
the country to face up to hard questions it had been
has served the nation as a highway,
after a fashion, by dividing it up in this way: after
studiously avoiding for some time. When Missouri
round; it has been a road to opportu-
DeSoto [first European explorer] glimpsed the river,
came aboard in 1820, the clash over slave and free
to religion and the law; an interna-
a fraction short of a quarter of a century elapsed, and
states boiled over, resulting in the slapdash Missouri
and a unifying force. It still remains
then Shakespeare was born; lived a trifle more than
Compromise-which let Missouri become a slave
between "back East" and "out
half a century, then died; and when he had been in
state but banned slavery elsewhere in the upper
his grave considerably more than half a century, the
Louisiana Purchase area. This allowed the national
Perry T. Rathbone
second'white man saw the Mississippi. In our day we
schizophrenia to devolve onto the state, which felt
Mississippi Panorama
don't allow 130 years to elapse between glimpses of
southern but had a decidely northern economy. An
1950
a marvel."
embattled government managed to get the state se-
Mark Twain
ceded by 1861, but another administration hauled it
the Mississippi was a presence, a
Life on the Mississippi
back into the Union in 1864. Some of the state's
flood cities, tear away bridges,
1874
skepticism may grow from its early life as a political
alter individual lives. Living on the
pinball.
like living under a volcano. For
MISSOURI
Missouri is divided into a northwestern prairie and
some places that fact hasn't changed.
a Mississippi flatland by the rugged, but gorgeous,
the great forces are now those that
Ozark Mountains. The Missouri prairies were, in the
outside: the factory that moves in or
1850s, America's launching point for trips westward
moves away; wars in distant places;
toward the promised lands of Oregon and California.
social dislocations that may hit home
The banks of the Mississippi became a place of
not only in the distance but often in
riverboat towns and mercantile depots for the bus-
that cannot even be conceived."
tling river trade. Today, along the river in St. Louis,
Peter Schrag
the magnificent Jefferson National Expansion Me-
Saturday Review
morial Arch, designed by Eero Saarinen, serves as a
Dec. 12, 1970
soaring symbol of the state's gateway status.
Today Missouri's automotive industry is second
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only to Michigan's. Kansas City is a major meat
teamboating was born about 1812; at
Capital: Jefferson City
processing center. McDonnell-Douglas has impor-
years it had grown to mighty propor-
Became a territory: June 4, 1812
tant aerospace facilities outside of St. Louis.
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MISSOURI
THE STATE
"They're against everybody but themselves!' I asked
Mr. Truman what they were for. 'Missouri!' "
John Gunther
"This state [Missouri] is a melange of peoples,
Inside USA
occupations and resources. It would be difficult to
1947
pinpoint it, except to say that, in general, it is
southern."
Pearl S. Buck
"Missouri would lose something if the Civil War
America
were ever entirely settled."
1971
Kansas City Star
Quoted by John Gunther
Inside USA
"Missouri is the abolitionist North with its belief in
1947
equal rights for all men and women. It is the planta-
tion South with its old ideas of a leisure society. It is
the industrial East, busy, noisy, mechanical, com-
"That peppery, independent spirit, not entirely for-
mercial. It is the grazing West, miles and miles of
eign to the ornery mules who helped make Missouri
pasture and prize livestock in every direction."
famous, has surfaced again and again in Missouri
Irving Dilliard
history, recent decades not excepted."
I'm From Missouri
Neal R. Peirce
1952
The Great Plains States of America
1973
"Illinois may have a richer soil and a more prosper-
ous people; Iowa may have a better organized com-
munity life; and Kansas, a quicker sense of civic
CITIES, TOWNS
responsibility and political opportunity. But Missouri
doesn't want to hear about it. Missourians are satis-
AND REGIONS
fied with here, and she is satisfied with herself.
Besides, who can say that Arkansas excels her in
Kansas City
anything?"
Manley O. Hudson
"People in Kansas City are tormented by the fact that
These United States
they live here
'Kansas City' sounds so bad. It
1924
commends itself to a nasal tone of voice."
***
Giles Fowler, Kansas City drama critic
"I come from a state that raises corn and cotton and
Quoted by Richard Rhodes
cockleburs and Democrats, and frothy eloquence
The Inland Ground
neither convinces nor satisfies me. I am from Mis-
1970
souri. You have got to show me."
Williard Vandiver, congressman
"Busy, boasting, and Babbitt-ful, Kansas City holds
Speech in Philadelphia
a key position in the American system of interstate
1899
commerce
It has life but it lacks character."
Manley G. Hudson
PEOPLE
These United States
1924
[Obituary of Kansas City man who killed himself
***
three months after moving to New York]: "He hated
"Kansas City stands at the eastern edge of the wheat
New York. He wanted to come home."
belt, at the western edge of the corn belt, and at the
Kansas City Star
northern limit of the white belt. This is not a racial
1966
remark. I am talking about the white belt, which men
in Kansas City have taken to wearing with red
WAY OF LIFE
pants."
Charles Kuralt
"He [Vice-President Harry Truman] talked about
Dateline America
friends I should call on, who were the apple of his
1979
eye. "They're ornery, mean folk!' he chuckled.
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everybody but themselves!' I asked
"Who in Europe, or in America for that matter,
hat they were for. 'Missouri!'
knows that Kansas City is one of the loveliest cities
on earth?"
"Since [cowtown days,] various self-appointed coro-
John Gunther
ners have declared Kansas City dead just from its
Inside USA
Andre Maurois
past reputation, then from being in a location remote
1947
Journal of his stay in Kansas City
from the two coasts, where every good and perfect
1946
thing must be; to some it seemed for years to be dead
ild lose something if the Civil War
of an overdose of civic righteousness and business
"There are no more Babbitts in Kansas City than in
ely settled."
conservatism."
New York."
Kansas City Star
Tracy Thomas and Walt Bodine
Quoted by John Gunther
Andre Maurois
Journal of his stay in Kansas City
Right Here in River City
Inside USA
1976
1947
1946
independent spirit, not entirely for-
"Some say that Kansas City is still a lazy city,
"Kansas City has suffered from being ignored coast
happier with cookouts on the patio than with intellec-
ery mules who helped make Missouri
to coast-from being immaterial to any discussion of
tual stimulation."
anything. Like a Russian politician who falls from
urfaced again and again in Missouri
Richard Rhodes
grace and becomes a nonperson, Kansas City has
decades not excepted."
The Inland Ground
really suffered from being a nonplace."
Neal R. Peirce
The Great Plains States of America
1970
Tracy Thomas and Walt Bodine
***
1973
Right Here in River City
"Kansas City has a certain complex about being the
1976
gizzard of America."
Richard Rhodes
TOWNS
The Inland Ground
"But more likely, if you leave Kansas City in de-
1970
spair, it will not be because you ran into a wall of
GIONS
repression or a flame of resentment. It will be be-
ity
[On a 'miracle cure']: "I will admit that these waters
cause you shouted and shouted and there wasn't
have quite a peculiar odor as they have a proportion
much coming back to you but an echo. The audience
of Sulphur and other unknown ingredients, but visi-
is not sullenly unresponsive. It sits out there and
asas City are tormented by the fact that
'Kansas City' sounds so bad. It
tors from Kansas City, who are used to a Stock Yard
looks pleasant enough. But it doesn't really do any-
breeze, take this wonderful water home as a Per-
thing pro or con. It does the most damnable thing of
If to a nasal tone of voice."
fume."
all to the rabble-rouser; it regards him or her as
iles Fowler, Kansas City drama critic
interesting. Some call it apathy; some call it Mid-
Quoted by Richard Rhodes
Will Rogers
western conservatism. But Kansas Citians call it a
The Inland Ground
The Illiterate Digest
very healthy kind of live-and-let-live spirit."
1970
1924
Tracy Thomas and Walt Bodine
"Of course it's not just a cow town. It's not a cow
Right Here in River City
ng, and Babbitt-ful, Kansas City holds
town at all. The stockyards are all but gone, just like
1976
in the American system of interstate
It has life but it lacks character."
Chicago and all the other places with cow town
Manley G. Hudson
image problems. Kansas City's a grain town."
"The truth is that Kansas City nationally for many
These United States
Kansas City woman at dinner party
years had the pale image of a great-aunt; not much
1924
Quoted by Tom Stites
known about her, and no great urgency about finding
***
New York Times
out. Today the young are more likely to be interested
stands at the eastern edge of the wheat
Nov. 14, 1981
in what Great-Auntie was like, and to be delighted if
estern edge of the corn belt, and at the
they find out she was quite a magnificent old party
of the white belt. This is not a racial
"The future looks rosy [in Kansas City]. Detroit and
with just a touch of indiscretion in her past-and a
alking about the white belt, which men
Youngstown seem on another planet. There is little
certain free and open style in her manner."
ity have taken to wearing with red
chance that the city's [agrarian-centered] economy
Tracy Thomas and Walt Bodine
will be devastated because Americans develop a
Right Here in River City
Charles Kuralt
preference for Japanese bread."
1976
Dateline America
Tom Stites
1979
New York Times
"Kansas City has been counted out time after time.
Nov. 14, 1981
In its earliest years, it was counted out as a presump-
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tuous upstart by the much more promising cities of
Independence, St. Joseph, Leavenworth, and Atchi-
"The jet fighter, rocket, and spacecraft, not the
son. Later it had to survive outbreaks of cholera and
towboat, have replaced the steamboat as the glamour
being torn apart by the Civil War-the very rope
craft of St. Louis."
itself in a life-and-death tug o'war. Later it was
written off as a wild, rude cattle town whose idea of
Bern Keating
culture was a piano in a whorehouse."
The Mighty Mississippi
1971
Tracy Thomas and Walt Bodine
***
Right Here in River City
1976
"Towboats bring far more tonnage to St. Louis than
the steamboats ever did, pushing up to 40 steel
St. Louis
barges lashed together in a five-acre platform, but
they tie up at docks so scattered that many of the
"The abuses which are daily creeping in through the
2,500,000 people of metropolitan St. Louis scarcely
unruly conduct of the slaves at this post of St. Louis,
know a river runs by their door."
owing to the criminal tolerance in some masters who
Bern Keating
are so careless of their authority and of public
The Mighty Mississippi
welfare-in which they ought to feel an interest, as
1971
members of the same body-oblige us, notwithstand-
***
ing the orders previously published on this subject,
"On Saturday evenings the street life is as animated
again to prohibit the slaves, under penalty of 50
as that of an [sic] European city. In the populous
lashes of the whip, to hold any assembly at night, in
quarters the Irish and Germans throng the sidewalks,
the cabins or elsewhere, and they will incur a more
marketing and amusing themselves until midnight;
severe punishment according to the result of their
and in the fashionable sections the ladies, seated in
said assemblies."
porches and on the front doorsteps of their mansions,
Don Francisco Cruzat
receive the visits of their friends
At
the
more
General Ordinances for St. Louis
aristocratic and elegant of the German beer gardens,
1781
such as "Uhrig's" and "Schneider's" the represent-
atives of many prominent American families may be
"It [St. Louis] serves Missouri chiefly as a sieve for
seen on the concert evenings, drinking the amber
Eastern money and Eastern manners
It once had
fluid, and listening to the music of Strauss, of Gungl,
a Fair which made it great, and the laurel has been
or Meyerbeer. Groups of elegantly dressed ladies and
borne in slumber these 20 years since
It forms no
gentlemen resort to the gardens in the same manner
part of Missouri. Even the postal clerks know it as
as do the denizens of Dresden and Berlin, and no
St. Louis, U.S.A."
longer regard the custom as a dangerous German
Manley O. Hudson
innovation. The German element in St. Louis is
These United States
powerful and has for the last 30 years been merging
1924
in [sic] the American, giving to it many of the hearty
***
features and graces of European life, which have
"Only from the air can today's traveler fully under-
been emphatically rejected by the native population
stand the tremendous power of the site of St. Louis,
of the more austere Eastern states."
which Twain saw as 'a great and prosperous and
Edward King
advancing city. , From the west the Missouri
Scribner's Monthly
snakes in, a mud-laden watercourse that rises 2,533
July, 1874
miles upstream in far-off Montana and brings to-
* *
gether the waters of tributaries that drain the north-
"I have found a situation where I intend establishing
eastern slopes of the Rockies and the northern Great
a settlement which in the future, shall become one of
Plains. From the east comes the Illinois River bear-
the most beautiful cities in the world."
ing the commerce of Chicago and the industrial cities
Pierre Laclede, French fur trapper
of the Illinois hinterland, giving access to the Great
Written upon discovery of the site of St. Louis
Lakes and ultimately to the Atlantic Ocean via the St.
1763
Lawrence Seaway."
* *
Bern Keating
"Even the gleaming Arch can be part of a very
The Mighty Mississippi
disturbing experience in St. Louis today. It is possi-
1971
ble to ride one of the eerie half-train, half-elevator
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capsules that creep up inside the legs of the Archway
had been built was grotesquely diseased."
hter, rocket, and spacecraft, not the
to the top, where one can peer out through narrow slit
Jonathan Raban
replaced the steamboat as the glamour
windows to the terrain below. To the east, directly
buis."
Old Glory
below, there is the silt-laden Mississippi, and just
1981
Bern Keating
beyond it the industrial nothingsville called East St.
The Mighty Mississippi
Louis: To the west, there is the sprinkling of fine
1971
new and old civic buildings-but then the vast ex-
"Old, genteel St. Louis-T.S. Eliot's city-thought
panses of uninspired urban terrain."
of itself as a slice of cultivated Europe. It seemed
mystified as to how it had landed here, stranded on
ring far more tonnage to St. Louis than
Neal R. Peirce
The Great Plains States of America
the wrong side of the big American river."
ts ever did, pushing up to 40 steel
Jonathan Raban
together in a five-acre platform, but
1973
docks so scattered that many of the
Old Glory
ople of metropolitan St. Louis scarcely
"Even the most callous observer, standing at ground
1981
runs by their door."
zero below the Arch [in St. Louis] and looking
Bern Keating
upward to see its flanks brushed diagonally by the
"It [the Gateway Arch] recalls most specifically a
The Mighty Mississippi
sun and then following with the eye as the clear,
woman's legs and pelvis."
1971
cutting lines of the great arms soar upward to a
Richard Rhodes
***
delicate, perfect juncture at an apex so far above,
The Inland Ground
evenings the street life is as animated
must be awed by what has been wrought."
1970
[sic] European city. In the populous
Neal R. Peirce
fish and Germans throng the sidewalks,
The Great Plains States of America
*
d amusing themselves until midnight;
1973
"It is good business that causes bad government in
hionable sections the ladies, seated in
St. Louis."
n the front doorsteps of their mansions,
"St. Louis
is still not exactly a swinging town;
A district attorney, speaking in 1902
isits of their friends
At
the
more
her German ancestry, plus wealth and maturity, have
Quoted by William Shannon
d elegant of the German beer gardens,
often led to complacency."
American Heritage
ig's" and "Schneider's" the represent-
Neal R. Peirce
June, 1969
prominent American families may be
The Great Plains States of America
***
concert evenings, drinking the amber
1973
ening to the music of Strauss, of Gungl,
***
"Go to St. Louis and you will find the habit of civic
Groups of elegantly. dressed ladies and
[View from Gateway Arch]: "Pushing one's face
pride in them; they still boast. The visitor is told of
ort to the gardens in the same manner
against the glass, one could see all that any human
the wealth of the residents, of the financial strength
izens of Dresden and Berlin, and no
being could reasonably bear of St. Louis: mile after
of the banks, and of the growing importance of the
the custom as a dangerous German
mile of biscuit-colored housing projects, torn up
industries, yet he sees poorly paved, refuse-burdened
The German element in St. Louis is
streets, blackened Victorian factories and the pur-
streets, and dusty or mud-covered alleys; he passes a
has for the last 30 years been merging
plish urban scar tissue of vacant lots and pits in the
ramshackle firetrap crowded with the sick, and learns
merican, giving to it many of the hearty
ground. It was The Waste Land."
that it is the City Hospital; he enters the "Four
graces of European life, which have
Jonathan Raban
Courts" and his nostrils are greeted by the odor of
cally rejected by the native population
Old Glory
formaldehyde used as a disinfectant, and insect pow-
ustere Eastern states."
1981
der spread to destory vermin; he calls at the new City
Edward King
Hall, and find half the entrance boarded with pine
Scribner's Monthly
planks to cover up the unfinished interior. Finally, he
[The base of the Gateway Arch]: "Most of the mud,
July, 1874
turns a tap in the hotel, to see liquid mud flow into
though, had been coated with some kind of bilious
wash-basin or bathtub."
green slime. Its texture was thickly fungoid, its
a situation where I intend establishing
Lincoln Steffens and Claude H. Wetmore
purpose quite inscrutable. A gardener might well
hich in the future, shall become one of
have recognized it as the best and latest form of soil
McClure's Magazine
tiful cities in the world."
October, 1902
nutrient. My own guess was that the city of St. Louis
Pierre Laclede, French fur trapper
had run out of funds, was unable to plant grass on its
ipon discovery of the site of St. Louis
artificial hill, and had decided that the only afforda-
1763
"The corruption of St. Louis came from the top.
ble solution was to spray the whole thing with the
Taking but slight and always selfish interest in the
*
cheapest and nastiest green paint it could find. The
leaming Arch can be part of a very
public councils, the big men misused politics. The
coating might at least deceive a few inattentive pas-
berience in St. Louis today. It is possi-
riffraff, catching the smell of corruption, rushed into
sengers in high-altitude jets. At ground level, it gave
ne of the eerie half-train, half-elevator
the Municipal Assembly, drove out the remaining
the impression that the very earth on which St. Louis
respectable men, and sold the city-its streets, its
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wharves, its markets, and all that it had-to the now
races, rough and tumble fights; and shooting at a
greedy businessmen and bribers."
target was one of their occupations while in port."
Lincoln Steffens and Claude H. Wetmore
James Healey White
McClure's Magazine
Early Days in St. Louis
October, 1902
1819
***
[A grand jury's report on St. Louis's Municipal
Assembly]: "Our investigation, covering more or
less fully a period of 10 years, shows that, with few
Other Cities, Towns and Regions
exceptions, no ordinance has been passed wherein
valuable privileges or franchises are granted until
Hannibal:
those interested have paid the legislators the money
demanded for action in the particular case."
"In 1884, Twain described Huck Finn as 'the pariah
Quoted by Lincoln Steffens and Claude H.
of the village.' Poor Huck. He had made horribly
Wetmore
good. A hundred years later, he was Hannibal's
McClure's Magazine
darling."
October, 1902
Jonathan Raban
Old Glory
***
1981
"St. Louis is a great and prosperous and advancing
city; but the river-edge of it seems dead past resur-
Independence:
rection."
Mark Twain
"Independence, Missouri, the 'jumping-off place' to
Life on the Mississippi
the Wild West. Now it is a suburb of Kansas City;
1874
then, it was the last outpost of civilization."
Cecil Dryden
*
Give All To Oregon
[On returning to St. Louis after absence]: "The city
1968
seemed but little changed. It was greatly changed,
***
but it did not seem so; because in St. Louis, as in
"The town could not then have been more Midwest-
London and Pittsburgh, you can't persuade a new
thing to look new; the coal smoke turns it into an
ern as my adolescence meant the word, rural and
antiquity the moment you take your hand off it."
shaded and slow, withdrawn behind closed windows
Mark Twain
and cautious minds."
Richard Rhodes
Life on the Mississippi
1874
The Inland Ground
1970
***
[Huck Finn, Mark Twain's fictional character]:
The Ozarks:
"The fifth night we passed St. Louis, and it was like
the whole world lit up. In St. Petersburg they used to
"Under the Ozarks, domed by Iron Mountain,
say there was 20,000 or 30,000 people in St. Louis,
The old gods of the rain lie wrapped in pools."
but I never believed it till I saw that wonderful spread
Hart Crane
of lights at two o'clock that still night. There wasn't
The Bridge
a sound there; everybody was asleep."
1930
Mark Twain
Huckleberry Finn
Springfield:
1885
"The Paris and Gomorrah of the Ozarks."
***
H.L. Mencken
"The appearance of St. Louis was not calculated to
Heathen Days
make a favorable impression upon the first visit, with
1943
its long dirty and quicksand beach, numbers of long,
***
empty keelboats tied to stakes driven in the sand,
"One seems to reach the bottom [in race relations] at
squads of idle boatmen passing to and fro, here and
Springfield, Missouri, which is a county seat with a
there numbers pitching quoits; others running foot
college, an academy, a high school, and a zoological
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MONTANA
nd tumble fights; and shooting at a
garden. There the exemplary method reaches the
Sioux managed to trap George C. Custer and his
of their occupations while in port."
nadir. Last April three unfortunate Negroes were
troops at Little Big Horn. The death of Custer and
James Healey White
burned to death, apparently because they were Ne-
some 200 soldiers at this last stand represented the
Early Days in St. Louis
groes, and as a general corrective of impertinence.
final important triumph by the Indians against the
1819
They seem to have been innocent of any particular
U.S. Army.
offense: It was a sort of racial sacrament."
Montana was, and remains, the genuine American
H.G. Wells
West in all aspects of its life and work.
"The Future in America"
ies, Towns and Regions
1906
THE STATE
in described Huck Finn as 'the pariah
Poor Huck. He had made horribly
MONTANA
"Montana has a spell on me. It is grandeur and
warmth. If Montana had a seacoast, or if I could live
dred years later, he was Hannibal's
away from the sea, I would instantly move there and
petition for admission. Of all the states it is my
Jonathan Raban
favorite and my love."
Old Glory
John Steinbeck
1981
Travels with Charley
1962
ice:
"Montana is a great splash of grandeur."
Missouri, the 'jumping-off place' to
John Steinbeck
Now it is a suburb of Kansas City;
Capital: Helena
Travels with Charley
e last outpost of civilization."
Became a territory: May 26, 1864
1962
Cecil Dryden
Give All To Oregon
Entered the union (with rank): Nov. 8, 1889
"
State motto: Oro y plata (Gold and silver)
this 'entity,' this 'thing,' this 'place' called
1968
State flower: Bitterroot
Montana has been cyclically beaten, battered, and
State bird: Western meadowlark
bruised. It has often been misgoverned, exploited,
ald not then have been more Midwest-
State song: "Montana"
lied to, and lied about. It has suffered as 'an outpost
blescence meant the word, rural and
State tree: Ponderosa pine
of feudal journalism'-the only state in the nation
w, withdrawn behind closed windows
Nicknames: Land of the Big Sky, Treasure State
without an essentially free press. It has been visited
inds."
Origin of state name: Chosen from a Latin dictio-
by awesome drought, withering poverty, and genuine
Richard Rhodes
nary by J.M. Ashley
suppression of civil rights, riots, and lynchings. (It
The Inland Ground
has been notable for legislative incompetence of
1970
The sky really does seem bigger in Montana, as Edna
lowest order, corporate arrogance of the highest
Ferber once claimed in her novels. The state's plain
order, corruptions, and cynicism.) Now (in the
is so vast it seems to reveal the curve of the earth,
1970's), in the midst of the most affluent period in
with the sky sweeping round the horizons in all
the history of America, we have shared in that
zarks, domed by Iron Mountain,
directions. Montana affords a greater sense of space,
affluence only marginally, and there is abundant
of the rain lie wrapped in pools."
of the sheer vastness of the land's expanse than any
evidence that even that share will diminish."
Hart Crane
The Bridge
other state. In a belt running along the far western
K. Ross Toole
1930
edge of the state the spines of the Rocky Mountains
Twentieth-Century Montana
reinforce the sense of omnipresent nature.
1972
In this enormous natural expanse the principal
activities are, fittingly, tied to the land. Ranching and
d Gomorrah of the Ozarks."
dry land farming spread across the plains, with
THE LANDSCAPE
H.L. Mencken
barley, wheat and sugar beets the major crops. Butte
Heathen Days
sits on the so-called richest hill in the world, a copper
"In some respects, Montana, among all the states
1943
lode that once supplied half the U.S. production;
remains the closest to basic nature."
mining remains an important activity in Montana.
Pearl S. Buck
reach the bottom [in race relations] at
Once some of the most infamous encounters of
America
issouri, which is a county seat with a
America's Indian wars raged across Montana. In
1971
demy, a high school, and a zoological
1876 the harassed and infuriated Cheyenne and
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recognized by the government as a holiday, various social enti-
in the world." Born at Dublin, Ireland, on July 26, 1856. Died at
ties commemorate the fact that on this day Alonso de Ojeda, a
Ayot St. Lawrence, England, Nov 2, 1950.
companion of Christopher Columbus, discovered the Island of
SPACE MILESTONE: APOLLO 15 (US). July 26. Launched
Curaçao in 1499, sailing into Santa Ana Bay, the entrance of the
on July 26, 1971, astronauts David R. Scott and James B. Irwin
harbor of Willemstad." Festivities on this day.
landed on Moon (lunar module Falcon) while Alfred M. Worden
HANOVER DUTCH FESTIVAL. July 26. Hanover, PA. Over
piloted command module Endeavor. Rover 1, a four-wheel vehi-
200 food and craft vendors, community parade, entertainment
cle, was used for further exploration. Departed Moon Aug 2,
and antique car show. Annually, the last Saturday in July. Info
after nearly three days. Pacific landing Aug 7.
from: Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce, 146 Broadway,
STEILACOOM SALMON BAKE. July 26. Sunnyside Beach,
Hanover, PA 17331. Phone: (717) 637-6130.
Steilacoom, WA. Grilled salmon prepared on the shores of
HUXLEY, ALDOUS: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY. July 26. En-
Puget Sound complemented by corn on the cob, clam nectar,
glish author, satirist, mystic and philospher Aldous Leonard
fruit pies, salads and beverages. Special activities include canoe
Huxley was born at Godalming, Surrey, England, on July 26,
and kayak races and music. Annually, the last Sunday in July.
1894. Best known of his works are Brave New World, Crome
Sponsor: Steilacoom Historical Museum Assn, PO Box 88016,
Yellow and Point Counter Point. Huxley died at Los Angeles,
Steilacoom, WA 98388. Phone: (206) 584-4133.
CA, Nov 22, 1963.
SUMMERFEST. July 26. Hillandale Park, Harrisonburg, VA. To
JOHN HUNT MORGAN CAPTURED: ANNIVERSARY.
provide a showcase of talent in western Virginia to highlight the
July 26. After harrassing Union forces in Tennessee and Ohio
uniqueness of the history, nature and arts of the Shenandoah
throughout the Civil War, Confederate raider John Hunt Mor-
Valley. Arts and crafts, drama, dance and music. Annually, the
gan was captured at New Lisbon, OH on July 26, 1863. Morgan
last Sunday in July. Info from: Dept of Parks and Recreation,
was imprisoned in the Ohio Penitentiary from which he later
305 S Dogwood Dr, Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Phone:
escaped.
(703) 433-9168.
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Chase's Annual Events
1992
BIRTHDAYS TODAY
Norman Lear, 70, TV, scriptwriter, producer, born at New
Haven, CT, July 27, 1922.
Blake Edwards, 70, producer, writer, director, born at Tulsa,
Betty Thomas, 44, actress, born at St. Louis, MO, July 27, 1948.
OK, July 26, 1922.
Keenan Wynn, 76, actor, born at New York, NY, July 27, 1916.
Susan George, 42, actress, born at London, England, July 26,
1950.
Vitas Gerulaitis, 38, former tennis player, born at Brooklyn,
JULY 28 - TUESDAY
NY, July 26, 1954.
210th Day - Remaining, 156
Mick (Michael Philip) Jagger, 48, singer, musician, born at
Dartford, England, July 26, 1944.
HEYWARD, THOMAS: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY. July 28.
Stanley Kubrick, 64, director, writer, born at New York, NY,
American Revolutionary soldier, signer of the Declaration of
July 26, 1928.
Independence. Born July 28, 1746. Died Mar 6, 1809.
Jason Robards, 70, actor, born at Chicago, IL, July 26, 1922.
KOOLA KOALA BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY. July 28. To
celebrate the only magical koala and all cuddly koalas world-
JULY 27 - MONDAY
wide. Legend says that if you place your wish in Koola's magic
wish pouch, and your intentions are good, it may come true.
209th Day - Remaining, 157
Info from: Martha Rutty, Box 24552, Lyndhurst, OH 44124.
ADIRONDACK ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE. July 27-Aug
ONASSIS, JACQUELINE LEE BOUVIER KENNEDY:
1. Saranac Lake, NY. Info from: Adirondack Medical Center,
BIRTHDAY. July 28. Widow of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th
Lake Colby Dr, Saranac Lake, NY 12983.
president of the US, born at Southampton, NY, July 28, 1929.
ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH CABLE LAID: ANNIVER-
Later married (Oct 20, 1968) Aristotle Socrates Onassis, who
SARY. July 27. Cable laying successfully completed on this
died Mar 15, 1975.
day, 1866.
PERU: NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY. July 28. At de-
DUMAS, ALEXANDRE (DUMAS FILS): BIRTH ANNI-
feat of Spain by Simon Bolivar, Peru became independent, 1824.
VERSARY. July 27. French novelist and playwright, as was his
SINGING TELEGRAM BIRTHDAY. July 28. Anniversary of
father. Author of La Dame aux Camélias. Dumas fils was born
the first singing telegram, said to have been delivered to singer
at Paris, France, July 27, 1824, and died at Marly-le-Roi, France,
Rudy Vallee on his 32nd birthday, July 28, 1933. Early singing
on Nov 27, 1895.
telegrams often were delivered in person by uniformed mes-
JOHNSON COUNTY 4H AND FUTURE FARMERS OF
sengers on bicycle. Later they were usually sung by telephone.
AMERICA FAIR. July 27-31. Johnson County Fairgrounds,
SPACE MILESTONE: RANGER 7 (US). July 28. Televised
lowa City, IA. Info from: Iowa City/Coralville Cov & Visitors
back to Earth 4,308 close-up photographs of moon. Launched
Bureau, PO Box 2358, Iowa
City, IA 52244. Phone:
July 28, 1964.
(319) 337-6592.
SPACE MILESTONE: SKYLAB 3 (US). July 28. Launched on
KOREAN WAR ARMISTICE: ANNIVERSARY. July 27. Ar-
July 28, 1973, Alan L. Bean, Owen K. Garriott, Jack R. Lousma
mistice agreement ending war that had lasted 3 years and 32
started record 59-day mission to test man's space flight endur-
days was signed at Panmunjom, Korea, July 27, 1953 (July 26,
ance. Pacific splashdown Sept 25.
US time), by US and North Korean delegates. Both sides
claimed victory at conclusion of 2 years, 17 days of truce nego-
tiations.
TAKE YOUR HOUSEPLANTS FOR A WALK DAY. July 27.
Walking your plants around the neighborhood enables them to
know their environment, thereby providing them with a sense of
knowing, bringing on wellness. Info from: Wellness Permission
League, Tom Roy or Ruth Deck, PO Box 248, Myerstown, PA
17067. Phone: (717) 866-5193.
US DEPARTMENT OF STATE BIRTHDAY. July 27. The first
presidential cabinet department, called the Department of For-
eign Affairs, was established by the Congress on July 27, 1789.
Later the name was changed to Department of State.
TERRY FOX DAY. July 28. Birthday of Terrence Stanley Fox,
VIRGIN ISLANDS: HURRICANE SUPPLICATION DAY.
Canadian youth who captured the hearts and admiration of
July 27. Legal holiday. Population attends churches to pray for
millions during his brief life. Stricken with cancer, requiring
protection from hurricanes. Annually, the fourth Monday in
amputation of the athlete's right leg at age 18, Fox determined
July.
to devote his life to a fight against the disease. His "Marathon of
Hope," a planned 5,200-mile run westward across Canada,
BIRTHDAYS TODAY
started Apr 12, 1980, at St. John's, Newfoundland, and con-
tinued 3,328 miles to Thunder Bay, Ontario, Sept 1, 1980, when
Leo Durocher, 86, baseball player, manager, born at West
he was forced by spread of the disease to stop. During the run
Springfield, MA, July 27, 1906.
(on an artificial leg) he raised $24 million for cancer research
Peggy Fleming, 44, figure skater, born at San Jose, CA, July 27,
and inspired millions with his courage. Terry Fox was born at
1948.
Winnipeg, Manitoba, July 28, 1958, and died at New Westmin-
Bobbie Gentry (Roberta Streeter), 50, singer, songwriter,
ster (near Vancouver), British Columbia, Canada, June 28,
born at Chicasaw County, MS, July 27, 1942.
1981.
VALLEE, RUDY: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY. July 28. American
singer, saxophone player and radio idol of millions during the
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1930s. Born Hubert Prior Vallee, at Island Pond, VT, on July 28,
July
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1901, the crooner used a megaphone to amplify his voice and
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8
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10
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introduced his performances with the salutation, "Heigh-ho-
1992
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everybody!" Vallee appeared in a number of movies, including
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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Among his
best-remembered songs are "I'm Just a Vagabond Lover,"
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1971
Teei (Monsoon Festival) celebrated in India
July 26th
Curacao Day in the Netherland Antilles
Fair at Sherborne, England
Fair at Tamworth, Staffordshire, England
Festival honoring poet K. M. Bellman in
Stockholm, Sweden
Feast of St. Ann, mother of the Virgin Mary
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dealers in used clothing, seam-
stresses, carpenters, stablemen,
and broommakers; invoked against
poverty and to find lost objects)
1139 AD Portuguese defeated the Moors at Outique
1237
King Edward I of England did homage to King
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1471
Pope Paul II died
1527
Coro, Venezuela, founded
1643
Excise taxes effected in England
1678
Joseph I, Holy Roman Emperor, born
1698
British settlers set out for Darien on the
Spanish Main
1757
Battle of Hastenbeck (Seven Years' War)
1758
French river Fort Louisbourg fell to the
British in Quebec
1775
Post Office established with Ben Franklin as
Postmaster General
1788
New York ratified the Constitution
1797
John Quincy Adams married Louisa C. Johnson
1799
Isaac Babbitt, inventor of alloys, born
1833
St. Bartholomea Capitaino died (Feast Day)
1845
Last sight of Sir John Franklin's expedition
seeking the Northwest Passage
1847
Liberia, settled in Africa by freed U.S. slaves,
became a republic (Liberian
Independence Day)
1848
Italians defeated Austrians at Volta
1856
George Bernard Shaw, playwright, born
1863
Santee Sioux and the Cavalry fought at Dead
Buffalo Lake, Minnesota
Sam Houston, soldier-statesman, died
1865
Cavalry, on the way to rescue a wagon train
attacked by Indians, also
attacked at Platte Bridge
Indians attacked Ft. Casper, Wyoming
1867
Otto, German-born King of Greece, died
1875
Carl Jung, psychologist, born
1894
Aldous Huxley, author, born
iy party held for Ardmore, Oklahoma
1897
Paul Gallico, journalist-author, born
on Festival) celebrated in India
1903
First transcontinental auto trip completed, San
Francisco to New York, at an
average of 175 miles per day
1904
Garland Roark, novelist, died
1919
British ratified the Versailles Peace Treaty
in the Netherland Antilles
1922
Jason Robards, Jr., actor, born
rborne, England
1925
William Jennings Bryan, statesman, died
worth, Staffordshire, England
1944
Riza Khan Pahlavi, Shah of Iran, died
noring poet K. M. Bellman in
1945
Clement Atlee and the Labour Party elected in
Stockholm, Sweden
England
Ann, mother of the Virgin Mary
1947
Department of Defense formed in U.S.
(patron of women in labor, miners,
1948
Prince Charles of England born
dealers in used clothing, seam-
1952
King Farouk of Egypt sent into exile
stresses, carpenters, stablemen,
1953
Korean War armistice signed (Eastern Standard
and broommakers; invoked against
Time)
poverty and to find lost objects)
1956
Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal
defeated the Moors at Outique
Andrea Doria sank
I of England did homage to King
1957
Carlos Armas, President of Guatemala,
Philip III of France for his
assassinated
French holdings
1958
Explorer 4 launched
I died
1963
Skoplje, Yugoslavia, devastated by an earth-
uela, founded
quake
S effected in England
Syncom 2 launched
oly Roman Emperor, born
1965
Eugene Burdick, author, died
tlers set out for Darien on the
1970
Barbershop Chorus Concert held at Guerneville,
Spanish Main
California
lastenbeck (Seven Years' War)
1971
Apollo 15, lunar landing flight, launched
er Fort Louisbourg fell to the
Procession of Penitents at Furnes, Belgium
British in Quebec
established with Ben Franklin as
Postmaster General
July 27th
tified the Constitution
Adams married Louisa C. Johnson
Barbarosa's Birthday, celebrated in Puerto Rico
tt, inventor of alloys, born
World Championship Pack Burro Race, Leadville
lomea Capitaino died (Feast Day)
to Fairplay, Colorado
of Sir John Franklin's expedition
Feast of St. Pantaleon, patron of doctors and
seeking the Northwest Passage
midwives, invoked against
ettled in Africa by freed U.S. slaves,
tuberculosis
became a republic (Liberian
Feast of the Seven Sleepers
Independence Day)
432 AD
St. Celestine I, Pope, died (Feast Day)
efeated Austrians at Volta
852
Sts. Aurelius and Natalia died (Feast Day)
hard Shaw, playwright, born
916
St. Clement Slovensky died (Feast Day)
ux and the Cavalry fought at Dead
1061
Pope Nicholas II, last German Pope, died
Buffalo Lake, Minnesota
1214
Battle of Bourines
n, soldier-statesman, died
1276
James I, "the Conqueror," King of Aragon, died
a the way to rescue a wagon train
1582
Spanish fleet routed allied Portuguese, English,
attacked by Indians, also
and French
attacked at Platte Bridge
1777
British at Detroit sent 15 Indian parties to
tacked Ft. Casper, Wyoming
attack the settlements in Kentucky
an-born King of Greece, died
1779
Velocipede, an early bicycle, described in the
psychologist, born
Journal de Paris
ley, author, born
1789
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Zodiac sign for the day: Leo, the lion.
Zodiac birthstone for the day: Turquoise (ruby).
The day in history:
1909-France's Louis Bleriot made first airplane flight across English
Channel-from Calais, France, to Dover, England.
1934-Austrian Chancellor Engelbert Dolfuss killed by Nazis in vain
attempt to take over Austria.
1952-Commonwealth Day in Puerto Rico marks date of self-
governing status.
1956-Italian liner Andrea Doria collided off Nantucket with
Swedish liner Stockholm; Doria sank early next day.
The day's birthdays:
Statesman Arthur James Balfour 1848, England; artist Thomas
Eakins 1844, Philadelphia; painter Maxfield Parrish 1870,
Philadelphia; Broadway's David Belasco 1854, San Francisco;
philosopher-writer Eric Hoffer 1902, New York City; actor Walter
Brennan 1894, Lynn, Mass.
Quotation of the day:
"Inconsistencies of opinion, arising from changes of circumstances,
are often justifiable. -Daniel Webster, July 25, 1846
"I have two luxuries to brood over in my walks, your Loveliness and
the hour of my death. 0 that I could have possession of them both in
the same minute. "-John Keats, July 25, 1819
JULY 26
St. Anne, mother of the Virgin Mary.
St. Joachim, father of the Virgin Mary.
Zodiac sign for the day: Leo, the lion.
Zodiac birthstone for the day: Turquoise (ruby).
The day in history:
1788-New York became 11th state to ratify U.S. Constitution.
1847-Liberia Independence Day marks establishment of African
republic under U.S. auspices.
1908-Federal Bureau of Investigation established by U.S. Attorney
General Charles J. Bonaparte.
1947-U.S. Department of Defense established by Armed Forces
Unification Act.
July
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1953-Fidel Castro led a futile attack on Army barracks at Santiago,
bise (ruby).
Cuba. He was captured and sent to prison. This was start of his revolu-
tionary movement in Cuba.
1956-Egypt seized and nationalized Suez Canal.
rst airplane flight across English
er, England.
The day's birthdays:
Dolfuss killed by Nazis in vain
Writer George Bernard Shaw 1856, Dublin; conductor Serge
Koussevitzky 1874, Vishni Volochek, Russia; psychiatrist Dr. Carl
rto Rico marks date of self-
Jung 1875, Basle, Switzerland.
Quotation of the day:
collided off Nantucket with
early next day.
" there are no gains without pains."-Adlai Stevenson, July 26,
1952
848, England; artist Thomas
JULY 27
iter Maxfield Parrish 1870,
elasco 1854, San Francisco;
Zodiac sign for the day: Leo, the lion.
New York City; actor Walter
Zodiac birthstone for the day: Turquoise (ruby).
The day in history:
1775-Army Medical Service established by Continental Congress.
1866-Atlantic Telegraph cable between England and U.S. was
from changes of circumstances,
completed.
, July 25, 1846
1953-Korean War armistice agreement signed at Panmunjom, Korea,
my walks, your Loveliness and
ended the fighting.
have possession of them both in
25, 1819
The day's birthdays:
Writer Alexandre Dumas fils 1824, Paris; rock singer Mick Jagger
6
1944, Dartford, England; baseball's Leo Durocher 1906, West Spring-
field, Mass.
Quotation of the day:
"One with the law is a majority. Calvin Coolidge, July 27, 1920
ise (ruby).
JULY 28
Zodiac sign for the day: Leo, the lion.
) ratify U.S. Constitution.
Zodiac birthstone for the day: Turquoise (ruby).
arks establishment of African
The day in history:
1821-Peru Independence Day marks nation's declaration of freedom
1 established by U.S. Attorney
from Spain.
established by Armed Forces
1868-Fourteenth Amendment to U.S. Constitution (due process)
was ratified.
1914-World War I began as Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.
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Maldives
Independence Day
Commemorates achievement of
independence from Great
Britain, 1965.
Birthdates
1739
George Clinton, U.S. Revolutionary sol-
1858
Edward Mandell House, U.S. statesman;
dier, public official; Governor of New York,
most trusted adviser of President Wood-
1777-95, 1800-04; U.S. Vice-President, 1805-
row Wilson. [d. March 28, 1938]
12. [d. April 2, 1812)
1860
Philippe Jean Bunau-Varilla, French en-
1779
Thomas Birch, U.S. artist; noted for his
gineer, diplomat; involved in early French
marine paintings. [d. January 13, 1851]
efforts to construct Panama Canal, 1884-
1796
George Catlin, U.S. painter, author; creat-
89, 1894. Negotiated Hay-Bunau-Varilla
ed a knowledgeable, first-hand account, in
Treaty by which U.S. gained control of Ca-
words and pictures, of the life and details
nal Zone, 1903. [d. May 18, 1940]
of the American Indian. He produced nu-
1870
Ignacio Zuloaga y Zabaleta, Spanish
merous illustrated texts, the greatest of
painter; noted for his use of Spanish folk-
which is Letters and Notes on the Manners,
lore themes. [d. October 31, 1945]
Customs, and Conditions of the North
American Indians, 1841. [d. December 23,
1874
Serge Alexandrovitch Koussevitzky, U.S.
1872]
conductor, born in Russia; Director, Rus-
1799
sian State Symphony Orchestra, 1918-20;
Isaac Babbitt, U.S. inventor, metallurgist;
Conductor, Boston Symphony Orchestra,
founded the company which was to be-
1924-49. Established Berkshire Sym-
come Reed & Barton silversmiths; devel-
phonic Festival, 1934. [d. June 4, 1951]
oped a new alloy ("Babbitt metal") for use
in bearings. [d. May 26, 1862]
1875
Carl Gustav Jung, Swiss psychologist,
psychiatrist; founded analytical psycholo-
1805
Constantino Brumidi, U.S. painter born in
gy. [d. June 6, 1961]
Italy; artist of the frescoes in the Capitol,
Washington, D.C. [d. 1880]
1885
André Maurois (Émile Salomon Wilhelm
Herzog), French writer; known for his bi-
1829
Auguste Marie François Beernaert, Bel-
ographies of Balzac, Disraeli, Byron, and
gian diplomat; Nobel Peace Prize for his
others. [d. October 9, 1967]
work as member of international peace
conferences of 1899 and 1907 (with P. H. B.
1886
Emil Jannings (Theodor Friedrich Emil
Estournelles de Constant), 1909: [d. Octo-
Janenz), U.S. actor; Academy Award for The
ber 6, 1912]
Last Command. [d. January 3, 1950]
1856
William Rainey Harper, U.S. educator,
1894
Aldous (Leonard) Huxley, British novelist,
scholar; first President of University of
essayist; best known for his works Brave
Chicago, 1891-1906. [d. January 10, 1906)
New World, Point Counter Point, and Eye-
George Bernard Shaw, British play-
less in Gaza. [d. November 22, 1963]
wright, critic; Nobel Prize in literature,
1895
Robert Ranke Graves, British poet, au-
1925. [d. November 4, 1950]
thor; wrote over 135 books, known for his
550
Religious Calendar
The Beatified
The Saints
Blessed William Ward, martyr. [d. 1641]
St. Joachim, father of the Virgin Mary, and St.
Anne, matron, mother of the Virgin Mary. Anne is
patron of women in labor, miners, dealers in used
clothing, seamstresses, carpenters, stablemen, and
broommakers. Invoked against poverty and to find
lost objects. [d. 1st century B.C.]
St. Simeon the Armenian, pilgrim. [d. 1016)
St. Bartholomea Capitanio, virgin and co-founder
of the Sisters of Charity of Lovene. [d. 1833]
novel of ancient Rome, I, Claudius, 1934. [d.
Historical Events
December 7, 1985]
1648
Swedes and French, allied against the Holy
1897
Paul William Gallico, U.S. novelist, journal-
Roman Emperor, capture Prague (Thirty
ist. [d. July 15, 1976]
Years' War).
1903
(Carey) Estes Kefauver, U.S. politician,
1757
French defeat English at Hastenbeck
lawyer; Congressman, 1939-63. [d. August
(Seven Years' War).
10, 1963]
British generals Amherst and Wolfe cap-
1906
Gracie Allen (Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie
ture Louisburg, taking more than 6,000
Allen), U.S. comedienne; always performed
French prisoners (French and Indian
with husband, George Burns (January 20).
War).
[d. August 27, 1964)
1788
New York State ratifies the new Constitu-
tion and becomes the 11th of the 13 origi-
1908
Salvador Allende Gossens, Chilean politi-
nal American states.
cian, physician; first Marxist to be elected
president of Chile, 1970-73. [d. September
1803
In England the Surrey Iron Railway, first
11, 1973]
public freight-carrying railroad, opens
from Wandsworth to Croydon with horses
1912
Vivian Vance, U.S. actress; known for her
supplying motive power.
role as Ethel Mertz in the television series, I
Love Lucy, 1951-59; featured in the television
1847
Liberia is established as the first free and
series, The Lucy Show, 1962-65. [d. August 17,
independent republic in Africa.
1979]
1858
Sir Nathan Meyer, 1st Baron Rothschild,
1922
Blake Edwards (William Blake McEd-
becomes the first Jew admitted to the
wards), U.S. film director; noted for the
House of Lords.
Pink Panther film series.
1941
U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt
1928
Stanley Kubrick, U.S.-born filmmaker,
names Gen. Douglas MacArthur Com-
writer, producer, director.
mander in Chief of U.S. forces in the Far
East.
1940
Mary Jo Kopechne, U.S. secretary;
drowned in a car accident off Chappaquid-
President Roosevelt freezes all Japanese
dik Island bridge involving Senator Edward
credit in the U.S., virtually stopping Japa-
nese-American trade.
Kennedy. [d. July 19, 1969]
1945
1943
Clement Attlee becomes prime minister of
Mick Jagger (Michael Philip Jagger),
Great Britain.
British rock singer; lead singer of The Roll-
ing Stones since 1962.
1951
U.S. Army disbands its oldest and last re-
maining all-black unit, the 24th Infantry
1954
Vitas Gerulaitis, U.S. tennis player.
Regiment.
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1952
Eva Peron, wife of Argentine president
Juan Peron, dies in Buenos Aires.
1953
Fidel Castro leads an armed opposition in
an unsuccessful attack on the Moncado ar-
my barracks.
1956
Egypt nationalizes the Suez Canal.
1957
President Carlos Castillo Armas of Gua-
temala is assassinated by a palace guard.
1964
The Organization of American States
votes to impose economic sanctions and
end diplomatic relations with Cuba.
1965
Maldives becomes independent of Great
Britain.
1971
Apollo 15, U.S. manned lunar spacecraft, is
launched, carrying astronauts Scott,
Worden, and Irwin to the moon's surface,
where they will perform experiments and
explore in the lunar rover.
1973
U.S. President Richard Nixon refuses to
comply with subpoenas ordering him to
release the Watergate tapes (Watergate In-
cident).
1976
Nitrogen is found in Martian atmosphere
by Viking 1, unmanned explorer, but there
are no signs of life present.
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