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[Valin]

On This Day In History



Birthdates which occurred on July 22:
1478 Philip I (the Handsome) 1st Habsburg king of Spain (1506)
1822 Gregor Mendel monk/geneticist, discoverer of the laws of heredity
1844 Rev William Archibald Spooner London, invented "spoonerisms"
1849 Emma Lazarus poet ("The New Colossus"-base of Statue of Liberty)
1882 Edward Hopper US painter (House by the Railroad)
1887 Gustav Hertz German quantum physicist (Nobel 1925)
1888 Raymond Chandler Chic, mystery writer (The Long Goodbye)
1890 Rose Kennedy mom of JFK, RFK & Ted
1892 Arthur Seyss-Inquart Austrian chancellor (1930s)
1895 Hans Rosbaud Graz Austria, conductor (Tonhalle Orch Zrich)
1898 Alexander Calder sculptor (mobiles, stabiles)
1898 Stephen Vincent Ben‚t US, writer (The Devil & Daniel Webster)
1901 Charles Weidman Nebraska, modern dancer/choreographer (Candide)
1908 Amy Vanderbilt authority on etiquette (Complete Book of Etiquette)
1913 Lucia Albanese soprano (NY Met Opera)
1921 William Roth (Sen-R-Del)
1923 Robert Dole (Sen-R-Ks)
1924 Margaret Whiting Detroit, singer (Kreisler Bandstand, Strauss Family)
1927 George Hunter South Africa, light heavyweight boxer (Oly-gold-1948)
1928 Orson Bean actor/comedian (I've Got a Secret, To Tell the Truth)
1930 Marcia Henderson Andover Mass, actress (Kathleen-Aldrich Family)
1930 Yuri P Artyukhin cosmonaut (Soyuz 14)
1932 Oscar de la Renta Dom Rep, designer (Coty Hall of Fame-1973)
1933 Chuck Cassey Chicago, choral director (Jimmy Dean Show)
1939 Terence Stamp England, actor (The Collector, Alien Nations)
1940 Alex Trebek Sudbury Ontario, TV game host (High Rollers, Jeopardy)
1940 Stan Ross NYC, actor (New Bill Cosby Show)
1940 Yuriy Klimov USSR, team handball (Olympic-gold-1976)
1941 George Clinton rocker (Testify, Funkadelics)
1941 Susie Maxwell Berning golfer (US Women's Open 1968,72,73)
1941 Thomas Wayne rocker (Tragedy)
1944 Estelle Bennett NYC, vocalist (Ronettes-Be My Baby)
1944 Guich Koock Austin Tx, actor (Harley Puckett-Carter Country)
1944 Sparky Lyle relief pitcher (NY Yankees, Cy Young)
1945 Bobby Sherman actor/singer (Seattle)
1947 Albert Brooks LA Calif, comedian (Broadcast News, Lost in America)
1947 Don Henley drummer (Eagles-Desparado)
1949 Lasse Viren Finland, 5K/10K runner (Olympic-gold-1972, 76)
1952 Madeleine Collinson Malta, twin playmate (Oct, 1970)
1952 Mary Collinson Malta, twin playmate (Oct, 1970)
1955 Willem Dafoe actor (Platoon, Roadhouse 66, Mississippi Burning)
1956 Michael Spinks US, middleweight boxer (Olympic-gold-1976)
1957 Dave Steib pitcher (Toronto Blue Jays)
1958 Sandra Elizabeth Greenberg Spokane Wash, playmate (June, 1987)
1963 Joanna Going actress (Another World)
1965 Patrick Laborteaux LA Calif, actor (Albert-Little House on Prairie)
1967 Pat Badger heavy metal bassist (Extreme-More Than Words)
1971 Charlotte Gainsbourg London England, actress (The Little Thief)

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Deaths which occurred on July 22:
1461 Charles VII king of France (1422-61), dies at 58
1802 Marie-Fran‡ois-Xavier Bichat a founder of histology, dies
1826 Giuseppe Piazzi discoverer of 1st asteroid, dies
1870 Josef Strauss, composer, dies at 42
1934 John Dillinger shot dead at Biograph Theater in Chicago
1953 Cy Kendall actor (Mysteries of Chinatown), dies at 55
1955 Joseph Foley actor (Mr Peepers), dies at 45
1967 Carl Sandburg poet (Abraham Lincoln: The Prarie Years), dies at 89
1979 Hope Summers actress (Clara-Andy Griffith Show), dies at 78
1988 Luigi Lucioni Italian, landscape painter (opera stars), dies at 87

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Reported: MISSING in ACTION
1966 WELLS ROBERT J. PHILADELPHIA PA.
1972 PAIGE GORDON C. LOS ALTOS CA
[03/29/73 RELEASED BY DRV, ALIVE IN 98]

POW / MIA Data & Bios supplied by the P.O.W. NETWORK. Skidmore, MO. USA.

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On this day...
260 St Dionysius begins his reign as Catholic Pope
1298 English defeat Scots at Battle of Falkirk
1306 King Phillip the Fair orders expulsion of Jews from France
1587 2nd English colony established on Roanoke Island off NC
1686 City of Albany, NY chartered
1775 George Washington takes command of the troops
1796 Cleveland, Ohio, founded by Gen Moses Cleaveland
1812 Duke of Wellington defeats French at Battle of Salamanca, Spain
1854 J R Hind discovers asteroid #30 Urania
1864 Battle of Atlanta-Hood attacks Sherman & suffers terrible losses
1898 Belgica crew see 1st sunrise in 1600 hrs-1st to endure Antarct winter
1905 Phila Athletic's Weldon Henley no-hits St Louis Browns, 6-0
1908 W Lorenz discovers asteroid #665 Sabine
1912 5th Olympic games in Stockholm closes
1916 A bomb went off during a Preparedness Day parade in SF killing 10
1917 Alexander Kerensky becomes Russian PM
1917 M Wolf discovers asteroids #879 Ricarda, #880 Herba & #881 Athene
1918 Lightning kills 504 sheep in Utah's Wasatch National Park
1923 Walter Johnson becomes the 1st to strikeout 3,000
1925 Yankees purchase infielder Leo Durocher
1926 105ø F (41ø C), Waterbury, Connecticut (state record)
1926 108ø F (42ø C), Troy, New York (state record)
1926 Cin Red Curt Walker ties record of 2 triples in an inning
1930 G Neujmin discovers asteroid #1306 Scythia
1930 H Van Gent discovers asteroids #1666 van Gent, #1752 van Herk & #1945 Wesselink
1933 Caterina Jarboro sings "Aida," NYC-1st negro prima donna in US
1933 Wiley Post completes 1st round-the-world solo flight
1934 - John Dillinger the first person to receive the FBI's appellation of "Public Enemy No. 1" was killed by federal agents as he left Chicago's Biograph movie theater.
1935 C Jackson discovers asteroids #1359 Prieska & #1360 Tarka
1935 Lester Walton appointed minister to Liberia
1936 Phillies John Moore hits 3 consecutive HRs
1937 Senate rejects FDR proposal to enlarge Supreme Court
1939 1st black woman judge (Jane Matilda Bolin-NYC)
1942 Gasoline rationing begins in US during WW II
1943 Allied forces captured Palermo, Sicily
1944 Soviets set up Polish Committee of National Liberation
1946 Estelle Bennett, rocker (The Ronettes)
1947 -8ø F (-13ø C), Charlotte Pass, NSW (Australian record)
1950 King Leopold, after 6 years in exile, returns to Belgium
1952 Polish constitution adopted (National Day)
1955 1st VP to preside over cabinet meeting-R Nixon
1955 Phillies longest win streak since 1892 hits 11
1962 1st US Venus probe, Mariner 1, fails at lift-off
1962 Chic White Sox Floyd Robinson goes 6 for 6 (all singles)
1963 Sonny Liston KOs Floyd Patterson to retain heavywieght championship
1963 The Beatles release "Introducing the Beatles"
1964 Steve Ballesteros wins the Britsh Golf Open
1967 Atlanta Braves use a record 5 pitchers in the 9th inning
1967 Jimi Hendrix quits as opening act of the Monkees' tour
1969 Aretha Franklin arrested for disturbing the peace in Detroit
1969 USSR launches Sputnik 50 & Molniya 1-12 communications satellite
1972 27.53 cm (10.84") of rainfall, Fort Ripley, Mn (state 24-hr record)
1972 Venera 8 makes soft landing on Venus
1973 Sue Berning wins her 3rd US Golf Open championship
1975 House of Reps votes to restore citizenship to Gen Robert E Lee
1981 Turkish terrorist Mehmet Ali Agca sentenced in a Rome to life
1982 Academic Text Processing Service established in Seattle
1983 -128ø F (-89ø C) recorded, Vostok, Antarctica (world record)
1983 Dick Smith makes 1st solo helicopter flight around the world
1983 Poland's PM Januzelski lifts martial law
1984 Kathy Whitworth wins a record 85th pro golf tournament
1986 House of Reps impeaches Judge Harry E Claiborne on tax evasion
1987 Said Aouita of Morroco sets the 5k record (12:58.39) in Rome
1987 Soyuz TM-3 launched with 3 cosmonauts (1 Syrian)
1987 US began escorting re-flagged Kuwaiti tankers in Persian Gulf
1988 500 US scientists pledge to boycott Pentagon germ-warfare research
1990 Greg Lemond of US wins bicycling's 3rd tour de France
1990 Nick Faldo of England wins the British Open Golf championship
1991 Jeffrey Dahmer confesses to killing 17 males in 1978
1994 OJ Simpson pleads "Absolutely 100% Not Guilty" of murder
1994 A federal judge ordered The Citadel, a state-financed military college in Charleston, S.C., to open its doors to women.
1995 Susan Smith, the mother who had confessed to drowning her two young sons by allowing her car
to roll into a lake with the boys locked inside, was convicted by a jury in Union, S.C., of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.

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Holidays
Note: Some Holidays are only applicable on a given "day of the week"

Pakistan : Bank Holiday
Poland : Liberation Day (1944)
Swaziland : King's Birthday
Virgin Islands : Hurricane Supplication Day - - - - - ( Monday )

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Religious Observances
RC, Ang, Luth : Memorial of St Mary Magdalen, penitent

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Religious History
1620 A small congregation of English Separatists, led by John Robinson, began theiremigration to the New World. Today, this historic group of religious refugees has come tobe known as the 'Pilgrims.'
1836 Birth of Emily E. S. Elliott, Anglican missions supporter and hymnwriter. Nieceof Charlotte Elliott (who wrote the hymn 'Just As I Am'), Emily penned the words to the hymn'Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne.'
1847 The first large company of Mormon immigrants entered the Salt Lake Valley, in whatwas still Mexican territory. Soon after, Mormon leader Brigham Young founded Salt Lake City,Utah.
1865 Birth of Peter P. Bilhorn, sacred composer. He produced over 1,400 hymns in hislife, including 'I Will Sing the Wondrous Story' and 'Sweet Peace, The Gift of God's Love.'
1981 Turkish terrorist Mehmet Ali Agca, 23, was sentenced to life imprisonment for hisattempted assassination of Pope John Paul II in May of this year.

Source: William D. Blake. ALMANAC OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Minneapolis: Bethany House, 1987.

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Thought for the day :
" The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer someone else up. "

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Today's 'You Might Be A Redneck If'Joke...
"You consider Outdoor Life deep reading."

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Murphy's Law of the Day...
"Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."

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Cliff Clavin says..Armored knights raised their visors to identify themselves when they rode past their king. This custom has become the modern military salute.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

From the men in the Military and the Canteen

[tomkow6]

BREAKING NEWS!!!!!!                     Bear Alert

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People should be able to recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear droppings.

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Grizzly bear droppings have bells in them and smell like pepper spray.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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From the USO Website
"The USO mission is to provide morale, welfare and recreation-type services
to uniformed military Personnel."

USO CANTEEN FREEPER STYLE MISSION STATEMENT
Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.
CLICK HERE TO FIND LATEST THREAD.

The USO Canteen FReeper Style does not show any bias
towards any particular faith or political party.

This is the same as the real USO AND Free Republic itself.

From the front page of Free Republic.

"Free Republic is an online gathering place for independent,
grass-roots conservatism on the web."

To our military readers, we remain steadfast in keeping the Canteen doors open.
The Canteen is Free Republics longest running daily thread specifically designed
to provide entertainment and morale support for the military.
The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.
We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
no matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

“Operation USO Care Package”
Delivers Needed Items and Personal Messages to
Service Members Deployed Overseas
You, Too, Can Show a Service Member You Care

With thousands of U.S. troops deployed around the world, still actively engaged in Operation Enduring Freedom and the fight against terrorism, the United Service Organizations (USO) is offering a unique way for individuals and corporations to let our nation's defenders know we haven't forgotten them. “Operation USO Care Package,” sponsored by the USO World Headquarters and administered by the USO of Metropolitan Washington (USO-Metro), enables individuals to write a personal message and financially support care packages that will be delivered to service members participating in Operation Enduring Freedom.

Because of heightened security, individuals can no longer send letters and packages to 'Any Service Member.' Operation USO Care Package is approved by the Department of Defense, providing a safe, easy way for individuals and corporations to show their prayers and thoughts are with our men and women in uniform.

Corporations may also contribute to this program through financial contributions, items donated in bulk for the care packages, or through implementation of an employee participation program. AT&T is a major supporter of this program, providing a complimentary toll free number for individuals to call for further information (1-866-USO-GIVE) and donating thousands of prepaid international phone cards to be included in the packages for the troops. “Our men and women in uniform give so much to the country, we wanted to give something in return as a token of our appreciation that would allow their separation from their loved ones to be a little easier,” according to Paul McQuillan, Defense Sales Vice President, AT&T Government Solutions.

“These Care Packages help the USO bring a touch of home to our men and women in uniform,” said Edward A. Powell, President and CEO of USO World Headquarters. The care packages contain an assortment of items the military have specifically requested, such as prepaid international calling cards, disposable cameras, toiletries, and sunscreen. They also include greetings from the American public, transcribed onto official “Operation USO Care Package” post cards by volunteers and USO staff members.

“Operation USO Care Package will continue for as long as our country is at war,” according to Elaine Rogers, USO-Metro President. “This program is possible because of the support from individuals, corporations and organizations that donate funds to sponsor these care packages.”

Individuals and corporations can learn more about how to get involved and support “Operation USO Care Package” through donations of product or funds, by calling 866-USO-GIVE.

HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT OPERATION USO CARE PACKAGE?

• Individuals may donate $25, which goes toward sponsorship of an “Operation USO Care Package.” Personal greetings may be forwarded to our post office box with the contribution. USO will transcribe the message onto an official “Operation USO Care Package” postcard, available for preview here.
• Corporations may make a tax-deductible financial donation to support “Operation USO Care Package.” A $25 donation goes toward sponsorship of one care package. Each care package will recognize corporate sponsors.
• Corporations may donate items listed on the “Service Members’ Wish List” to USO-Metro, many of which may be branded with your corporate logo. These items must be sent in bulk from the manufacturer. Please call (703) 696-2628 for advance coordination of deliveries.
• Corporations may delegate an employee to serve as its “Operation USO Care Package” liaison. The liaison will communicate your corporate involvement and enlist employees to participate. Employee participants could sponsor an individual care package, which would include their personal message. Corporations interested in participating in this option or willing to match their employees’ support should call (703) 696-2628 for further information.

Please send all checks and personal greetings for “Operation USO Care Package” to:
USO-Operation USO Care Package
C/O Pentagon Federal Credit Union
P.O. Box 19221
Alexandria, VA 22320-9998

Due to the threat of anthrax following September 11, DoD suspended its practice of forwarding personal care packages and correspondence by the American public to “Any Service Member.” In its place, USO created a care package program. Through sponsorship of an “Operation USO Care Package,” an individual’s personal greeting will be transcribed onto an official postcard and included in the care package going to a service member.

MAKE YOUR DONATION NOW!

SERVICE MEMBERS' WISH LIST
Travel Size Personal Items*	Miscellaneous Items*
Disposable Razors	Playing Cards and Board Games
Toothbrushes	Compact Discs
Toothpaste	Current Movies on DVD
Tissues	Crossword Puzzle Books
Shampoo/Conditioner	Disposable Cameras
Shower Gel	Pre-paid Global Calling Cards
Sunscreen	Stationery and Journals
Baby Wipes	Sunglasses
Hand Lotion	Small Footballs, Softballs
Lip Balm	CD/DVD Cases with Zipper
Cotton Swabs	Individually Wrapped Snack Items
Sewing Kits	Shoe Polish Kits
*Many of these items may be imprinted with your corporate logo and /or the USO logo.

[The Mayor]

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Good Morning Co-Captain!

SALUTE

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

[SouthernHawk]

...Armored knights raised their visors ......the modern military salute...

How appropriate to link our military with "Knights in shining armor"!

[SouthernHawk]

"Beary" Interesting!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Thank You for today's thread!

[E.G.C.]

Good morning, troops. Welcome home, Jessica. You're a true hero in the eyes of everybody.

Good morning, 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub. How are things in Oregon?

[SouthernHawk]

LOL!!! Good Morning Goddess! Hope you have an easy day at work today!

That picture looked like those pancakes were covered with Goat's milk, cottage chesse, olives and hot peppers!

(I guess that's why I am not a Chef!)

[SouthernHawk]

Good Morning E.G.C.

I strongly agree with your comments about Jessica. I think all of our troops need to get the same ammount of recognition as she does. THEY ARE ALL HEROES to me!

(well, with one exception - that scumbag that attacked his own unit)

[larryjohnson]

Some of you have seen the post early this am but I wanted to comment. The USO a LAX, when I was around in the 80s was named after Gen James Dolittle. I have a pin from there. I love Bob Hope but the change of names to Hollywood seems unfair. Yet I donno when it happened. LA has several great events to honor our Military. I went to the Air Force Ball when on active duty but later organized tables paid for by my aerospace industry at AF, Navy and Army Balls. Met Martha Raye.

[larryjohnson]

Returned to link. Hi!

USO to Expand Facility at Los Angeles Airport
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/950245/posts

[minor49er]

Here's another feeble attempt for you:
A guy is lined up with his unit for inspection.
His unit passes and the sergeant yells, "All right you dummies fall out."
Everyone but the guy walks away.
he sergeant walks up to him and raises an eyebrow.
The guy replies, "Sure was a lot of them huh, sir?"

[Valin]

NEWS FLASH
Bureau of Incomplete Statistics
8:25am cdst
Today it was announced that 1 out of 3 people.