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Author David Halberstam killed in Menlo Park
SF Chronical ^ | 4/23/07 | John Cote

Posted on 04/23/2007 4:11:48 PM PDT by SF Republican

Author David Halberstam was killed today in a three-car accident in Menlo Park, authorities said.

(Excerpt) Read more at sfgate.com ...


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To: SevenofNine
"There was good documentary few years ago where David host Teammates about Boston Red Sox slugger Ted William friendship with Dom Dimaggio and some other dude."

Not to be rude, but the "other dude" was Hall of Famer Bobby Doerr. Think Jeff Kent-type hitter.

Any Red Sox fan know why Doerr retired at age 33? Career-ending injury?

41 posted on 04/23/2007 7:36:25 PM PDT by GreatOne (You will bow down before me, son of Jor-el!)
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To: Snickersnee
Detroit management caved to every demand because they believed they were a protected class.
They didn't figure on the Japanese setting up union free plants in southern states and they weren't expecting the quality...
42 posted on 04/23/2007 7:53:37 PM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (BTUs are my Beat.)
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To: SF Republican
I loved his book "The Fifties". A liberal writer, yes, but he gave some good history in that book.

Rest in Peace, David.

43 posted on 04/24/2007 2:10:11 AM PDT by Recovering_Democrat (I am SO glad to no longer be associated with the party of Dependence on Government!)
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To: mewzilla

Not really. We should not waste our time mourning the death of this leftist turd. He did as much damage to the Vietnam war effort as Walter Cronkite.


44 posted on 04/24/2007 7:27:44 AM PDT by ohioman
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To: ohioman

Ah, the dulcet prose of ohioman.


45 posted on 04/24/2007 7:45:06 AM PDT by gracesdad
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To: ohioman
Have you ever read him? Just curious. If not, Mr. Halberstam, in his own words...

Sports can distract, but they don't heal

Still no additional details on the accident.

46 posted on 04/24/2007 9:00:34 AM PDT by mewzilla (Property must be secured or liberty cannot exist. John Adams)
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To: Tax-chick
He had such a great vocabulary

Quagmire....

47 posted on 04/24/2007 9:11:54 AM PDT by D-Chivas
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To: gracesdad

I would never forgive someone like Halberstam unless he sincerely asked for it, which he did not. In fact, he was proud of his anti-war work.


48 posted on 04/24/2007 9:46:41 AM PDT by ohioman
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To: SF Republican
A little more detail dribbling out. Still no ID on the driver that hit them, though.

Reputed journalist killed in crash

Don't ask me how that headline got by an editor.

49 posted on 04/24/2007 2:52:38 PM PDT by mewzilla (Property must be secured or liberty cannot exist. John Adams)
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To: mewzilla
So the driver turned left in front of fast oncoming traffic; obviously not smart.
50 posted on 04/24/2007 2:57:23 PM PDT by SF Republican
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To: SF Republican; All

How far along was he on his next book on the Baltimore Colts? Will somebody else finish it?


51 posted on 04/24/2007 3:42:59 PM PDT by Dante3
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To: SF Republican; mewzilla
So the driver turned left in front of fast oncoming traffic; obviously not smart.

Somebody blew through a traffic light:

According to Harold Schapelhouman, chief of the Menlo Park Fire Protection District, the car was struck by a green late-model Infiniti, with Halberstam's side bearing most of the impact, as Jones was attempting to make a left-hand turn at the intersection of Bayfront Expressway and Willow Road. No other passengers were in the Camry, which hit a third car after the initial impact.
From your links.
52 posted on 04/24/2007 4:20:20 PM PDT by brityank (The more I learn about the Constitution, the more I realise this Government is UNconstitutional !!)
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To: brityank

Thanks, I did not see where someone ran a red light.


53 posted on 04/25/2007 8:02:04 AM PDT by SF Republican
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To: SF Republican

It is possible the lights were screwed up, but doubtful or that would have been reported. Use maps.google.com and zoom into that intersection — there are turn lanes and lane stop markings on all roads. My guess is the Infiniti coming off the bridge tried to beat the yellow.


54 posted on 04/25/2007 8:16:52 AM PDT by brityank (The more I learn about the Constitution, the more I realise this Government is UNconstitutional !!)
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To: SF Republican

Fabulous man. In 1996, I had the privilege of talking with him for about an hour. The fact that our views didn’t always gel was of no import. The conversation was the thing. I suppose it always was with him. Whether on paper, on television, or in front of an audience, his ideas and passion for their delivery defined him. Brilliantly.

I will always be glad that I knew him even for a brief time. I can only imagine what his family must be going through. Prayers for all who knew him.


55 posted on 04/26/2007 3:47:45 PM PDT by Rightfootforward
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