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May 26th in History
1521 - Martin Luther's writings were banned by the Edict of
Worms.
1868 - President Andrew Johnson avoided conviction for
impeachment charges of "high crimes and misdemeanors" by one
vote.
1940 - Allied troops began the massive naval evacuation of
troops from Dunkirk, France, during World War II.
1959 - Pittsburgh Pirates Harvey Haddix pitched 12 perfect
innings against the Milwaukee Braves before losing, 10, in the
13th.
1977 - George Willig, "the human fly," scaled the World Trade
Center in New York City by attaching himself to the window
washer mechanism and walking straight up until falling into
police custody when he reached the top. It took Willig three and
a half hours to make the climb, and $1.10 in finesa penny per
floor.
1978 - The first legal casino to be operated in the United
States outside of Nevada was opened in Atlantic City.
2003 - Rwandans voted to approve a new constitution that
instituted a balance of power between Hutu and Tutsi. |
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In 1909
North Pole reportedly reached by American
explorers Robert E. Peary and Matthew
Henson.
Turkish parliament deposes sultan Abd al-
Hamid II and replaces him with his brother,
Muhammad V.
Japan begins 36-year occupation of Korea.
Japanese prince Hirobumi Ito assassinated
by Korean nationalist.
President: William H. Taft
Vice President: James S. Sherman
Population: 90,490,000
Federal spending: $0.69 billion
Unemployment: 5.1%
Cost of a first-class stamp: $0.02
To accomplish great things we must not only act but also dream,
not only plan but also believe. Anatole
What if nothing exists and we're all in somebody's dream? Or
what's worse, what if only that fat guy in the third row
exists? -
-- Woody Allen, 1935-, American Director, Screenwriter, Actor,
Comedian |
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Gordon Lewis, (C) 915-6228, (C) 706-4519, gclbowl@comcast.net |
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Past President |
Ron Howell, (W) 983-8000, (H) 397-2532 |
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1st
Vice President |
Dave Nelson, (B) 486-7855, (C) 918-7617 |
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2nd
Vice President |
Ed Tanner, (B) 524-2534, (C) 201-9908 |
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Secretary |
Mark Anderson (B) 568-9322 (C) 232-5560 |
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Dave Nelson, Ed Rogers, and Ron Howell, Chuck Baker |
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