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That Time of Year in August is…

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In September (or October, depending on the year) “That time of year” is when the air gets that smell and the days start to feel cooler — that fall smell in the air. I love those days. In August, “that time of year” is spent checking the NOAA Hurricane Center website. Forty-five years ago today Camille struck the Mississippi Coast,… Read more »

Censure! Young at Heart, and Burger King!

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This Month (December) in 1954… On December 2nd, the United States Senate voted to condemn Joseph McCarthy for conduct that brings the Senate into dishonor and disrepute. In happier news, two days later, a new burger joint opened: Burger King! As an early Christmas present, Laos attained independence from France on Christmas Eve. In film news, this month saw four… Read more »

An Inspector Calls, Paris, and Godzilla!

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This Month (November) in 1954… Around the World: – On November 3rd, Tokyo moviegoers were treated to the film Godzilla! – Two days later, the Japanese Empire and Burma signed a peace treaty that officially ends a long-ended war. – On November 14th the Egyptian president was deposed and replaced by Gamal Abdel Nasser. Quick Hits: – The Dow Jones… Read more »

Old Dutch, a quake, Miss America, and a few films!

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This Month (September) in 1954… On September 6th, Admiral Edward Clifford Kalbfus, “Old Dutch”, died in the Naval Hospital in Pennsylvania. He was 78. The cause of death has been reported at leukemia. Kalbfus won a Navy Cross during World War 1 and a Legion of Merit for his service in World War 2, among other honors. On September 9th,… Read more »