A NOTE OF REMEMBRANCES

A NOTE OF REMEMBRANCES

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A short note about people who died this month and who had a connection to me or my wife. Toni Hrvatin died October 7, 2005. I've published about her before for her role in my wife's family. https://paulluverajournalonline.com/weblog/2010/12/elizabeth-catherine-barnett-1910-1985.html Antonia Theresa Hrvatin (Toni) at the age of three arrived in America from Yugoslavia in the early 1920's with her non-English speaking mother. When they arrived in Tacoma her father met them at the station and took them to their home in Alder. Later…

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WASHINGTON D.C.: WE ARE MAD AS HELL AND WE AREN’T GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE

WASHINGTON D.C.: WE ARE MAD AS HELL AND WE AREN’T GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE

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In the 1976 movie by Paddy Chayefsky, Network, actor Peter Finch plays the role of an ex-TV anchor whose mentally ill ravings are exploited by the network for their own profit as he unravels on the air mentally. Finch’s character, Howard Beale, raves into the camera: “Howard:I don't have to tell you things are bad. Everybody knows things are bad. It's a depression. Everybody's out of work or scared of losing their job. The dollar buys a nickel's worth. Banks…

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NAPOLEON October 4, 2008

NAPOLEON October 4, 2008

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Our companion and friend for fifteen years, Napoleon, died October 4, 2008. Everyone thinks their dog was special, but this one was special. He really understood what we would say him, was very bright and intuitive as well as a great companion to my wife Lita and Julie who takes care of the house for us. We all were very attached to him and him to us. I was on a trip when he got sick. Lita and Julie had…

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THE AMAZING STORY OF FLORY VAN BEEK

THE AMAZING STORY OF FLORY VAN BEEK

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I have just finished reading a book, Flory, a story of survival, by Flory Van Beek. It is truly a miraculous account of survival of a Jewish woman and her family in occupied Holland during World War II. I have previously written about Edith Velman’s  book describing her survival as a Jew in occupied Holland. https://paulluverajournalonline.com/weblog/2007/01/edith_velmans_s.html Both stories are extraordinary tales of courage on the part of all the Dutch people, Jews & non-Jews during the German occupation. Van Beek’s story is one of courage …

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OTHER VIEWPOINTS ABOUT PRESIDENT OBAMA

OTHER VIEWPOINTS ABOUT PRESIDENT OBAMA

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Here are some viewpoints about President Obama from last Sunday's New York Times which I  think reflect the views of a growing number of people. Michael G Brautigam wrote the paper a letter which I thought was insightful. He wrote: “The headline and the art for Dr. Willenbring's letter suggested that our cerebral and detached president is playing political chess, but I see it more as high stakes political poker. For this vastly different game, the president is ill suited. In…

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REPUBLICANS AND TEA PARTY MEMBERS: THE PARTIES OF HATE

REPUBLICANS AND TEA PARTY MEMBERS: THE PARTIES OF HATE

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Recent Republican and Tea Party debates have revealed much about the lack of compassion of it's members. In the Tampa CNN Tea Party Express debate, moderator Wolf Blitzer asked Ron Paul a hypothetical question about a young man who elects not to purchase health insurance. The man has a medical crisis, goes into a coma and needs expensive care. “Who pays?” Blitzer asked. “That’s what freedom is all about, taking your own risks,” Paul answered. “This whole idea that you…

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1931 & AMERICA EIGHTY YEARS LATER

1931 & AMERICA EIGHTY YEARS LATER

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On September 10, 1931 the Anacortes newspaper (the Mercury I assume) ran an article: “A drive to net $2,500 for the aid of the unemployed in Anacortes this winter will be launched Monday morning when committees headed by chairman Paul Luvera call on business houses and individuals in the city from whom donations are expected. A check for $100 from Father Gustave Treunet will start the campaign. Others will get in the act. Al Stellenthin will donate $5 and one…

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WILLIAM “BIG BILL” TILTON

WILLIAM “BIG BILL” TILTON

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William Tatem Tilton, known as “Big Bill” is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time.  Born into wealth he dominated the world of tennis in the 1920’s. He was the world’s number one player for seven years. He won fourteen majors including ten Grand Slams and four Pro Slams.  During his eighteen year amateur period of 1912-1930 he won 138 of 192 tournaments. His winning record was 93.6 percent. William “Little Bill” Johnston was born in San…

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CLARENCE DARROW & EARL ROGERS TRIAL LAWYER GIANTS

CLARENCE DARROW & EARL ROGERS TRIAL LAWYER GIANTS

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There are two trial lawyers in the past history of this country I have admired and studied. One is Earl Rogers of Los Angeles and the other Clarence Darrow.  For information about the great criminal defense lawyer Earl Rogers see Take the Witness by Cohn & Chisholm and Final Verdict written by his daughter Adela Rogers St Johns. There are numerous books about Clarence Darrow. One of the more recent is The Last Trials of Clarence Darrow by Donald McRae….

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