From the Archives: Air power

With the Miramar Air Show happening this weekend, From the Archives went back to circa 1935 for this photo of a Navy airship. The San Diego Union-Tribune historical photos are provided by the San Diego History Center. To browse additional materials visit https://collections.sandiegohistory.org/.

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Lederer on Language: Have to wonder if people in Congress are incongruous

Mark Twain wrote, “Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself.” As the midterm elections approach, I offer other smears that have been directed at Congress: What’s the difference between a centaur and a senator? One is half man and half horse’s ass — and the other is a creature in mythology. What’s the difference between death and taxes? Congress keeps making taxes worse.  If pro and con are opposites, is congress the opposite of progress? Why are all the circuses closed? Because all the clowns are in Congress. What should we […]

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