Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago New highway to Vallejo is planned (April 16, 1942) A new highway 38 feet wide and virtually free of curves will be built between Benicia and Vallejo this summer, it was announced here this week. The road will commence at the Arsenal Gate, proceed along L street, […]
This Day in History: Bird of Paradise arrives in Hawaii
Have you ever dreamed of doing something that no one else has ever done? What drives a man (or woman) to accomplish something new? Is it fame that is sought, or fortune, or something else? Perhaps we will never know what drives some people to certain accomplishments, but in many instances we do know what […]
This Day in History: The Pledge of Allegiance
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America; and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Those 31 words are well-known by most Americans. It seems as though I have always known the Pledge of Allegiance. I memorized those words […]
This Day in History: Ambiguity and coincidence in the Oregon Treaty
It is interesting how much trouble can be created when people or documents are not precise. I remember reviewing a loan once that called for bi-annual payments, when clearly the intention was to have semi-annual payments. A couple of years ago I wrote about a dispute that hinged on the difference between permanent and in […]
This Day in History: The Scopes Monkey Trial
If I was charged with a crime, I would hope that I would be able to get off, whether I was guilty or innocent, even if it were on a technicality. Certainly a not guilty verdict would be the best outcome, but a technicality is better than being found guilty. Or is it? Sometimes people […]