February 13, 1979
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The Guardian Angels organization was founded in NYC by Curtis Sliwa
The Guardian Angels is a non-profit international volunteer organization of unarmed crime-prevention patrollers. The Guardian Angels organization was founded February 13, 1979, in New York City by Curtis Sliwa and has more than 130 chapters around the world. Sliwa originally created the organization to combat widespread violence and crime on the New York City Subway system. The organization originally trained members to make citizen’s arrests for violent crimes. The organization patrols the streets and neighborhoods but also provides education programs and workshops for schools and businesses.
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FREE Real Estate Land in Missouri - Land Available for the Asking
Missouri is Free - Land Available for the Asking
The Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad are taking advantage of the Pacific Railroad Act
and aggressively selling land to anyone interested at prices as low as $ 2.40 per acre.
500,000 acres are now available in Missouri, encompassing prairie land, timber, and coal areas. Sectional maps showing the exact locations of the parcels are available for 30 cents each. Minimum of 40 acre lots are available now. Credit will be granted for 2 – 10 year payment terms. If ten year terms are paid within two years, each owner will receive a 20% discount on their loan. All interested parties should apply in writing to George S. Harris, land commissioner of the H.& St.Jo. R.R., Hannibal, Mo.
In 1862 The Pacific Railroad Act granted five square miles of land on either side of every mile of track laid to the railroads.
Miracle On Ice - USA Hockey Team
A compilation of some Barry Sanders' collegiate highlights at Oklahoma State University
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What do think was the greatest record set for an individual game/match
- Wilt Chamberlain 100 points in a game0%
- Bob Beamon's Long Jump in the 1968 Olympics0%
- Tiger Woods 12 shot victory at 1997 Masters0%
Who won Best News Commentator in 1957?
- Edward R. Murrow
- Walter Cronkite
- John Daly
- Douglas Edwards
I'm a crime photographer in NY, capturing the gruesome scenes for the tabloids, who am I ?
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CLASSIC VOICES
Tom Jones
Stevie Wonder
Tony Bennett
Ray Charles
Robert Goulet
Tom Jones
Stevie Wonder
Tony Bennett
Ray Charles
TV Show of the Day
Dragnet 1967 The LSD Story Blueboy - The Pilot Episode
“The story you are about to see is true” and “Just the facts, ma’am” are two phrases which became so popular – they established the realistic tone of this early police drama. Starring Joe Webb, this cop show set the standard and helped improve the public’s perception of police departments nationwide.
The 5th Dimension - Age of Aquarius - 1969
Top 10 List of Songs from 1969
1. "Crimson & Clover" - Tommy James & The Shondells
2. "Everyday People" - Sly & the Family Stone
3. "Dizzy" - Tommy Roe
4. "Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In" - The 5th Dimension
5. "Get Back" - The Beatles w/Billy Preston
6. "Love Theme from Romeo & Juliette" - Henry Mancini
7. "In the Year 2525" - Zager & Evans
8. "Honky Tonk Woman" - The Rolling Stones
9. "Sugar, Sugar" - The Archies
10. "I Can't Get Next to You" - The Temptations
BUT...The song that won the Grammy Award for Best Song that year was Mrs. Robinson (from the movie, The Graduate) by Simon & Garfunkel
Fran Tarkenton QB - Minnesota Vikings - The classic scrambler in the NFL during his career
Jackie O
Unstopable
Alcindor's Sky Hook
Bo Jackson's power and speed
Bob McAdoo's sweet shot
Bobby Orr - end to end
Cassius Clay - speed and enthusiasm
Alcindor's Sky Hook
Bo Jackson's power and speed
Bob McAdoo's sweet shot
Bobby Orr - end to end
Cassius Clay - speed and enthusiasm
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Sand Pebbles - starring Steve McQueen
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