Stories tagged with "richard nixon"

Today in history by indystar

On this date: In 1789, North Carolina became the 12th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. In 1922, Rebecca L. Felton of Georgia was sworn in as the first woman to serve in the... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Living

Today in history by indystar

On this date: In 1893, Colorado granted women the right to vote. In 1916, Republican Jeannette Rankin of Montana became the first woman elected to Congress. In 1962, Richard Nixon,... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Living

Analysis: Letterman weaves laughs, confession by indystar

LOS ANGELES — It was business as usual for David Letterman and CBS’ “Late Show.” The band played. The host, dapper as always in a well-tailored suit,... – Oct 02, 2009 at 7:57 AM in Entertainment

Nixon haunts as Obama touts plan to pay health bill by indystar

Doesn’t Washington have any actuaries living within its boundaries? You cannot eliminate exclusions for pre-existing conditions, eliminate benefit limits and pay for all... – Sep 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Carpenter shows signs of memory loss by indystar

I worry about Dan Carpenter. It appears he has an eight-year gap in his memory. To write, as he did in his Sept. 9 column, “Has any White House resident, even Richard Nixon,... – Sep 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

It's the Prez; hide the kids! by indystar

My dear parents, may they rest in peace, never would have dreamed of mainstream protests against a presidential speech to schoolchildren, even allowing for the policy plugs any... – Sep 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Dan Carpenter

Don Hewitt's career highlights were TV's as well by USA Today

Don Hewitt's career paralleled the birth and growth of TV news, from the first network news broadcast in 1948 to the creation of the newsmagazine format. USA TODAY traces the... – Aug 19, 2009 at 9:20 PM in Entertainment

CBS News pioneer Don Hewitt dies at 86 by indystar

NEW YORK — Don Hewitt, the CBS Newsman who invented “60 Minutes” and produced the popular newsmagazine for 36 years, died Wednesday. He was 86. He died of pancreatic cancer at his... – Aug 19, 2009 at 12:09 PM in News

In 'President's Secret Service,' behind-scenes secrets revealed by USA Today

The recent news report that corner-cutting at the U.S. Secret Service has put President Obama's life at greater risk may be the most attention-grabbing disclosure emerging from Ron... – Aug 17, 2009 at 9:37 PM in Entertainment

Batesville Casket is coy about starring role in Jackson funeral by USA Today

An Indiana company was center stage at pop superstar Michael Jackson's funeral this week with a product no one could miss: a gleaming golden casket, shined to a mirror... – Jul 09, 2009 at 10:36 AM in Entertainment

For an icon, an iconic casket by John Russell

A Hoosier company plays a prominent role in funeral arrangements for a native son An Indiana company took center stage at pop superstar Michael Jackson’s funeral Tuesday with... – Jul 07, 2009 at 11:30 PM in Business

Dick Cheney working on memoir by USA Today

NEW YORK — Former Vice President Dick Cheney has signed a book deal with a conservative imprint of Simon Schuster and said he hopes readers of all ideologies will be... – Jun 23, 2009 at 7:06 PM in Entertainment

Supreme Court delays Chrysler sale to Fiat by indystar

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Monday delayed Chrysler’s sale of most of its assets to a group led by Italy’s Fiat, but didn’t say how long the deal will... – Jun 08, 2009 at 5:55 PM in Business

Playing health-care politics by indystar

John Dittmer is a native Hoosier, born in Seymour, got his doctorate in history from Indiana University, taught for the last years of his career at DePauw University. But the... – May 29, 2009 at 12:20 AM in Commentary

Larry King's crossroads intersect in 'Journey' by USA Today

Larry King's life runs the spectrum. He has been married eight times to seven women. He's had a personal relationship with every president since Richard Nixon."I'm a survivor. I've... – May 17, 2009 at 10:46 PM in Entertainment

Editor covered Alaska's road to statehood by indystar

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — William “Bill” J. Tobin, a former Associated Press reporter in Indianapolis and the AP’s first correspondent in Juneau, Alaska, has... – Apr 10, 2009 at 8:37 AM in News

Handicapping Oscar's biggest contests by USA Today

The Oscar race might be a tough call in the major actingcategories, but USA TODAY has also found some safe bets:Best actorFrank Langella. As the disgraced Richard Nixon, hegives an... – Feb 19, 2009 at 10:16 PM in Entertainment

A view from the table: Oscars luncheon under way by The Associated Press

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- Oscar nominees by the dozen are doing lunch.The Academy Awards luncheon was under way Monday in Beverly Hills, an annual event that draws a... – Feb 02, 2009 at 4:31 PM in Entertainment

Danny Boyle's `Slumdog Millionaire' wins DGA honor by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "Slumdog Millionaire" continued its rags-to-riches march through Hollywood's awards season as its filmmaker, Danny Boyle, won the top honor Saturday... – Jan 31, 2009 at 12:31 PM in Entertainment

`Button' rules Oscars, Batman's a bridesmaid by The Associated Press

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" is the Academy Awards heavyweight with 13 nominations, yet the shadow of Batman loomed large with the... – Jan 22, 2009 at 1:01 AM in Entertainment