Good morning. Tuesday in Whitewater will be mostly sunny with a high of seventy-two. Common Council meets tonight at 6:30 PM. On 6.18.1812, America goes to war: The day after the Senate followed the House of Representatives in voting to declare war against Great Britain, President James Madison signs the declaration into law–and the War…
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Daily Bread for 6.17.13
by JOHN ADAMS •
Good morning. Whitewater’s week begins with a sunny day with a high of eighty-six, and a one-in-five chance of isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Whitewater’s LIbrary Board meets tonight at 6:30 PM. On this day in 1972, five burglars – but not just any five – were arrested: In the early morning of June 17,…
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Daily Bread for 6.16.13
by JOHN ADAMS •
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Daily Bread for 6.15.13
by JOHN ADAMS •
Good morning. Saturday brings a day of scattered showers and a high of seventy-eight to Whitewater. On this day in 1215, King John affixes his seal: Following a revolt by the English nobility against his rule, King John puts his royal seal on the Magna Carta, or “Great Charter.” The document, essentially a peace treaty…
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Daily Bread for 6.14.13
by JOHN ADAMS •
Good morning. It’s a beautiful end to the week, with mostly sunny skies, and a high near 75. On this day in 1777, Congress chooses a flag for the new nation: During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress adopts a resolution stating that “the flag of the United States be thirteen alternate stripes red and…
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Daily Bread for 6.13.13
by JOHN ADAMS •
Good morning. It’s a mostly sunny Thursday with a high of seventy-four ahead for Whitewater. Sunrise was at 5:16 a.m., sunset will be at 8:35 a.m., and the Moon is a waxing crescent with 22% of its visible disk illuminated. On 6.13.1966, the U.S. Supreme Court hands down the Miranda decision: On this day in…
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Daily Bread for 6.12.13
by JOHN ADAMS •
Good morning. Wednesday will be a day of showers and thunderstorms in the Whippet City, with a high of seventy-nine. New rainfall will amount to between three-quarters and one inch. On this day in 1987, Pres. Reagan challenges Soviet ruler Gorbachev: …in one of his most famous Cold War speeches, President Ronald Reagan challenges Soviet…
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Daily Bread for 6.11.13
by JOHN ADAMS •
Good morning. We’ll have a warm and mostly sunny Tuesday, with a high of eighty-four. Whitewater’s Parks & Rec Board meets today at 5:30 PM. On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress appoints a committee: …Congress selects Thomas Jefferson of Virginia, John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, Roger Sherman of Connecticut and…
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Daily Bread for 6.10.13
by JOHN ADAMS •
Good morning. The week begins with a twenty percent chance of showers this morning, fading into an increasingly sunny day. We’ll have a high of seventy-six. Whitewater’s Planning Commission meets tonight at 6 PM. People play golf one way, and foxes another: Today is the anniversary of a legendary experiment: On this day in 1752,…
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Daily Bread for 6.9.13
by JOHN ADAMS •
Good morning. Sunday brings a one-third chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, with a high in the mid-seventies. We’ll have southeast winds at 10 to 15 mph. The Moon’s a waxing crescent with 1% of its visible disk illuminated. On this day in 1974, [w]ith a spectacular victory at the Belmont Stakes, Secretariat becomes the…
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Daily Bread for 6.8.13
by JOHN ADAMS •
Good morning. Saturday will be partly sunny with a high of seventy-two. Sunrise was at 5:17 a.m. and sunset will be at 8:32 p.m. There will be a New Moon at 10:57 a.m. On this day in 1944, the Allies consolidate gains at Normandy: U.S. General Omar Bradley, following orders from General Eisenhower, links up…
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Daily Bread for 6.7.13
by JOHN ADAMS •
Good morning. There’s a slight chance of a few showers, but we’ll have a mostly sunny Friday, with a high of sixty-seven. Descent: The #NSA – part of the military – now has direct access to every corner of Americans’ digital lives. http://t.co/rlNAzcW5Lq #surveillance — ACLU (@ACLU) June 7, 2013 Forewarning: FISA Reminder: Rand Paul…
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Daily Bread for 6.6.13
by JOHN ADAMS •
Good morning. Whitewater will see showers throughout the day, with a high of sixty-three. Whitewater’s Landmarks Commission meets tonight at 6 PM. It’s the anniversary of the Normandy landings: On the morning of June 5, 1944, U.S. General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the supreme commander of Allied forces in Europe gave the go-ahead for Operation Overlord,…
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Daily Bread for 6.5.13
by JOHN ADAMS •
Good morning. Wednesday holds a likelihood of showers for Whitewater, with a high of 67 and southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph. Whitewater’s Tourism Council meets at 9:00 AM, and the Community Development Authority meets this afternoon at 4:30 PM. The CDA amended agenda appears below: 1. Call to order and roll call. 2.…
