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Toulon topple champs
Losing bonus point enough for Toulouse to retain championship lead
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Tough battle: Matt Giteau tries to escape Thierry Dusautoir
Toulon booked their place in the Top 14 play-offs with a narrow win at home to defending champions Toulouse on Saturday.
A losing bonus point was enough for Toulouse to retain the championship lead however, as Clermont lost on the road to Castres.
Racing join Castres in the play-offs after eliminating Parisian rivals Stade Français from the race in a tight battle in the capital.
Brive are now favourites to be relegated with Lyon after losing heavily at home to Bordeaux-Bègles while Bayonne won with a bonus point against Agen.
Elsewhere, Perpignan ensured their survival with a bad-tempered win over Lyon.
On Friday, Biarritz also secured their place in the top division next season by getting a losing bonus point in Montpellier.
RC Toulon 25-22 Stade Toulousain
A huge result for Toulon who came from behind to beat a near-full-strength Toulouse side and virtually assure a home play-off in the process.
Toulouse have now lost six of their last nine games in all competitions despite having started the match in great style, taking a 16-8 lead into the half-time break thanks to a try from Vincent Clerc.
It seemed like Toulouse had got their mojo back as they were playing great rugby, but Toulon fought back in the second period with Steffon Armitage continuing his strong recent form with the winning try in the 65th minute.
Lionel Beauxis and Jonny Wilkinson traded early penalties in a pulsating match played in perfect conditions, the Toulouse man hitting a second before the home side hit back.
Toulon centre Matt Giteau made a scything break through a porous defence before sending out an inch-perfect pass to Alexis Palisson, the France winger crossing in the corner for a try Wilkinson failed to convert.
Clerc responded with a well-taken try after a similar miss-pass from Beauxis, who nailed the extras and a 33rd minute penalty for a 16-8 Toulouse lead.
Welsh prop Eifion Lewis-Roberts was bundled over for a timely converted try early in the second-half for the hosts before Beauxis and Wilkinson again traded penalties.
Armitage scored the decisive five-pointer, jinking through under the posts after a period of sustained pressure.
Wilkinson converted to make it 25-19 with 15 minutes to play, Beauxis hitting a penalty shortly after, but the home side held out for the victory.
Aviron Bayonnais 31-10 SU Agen
Bayonne's expensively assembled squad finally produced the goods, outscoring their visitors four tries to one to move within touching distance of safety.
Bayonne waited for the second last round of the championship to record their first bonus point win and climb out of the relegation zone, five points clear of Brive.
Brive's failure to get a bonus point means that Agen are also safe.
Agen led 10-7 thanks to a try from full-back Brice Dulin, who cancelled out Bayonne centre Sam Gerber's touchdown.
But the Bayonne pack dominated the second half, winning a penalty try and setting up two more.
CA Brive Corrèze 9-23 Union Bordeaux-Bègles
Brive are almost certain to be relegated after failing to come up with the goods when it mattered most.
Now five points adrift of Bayonne, Brive now face the prospect of not only having to win with a bonus point in their final away game at heavyweights Clermont, but also need Bayonne to lose, without a defensive bonus point, away to Castres.
Castres Olympique 30-19 ASM Clermont Auvergne
Castres booked their place in the play-offs by inflicting only Clermont fifth loss of the season.
One point behind Montpellier, CO will also fancy their chances of bagging a home play-off next week against Bayonne as Montpellier must visit Toulouse.
Castres full-back Romain Teulet become the first man in world rugby to score 3000 points for a single club with the game's opening penalty.
Clermont sent a second-string team but still managed to open the scoring via a try from lock Loic Jacquet.
But Castres were 17-7 ahead at half time tanks to tries from flank Ibrahim Diarra and centre Max Evans.
A second-half try from Romain Martial proved enough for victory.USA Perpignan 34-22 Lyon Olympique
Mission accomplished for USAP, who assured their place in the Top 14 next season, despite playing nearly an hour with a man down after hooker Guilhem Guirado was red carded for a tip tackle.
It was an emotional day for Perry Freshwater, Olivier Olibeau, Marius Tincu, Grégory Le Corvec, Rimas Alvarez-Kairelis, Damien Chouly and Gerrie Britz, who all played their last game at Stade Aimé Giral.
Two excellent tries from Adrien Planté and David Marty helped USAP a 23-12 lead at half time before Chouly sealed the win in the second period.
Mickael Forest's late consolation try for Lyon denied Perpignan a bonus point but the Catalans still climbed to eighth in the standings.
Racing-Métro 19-13 Stade Français Paris
In the season's second Paris derby, Racing took revenge for their heavily loss at the same venue in Round 12.
This time around Pierre Berbizier's men clinched a crucial victory that leaves Stade Français five points adrift of the play-off berths and needing a minor miracle to make the top six.
Stade Français took the early lead via a try from wing Julien Arias but Racing were 13-10 ahead at the break thanks to scrum-half Sebastien Descons's touchdown just before the break when Stade were a man down after Felipe Contepomi was sent to the bin for playing the ball on the ground.
Two second-half penalties from full-back Jonathan Wisniewski were enough to secure victory for Racing.


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Gwen's life has been a rollercoaster since she discovered she was the Ruby, the final member of the secret time-traveling Circle of Twelve. In between searching through history for the other time-travelers and asking for a bit of their blood (gross!), she's been trying to figure out what all the mysteries and prophecies surrounding the Circle really mean.
At least Gwen has plenty of help. Her best friend Lesley follows every lead diligently on the Internet. James the ghost teaches Gwen how to fit in at an 18th century party. And Xemerius, the gargoyle demon who has been following Gwen since he caught her kissing Gideon in a church, offers advice on everything. Oh, yes. And of course there is Gideon, the Diamond. One minute he's very warm indeed; the next he's freezing cold. Gwen's not sure what's going on there, but she's pretty much destined to find out.
©2012 Kerstin Gier (P)2012 Macmillan Audio
The gargoyle is just adorable as he persists in following Gwen everywhere. Gwen's reactions to Gideon and all the time traveling is funny at times and this story had me riveted to the very end.
"For YA yet intriguing and complicated enough!"
What a great time travel series! It is clearly for the YA reader but still intriguing and complicated enough to keep me going. I will certainly read the last one!
Gwynneth, in my opinion, is a realistic 16 year old, with her immaturity, naivety and interest in boys. I can relate to that. I remember that. Like yesterday, actually!
In contrast, Gideon is the complete opposite of a realistic 18 year old boy. However, I am pretty sure that is the point.
The story arc between book 1 and 2 was very smooth and brought the plot to exciting places! The characters time travel every day creating unique paradoxical conversations and situations. Gwyn meets the Count Saint Germain at a soiree and he tells her how happy he was about their conversation that took place yesterday. However, it was yesterday for him in the 18th century. It will be tomorrow for Gwyn in her own timeline. Awesome mind bending stuff!
"Nice story, different and entertaining"
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Time ain't nothing, but time. It's a verse with no rhyme, And it all come down to you
Why I read this book
During an Audible sale I acquired the firt book in this series, Ruby Red. I was pleasantly surprised with the story and hence I decided to continue with the trilogy.
What the book is about
After we left Gwen and Gideon in the last book learning to deal with each other and, in her case, learning about time travelling and its perils, Sapphire Blue opens with a bit more information about Paul and Lucy. While trying to learn more about the cronograph, learn the steps for dancing the minuet and trying to figure Guideon out, Gwen will find herself in the middle of an intrigue that has taken centuries to fully develop. What is it exactly that the Count of Saint Germain did and wants to do with the closing of the circle?
First impressions
While the prologue was quite a surprise, the first chapters of the book were a bit predictable. I enjoyed the adding of Xemerus, the ghost gargoyle, he was a funny and endearing character. As the book advanced however, I started having tiny surprises, actions and actors I did not expect to be put in place and so once again in the series it started slow to pick up by the end.
Final thoughts
This is by no means the best YA series I had ever read, but it is pretty good nonetheless. First we have the fact that it works with time travelling without recurring to forced science (sometimes admitting that you don't know how something works is way better than inventing some ludicrous theory). Second, while there is the token YA relationship it hasn't been (so far) pressed into the "triangle". This second book in the trilogy had a bit more of pop culture references, that sometimes felt a bit forced; however I will say that it was nice that the Gwen didn't t only like songs from High School Musical, but could sing Memories from Cats.
The more I advance in the trilogy the more intrigued I am by the count itself. There is something very dark in all this, and I would really like to know what it is. Another thing that gives extra point is the fashion description, particularly Gwen's dresses.
There are things that annoyed me, particularly the fact that the whole "relationship" between Gwen and Gideon develops in less than a week. Sure, they are spending a lot of time together and sure, they are 16/19 but still. I am not very fond of the way Charlotte treats him, or the way she behaves in general, but I can really blame her seeing the way her mother acts.
While the end tries to finish in a cliff-hanger, is a very subtitle one, at least it was for me. I do want to know how it all develops and finalizes but I didn't get this urgent feeling to go and the Emerald Green immediately.
Marissa Calin continues to do a good job as a narrator.
Ex hoc momento pendet aeternites. (Eternity hangs from this moment)
"Interesting mix of modern day and the past"
Time travel. Ghosts. Visions. Telekinesis. Philosopher's stone? Alchemy? Magic? Vampire? It's an interesting mix of everything, in the modern day and in the past. A teenaged girl is forced into a destiny of time-travel and family secrets.
Oh, and ghosts of demons… sort of. That's an added bit of hilarity in this second installment. Of course, each book leaves the reader wondering what's next.
A fun read or listen! Now I want to read the next installment!
"Had to get it immediately after the first"
Yes, I got hooked on the series and bought this and the third book as soon as I finished the first one.
I love to read. On average I read and/or listen to more than 100 books a year. Audible has been a fantastic addition to my life. Love it!
"OMG, that Epilogue!"
It's official, I am hooked on this series. It's a young adult novel, but has larger appeal. It's is highly addictive. It's imaginative, fun, frustrating, and creative. I was even more invested in the characters in this second book. The large turn is predictable but the twists and turns in getting there are exquisite. Delightful and surprising.
Teacher-Librarian, an a avid audible listener:)
"Good Story but bad reader."
I like the story it is fun and interesting.
Gweneth, because it is her story.
The reader is very sing songy and I hate that! I like readers that read naturally and do not have such a false cadence to there performance.
I am sure the Disney Chanel will pick it up.
"Good for young adults, but not a standalone novel"
Sapphire Blue has an interesting premise: a teenage girl grows up knowing that her snobby cousin is going to be the last in a line of 12 time travelers, only to discover that -she- is the one with the gift. Now she has to learn about history, join a secret society, hide her powers to see ghosts, and decide how she feels about the handsome, charming young man who is the only other time traveler around in her day and age. Meanwhile, all is not what it seems - could there be a traitor? What is the mystery of the 12? And who is trying to kill her?
It was interesting enough to make me listen to this one and then buy the sequel. However, you should be warned: neither this book, nor the sequel 'Ruby Red' have a conclusive ending. You'll need to read the whole trilogy to get closure to the story and find out all the mysteries. That in itself is a problem for me, but not an insurmountable one.
The writing is good, but sometimes it feels like the story is going nowhere. I got the impression that the book was designed for young adults; certainly, listening to the protagonist sorting out her feelings and showing off her ignorance makes me think that. It is, however, not annoying to listen to as an adult.
The reader isn't bad, and has distinct voices for all the main characters, but sometimes secondary characters sound very similar. This can be a problem at times when they are having a conversation - I did occasionally have a little confusion over who was speaking, but it was not a big part of the novel.
All in all, I liked the book and the reader, but can only recommend it with some reservations. Go into it with your eyes open and you'll enjoy it!
I love to read!
"Light, fun reading!"
I really enjoyed this second book. The characters are believable and entertaining. It was easy to get caught up in the story. I can't wait for Book 3!
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Hood River-based alternative-sport brand Dakine is recovering under new ownership after a bumpy few years being owned by Billabong.
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The official Anarchy Online siteupdated today with word that they have implemented a new Actionbar feature intheir upciming MMORPG. You will be able to drag shortcuts to the Actionbarand they will provide easier access to predefined emotes, action buttons,nanoformulas, and shortcuts to scripts. There are some screenshotsavailable so you can see the Actionbar in, um, action.


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WOODBRIDGE, Va. (AP) - President Barack Obama is offering his prediction for the upcoming World Series. Obama says during a campaign stop in Virginia that he is "looking forward to a White Sox-Nationals World Series."
The president says, "It's going to happen."
The former Illinois senator is a longtime Chicago White Sox baseball fan. The president congratulated supporters in the Virginia suburbs of Washington the day after the Washington Nationals clinched a playoff berth.
The White Sox are currently in first place in the American League Central. Obama spoke at Pfitzner Stadium, home of the minor league Potomac Nationals, a minor league affiliate of the Nationals.
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Many Christians don't know the difference between Faith and Hope. They live in hope while thinking they are living by faith. Faith and Hope are not the same and we need to know how to separate Faith from Hope. As children of God, God has called us to live by faith and not merely live in hope. When you understand the difference then you will not be hoping for the promises of God when you should be having faith for them.
Faith is a confident belief in the power and promises of God coupled with a definite unflinching expectation of what you request of God based on His word.
Heb. 11: 1
Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. NLT.
Faith is an assurance or a certainty that what you believe God for will happen. It is not just an assurance, it is a confident assurance. This means, you are certain of getting what you hope or believe God for. It is the certainty in your heart while you have not physically seen what you believe God for.
Hope is an expectation or a desire that something might happen in a future time. It is an expectation without a guarantee that what you desire will happen.
1. Hope is an EXPECTATION that something MIGHT happen in a future time.
Faith is a KNOWING that something WILL happening.
Faith is more than an expectation; it is a knowing within your heart that what the Word of God promises or what you require of God will happen. You are not just expecting it, you know it will happen. If you are only expecting that what you want from God will happen someday then you are merely hoping and hope will get you nothing. Hope will only keep you hoping and nothing more.
2. Hope is a probability
Faith is not a probability
Anything that is probable is only likely to happen. What hope gives you is just a likelihood of you getting what you want from God.
Something that is likely only has a tendency to happen. It may happen and it may not. This is what hope gives you. Hope is a probability. You may get the head or the tail. However, faith is not something that you know is likely to happen. You are sure in your heart it will happen.
3. Hope is in the Future
Faith is Now
Hope puts your attention somewhere in the future. It says, "You may get it someday". "It may happen for you". It may sound something like this "One day it will get better". All these are pointers to hope. It keeps putting things in the future. Faith believes he receives it now. Faith doesn't say "It will happen for me some time to come". It says "I receive it now". Faith doesn't push the answer to a time in the future as hope does. Though it may not see the physical manifestation yet faith believes and knows and confesses that he receives it now. Hope believes he will receive it some time to come.
4. Hope is THERE and LATER
Faith is HERE and NOW
Hope puts the promises of God somewhere in the future. It says "When I get there I may get it". The promises of God are for here and now. Faith simply says "I receive this promise of God here and now". If you are merely expecting that someday and somewhere in the future the promises of God might be yours then you are just hoping. Faith lays hold on the promises of God right here and right now. Until you believe and you are convinced that the promises of God are for you here and now you are not in faith though you might be hoping.
5. Hope keeps you going
Faith gets you there
Hope simply offers you enough encouragement to keep you going but can't get you to where you want to get to in the promises of God. This is all hope is capable of doing; it keeps you going without getting you there. Faith doesn't just keep you in motion; it gets you into the experience of the promises of God. Hope can keep you going for twenty years without getting you into the experience of the promises of God. If you want to get into the experiences of the promises of the word of God what you need is faith and not hope. If you have been on the hope bus you need to move over into the Faith plane because the hope bus can't reach the destination.
Hope only keeps you looking forward to the result without delivering the answer but faith brings the answer from the future to now.
6. Hope lacks certainty
Faith has certainty
There is a kind of sureness about faith that hope lacks. Faith is in no doubt of getting the result from the word of God. Faith is sure that the word of God will deliver on its promises. Hope lacks this kind of assurance. Hope knows God has the ability to do what he promise but can't boast of been sure that God will do it. Any time people utter statement like "I know God can do it". They are merely hoping. Faith lays hold on the word of God and says something like "God WILL do it because He promised to" or "God has done it because we asked Him to". Faith makes these kinds of declarations even though it has no physical evidence for what he is declaring. Faith is a kind of sureness about the word, ability and faithfulness of God.
Our God is a faith God and we must relate with Him with faith.
Hebrews 11: 6
But without FAITH it is impossible to please Him…
God doesn't want people that are not sure, certain or convinced about His word, ability and faithfulness. He is not looking for people who are merely hoping. He wants a faith people. A people that know and are sure that there is no variableness (change) in Him James 1: 17. The bible says "God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should repent (change His mind)" Numbers 23: 19. Since God will not fail on what He promises, we are to come to Him with confident assurance and be sure that we will receive what we require of Him based on His word.
My friend, it's time to stop hoping and start using faith. God Bless You.


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Different Kinds of Minds Contribute to Society
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Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is the most accomplished and well-known adult with autism in the world. Now her fascinating life, with all its challenges and successes, has been brought to the screen with the HBO full-length film Temple Grandin, starring Claire Danes.
Dr. Grandin is a speaker who inspires and motivates others through her story. She didn't talk until she was three-and-a-half years old, communicating her frustration instead by screaming, peeping, and humming. In 1950, she was diagnosed with autism and her parents were told she should be institutionalized. She recounts "groping her way from the far side of darkness" in her book Emergence: Labeled Autistic, a book that stunned the world because until its publication, most professionals and parents assumed that an autism diagnosis was virtually a death sentence to achievement or productivity in life.
Even though she was considered "weird" in her young school years, she eventually found a mentor who recognized her interests and abilities. Dr. Grandin later developed her talents into a successful career as a livestock-handling equipment designer, one of very few in the world. She has now designed the facilities in which half the cattle are handled in the United States, consulting for firms such as Burger King, McDonald's, Swift, and others.
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Hey there, I've recently been having a lot of fun with media queries and I've been incorporating them in most of my projects. Though I hit a wall on my most recent project. Initially on my full size version my footer has four sections all in line, my first media query was going to change it from four in a row to two in a row then another two below that.
That was all fine but I needed to make a mid range version between the two and as a result I'm left with an uneven footer with three sections on top and one on the bottom. The only thing I can think of to fix this is to hide the last box with display:none or visibility:hidden but the height of the box is still there, I've tried setting the width and height of the box to 0px and all of the different positioning to no avail.
No doubt this can be fixed with something simple that I have overlooked so if anyone has an answer please let me know. Alternatively if anyone has a solution to make it seem less uneven that does not remove the box I welcome your suggestions.
the boxes need to stay the same size? why don't you just clear the second two boxes below the first two and make everything 50% width? that would look consistant…
But doing that on such a wide width would not match up with the size of everything else, I realise that I didn't include a link so I will add one so you can get a better understanding:
You should add "display: none" to the last list item, not the last
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Also, I'm not sure if you're aware, but list items should be wrapped in an <ul> element. Currently you're wrapping the list items in a <div> element.
Cheers that did the job, I was targeting the section and not the last child and I'm aware that I don't have
Inception much?
I'll figure out a better solution once I've got everything working correctly.
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The successful application of these lightweight materials will require technology and expertise developed both in academia and the industry. Through substantial cooperation, the VSM program will groom a new generation of researchersin metallurgical alloys and materials. This work will enhance the competitiveness of the Canadian automotive industry and enable the transfer of key innovative technologies to all Canadians.
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Coastal Brazil with Buenos Aires & Montevideo
This expedition has no scheduled departures at this time.
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We have eliminated the single supplement in all categories on this voyage (except suites). Book a stateroom as a solo traveler and pay the double occupancy rate. Call an Expedition Advisor to learn more!
This inaugural Brazil expedition combines the very best of coastal Brazil, plus explorations of cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, charming Montevideo, and a Rio de Janeiro tour. The Sea Adventurer serves as the perfect base, from observing the breathtaking coastline and dramatic ports to exploring offshore islands and pristine natural environments. Travel with ease and comfort on a comprehensive Brazil tour that links together the cultural and natural highlights of an area that can be challenging to visit on your own. You will travel in the company of veteran Expedition Leader, Mike Moore, who will be accompanied by expert naturalists, Pepper Trail and Dennis Willie.
- This brand-new Brazil tour blends the best cultural and natural highlights of Brazil, and explores the vibrant cities of Buenos Aires and Montevideo.
- On a Rio de Janeiro expedition, spend two full days in this legendary city and choose from multiple tour options to suit every interest.
- Snorkel in the clear waters of Abrolhos Marine National Park to discover some of Brazil's healthiest marine ecosystems.
- Search for a number of endemic species in the protected Atlantic Forest of Parque Nacional de Superagui.
- Stroll along charming streets lined with well-preserved Portuguese colonial architecture in the historic towns of Paraty and Salvador.
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8day/7 night itinerary - June 21-28
6day/5 night itinerary - June 23-28
June 21: Arrival at Entabeni (start of 7 night itinerary) All participants are transferred to the Entabeni Private Game Reserve from Johannesburg International Airport where all tours start and end. Transfers will depart from the airport times: 0830, 1000, 1200, 1400 and 1600. If the transfers doesn't fit in your travel plans it is possible to pay an extra surcharge for an individual transfer to Entabeni. After arriving and checking into the respective lodges, the participants can enjoy some sandwiches and snacks. For participants arriving on the first three transfers (departure from Johannesburg International Airport at 8:30, 10:00 & 12:00) today is the time for the first of several exciting game drives. These drives will provide the opportunity to experience an authentic African safari in serene surroundings. The Entabeni Private Game Reserve offers diverse wildlife, open safari vehicles and relatively few tourists creating an ideal wilderness atmosphere.June 22 & 23: Entabeni Game Drives (June 23 start of 5 night itinerary) Days two and three of the program are dedicated to exploring the game reserve through daily game drives and a bush walk. During these days you will get accustomed to the park's geography, and climate, and you will slowly begin to look forward to the big event: The Big Five Marathon. During these two days there is one daily game drive included in the program, which will take place either in the early morning or in the late afternoon. A bush walk is also included on day 3. The early morning game drive typically takes place between 0600hrs and 0930hrs. During these early hours you will enjoy the cool African morning, spot spectacular wildlife, and most probably work up an appetite. Upon your return from morning safari you will be richly satisfied by the overwhelming breakfast buffet that awaits you at the lodges. The afternoon game drive begins around 1600hrs, arriving back at the lodge in time for dinner around 1930hrs. Similar to the morning game drive, the afternoon drive provides great wildlife experiences. Moreover the afternoon drive offers you the opportunity to experience a genuine African sunset in ideal settings: enjoying a cold drink on the savannah, while admiring the changing colours of the darkening evening sky. The afternoon drive then turns into a night safari, where you will get the chance to spot the fascinating nocturnal wildlife with a spot light. Over the last few years the reserve's wildlife has become increasingly accustomed to the visiting tourists. It is therefore not uncommon to see elephants, giraffes and different species of antelopes grazing in close proximity to the safari vehicles. A pride of lions even occasionally holds up traffic, lying lazily across the track. We use open 4x4 safari vehicles, which provide us with an excellent opportunity for viewing the wildlife in safety. As an alternative to the game drives, the lodge offers "Bush Walks" that allows you to examine the surroundings on foot in the company of an armed ranger with extensive tracking experience. During the stay, the participants will have a number of park rangers allocated: one for approximately every ten participants. The rangers ensure your safety, drive the safari vehicles, provide competent guiding, coordinate the events with the race management, and are at your disposal around the clock. Furthermore a Tour Leader will be with the group from beginning to end assisting in every need of the participants. Everything is done to make sure you to have an unforgettable experience.June 24 : Route Inspection After breakfast all the participants are transported from their respective lodges to the starting point of the marathon. It is now time for the route inspection: all safari vehicles follow the route in a convoy, allowing the participants to examine the different running surfaces, note the locations of water posts, and assess the overall difficulty of the route. After the route inspection a large buffet lunch will be served for all the participants. This is the time where everyone is gathered – the participants, technical staff, medical staff and race coordinators - for a formal introduction to the event, and a presentation of the practical issues surrounding the marathon. There are no scheduled game drives this day.June 25: The Big Five Marathon The big day has come. Today you will be met by a challenge that will be worth remembering: The Big Five Marathon. In the morning all the participants will be transported from the various lodges and camps to the starting line in time for final preparations. The marathon is planned to start at 0800hrs, however the exact time will be dependent on the location of the big five game – if too close to where the route is going, the start will be postponed. There are no scheduled game drives this day.June 26: After Marathon party Today you will experience yet another fantastic game drive followed by our After Marathon Party. There will be great food, live entertainment, prize ceremonies, and partying under the African skies.June 27: Entabeni
On the final full day at the Entabeni Private Game Reserve you will have one last game drive either in the morning or in the afternoon. Those interested will also get the opportunity to stretch their legs on one final bush walk. In the evening farewell dinners will be held at the respective lodges.June 28: Depart for Johannesburg Transfer to Johannesburg International Airport. Transfers will arrive the airport time 0800, 1200, 1400, 1600 and 1800. As on arrival it is possible, for an extra surcharge, to book an individual transfer to Johannesburg if the group transfers aren't suitable to your onward journey.


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Guide to the Basil Lee Whitener Papers, 1889-1968
Basil Lee Whitener (1915-1989) was a U.S. Representative from Gastonia, N.C.
Collection includes correspondence between Whitener and his constituents, other congressmen, and government officials, legislative materials, drafts of bills, financial papers, speeches, invitations, printed material, clippings, photographs, and other papers, chiefly from congressional files (1957-1968), relating to issues of national importance during the 1960s, including the Vietnam War, crime legislation, gun control, riots, civil rights legislation, foreign aid, social security, and the Taft-Hartley Act. Correspondents include Sam Ervin, John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, Sargent Shriver, and Strom Thurmond.
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Basil Lee Whitener papers 1889-1968
- Creator
- Whitener, Basil Lee, 1915-
- Extent
- 150 linear feet, circa 297,300 Items
- Repository
- Duke University. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
- Language
- English.
Series Quick Links
- Political Series, 1956-1966
- Correspondence (General) Series, 1956-1968
- Correspondence (Legislative) Series, 1956-1968
- District of Columbia Series, 1961-1968
- Judiciary Series, 1950-1966,primarily 1957-1966
- Judiciary Committee Series, 1961-1968
- Speeches Series, 1954-1968,primarily 1957-1968
- Subject Series, 1953-1968,primarily 1961-1968
- Case File Series, 1950-1962,primarily 1957-1960
- Textile Imports Series, 1955-1968
- House of Representatives Series, 1963-1968and undated,primarily 1965-1968
- Military and Veterans Series, 1945-1968
- Military Academy Series, 1958-1968
- Trips Series, 1944-1968,primarily 1959-1968
- Post Office Series, 1944-1968,primarily 1950-1968
- Grants Series, 1966-1968
- Invitations Series, 1956-1968
- General Information Series, 1950-1964and undated
- Office Files Series, 1951-1968,primarily 1962-1968
- Office Information Series, 1956-1968
- Personal Series, 1889-1968and undated,primarily 1957-1968
Collection Overview
Basil Lee Whitener Papers primarily contain the office files of Congressman Whitener when he was the U. S. Representative for the Eleventh District (85th - 87th Congresses) and Tenth District (88th -90th Congresses) of North Carolina. Although the papers span the years 1889-1968, the bulk of the papers covers Whitener's years in office, 1957-1968. Some of the early files from the 81st through the 84th Congresses, are the papers of Woodrow Wilson Jones, Whitener's predecessor in office.
luded in the papers are such Items as correspondence, printed material, invitations, speeches, clippings, financial papers, photographs, as well as legislative materials and drafts of bills. Much of this collection consists of correspondence between Whitener and his constituents, other Congressmen, and government officials.
The papers are divided into the following series:
- Political
- Correspondence (General)
- Correspondence (Legislative)
- District of Columbia
- Judiciary
- Judiciary Committee
- Speeches
- Subject
- Case Files
- Textile Imports
- House of Representatives
- Military and Veterans
- Military Academy
- Trips
- Post Office
- Grants
- Invitations
- General Information
- Office Files
- Office Information
- Personal
By far the largest category is the Correspondence (General), even though it was weeded extensively. The Correspondence (Legislative) Series is also rather large. Both of these series contain extensive correspondence with constituents. Other large series are the Personal Series, which pertains more directly to Whitener's private and unofficial affairs, and the Office Files Series, containing files which seem to have been in active use by Whitener's office staff at the time he left office.
There are information and opinions in the collection on a variety of issues of national importance during the 1960s. Included are the Vietnam War, civil rights legislation, riots, crime legislation, gun control, foreign aid, Social Security, and the Taft-Hartley Act. Other subjects are the U. S. Congress and various bills and laws. There are a variety of letters from prominent persons, such as John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, Sargent Shriver, Strom Thurmond, and Sam Ervin.
The views of Whitener on many national and state issues are revealed within the collection. He supported legislation to combat crime and civil disobedience, a strong national defense, and exerting every effort to bring the Vietnamese Conflict to a successful conclusion. The Congressman was opposed to civil rights legislation, deficit spending, foreign aid spending, and the proliferation of domestic and social programs. Concerning North Carolina issues, Whitener wanted restrictions on textile imports in order to protect jobs, and supported the concept of a balanced economy in the state. As a member of the Committee on the District of Columbia, he authored bills to curb the crime rate in the District of Columbia and a bill to establish a modern rail rapid transit system in the District. In general, Whitener seemed to exhibit the views of conservative Southern Democrats.
Specific subjects are noted in more detail in the inventory. There is some overlap of subjects among the series.
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Collection is open for research.
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Use Restrictions
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to Duke University. Digitized documents are made available by Duke University Libraries for the purpose of research, teaching, and private study. For all other uses, such as commercial uses, researchers must contact the Rubenstein Library to request permission.
Digitized materials from this collection are made available for use in research, teaching and private study. The digital reproductions have been made available through an evaluation of public domain status, permissions from the rights' holders, and authorization under the law including fair use as codified in 17 U.S.C. § 107. Although these materials are publicly accessible for these limited purposes, they may not all be in the public domain. Users are responsible for determining if permission for re-use is necessary and for obtaining such permission. Individuals who have concerns about online access to specific content should contact the Rubenstein Library.
Contents of the Collection
This series primarily concerns Whitener's first bid for Congress in 1956. He decided to run for Congress in January of that year when Woodrow W. Jones declined to run for re-election as the representative of the Eleventh Congressional District. Included is information on the campaign and two primaries, as well as on the election. The primaries were held on May 26 (Whitener/Gardner/Wells) and June 23 (Whitener/Gardner). In addition to the 1956 campaign material, there are precinct committee lists for 1960 and 1962, and material pertaining to the 1966 campaign.
Concerns Whitener's candidacy for Congress and plans for the campaign
Includes congratulatory letter upon Whitener's election as well as thank you's for support in the campaign.
Information in reference to Whitener's early duties as a Congressman and preparations for his new position.
Same as above.
Also includes some correspondence.
Smyre was the Finance Chairman for the 1966 Whitener campaign for re-election.
This series, the largest in the collection, runs from the 85th Congress, first session, 1957, through the 90th Congress, second session, 1968. Included is correspondence to and from Whitener's constituents. Some of the letters were written by his administrative assistant, Herbert M. Lineberger. The papers are organized by Congress and session, and then alphabetically within each session by name of correspondent. In some cases Whitener's office held material together about a certain person in the folder for the letter of the alphabet for his name, regardless of the correspondents involved. For example, there may be letters about Mr. Capps in the "C" folder, which were written by various persons. There are a few subject folders included in the alphabetical arrangement. Items within the folders are filed chronologically.
In addition to constituent mail, Whitener corresponded with prominent persons. Representative people are Sam Ervin, Thad Eure, Orville Freeman, Luther Hodges, J. Edgar Hoover, Hubert Humphrey, Lyndon Johnson, B. Everett Jordan, John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, Dan K. Moore, Admiral Hyman Rickover, Terry Sanford, Sargent Shriver, and Strom Thurmond. Several letters appear in this series for each of the above correspondents. Please consult the Autograph File of the card catalog for a detailed listing of these letters.
A variety of topics appear throughout the series. Particularly in the late 1960s the themes of the Vietnam War, civil rights legislation, riots, crime legislation, gun control, and foreign aid appear often in constituent's letters. In 1968 some constituents were urging Whitener to run for governor of North Carolina. The papers go primarily through October, 1968.
Extensive, although conservative, weeding was done in this series. The decision to weed was made because of the large proportion of routine material included. Approximately one-third of this series was discarded. The following is a list of the types of Items that were weeded out:
- 1. Claims for individual Social Security benefits
- 2. Passport and visa applications
- 3. Individual immigration change of status requests
- 4. Requests for prison paroles
- 5. Routine congratulatory letters, except from prominent persons
- 6. Routine job applications and resumes
- 7. Correspondence concerning visits of school groups to Washington
- 8. Expressions of sympathy
- 9. Congratulations to new parents
- 10. Welcome letters to new residents of Gastonia, N. C.
- 11. Routine requests for government publications, flags, photographs, etc.
- 12. Admissions of individual patients to hospitals and rehabilitation facilities
- 13. Recalls and discharges from military service
- 14. Individual income tax returns
- 15. Tickets for athletic events
- 16. Applications for individual Farmers Home Administration (FHA) loans
- 17. Applications for enlistments and discharges from various branches of the military
- 18. Duplicate copies of speeches, reports, memoranda, etc.
Correspondence and other papers concerning the application by the town of Lowell, N.C., for a federal grant in the amount of $246,548 to be used in the construction of a waste treatment plant.
Concerns an expression of interest in the improvement of Highway 105 in the Linville Falls area.
Papers concerning a luncheon benefit for Holy Angels Nurseryin Gastonia, N.C. Mrs. Dixon was the honored guest at the affair on October 13,1968,and also spoke at a meeting that evening.
Announcements and correspondence concerning federal grants to colleges, cities, and counties in Whitener's district for various projects.
Many of the telegrams relate to announcements of federal grants to various North Carolina cities and counties for such projects as water and sewer facilities, recreation, urban planning assistance, and college improvements. Whitener often mailed the telegram to the news media as well as to the party involved.
Like the Correspondence (General) Series, this series begins with the 85th Congress, first Session, 1957, and ends with the 90th Congress, second Session, 1968. Included is correspondence to and from Whitener's constituents that centers on legislation being considered in the House of Representatives. Some of the letters were written by his administrative assistant, Herbert M. Lineberger. The papers are organized by Congress and session, and then alphabetically within each session by name of correspondent. Items within the folders are filed chronologically. There are a few subject folders included in the alphabetical arrangement on such topics as the Taft-Hartley Act, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Social Security, the Food and Agriculture Act of 1962, etc. A variety of topics appear throughout the series. Examples of topics that surface in constituent's letters are the Landrum-Griffin Act (labor reform bill), veterans' legislation, foreign aid bill, prayer in schools, etc.
Contains correspondence and other papers about matters in the District of Columbia. This important series reflects Whitener's work as a member of the House Committee on the District of Columbia, 1961-1968, as well as a member of certain subcommittees. See the page in this inventory which describes his committee assignments for further information concerning his specific subcommittee assignments. The two major files in this series are Legislative Bills and Subject Files for Legislation, etc.
Included are bills, primarily introduced by Whitener, which concern such issues in the District of Columbia as police, courts, crime, traffic, schools, etc. Sometimes only a draft or copy of the bill is enclosed, but other folders additionally contain reports and supplemental information. The papers, which are arranged by Congress and session, and by specific bill (H.R.) number, run from the 88th Congress, First Session, 1963, to the 90th Congress, Second Session, 1968. A comprehensive listing of the title and number of each bill in this category is filed in folder one of the first box of the Legislative Bills Files. Some subject entries have been made for important content, such as crime, but not for most bill names.
There are three major areas covered in this file:
- I. District Committee
- II. District of Columbia. Including material about fiscal affairs, highways, home rule, housing, schools, etc. in the District of Columbia.
- III. Rapid Transit
Concerns legislative proposals for a rapid transit system in Washington, D. C., and surrounding areas. Related folders included are the National Capital Transportation Act, Transit Program for the National Capital Region, and Japanese Railways. Whitener was chairman of Subcommittee VI on Rapid Transit.
Folders contain information relative to proposals for a rapid transit system in Washington, D. C., and surrounding areas.
This series concerns legislation and other material loosely related to the work of the House Committee on the Judiciary. Whitener was a member of the Judiciary Committee from 1959 to 1968. See the page earlier in this inventory which describes his committee assignments for further information concerning his specific subcommittee assignments. The Judiciary Series and Judiciary Committee Series have been kept separate because they were organized this way in Whitener's office. The Judiciary Committee Series contains folders for the work of this committee and certain sub-committees. The Judiciary Series is larger and more general in nature. The two major files in this series are Legislative Bills, the largest section, and Subject Files for Legislation, etc.
In this section, which forms a major part of the Judiciary Series, are numerous folders for various House of Representatives bills, as well as for a few House Joint Resolutions, House Concurrent Resolutions, and Senate Bills. Whitener introduced about two-thirds of the bills represented in this section. The folders usually contain a copy of the bill, and often printed reports, correspondence, and other background information. There was no apparent order to the bills. Therefore, they were arranged by Congress and session, and by specific bill (H.R.) number, and run from the 85th Congress, 1st Session, 1957 to the 89th Congress, 2nd session, 1966. A comprehensive listing of the title and number of each bill in this category is filed in folder one of the first box of the Legislative Bills files. Some subject entries have been made for important content, such as civil rights, but not for most bill names.
Included are three boxes of material on such topics as civil rights, the courts, and the trial in 1964 of James R. Hoffa. The subjects are in an alphabetical arrangement.
Digitized documents are made available by Duke University Libraries for the purpose of research, teaching, and private study. For all other uses, such as commercial uses, researchers must contact the Rubenstein Library to request permission.
Miscellaneous information gathered by Whitener concerning court cases, elections, voting, etc.
Four folders concerning the U.S. vs. Hoffa trial in 1964 conducted in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, Southern Division, in Chattanooga. Included is some correspondence, and copies of letters to Emanuel Celler, Chairman of the House Committee on the Judiciary; many affidavits; and other material relating to the court case.
Concerns charges against Yarmolinsky, special assistant to Defense Secretary Robert McNamara. The basic charge was that he admitted to World War II Army security investigators that he had attended meetings of theYoung Communist League.
In this series are papers which primarily concern Whitener's duties as a member of the House Committee on the Judiciary. He was a member of this committee from 1959 to 1968. See the page in this inventory which describes his committee assignments for further information concerning his specific subcommittee assignments. Some files relating specifically to the work of the Judiciary Committee, and the subcommittee on which he served, are contained in this series. The Judiciary Committee Series and Judiciary Series have been kept separate because they were organized this way in Whitener's office. The Judiciary Series is larger and more general in nature than this series. The two major files in this series are Legislative Bills and Subject Files for Legislation, Etc.
Folders for several House of Representatives bills as well as House Joint Resolution 714, to allow Bible reading and prayer in the public schools, are included in this section. Whitener sponsored many of these bills. The folders usually contain a copy of the bill, and often printed reports, correspondence, and other background information. There was no apparent order to the bills, which fall in the 88th Congress, 1st Session, 1963 ; 89th Congress, 1st Session, 1965 ; and 90th Congress, 1st Session, 1967. Therefore the bills were arranged by Congress and session and by specific bill (H.R.) number. A comprehensive listing of the title and number of each bill in this category is filed in folder one of the first box of the Legislative Bills files. Some Subject entries have been made for important content but not for most bill names.
This section contains folders for the Judiciary Committee and Whitener's subcommittee assignments, especially for the Special Subcommittee on State Taxation of Interstate Commerce which covers several folders. A small amount of material pertains to Subcommittee IV. Other important topics are civil rights, East-West trade, and textiles. The subjects are in an alphabetical arrangement.
Digitized documents are made available by Duke University Libraries for the purpose of research, teaching, and private study. For all other uses, such as commercial uses, researchers must contact the Rubenstein Library to request permission.
Primarily copies of letters of Senator Sam J. Ervin, Jr., who was Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Constitutional Rights, concerning jury selection procedures.
Concerns U.S. textile imports and trade.
Concerns U.S. textile imports and trade.
Includes, in addition to the text of many of Whitener's speeches, remarks of Whitener in Congress, as printed in the Congressional Record. Other unorganized material has been divided into two additional categories: Correspondence; and speech material, printed material, and miscellany.
Contains the text of Whitener's speeches, usually in a typed format, but there are some rough drafts and outlines of talks. Whitener delivered these speeches at such functions as post office dedications, meetings of organizations such as the North Carolina Association of Letter Carriers, family reunions, and church services and meetings. Many duplicates were discarded from this section.
Primarily clippings from the Congressional Record - House of remarks by Whitener. The folders are organized by Congress and session.
Includes a wide variety of typed, mimeographed, and printed material, such as newsletters and other publications, reports by various private organizations and state and federal agencies, newspaper clippings, news releases, editorial reprints, and campaign material. There are some remarks in the Congressional Record by persons other than Whitener. Much of this section seems to consist of background material for Whitener's speeches.
These files were in rough alphabetical order so this arrangement was retained with some minor refinements of folder titles and order. Some Items such as routine individual social security claims, visa applications, routine correspondence, and duplicates were discarded.
Although this series is very similar to the Subject Series in that it contains folders on miscellaneous topics, the two series were evidently separate in Whitener's office. There was no consistent order to the folders, so they have been arranged alphabetically, similarly to the Subject Series. Some folder title revisions were necessary. A particularly large section of this series is the three boxes of material from the National Federation of Independent Business containing ballots by businessmen on various issues. Some routine Items such as individual Veterans Administration and social security claims, as well as passport applications were discarded.
Clippings concerning the death of Cherry, a former Governor of North Carolina.
Copies of congratulatory letters from Whitener to North Carolina mayors, city council members, and other elected officials.
Ballots by businessmen on various issues, such as the closed shops, government loans, and social security.
This series reflects the serious concern of Whitener and his constituents relating to textile imports and related issues such as foreign imports, cotton, the health of the textile industry, and tariffs. There is some material pertaining to legislation, especially for H.R. 6196, a bill designed to boost the cotton industry. There is some overlapping of similar topics among the various folders. The two major files in this series are Legislative Bills and Subject Files.
Miscellaneous papers concerning one-price and two-price cotton, etc. Included is alarge volume, dated September, 1962, which is a report to the President by the U.S. Tariff Commission on the topic of cotton products.
Pertains to an investigation and hearing before the U.S. Tariff Commission in late 1961 and 1962.
Conference, 1959-1960 and undated Concerns a proposed concurrent resolution on tariffs.
Concerns Japanese textiles, imports, and tariffs.
Includes textile imports information.
Material pertaining to Investigation No. 22-22 under Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as amended, concerning articles containing cotton.
Lists of textile companies, addresses, officers, and employees in North Carolina.
In this series is information concerning miscellaneous pieces of legislation generally not related to Whitener's Judiciary Committee and District of Columbia Committee work. Most of these bills were introduced by Whitener. There was little apparent order to the folders, so they were organized into two major files: Legislative Bills and Subject Files for Legislation, etc.
In this section are folders for various House of Representatives Bills, as well as for a few resolutions, and a Senate bill. This bill (S. 2658) related to vehicle weight and width limitations on the Interstate system. There are several folders pertaining to this bill, which are primarily constituent letters from May to July, 1968. Folders usually contain a copy of the bill, and often printed reports, correspondence, and other background information. Arrangement of the folders is by Congress and session, and by specific bill (H.R.) number; they run from the 89th Congress, 1st Session, 1965 to the 90th Congress, 2nd Session, 1968. A comprehensive listing of the title and number off each bill in this category is filed in folder one of the first box of the Legislative Bills files.
Included is a major section entitled, Gun Control Legislation, which comprises approximately one-half of this series.
The Majority of the material in the Gun Control Legislation section consists of letters from Whitener's constituents and from other persons interested in this legislation. Most of the North Carolina correspondence seems to be in opposition to such gun control bills as S.3604, S. 3605, and H.R. 17735, although the responses from non-North Carolina residents contained more mixed attitudes. Additionally there are letters from some government officials as well as printed material.
There are two major categories included in this series: the Military and Veterans Files, and Subject Files. The Military and Veterans Files span the 81st Congress, 2nd Session, 1950, through the 90th Congress, 2nd Session, 1968. Please note that in the Congressional office the military files and veterans files were kept separate through the 86th Congress, but that beginning with the 87th Congress, these files were combined. This arrangement has been retained. Also note that the early files, the 81st through the 84th Congresses, are the papers of Woodrow Wilson Jones, Whitener's predecessor in office. Congressman Jones was elected to the 81st Congress to fill a vacancy and was reelected to the 82nd, 83rd and 84th Congresses, thus serving from Nov. 7, 1950, to Jan. 3, 1957.
The Military and Veterans Files primarily consist of correspondence between Jones or Whitener and their constituents. Generally, all correspondence for persons whose last name begins with the same letter of the alphabet has been kept together under that letter. Occasional folders appear for single individuals. These files originally formed a large part of the office files of Jones and Whitener. The military records, for persons still on active duty or in the reserves, pertain to such matters as requests for transfers, reassignments, allotments, hardship discharges, deferments, and dependents to go overseas. Constituents also wrote concerning courts-martial, Officer Candidate School applications, AWOL soldiers, and efforts to locate a soldier. The veterans records include letters concerning dependency allowances, widow pension benefits, hospitalization benefits, insurance, disability claims, and appeals to the Board of Veterans Appeals. Since these papers are very routine, concerning individual benefits and requests, rather than being topical in nature, only a representative sample has been retained. The letter "C," a large letter which includes a wide range of ethnic groups, was chosen for retention, as well as a few small subject folders.
Mimeographed letters from veterans, "urging [whitener] to use his influence in an effort to keep the subsistence pay of the Korean veterans, taking training under public law 550, the same throughout the training period."
Printed letters to Congressman Olin E. Teague, Chairman of the committee, from various government officials, such as Joseph Campbell, Comptroller General of the United States. Included are several House bills.
Primarily mimeographed information about the Veterans Administration and VA hospitals, as well as; VA Information Service press releases, application forms, etc.
Concerns such matters as the interest rate for VA loans, site for a VA hospital, VA home mortgages, and Committee on Veterans' Affairs information. The "H" file contains Treasury and Post Office appropriation information.
Constituent mail supporting various veterans bills being considered by the House of Representatives.
In this series is general information about the U. S. military academies: the Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, Military Academy at West Point, and Naval Academy. Included are materials such as pamphlets describing the academies, guidelines for Congressmen in appointing candidates to vacancies, and information concerning entrance examinations. The majority of this series has been discarded because it consisted of individual application materials and academic records of Whitener's appointees. Representative items were grade transcripts, letters of recommendation, biographical data, medical records, and academy entrance examination results. The Buckley Amendment of 1967 to the Privacy Act prohibits the use of such materials without the individual's written consent.
Information pertaining to a sequence of journeys that Whitener took, primarily in his official capacity as a congressman, comprises this series. The trips, from 1959 to 1968, included travels within the United States, as well as to Europe, the Far East, and South Vietnam. Included are correspondence; fact sheets, illustrated brochures, and other information concerning countries visited; press kits; speeches Whitener made; briefing material; Whitener's personal notes; and printed material. There are a number of pictures taken on the Far East Trip, Captive Nations Week trip, and Vietnam trips.
A delegation of North Carolina businessmen, accompanied by Whitener and his Administrative Assistant, Herbert M. Lineberger, attended a commando demonstration et the Special Air Warfare Center (SAWC) at Eglin Air Force Base on October 8, 1963.
Tour of North Carolina business executives in June, 1964,to visit headquarters of SAC in Omaha, Nebraska; NORAD in Colorado Springs, Colorado; and the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Proposed Air Force Systems Command tour by a party of North Carolina businessmen inOct., 1965.
Whitener escorted a group of about twenty-five young North Carolina businessmen on a visit to the Special Air Warfare Center (SAWC) at Eglin Air Force Base, to witness a demonstration of air power at MacDill Air Force Base, and to tour Cape Kennedy, on January 18-19, 1968.
Concerns a week of speeches and meetings sponsored by the Asian Peoples' Anti-Communist League, during July 16-22, 1967. The activities, which took place in Taipei, Taiwan, included the annual plenary meeting on July 20 of the China Chapter of the Asian Peoples' Anti-Communist League, at which Whitener delivered a lecture. Whitener was also the featured speaker at a mass rally on July 22. Included in the folders are such items as press releases, newspaper stories, correspondence, and pictures.
Whitener travelled to Europe, February 4-16, 1959, as a member of the House Committee on the Judiciary to investigate matters within the jurisdiction of the committee. His itinerary included stops in London, the Hague, Paris, and Berlin. Included are maps, itineraries, passport and travel information, and other tourist information concerning Europe. There is printed information about Parliament, a County Court Handbook (1959, London), and material relating to the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL). Also, Whitener wrote personal reports and memoranda concerning the trip.
Whitener evidently made this visit in March and April, 1961, as a member of the Immigration Subcommittee, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives. The other members of the delegation were Arch A. Moore, Jr., Chairman and Representative from West Virginia, and William Crabtree, Committee Staff member. They made stops in Honolulu, Hong Kong, and Tokyo.
This journey was officially named the North Carolina Business Executives Trade Study Mission. The trip was from October 24 to November 8, 1965, and the itinerary included stops in Honolulu, Tokyo, Taipei, Hong Kong, Bankok, and Manila. Included are printed brochures and other information about the countries the group visited, such as briefing material, and press and visitors kits.
Whitener took an inspection trip to South-Vietnam and Southeast Asia, July, 1966. Stops were scheduled in Hawaii, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Taiwan. Included is much background material for the trip, such as fact sheets concerning Vietnamese commercial imports, economic assistance, and people. The Agency for International Development produced other briefing material on such topics as education, public safety, refugees, and agriculture. In addition, there is mimeographed information from the Library of Congress Legislative Reference Service on the Vietnamese War, the Soviet Union, and the Korean Conflict. Included are itineraries, maps, instructions, sightseeing information, and pamphlets concerning locations Whitener visited. There are some personal notes that he made while on the trip, as well as a copy of remarks he made in the House of Representatives on July 13, 1966, upon his return.
Whitener and Congressmen Charles E. Wiggins and James C. Corman, all went on this trip in their capacities as members of the House Committee on the Judiciary. The trip was from March 25 to April 2, 1967. Included in the folders are correspondence; material relating to the Uniform Code of Military Justice for Vietnam; as well as Whitener's personal notes, memoranda, and recommendations
The contents concern matters relating to local post offices in Whitener's district, such as the location, construction, and dedication of new post office buildings; renting of post office quarters; improving and enlarging postal facilities; and the closing of postal stations. Other issues discussed include personnel matters, such as filling job vacancies and requests for transfers; changes and extensions of routes; a postal pay increase bill; the Civil Service retirement law; and requests for investigations of problems at post offices. The majority of the material, which consists of correspondence, printed material, and forms, is arranged by county and then subdivided by towns. The files before Whitener took office in January, 1957, are those of Woodrow Wilson Jones, Whitener's predecessor in office.
A small series containing information about government grants, primarily federal, to North Carolina programs mostly in 1967. Included are press releases, correspondence, and telegrams Whitener sent announcing grants that had been approved.
In this series are invitations for such functions as conventions, meetings, festivals and celebrations, graduations, receptions,-dedications and openings, "special day" events, Democratic rallies, anniversary events, dinners, and dances. There also are some invitations for speaking engagements. With an invitation is often a reply or a note as to whether Whitener will accept or decline the invitation. The series illustrates many of the activities of a Congressman's life. The papers are organized in a strictly chronological arrangement.
This series contains information on a variety of topics. The subjects have been organized in alphabetical order with a small folder of miscellany at the end. A group of advertisements for office equipment was transferred to the Advertising Collection in the Rubenstein Library. The series contains two major files: Legislative Bills and Subject Files.
In the Legislative Bills section there are folders for various House of Representatives Bills, as well as for a Senate bill. Whitener introduced about one half of the House bills represented here. Folders usually contain a copy of the bill, and sometimes printed reports, correspondence, and other background information. Arrangement of the folders is by Congress and session, and by specific bill (H.R.) number. A comprehensive listing of the title and number of each bill in this category is filed in folder one of the first box of the Legislative Bills files.
Papers pertaining to an annual stag party given by Whitener, John Akers, and Robert Wren, which was attended by U. S. Congressmen, Senators, and others.
The folders are organized alphabetically by name of correspondent during the 85th Congress, 1st Session. This correspondence with constituents is general in nature concerning such topics as paroles, social security applications, invitations, meetings, foreign aid, bills in Congress, veterans pensions, and the farm program.
Folders of general correspondence, similar to that above, for the 85th Congress, 2nd Session.
Papers which seem to have been in active use by Whitener's office staff at the time he left office, such as his 1968 correspondence with constituents. In this series are some files that overlap with material in other series, including the Military Academy files and the Military and Veterans files. Three major categories in this series are the District of Columbia, the largest; the the Alphabetical files; and the Voter lists.
General correspondence on such topics as passport applications, legislation, Social Security disability claims, military and veterans concerns, etc.
Correspondence concerning meetings, hearings on various bills, and referral of bills to Subcommittee No. 4; printed and mimeographed material; and copies of House bills. Letters also refer to bills relative to optometry, bail bond law, establishment of a medical examiner, transportation, and minimum wage.
Correspondence, telegrams, and printed material, such as clippings and copies of House bills. The papers primarily relate to legislation for the District, relating to such matters as pay for teachers, police, and firemen; gifts to minors; crime and criminal procedure; reorganization of the local government; and a proposed Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Compact.
In 1965 Whitener introduced H.R. 5688, the "Omnibus Crime Bill," and in 1967 he introduced H.R. 1436. Both of these bills related to crime and criminal procedure in the District of Columbia.
This section contains general information about the U.S. military academies. Much material was discarded because it consisted of individual application materials and academic records of the appointees of Whitener and his predecessor, Woodrow W. Jones. These items included correspondence, recommendations, medical records, grade transcripts, biographical data, and academy entrance examination results. The Buckley Amendment of1967to the Privacy Act prohibits the use of such materials without the individual's written consent.
This file generally consists of correspondence between Whitener and his constituents concerning such matters as requests for transfers and reassignments, allotments, hardship discharges, efforts to locate a soldier, hospitalization benefits, disability claims, and appeals to the Board of Veterans Appeals. Usually, all correspondence for persons whose last name begins with the same letter of the alphabet has been kept together under that letter. Since these papers are very routine, concerning individual benefits and requests, rather than being topical in nature, only a representative sample has been retained. The letter "C," a large letter which includes a wide range of ethnic groups, was chosen for retention.
This folder primarily concerns the U.S. Army Reserve and the Army National Guard.
Lists of names and addresses of members of the1968graduating classes for various North Carolina high schools which Whitener requested by letter.
Lists include name, address, and political party affiliation.
Four computer-produced lists of names of voters in Gaston County, including their addresses and political party affiliations. The names are grouped by precinct numbers (1-44), which are keyed to a list of precincts at the front of each folder. This list also includes the names of the townships in which the precincts are located.
Information on various topics that seems to have been needed for frequent use by Whitener's office staff. The following groups of material were discarded: lists of names and addresses to which autographed photographs of Whitener were mailed, samples of printed Christmas cards and calendars, information concerning office equipment such as typewriters, and receipts for purchases of office supplies.
This is the largest section of the series and contains various lists, rosters, and directories, which note the names and addresses of such North Carolina organizations as the Licensed General Contractors, members of the Young Democratic Clubs and the Medical Society of the State of North Carolina, etc. There is some correspondence, consisting mostly of requests for lists.
Included are papers relating more directly to Whitener's private and unofficial affairs. The matters contained here range from such things as Whitener's admission to the District of Columbia Bar and his weekly radio program, to Whitener's apartment rental, bills and receipts, and family reunions.
These files were in disarray, and therefore have been organized into three major categories: Congresses, Subject Files, and General Files. In the first subdivision, Congresses, the papers are grouped by Congress, session, and then alphabetically within each session of Congress. This information was evidently kept together in this manner by Whitener's office. There is repetition in some categories in various Congresses, such as Correspondence (Alphabetical). The explanatory notes for such categories have been included in the inventory only with the earliest Congress in which the category appears. The category, Congresses, forms the bulk of the Personal Series.
In the Subject Files are topics such as the National Federation of Independent Business, which span several years. The General Files contain biographical information, financial papers, miscellany, clippings, printed material, and pictures.
The following types of items were discarded from the Personal Series:
- 1. Routine bills, receipts, and statements pertaining to the ordering of office supplies from the U.S. House of Representatives Stationery Room.
- 2. Many bills, receipts, and other personal financial papers.
- 3. Routine items from the voluminous "General" files. The remaining items were filed among various appropriate categories, such as correspondence, printed material, and finanical papers.
- 4. Certain medical records.
Concerns the rental arrangements for Whitener's Washington, D. C, apartment.
Letters are arranged alphabetically by the last name of correspondents. This file is representive of the Correspondence (Alphabetical) categories that are listed for subsequent congresses. Typical items are congratulations on various honors, expressions of sympathy upon deaths of family members, thank you letters, and invitations. Some of the correspondence is signed by Herbert Lineberger, secretary and later administrative assistant to Congressman Whitener. The1956letters that occur in this section were invitations, written in December, to a reception Whitener held in January,1957.
Letters pertaining to requests for contributions to charitable and political organizations, dues, life insurance premiums, etc. This file is representive of the items found in Correspondence (Financial) categories that are listed for subsequent congresses.
Consists of letters culled from a file entitled "General Papers," and contains items similiar in nature to the Correspondence (Alphabetical). Whitener's office kept this general material in strict chronological order, rather than in alphabetical order by last name of correspondent. This file is typical in nature of the Correspondence (General) categories that are listed for subsequent congresses, and contains congratulations, references to Whitener's social security standing and military duty, mention of the inauguration, etc.
A large percentage of these items were discarded because they consisted of routine, personal bills and receipts.
Correspondence between Whitener and various members of Congress in which Whitener requested support in being appointed to the Judiciary Committee. Earl Chudoff won an election as judge in Pennsylvania; his departure from Congress left a vacancy on the Judiciary Committee.
Concerns Whitener's weekly radio broadcasts, including correspondence, news releases, memoranda, and a list of radio tapes made.
Numbered memoranda, dated Aug.-Dec., to Whitener from Herbert Lineberger at the Washington office detailing activities at the office.
Material relating to Whitener's notice of candidacy for the Democratic nomination in the1958primary for the office of Representative in Congress from the 11th Congressional District.
Contains such items as press releases concerning the topics of Whitener's weekly radio programs, schedules of when programs were to be aired, and some information about pay TV.
Pertains to Whitener's admission to the bar of the Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.
Contains letters in reference to the appearance of the band at the Cherry Blossom Festival in1960.
This meeting was an annual stag dinner given by John Akers, Robert Wren, and Whitener, which various Congressmen, state representatives, and businessmen attended.
Included are candidacy forms to file for re-election, notice of candidacy, and certificate of nomination.
Concerns an educational seminar for representatives of colleges in western North Carolina and public school officials from several counties.
Concerns a reception and dinner, given by Whitener and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wren for the members of the North Carolina Business Excutives Trade Study Mission and their wives.
Correspondence to John O. Brock in Shelby, N.C., written on behalf of Whitener and containing impressions of his service in Congress.
Primarily copies of letters of appreciation to Whitener from various persons. Both of the above folders of letters relate to a newspaper, Sentinel, that Brock planned to publish about Whitener's life.
Primarily clippings concerning the North Carolina campaign for the Representative to Congress from the 10th District, including primary vote returns.
Included are remarks by Broyhill in the Congressional Record and copies of his "Washington Report."
Included are draft questions for an interview and background information on the Tenth Congressional District of North Carolina.
Primarily contains papers relating to Whitener's status as a major in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and to his two-week Active Duty for training tours, such as the one in 1964 in Taipei, Taiwan.
Included are clippings concerning elections and primaries. Oversize items have been placed in Box 307.
Survey of attitudes toward various topics, such as the national debt, the Common Market, labor unions, etc.
Included are such items as clippings and excerpts from the Congressional Record. The 1889 items are Xerox copies of material pertaining to Rutherford College in Burke County, North Carolina.
Morgan Whitener is the oldest son of the Congressman. These papers relate to such matters as Morgan's attendance at Virginia Episcopal School in Lynchburg and Duke University, and an automobile accident of the son in August, 1964, in Colorado.
These papers primarily concern Whitener's personal and family finances.
All of the bank statements that came with this collection were retained as a sample of Whitener's activities and expenditures.
These are unidentified as to bank, but are probably for Whitener's personal account at Citizens National Bank in Gastonia.
Included are copies of Whitener's tax returns and other supporting documents relating to such matters as airline travel. The majority of the items are from 1963 to 1967.
These are vouchers of the House of Representatives for "reimbursement for official telephone service outside the District of Columbia . . . ," and are for Whitener's district office in Gastonia.
Historical Note
|May 14, 1915
|Born in York County, South Carolina.
|Graduated from Lowell High School.
|Graduated from Rutherford Junior College.
|1933 - 1935
|Student at University of South Carolina.
|Received LL. B. degree from Duke University.
|Aug., 1937
|Admitted to the North Carolina Bar and entered general practice in Gastonia, North Carolina.
|Organizer and first President, Gastonia Junior Chamber of Commerce.
|1938 - 1940
|Instructor of business law at Belmont Abbey College.
|1940 - 1941
|Vice President, North Carolina Junior Chamber of Commerce.
|Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. Re-nominated in 1942, but resigned to enter the U. S. Navy.
|1941 - 1942
|President, North Carolina Junior Chamber of Commerce.
|Sept. 26, 1942
|Married Harriet Priscilla Morgan. Their children are John Morgan (1945), Laura Lee (1950), Basil Lee, Jr. (1952), and Barrett Simpson (1960).
|Oct. 5, 1942 - Nov. 6, 1945
|Served as gunnery officer in U. S. Navy during World War II, and was separated from service with the rank of Lieutenant USNR.
|Member, North Carolina General Statutes Commission.
|1946 - 1956
|Solicitor of the 14th Solicitorial District.
|1946 - 1947
|President, Young Democratic Clubs of North Carolina.
|1947 - 1949
|Member of Commission to Study Improvement of Administration of Justice.
|Delegate, Democratic National Convention.
|1948 - 1949
|Chairman, Speakers' Bureau, Young Democratic Clubs of America.
|Nov., 1949
|Permanent Chairman, Young Democratic National Convention.
|1949 - 1951
|Chairman of Advisory Committee of Young Democratic Clubs of America.
|President of Gaston County Bar Association.
|Chairman of the Board of Regional Directors of the Young Democratic Clubs of America.
|1957 - 1968
|Elected to the 85th - 87th Congresses as Representative for the Eleventh District of North Carolina, and to the 88th - 90th Congresses as Representative for the Tenth District of North Carolina.
|June 4, 1959
|Admitted to District of Columbia Bar.
|Delegate, Democratic National Convention.
Honorary LL. D. degree from Belmont Abbey College.
|Honorary LL. D. degree from Pfeiffer College.
|Returned to the practice of law in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Commmittee on Veteran's Affairs (Jan. 3, 1957 - Jan. 16, 1958)
Committee on the District of Columbia (87th Congress, 1st Session, 1961 - 90th Congress, 2nd Session, 1968)
Special Subcommittee on Metropolitan Police Department, Chairman
Special Subcommittee to Study Revenue Procedures in the District of Columbia, Chairman
Special Subcommittee on Traffic, Streets, and Highways, Chairman
Committee on the Judiciary (86th Congress, 1st Session, 1959 - 90th Congress, 2nd Session, 1968)
Special Subcommittee on State Taxation of Interstate Commerce, Appointed in 1961
In addition, Whitener served on several special committees investigating such matters as interstate taxation, the Chinese refugee problem, the International Police organization, and the International Court of Justice.
Subject Headings
- Civil rights -- United States
- Gun control -- United States
- Legislators -- United States -- Records
- North Carolina -- Politics and government
- Social security -- Law and legislation -- United States
- United States -- Foreign relations -- Law and legislation
- United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century
- Vietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975
- Ervin, Sam J. (Sam Jones), 1896-1985
- Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963
- Kennedy, Robert F., 1925-1968
- Shriver, Sargent, 1915-
- Thurmond, Strom, 1902-
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Basil Lee Whitener Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
The Whitener Papers were transferred from Belmont Abbey College in 1978.
Processing Information
Processed by: Sharon E. Knapp
Completed December 22, 1983
Encoded by Stephen Douglas Miller
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.


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