A truly Distinguished Nevadan, great American and all-around Mensch, Sheldon Adelson, died Tuesday. This self-made fabulously wealthy entrepreneur, businessman, philanthropist, and political and communications force of nature was also a great human being who will be hugely missed. In this hour, we send condolences and prayers to his wife, Dr. Miriam Adelson, and family and friends. […]
A Day That Will Live in Infamy: The Rest of the Story
December 9, 2020
In my last column, I said I’d complete my series on higher education this week. But with Monday being December 7, the 79
th anniversary of the “day that will live in infamy” – Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor – and this column being written Tuesday for publication Wednesday and Thursday, I’m postponing that piece to next week.
The horrible Pearl Harbor attack was followed by many heroic actions. I want to recall two of them. As legendary radio and newspaper columnist Paul Harvey said: The rest of the story.