Monthly Archives: March 2010

Sputnik!

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Michael McIntyre

On October 4th, 1957, my parents were six-week newlyweds living in a three-bedroom apartment at 603 East White Street, Champaign, Illinois.  The rent was $68 per month, and that included heat and water.  My mother was pregnant (with me – … Continue reading →

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The magic of shortwave radio

Posted on March 7, 2010 by Michael McIntyre

My uncle, Jack, introduced me to shortwave radio listening.  Whenever he visited my grandparents (his parents), who lived in the same city as my parents and me, he invariably brought one of his shortwave radios with him.  These radios were … Continue reading →

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Cold war propaganda

Posted on March 7, 2010 by Michael McIntyre

I can’t remember exactly when or how I, as an American kid, was first told that I should hate and fear the Russians and the Chinese.  I mean, in so many words, straight up and in my face.  But it … Continue reading →

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