The LuLac Edition #5, 797, October 17th, 2026

 

RED  RUBBER BALL 

 

"Red Rubber Ball" is a song by the American rock band the Cyrkle. Written by Bruce Woodley of The Seekers and Paul Simon, the song reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100.It also reached number two in South Africa and New Zealand and it topped the charts in Canada. According to Cyrkle guitarist Tom Dawes, Simon offered "Red Rubber Ball" to the band when they were opening for Simon and Garfunkel on tour.[6][7] The song's tracks were recorded in stereo, with the bass, lead guitar, and percussion on the right track, acoustic guitar and electric organ on left, and the vocals on both.

The Seekers also recorded "Red Rubber Ball" for their 1966 album Come the Day (called Georgy Girl in the USA). It also appears on the CD box set The Seekers Complete.

In an interview on The Colbert Report, Paul Simon said he wrote "Red Rubber Ball" while living in England to get a £100 advance from The Seekers. This came in response to Colbert's request for Simon to name a song that was "on the cusp" when it came to being included in his songbook Lyrics 1964–2008

LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND

 

Dion Jackson’s  first single was his own "You Said You Love Me", followed by "Come Back Home"; both were regional hits in his native Michigan. 

Jackson toured heavily on the local club circuit before releasing his next record, 1965's "Love Makes the World Go 'Round" on Carla Records.The tune became a major pop hit, and an album was released subsequently on Atco Records. Jackson had two more successful singles and recorded until the end of the decade, but then faded from view, living and performing in the Chicago area.[2] He is often referred to as a "one hit wonder". However, in the UK he is well known and respected on the Northern soul scene, where his records and unissued recordings are still played to this day. UK artist Kiki Dee had a minor US hit in 1971 with her cover of "Love Makes the World Go Round."

 

YEAH YEH YEH

 

Yeh, Yeh" is a Latin soul song originally written as an instrumental by Rodgers Grant and Pat Patrick, and first recorded by Mongo Santamaría on his album Watermelon Man! in 1963. Lyrics were written for it shortly thereafter by Jon Hendricks of the vocalese group, Lambert, Hendricks & Bavan and this version appeared on their 1963 album At Newport '63.

The vocal version of the song was recorded by Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames (b/w Preach and Teach, Columbia DB 7428) and released on December 4, 1964. UK demonstration records were titled "Yeah, Yeh, Yeh" and this eventually led to some countries: Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland and South Africa releasing the single using "Yeah, Yeh, Yeh" and Greece using the title, "Yeah, Yeh". Furthermore, some UK initial issues were also incorrectly titled as "Yeah, Yeah" 

It was this version which rose to the top of the UK Singles Chart in January 1965, breaking the Beatles' five week hold on the number one spot with "I Feel Fine", and a month later appeared on the US Billboard pop singles chart to peak at #21.[ n Canada it first appeared in February and peaked at #1 March 1, 1965. The saxophone solo was by Peter Coe, It  edited out for the US single release and the rest was history. 

The LuLac Edition #5, 796, October 15th, 2026

 

WALLACE MEETING THE FOLKS

 

Wallace Draws More Than 200 Residents as Town Hall Tour Kicks Off

As Wallace meets with voters across the district, Meuser remains absent from public event.

In case you missed it, Rachel Wallace, candidate for Congress in Pennsylvania’s ninth Congressional district, kicked off her seven-stop town hall tour in Annville and Shartlesville last week.

More than 200 residents of Lebanon and Berks counties turned out to voice their frustrations with inaction in Washington and the absence of incumbent Congressman Dan Meuser. Despite Congress being in its district work period, Meuser was not seen at public events in the district last week, and has never held a town hall during his eight years in Congress.

“The bare minimum for an elected representative is to show up,” said Wallace. “I hear from Republicans, Democrats, and independents across this district who are surprised when I visit their communities and simply take the time to hear about their lives and understand the challenges they face. We need someone in Washington who is rooted in this district and will fight for everyone who calls the Ninth District home.”

Lebanon Daily News reported Wednesday that more than 140 residents packed the Allen Theatre in Annville to hear Wallace address concerns about rising costs, health care, Social Security, and political corruption.

"Right now we're not respected at all," one South Lebanon Township resident told Wallace. "Our voices are not being heard. We have people now who just don't care about us. All they care about is the money, and the power, and they don't listen to the individuals in this room. I don't want you to forget that.

During Wednesday's town hall at the Shartlesville Community Fire Co., more than 60 residents from Berks County raised similar concerns about rising energy costs, cuts to Medicaid, and growing political divisions.

"I got my first shipment of heating oil, and it was kind of shocking," one Berks County resident told Wallace. "It was $5.68 a gallon, compared to $2.99 the last time we had an election. My thoughts turned to the fact that there are going to be a lot of cold people this winter. I think this is going to be a crisis."

Wallace has made accessibility and accountability central themes of her campaign, holding town halls across the district and taking questions directly from constituents. By contrast, Meuser has never held a town hall since taking office in 2019 and does not own property in the district. The contrast comes during a congressional district work period, when members have the opportunity to spend time meeting with the constituents they represent.

 DAN..NOT SO MUCH

BRENDA’S  PLAN

AND THE BIDEN EXPRESSWAY

 

As a person I like Brenda Pugh. But once more she has wanted to get rid of the Biden Expressway sign. She wants legislation or Penn Dot to restore it the original signage of Scranton Expressway.  A few things here.

For the second time, Pugh  has her hands full with Democrat Fern Leard. She may not win (as many people have said) but Leard hears that all the time. Leard is not some non-entity and her message is consistent. She was in a contested primary and won with the support of a Democratic following that means business.

2. This election is way different than 2024. Trump slung his lies and crap and  racist and sexist voters in her district chose “the businessman” because like Instant coffee, he promised instant results. Now those same people in the 120^th are getting screwed and the Leard campaign people are making sure Brenda  is a millionaire. 

It might be an exaggeration but the

Dems are owed one or two after the falsehoods the pig

President told.

3. Pugh has either been brainwashed by jealous  Scrantonoins or just has an issue with something being named after Biden. This pathetic and ironic since she has no issue with the leader of her party slapping his name and ugly face on everything not nailed down in the country.

That’s hypocritical.

4. Finally  it’s hysterical that in 237 years of this country where there was a President, LuLac land gets one born out of 44 men who served.

One of our forty four.

Typical that Luzerne and Lackawanna county vilify a guy born here recognized with a simple road sign. 

That’s SAD and a horrible reflection of what all people never thought of Pugh who turns out to be a mean spirited MAGA.

 

TRUMP AND RUSSIA

A dozen US senators, including ⁠six ⁠Republicans, called on President Donald Trump on Tuesday ⁠to rescind his diesel deal with Russia, days before his administration must decide whether to formally impose ​new sanctions on Moscow over its war in Ukraine.

The lawmakers' letter to Trump said the agreement provides Russian President Vladimir Putin's government with more fuel to ‌finance its war, and will not benefit Americans, ‌adding to a torrent of congressional criticism since Trump announced the deal on Friday.

 The resistance marks a shift from what had been Republicans' near-unanimous support ⁠for Trump's foreign ⁠policy decisions, weeks before November 3 midterm elections that will determine whether the party retains control ​of Congress.

, Trump said he was lifting sanctions on Russian diesel exports, and that Russia would immediately supply more than 300,000 metric tons (2.25 million barrels) of diesel to US and global markets.

 Although Trump said he wanted to reduce prices, the amount he referenced is less than a day's supply for the US ​transport sector alone, according to US Energy Information Administration data, which shows daily use of around 2.94 million barrels per day.

"Granting Moscow ⁠the ⁠ability to sell Russian diesel freely ⁠in global markets damages ​American security interests and is a betrayal of the people of Ukraine, who continue to defend themselves from Putin's murderous, illegal war," ​the lawmakers said in their letter.

 

A LYING CRYING GOP

IS  

REPRESENTATIVE EMMER

On This Week the GOP Whip Tom Emmer made a complete ass out of himself. He might as well strapped the knee pads on and stuck his face on Trump’s now squared ass.  This Republican lap dog needs to be exposed. Here is this lying bag of shit on This Week with Jonathan Carle.

 

THE ATTACKS ON PAIGE 

 

The Bresnehan campaign has lied about Paige Cognetti in this flyer. She did not say Congress should naturalize MILLIONS of undocumented immigrants. LIE 1 

She is not part of a group that wants men in girl's bathrooms. LIE 2. (Only sexually suppressed GOP men have that fantasy. ) Trump even admitted how "sexy" his daughter was, 

 Amnesty for illegals  with no exceptions. The lying GOP machine used the old lie of murderers and rapists. LIE 3. These MAGA pigs can't have it both ways, saying Trump lowered crime but there are still millions raping and killing. The only killing going on is from ICE that shoots ton kill. 63 Americans  KILLED on the streets by ICE pigs.

Then the flyers said  ads say she is using taxpayer dollars to have a career.  If she  was a man the GOP lie machine would not even dream of saying this. 

Cognetti is not extreme but the GOP lie machine is in full swing.

THEN THERE'S THIS 

Again, the Republican party is obsessed with sex and bodily functions. In this time of cameras everywhere and parents watching over their kids like hawks, this argument is meant to scare ignorant people. Name me ONE school district in the Congressional 8th where this happened. Plus why in the world would ANY Congressional candidate support this? This one, engendered by a sexually frustrated party is the biggest 

LIE 

PAIGE EVENT ON SATURDAY

Paige Cognetti will have an event at the Wilkes-Barre Twp Fire Hall on Saturday October 17^th from 5pm to 7pm. It’s pizza with Paige. 

 

Join supporters John and Karel Zubris this Saturday. 

 

 

 

MORE DEMOCRATIC DESERTERS

 

This was sent to me by various people regarding the centers and the environment. Gail Conrad and John Pekarosky was the chair. When the man they worked for,  John  Yudichak bolted the party to become an Independent, but chose to vote with the GOP Senate, they remained Democrats. Both are dominantly featured in an ad endorsing Rob Bresnehan and Democrats for Data Centers. As Paul Harvey used t say, "here's the rest of the story"

Beware the faux “Democrats for Data Centers” featured in Rob Bresnahan’s latest commercial and the "Paige wants to disarm police lie". She said she would love to see a world where the police didn't need guns. Wouldn't we all really? They twist it into a lie.

Back in 2019, Senator John Yudichak shocked the political establishment by leaving the Democratic Party and caucusing with Republicans. One of his stated reasons was the Republican Party’s support for fewer environmental regulations—something that aligned with his efforts to advance projects involving gas-fired power plants in Newport Twp. and fracking wastewater treatment facilities at the WVSA plant in Hanover Township.

Consider the proposed Nacero fracked-gas-to-gasoline plant, which was projected to become Pennsylvania’s third-largest source of CO₂ emissions if built.

Here’s another important piece of the story: The people in this commercial, Pekarovsky and Conrad, are two former Democratic leaders featured in this political orbit, also checked out of the Democratic Party in spirit around the time Yudichak made his switch. Both had worked for him—Pekarovsky as his treasurer and Conrad as a political consultant.

It’s disappointing to see people abandon the values of their party over one politician’s decision to embrace the Republican agenda, particularly when that agenda prioritizes fewer environmental regulations.

So when you see “Democrats for Data Centers” in Bresnahan’s commercial, ask yourself: Are these Democrats standing up for Democratic values and protecting our communities, or simply lending their names to a political agenda that puts corporate interests ahead of our environment?

These two has beens befitted from the Democratic party when "THEY GOT THEIRS".  NOW THEY LIE, LIE, LIE. Perhaps these two should just fade away into the obscurity they truly deserve. 

 

GOVERNOR SHAPIRO AND DCNR SECRETARY DUNN INVEST $81 MILLION TO IMPROVE AND EXPAND PENNSYLVANIA TRAILS, PARKS, AND PUBLIC LAND

Secretary  Dunn to Announce Major Invest Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Projects Across Pennsylvania’s Trails

Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn visited the future site of Swatara Crossings Park in Dauphin County to announce $81 million in new Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) grants that will create new recreational opportunities, expand access to outdoor spaces, protect natural resources, and strengthen local communities across Pennsylvania.

Through these C2P2 grants, the Shapiro Administration is supporting 306 recreation and conservation projectsacross 60 counties and helping communities improve parks and playgrounds, build and repair trails, conserve open space, restore rivers and watersheds, and grow local economies through outdoor recreation. Included in the announcement is a $600,000 grant for the ongoing development of Swatara Crossings Park - a two-phase plan to transform a former public pool site into a fully multifunctional 3.5 acre park.

"Pennsylvania's parks and trails give us a place to make memories with our families, take a breath and lower our blood pressure, and just enjoy nature. Our investments are helping Pennsylvania communities improve their parks, build new trails, and help more people enjoy the benefits of nature in every corner of our Commonwealth," said Governor Shapiro. "Through the incredible work of DCNR and Secretary Dunn, my Administration will continue investing in outdoor recreation to create good-paying jobs, bring people together, and ensure our neighbors and visitors alike can get outdoors and enjoy our parks and beautiful nature.

 

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BEATLE EDD’S FAB FOUR MUSIC HOUR

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THE LULAC TIME MACHINE

NIXON BOOED 

STAGE SET FOR '70 MID TERMS 

October 1970 

 

In San Jose, California, U.S. President Nixon encountered an angry mob of over 5,000 demonstrators and violence that was "the worst Nixon has faced since becoming President." Nixon was at a political rally for Republican candidates at the city's municipal auditorium, and encountered booing as he walked to his car. When Nixon stood on the back of the presidential limousine and raised his arms in the "V for Victory" gesture, someone in the crowd threw a rock close to him. After he was back in his car, the crowd pelted the limousine and a motorcade with rocks, eggs and bottles, and riot police were necessary to clear a path for the cars to leave. According to the Diary entry for that day from Presidential Aid H. R. Haldeman the protesters had unwittingly fallen right into the hands of President Nixon who had desired such a news worthy confrontation so that he could continue to stoke up his "Silent Majority" appeal to Middle America to use their vote against these extreme minority groups.

Elections were held on November 3, 1970, and elected the members of the 92nd United States Congress. The election took place during the Vietnam War, in the middle of Republican President Richard Nixon's first term. The Democratic Party defended its control of Congress by retaining its Senate majority and increasing its majority in the House of Representatives.

This hatred toward Nicon was the stage setter for the 1970 off year elections.

In the House of Representatives, the Democrats picked up twelve seats at the expense of the Republican Party.[2] In the Senate, Republicans picked up two seats, and James L. Buckley won the election as a member of the Conservative Party of New York. He is the most recent individual to win election to the Senate as a member of a third party and remain affiliated with that party after the election. Democrats also gained a net 11 governorships and maintained majorities in state legislatures.

Nixon and Vice President Spiro Agnew campaigned heavily for Republican candidates, with Nixon encouraging voters to respond to anti-war and civil rights activists by voting the Republican ticket. In an October speech, he declared, "My friends, I say that the answer to those that engage in disruption--to those that shout their filthy slogans, to those that try to shout down speakers--is not to answer in kind, but go to the polls on election day, and in the quiet of that ballot box, stand up and be counted: the great silent majority of America."

This was the first time that Republicans gained Senate seats while losing House seats in a midterm, which also later occurred in 2018.Democrats did this in 1914 and 1962 as well.

This election saw future president Jimmy Carter win the elected as a State Senator and in October of 1970 the number one song in LuLac land and America was "I'll Be There" by the Jackson 5.