Strong United States Needed for Peace Says War Secretary
Secretary of War Robert Patterson told Independence Day listeners in Vicksburg that a strong United States is essential to prevent another world war. He urged maintaining a powerful army as a pledge to free and peace loving nations and cited patriotism as the core virtue behind national unity.
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Nellie Ross Becomes Wyoming's First Female Governor
Nellie Tayloe Ross is named governor of Wyoming in 1924, becoming the first woman to hold a U.S. state executive post. Her historic appointment marks a milestone in American political history.
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Wyoming
United States
Veterans Pool Skills To Beat Housing Poser
Twelve World War II veterans in Abilene plan to buy land and build five room houses at an estimated $3 500 per set to address housing shortages. They will work collectively with skilled and trainee members to complete all 12 homes.
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Fire Destroys Langley Textile Mill in Langley
A lightning strike destroyed Langley Manufacturing Company's large textile mill in Langley, near Augusta Georgia. The Augusta Herald estimated losses in the millions as several other mills in the area stored valuables in a warehouse that burned, risking shutdowns. About 500 workers affected by the blaze and water supply issues.
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Langley Manufacturing Company
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Eighteen Game Preserves Established in Wyoming by 1939
Eighteen game preserves had been set up across Wyoming by the year 1939, marking a statewide effort to protect wildlife habitats. The initiative reflected early conservation planning and designated refuges in multiple counties for species preservation.
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Wyoming
Black orchids myth says Chicago florists
Chicago florists deny the existence of black orchids after hundreds of inquiries. The Allied Florists Assn calls the claim libel on nature and notes orchid breeders agree that a true black orchid cannot exist.
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Indians Spoil Johnsons Party in 1754 Attack
A Charlestown New Hampshire house party hosted by the Johnson family was disrupted by an Indian raid. Mrs. Johnson reportedly gave birth the following night beside a brook and was later taken to Canada, ransom held by attackers. Want ads note abundant jobs.
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Worcester draft board house houses veterans families
The red brick Highland Street house that served as wartime draft board headquarters may be used to house two or more veterans families due to local housing shortages.
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Mass
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Boston subway hawker foils mugger with tea cup threat
Patrick Foley of Charlestown faced a thief in a subway holdup. Brandishing a pistol, the robber demanded cash but Foley threatened him with a hot half empty tea cup and the assailant fled.
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Patrick Foley
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