War Scribes Have Pals in Texas Couple War Scribes Have Pals in Texas Couple
Bob Considine reviews a Texas couple the Floods who collect war correspondents and attend the Overseas Press Club dinner in New York. Rex Smith and American Airlines helped them travel. The Floods, modest in means, support war reporters and the OPC center on East 39th Street with donations. Judge Don M. Larrabee adds context on Washington’s portrait.
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INS
Sophie Tucker
Charlotte
Joe Flood
Austin
Texas
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Timbuktu
Rex Smith
American Airlines
Overseas Press Club
Joe
Overseas Press Club of America
Washington’s land purchase after Fort Necessity battle
Washington bought land linked to his first battle, the Fort Necessity clash in 1754, finally securing a Pennsylvania patent in 1782 for 234 acres. Judge Larrabee notes the land’s low farming value yet sees a glimpse of Washington’s eagerness to own the site of his first campaign.
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Fort Necessity
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Larrabee
Battleground
Mt.Vernon
Young King Hussein Marries Cousin in Jordan
King Hussein of Jordan, 19, wed Princess Dina Abdul Hamid, his cousin, in a simple Moslem ceremony at Zahran palace. Dina waited in another room as the contract was signed by Hussein and Dina’s father, Prince Abdel Hamid. The Hashemite family attended, with King Faisal of Iraq present. Crowds cheered outside as the royal couple left separately for Raghadan palace.
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Hussein
Zahran
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Dina
Faisal
Mohammed
Mecca
Tbn Saud
Saudi Arabia
Emir Naif
Cairo University
Zahran Palace
Raghadan Palace
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