Johnson frames VMI role in Civil War at Marshall Library dedication
In Lexington Virginia President Johnson lauds George C Marshall and cites Confederate figures VMI cadets under Lee and Jackson at Chancellorsville. He links the library dedication to a broader view of U S history while observers note the misstates the battle's outcome and era.
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Final Clearance Dresses From Summer Carnival
The store has regrouped and repriced all dresses from the summer dress carnival. Dresses are reduced to make room for new fall arrivals. Sizes range from six to sixteen.
Texas shrimpers seek record brown shrimp with season delay
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission unanimously approves a 45 day shift in the closed season for brown shrimp to better align with their life cycle. Coastal biologist Terry Leary says larger juveniles will boost Texas market returns while not affecting next year’s crop. The move is supported by the Texas Shrimpers Association and aims to improve overall catch quality.
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Memorial Day Origins and First Observance Listed
Memorial Day was proposed and observed to honor those who died in defense of the country in the Civil War. May 30, 1868 was set as the first memorial day to decorate the graves of fallen comrades with flowers or other tributes. The article notes the late rebel conflict and the purpose of laying flowers.
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