Old Monastery Now a Museum of Atheism in Kiev
Pechersk monastery in Kiev, built in 1051 and once a Lavra, is now a museum of atheism. A tour highlights displays mocking religion with Galileo and Marx quotes while noting Soviet closures, wars, and recoveries. A taxi driver questions the authenticity of monk seal-ups outside.
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Fred Coleman
Kiev
Ussr
Pechersk
Mother Russia
Galileo
Russia
Zalorsk
Moscow
Garnand's Grains of Sand Memorial Day Reflection
Memorial Day is a time to remember loved ones who have died. The piece urges honoring them through flowers, thoughts, prayers, or acts of kindness, noting remembrance benefits the living and should extend beyond one day. It cautions against morbid grief and stresses safe driving and dignified remembrance.
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Bob Garn
Thieves Leave Only The Shell of Auto
Ronnie Olinger found his locked car stripped at a Quincy station after two weeks of work. The thieves stole the radiator battery radio three speed conversion kit transmission carburetor cylinder head cam shaft timing light four hub caps and hand tools. Alabama announces night games for its first three 1949 season football fixtures.
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Quincy, Tr
Ronnie Olinger
Unknown Soldier of World War I Buried in Washington
Washington's memorial service for the Unknown Soldier of World War I on November 11 1921 drew presidents Pershing Wilson and Harding, with international leaders and dignitaries present. The procession, honors, and the casket bearing the Medal of Honor and Distinguished Service Cross framed a nation’s tribute to fallen servicemen and the pledge that their sacrifices shall not be in vain.
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Washington
Kirke N. Simpson
Associated Press
America
France
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Harding
Minute Guns
Washington Monument
Capitol
Persh— Ing
Woodrow Wilson
President Harding
White House
Pershing
Weeks
Denby
Unknown Soldier Buried With Full Military Honors
A grave scene unfolds as shells and a bayonet salute accompany a funeral for a fallen comrade. The firing party roars and a bugler plays taps, marking the Unknown Soldier’s final rest in memory of all who served.
Seneca Nation Council moves to modern long house
The Seneca Indian Nation Council has replaced its long house with a new structure costing 595000 dollars. A spokesman says leaders will use the building for the same functions as the old site, preserving their traditional roles in a modern facility.
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Salamanca
N.Y
Senaca Indian Nation Council
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Diaz
Baron Kato
Japan
Marine Band
U.S
Indian Council
Atlantic City, NJ
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Miami, Fla
Havana
San Juan
Puerto Rico
New Bedford, Mass
New Bedford Harbor
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