Dunmore Burns Norfolk in 1776 Siege
After retreating to a British ship following the Great Bridge defeat, Governor Dunmore demanded provisions from Norfolk residents. His refusal led to cannonade of the town for days, warehouses burned, and much of the town destroyed before he reoccupied it. Washington urged unity against a depraved foe.
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Wounded Knee report called a whitewash by Indians
Indian leaders and historians condemn a U S Army findings on the 1890 Wounded Knee clash as a whitewash. Clergyman Vine Deloria Sr. calls it a massacre and dismisses attempts to soften the event. He cites conversations with Indians who were present.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
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Alaska crime surge linked to pipeline profits, study says
Justice Department crime expert urges at least 300000 dollars to probe organized crime ties to Alaska oil development. State officials clash over evidence, noting reported white collar losses in the pipeline era reach into millions or a potential billion, as funding debates unfold.
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Ford and Reagan to Meet in Illinois Primary March 18
President Ford and Ronald Reagan will appear on the Illinois Republican presidential primary ballot on March 18. Four Democrats also run in their party’s ballot with petitions filed for R. Sargent Shriver, former vice presidential candidate and ex-Chicago school official, opposing Jimmy Carter George Wallace and Fred Harris in the nonbinding Democratic contest.
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