Timeline of notable 18th to 20th century U S events
On this date highlights include 1713 Charleston violated. 1722 England orders Nova Scotia oath of allegiance. 1836 US Treasury surplus shared by 26 states. 1938 Civil Aeronautics Authority created to regulate air traffic. 1967 Johnson Kosygin summit in Glassboro. Dodd censured by Senate over campaign funds. RFK urged nuclear treaty in 1950s.
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Charleston
S.C
England
Nova Scotia
States
Congress
The
Civil Aeronautics Authority
US S. Senate
Thomas Dodd
Connecticut Farms
Parachute Fail Leaves TV Anchor Seriously Hurt in Ski Tourney
Arch Deal, 43, a Tampa station anchorman, fell about 3,000 feet at Cypress Gardens while attempting a target jump into a balloon. His main chute only partially unfurled, his reserve tangled, and he crashed into a tree near Lake Eloise. He survived with severe injuries.
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Winter Haven
Fila
Tampa
Arch Deal
Cypress Gardens
Deal
Lake Eloise
Wess Quinn
Wfla-Tv
Daredevil cyclist hurt in Towering Inferno Jump
Daredevil motorcyclist Doug Cross known as the Flying Cross was in intensive care after a weekend stunt at Williamson County Speedway. He attempted a 154 bale burning hay ramp jump but struck the ramp and suffered a broken left leg multiple broken ribs three broken vertebrae and a separated shoulder.
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Marion, Ill
Doug Cross
Flying Cross
Cross
New Burnside
Ill
Williamson County Speedway
Science scores falling nationwide, NAEP report shows decline
Palo Alto California AP J Stanley Altmann project director of the National Assessment of Educational Progress says science education across the nation is declining after recent test results. The NAEP report notes a six months learning loss from the level recorded three years ago among students aged 9 to 17 tested in science, math, English and government with fewer students answering science questions correctly in all age groups.
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Palo Alto, Calif
J. Stanley Altmann
National Assessment of Educational Progress
NAEP
Churchill portrait may have been destroyed by Churchill's widow
British painter Graham Sutherland theorizes that Clementine Churchill Baroness Spencer-Churchill may have destroyed his controversial portrait of Winston Churchill. The work, shown seated with a looming posture, has not been publicly seen since 1954 when presented to Parliament. Critics mostly praised it, but Churchill disliked it and his widow reportedly hated it.
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Menton
France
Graham Sutherland
Winston Curchill
Churchill
Clementine
Baroness Spencer-Churchill
Hefner eases Playboy club rules and grants honorary status
Hugh Hefner announced rescinding strict rules for Playboy club bunnies to make bunny lib a reality. He said he was over protective and will allow dating customers and visiting clubs outside work. Bunnies will be made honorary Playboy club members amid protests in Chicago.
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Los Angeles
Playboy
Hugh Hefner
California
Hefner
Bunnies
Playboy Club
Chicago
Dangers of Shallow Water Dives Warned by Surgeon
CHICAGO AP A University of Chicago neurosurgeon warns that diving into shallow water can break the neck and cause irreversible spinal injuries. He cites about 100000 Americans paralyzed from such accidents and emphasizes keeping the spine aligned and moving the victim with four or five helpers to a hospital.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Donald Pearson
Pearson
Dr. Pearson
Five area residents earn associate degrees at Miami-Jacobs
Five area people have received associate in business degrees from Miami-Jacobs Junior College of Business in Dayton. Diwona Kyles of Middletown and Deborah McCain of Lebanon earned clerical bookkeeping. Judy Horn of Farmersville pursued secretarial studies. Joseph Ruby of Farmersville and Timothy Meadows of Germantown completed higher accountancy.
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Miami-Jacobs Junior College of Business
Dayton
Diwona Kyles
Middletown
Deborah McCain
Lebanon
Judy Horn
Farmersville
Joseph Ruby
Timothy Meadows
Germantown
Sloop Liberty Seized for Unpaid Duty in Boston Harbor
On June 10 1769 British customs and commissioners seized John Hancock sloop Liberty in Boston Harbor for importing Madeira wine without paying duty.
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British Customs and Commissioners
John Hancock
Liberty
Boston Harbor
Lost and Found Notices and Funeral Notices Collide at Local Pages
A collage of lost pets and personal notices mix with funeral and obituary items. Missing dogs and a black Labrador are sought around Sebald Park and Aberdeen Dr with rewards offered. Local names Homer Morris Campbell and Henry E. McCoy Leffier Funeral Home appear alongside deaths and services for Arthur Hounshell Robert Downs Loretta Poffenburger John Steve McCue Leona Rossi Edna Wilson and others.
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Bure
Sebald Park
Lefferson Rd
Highland Peters
Bob Nickell
LaFayette
Vannest
Greey
Aberdeen Dr
Waller
Andrew St. Sunda
Homer Morris
Creekview
Labrador Aerniavek
Cernwreyes Rd
Campbell
Henry E
State St
Trenton
Middletown Hospital
McCoy-Leffier
Thomas Hockley
John Williams
Woodside Cemetery
Dial
McCue
John ‘Steve
Catalpa Or
Katherine McCue
Middletown
American Cancer Society
Joseph R. Baker & Sons
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Flash Gordon
Creer Aad
Cassano Pizza King
Tytus Avenue
W. Verity Parkway
Jackson Lane
N. Main Street
Franklin
Orford State Rd
Cassano Enterprises
Associated Press
William Penn
Pennsylvania
Lyndon Johnson
Alexei Kosygin
Glassboro, N.J
Robert Kennedy
New York
Pizza King
Dixie Cruise
Excedla
McCullo
Sorme
A Terrie
Haynes Ooze
Sup Porter
Tomte
McCulloch
Ee Caeilyss
Geen Mon
Ligaa Macon
Econ
UME
Macon County
Flygirls
Ai AL A
Charlton Heston
George Kennedy
Karen Black
Kenley Players
Memorial Hall
Ohio
Su Aner
Ffort
Jack Jones
Anita Gillette
Sat & Sun
Readmore
Mel Brooks
Jane Frankenste
Benji
Lu Seth
Cosmopoli
Jean kLae
Mot
Ett
Lette
She
Thars
Trading Post Restaurant
Manchester Inn
Fantasy Farm
Science
Sutherland
Miami-Jacobs
Journal
Lawn
Miamisburg
Church of God
Gebhart Church Rd
Hounshell
Arthur Robert
Lynn St. Franklin
Brother
Germany
Robert
Sherman Ave
D.C.A. Middletown Hospital
Robert Graham
Ev. Denzil Brandenburg
Woodside
Poffenburger
Loretta
Elk Creek Rd
Donald Poffenbarger
Eric Brazelton
Elk Creek Cemetery
Leona C
Church St
Rocco Rossi
Wilson Schramm Memorial
C.L.O.C. Council
Holy Trinity Church
Wilson.Schramm Memorial Home
Roosevelt Blvd
Edna Marie
Barbara Park
Eli Kash Wilson
Riggs Funeral Home
S. Main St
Assembly of Jesus Christ
Oxford State Rd
Donnie Banks
Riggs Funeral Home Inc
Waynesville
Mason and
Warren County
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