Point of Beginning landmark designated historic site
A 6 foot granite shaft marking the Point of Beginning for an 1785 public lands survey along the Ohio River near the Ohio Pennsylvania line has been named a registered national historic landmark. The monument, erected in 1881 and dedicated by Pennsylvania and Ohio, was moved and rededicated as part of the new designation.
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East Liverpool
Ohio
U. S
Ohio River
Youngstown Sheet
Beaver River
Congress
Pennsylvania
Inscription Notes Point to Beginning South of Monument
In 1960 a new inscription noted the true Point of Beginning was about 1,100 feet south of the monument, clarifying the location for survey and boundary accuracy.
Domestic case delays dinner over bowling ball in car
Denver AP reports Dist. Judge James C. Flanigan rang home to say a complex case would keep him late. He then recessed court for an hour, explaining his wife needed a bowling ball in the back seat for a league match.
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Denver
James C. Flanigan
Old Ironsides Turns Around In Boston Harbor
The USS Constitution known as Old Ironsides completed its annual turnaround voyage in Boston Harbor. Navy tugs provided power for a two hour jaunt along the harbor on a Wednesday as the ship’s position is shifted yearly to protect the masts from wind pressure.
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Boston
Colorado Tops High Mountains Share in United States
Colorado claims 54 of the 69 highest U S mountains and holds about 75 percent of the land area above 10 000 feet in the nation according to officials.
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Denver
Colorado
United States
Explosion at Debrecen housing site buries 12 people
An inspection team member in Debrecen East Hungary lit a cigarette triggering an explosion that wrecked a wall and buried 12 workers. Six were hospitalized. cause unknown according to MTI.
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Ber
Debrecen
East Hungary
MTI
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Middletown
Automotive Center
Parnelli Jones
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