Atlantic Ocean name origins traced from Atlas myths
UNCLE RAY'S CORNER invites fifth and sixth grade entries from Immaculate Conception School Eau Claire for Space Travel astronomy or general science questions. A lesson explains how the Atlantic Ocean got its name from Atlas and ancient myth, with notes on Atlantis and historical usage, plus a History scrapbook fact a one inch rainfall per acre equals about 0.113 tons.
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Minister Jailed for Disturbing Worship Returns to Church
Rev. Ashton Jones, 65, attended First Baptist Church in Atlanta with nine companions after eight months earlier being arrested for disturbing worship. He spent six months in jail over an appeal bond, fined $1,000 and sentenced to 18 months, freed later on a property bond posted by an Atlanta woman. The church voted to admit all persons regardless of race.
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DAR Convene 65th State Conference in Akron
About 500 delegates are expected to attend the 65th annual state conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Akron Ohio from today through Wednesday.
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the Daughters of the American Revolution
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