Mad Anthony Wayne a Colorful Revolutionary General
A concise portrait of Anthony Wayne, famed as a brave yet impulsive commander allied with Washington. He led new Pennsylvania forces, earned respect for strict discipline and care for soldiers, masterminded bold actions at Brandywine and Stony Point, and died December 15, 1796 after further drills in the Northwest.
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Robert Betts
Copley
Anthony Wayne
Washington
Anthony
Chester County
Pennsylvania Battalion
Yorktown
Wayne
Georgia
Northwest Territory
Fallen Timbers
Three Children Die as Candle Ignites Unlit Home
In Kansas City a fire started by a candle killed three children and left eight others escaping after electricity was cut for a $46 bill. Anna Mae Johnson had used a candle as night light. she and her family of eight plus two grandchildren sought safety as the blaze trapped Lashon, Gloria, and Michael. The six survivors were hospitalized in satisfactory condition. The power company said it cut power after nonpayment and noted a December portion of the bill.
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Kansas City
Anna Mae Johnson
Former CIA employee claims Helms denied assassination plots
An 11 year CIA veteran who resigned last month says former director Richard Helms told a training class in 1964 that the CIA does not condone or participate in assassinations. He criticizes current director William Colby for not denying such plots promptly as rumors spread.
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Miami
Fla
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
Richard Helms
Miami Herald
Mike Ackerman
William Colby
Cladestine Services
Ackerman
Helms
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