Ferry Farm near Fredericksburg falls to weeds and neglect
The Ferry Farm site where George Washington grew up has deteriorated with weeds enshrouding the farmhouse and outbuildings. The property, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Warren since 1969, is for sale at about ten thousand dollars per acre after failed efforts to restore it as a national shrine.
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Virginia
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Arlington
Youth For Christ International
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Eisenhower Proof Dollars Mailing Begins on Birthday
Mrs. Mary Brooks, director of the Mint, orders mailing of Eisenhower proof dollars starting October 14, the former president's birthday, saying the timing honors his memory as demand for the coin remains strong.
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Eisenhower
Certified Eisenhower Coin covers spark collector frenzy
A Mint and coin firm report strong demand for Eisenhower Certified Coin covers and Canadian uncirculated pieces. Orders exceed 4.5 million envelopes by Oct 8 with more than 6.5 million silver specimens ordered. delivery expected by spring 1972. First Day covers noted from Oct 14 1969 Abilene Kansas and Philadelphia Denver mint issues.
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99 Company
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Coin World
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Canada
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Witchcraft enters South African criminal law
Supreme Court Justice Don ald Kannemeyer says witchcraft beliefs shape sentencing in murder cases in South Africa. He notes extenuating circumstances since 1935 allow lesser guilt like culpable homicide when a defendant believes the victim is a witch or is cured through unconventional means.
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Supreme Court
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Kannemeyer
Britain
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