Anniversaries and historic events in American history
Know America Today's Anniversaries lists key dates and figures: John Hansen born 1721 in Charles County Maryland, Thomas Jefferson born 1743 in Shadwell Virginia, Eli Terry born 1772 in South Windsor Connecticut, William H. S. Wood born 1840 in New York, Frank W. Woolworth born 1852 in Rodman New York, John W. Davis born 1873 in Clarksburg West Virginia. Also notes events from 1752 Philadelphia Contributorship fire insurance, 1788 Doctors Mob Riot, 1846 Pennsylvania Railroad incorporation, 1869 Westinghouse airbrake patent, 1920 Supreme Court session, 1923 Roosevelt plan, 1944 bombers raids, 1950 Pravda claim, 1952 TV Freeze lift, 1955 Eisenhower.
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John Hansen
Maryland
Congress
Charles Co
Thomas Jefferson
Washington and
Lincoln
Shadwell
Monticello
Eli Terry
Connecticut
South Windsor
Conn
William H. S. Wood
New York City
New York
Frank W. Woolworth
Rodman
N. Y
John W. Davis
Britain
Coolidge
Clarksburg
W. Va
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Harrisburg
George Westinghouse
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Pravda
Baltic Sea
Eisenhower
Notable Births and a Crime Case Mentioned in Notices
A roundup notes birthdays of military figures and a renowned inventor, with addresses and ages. It also reports the conviction of James A. Beeck for rape in Rockville, detailing the lack of death penalty, potential 20-year term, and the victim identifying the assailant by voice after a car encounter near a library and an elementary school. Austria’s 1955 occupation history is briefly cited.
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Rockville
James A. Beeck
Bock
Dorothy Dix Says Dear Dorothy Dix Love Advice Column
Dorothy Dix counsels a mother on her daughter’s desire to marry a carnival worker, urging judgment of the suitor on merit rather than occupation. The writer notes a 19 year old daughter in love and planning marriage, while another reader seeks guidance about parental religious disapproval and meeting in laws.
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Dorothy DIX
W.B
Larry
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Leta
Dad
The
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Postponing a Showdown on the Religious Question
A fragment from a screen of reader letters and a news blurb. The column discusses family tensions, dating after separation, and a Senate subcommittee action in Washington. The text shows Dear Dor othy Dix advice style and a Bell Syndicate release about a Senate subcommittee approving a bill.
Weekend Dance Spots Advertised Around Frederick MD
Listings show dances and events at Appalachian Inn near Frederick Moose Home in Charles Town Hawaiian Club near Frederick Rt 340 Casablanca Club near Thurmont along with contact Woody Free in Brunswick MD for dances buffets cocktail receptions and party bookings.
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Appalachian Inn
Mi. W
Fred
Moose Home
Charles Town
W. Va
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Casablanca Club
N. Thurmont
Woody Free
Brunswick
Dear Dorothy Dix column about visiting relatives and payment demands
A reader recounts a family guest staying with her parents then being asked to pay for room and board. She notes surprises at relatives inviting someone yet expecting payment and questions whether such expectations are common or fair.
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Dorothy DIX
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Public transit bill to shape privately operated system
The Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority seeks a publicly owned structure with a 52 day strike provision and a three year window to sell to private operators. If not, authority becomes permanent after August 14. A House subcommittee drafts a bill to restore Capital Transit franchise amid tentative reforms. Experts note about 30 percent of US farms are part time or residential.
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Washington Metropolitan Transits
Opera
District Commission
Congress
Transit Work
Oper
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Trans
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