Anniversaries and historical notes in Know America Today
Today in History and birthdays highlight notable figures. Alexander Anderson and others born in New York Connecticut Virginia Massachusetts Scotland among 18th and 19th century personalities. Dates span 1782 through 1951 with events like Texas independence and Berlin fronts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Anderson
New York
Samuel J. Mills
America
Torrington
Conn
Robert M. T., Hunter
Virginia
Essex Co. Va
Henry W. Shaw
Josh Billings
Lanesboro
Mass
Charlotte E. Brown
Rockford
Woman's Clubs
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Andover
John Muir
Scotland
Presidio
Santa Barbara
Calif
San Jacinto
Texas
Montana
Chicago
William P. Powers
United States
Spain
Germany
Ohio
New Jersey
Berlin
U. N
Korea
Georgia F. Harkness
Garrett Biblical Institute
Evanston
Harkness
N. Y
Winfred Overholser
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Washington
Worcester
Geraldine P. May
Women’s Air Force Corps
Wafs
Albany
Percy W Bridgman
Harvard
Cambridge
John E. Bierwith
National Distillers Products Corp
Brooklyn
Francis P. Gaines
Washington and Lee University
Due West
D. C
Prisoner Mutiny Surges at Jackson Prison
Two hundred convicts seize four guards and take hostages in a Jackson Michigan prison mutiny. Five hours into the standoff the inmates remain barricaded in a segregated cell block demanding a meeting with Assistant Deputy Warden George Bacon and a newspaper representative from the Associated Press to protest brutality and disciplinary conditions.
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Jackson
Southern Michigan
George Bacon
Associated Press
Bacon
Ed. F. Smith
Questions on love from a 25 year old seeker
Dorothy Dix advises a restless 25 year old and his 22 year old girlfriend that love cannot be precisely defined and his moodiness likely undermines potential marriage. She suggests his inexperience, boredom risks, and warns marriage would not fix and may worsen the issue, urging honest talks or ending the relationship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Dix
Orliss
Shakespeare
Wig
A. LD
Maryland Civil Air Patrol Conducts Large Search and Rescue Exercise
Washington reports CAP Prince Mont Group led a nationwide style search with 50 small planes and about 250 people seeking a suspected crash site of two Air Force planes. A parachute sighting near Beltsville prompted rapid ambulance transport while CAP wings in Virginia West Virginia and the National Capital aided the drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maryland Civil Air Patrol
Air Force
LH Wolf
CAP
Westover
Mass Air Force Base
Beltsville
Brad dock 4 H Club Meets At Molesworth Home
The Brad dock 4 H club met April 5 at Carol Ann Molesworth's home with President Charlotte Wiles in charge. Members discussed altering a pattern. Maxine Sexton demonstrated tailor tacks. Naomi Clemson joined the club. Carol Ann Molesworth led recreation. Next meeting is May 17 at Charlotte Wiles' home. Ike recovering from cold at Supreme Headquarters Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
Braddock 4-3 Club
Carol Ann Molesworth
Charlotte Wiles
Maxine Sexton
Naomi Clemson
Ike
Allied Powers Europe
Eisenhower
Howard Snyder
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Stars Named or Numbered In The Firmament
Morning reports describe a scene where a person remains confined to bed at home until tomorrow. The text notes that every known star in the firmament carries either a name or a numeric designation.
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Queen Elizabeth
Britain
Priscilla
The
Bell Syndicate
Dorothy Dix
New National Bank
Frederick, MD
DR. Edwards
Walter Snow
Optometrist
North Market St
St.Joseph Aspirin
Albert C. Palmer
Market St
David C. Griffin
N. Court St
Middletown Valley
New Highway
Frederick
NED
Zeiler Real Estate and Insurance
Court St
Anizati
H. C. Summers & CO
Jefferson, Md
Heyes
South Market
Sam Miller
Gleem
Ine
Aoa
Hamilton Homes, Inc
East Second ST
Mars Opticians
N. Market Street
Colgate & FP. G
Johnson Wax
Glana
Maintenance Materials CO
S. Market St. Phone
Retail Wholesale
Knap Rooma
Better Homes Equip. Co
E. Patrick
Frederick News-Post
Kaempf & Harris
Rocky Springs
Sum Rheem
Hitselberger
Magnolia Ave
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