Old Buildings Unearthed In Harpers Ferry Work
Archeologists in Harpers Ferry uncover the foundations of two federal arsenal buildings on lower Shenandoah Street. The dig reveals brick and stone walls, iron window frames, and evidence of Civil War destruction, shedding new light on the 19th century facility and drawing visitors to the National Monument.
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Harpers ‘Ferry National Monument
Montgomery to Open Longest School Year 1959-60
Montgomery County will start the 1959-60 school year with 74,000 students on September 8, beginning the district’s longest year yet. The calendar runs 18 instructional days, three more than last year, and ends June 24. The plan, approved by the County Board of Education in February, drew protests from parents and teachers. Some urged moving up the last day. board members cited no viable alternative.
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Emember
Robert E. Morrow
Navy plebe football tryouts and Maryland school year notes
Navy plebe football coach Dave Fischer selects squad from about 220 candidates with plans to trim to three squads in three weeks. Meanwhile Maryland schools discuss extending the year to accommodate Labor Day and add three instructional days to avoid end‑of‑year crowding. Evening extension classes announced at Wheaton High and Montgomery Junior College follow regional needs.
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