Federal Forces Occupy Deserted Charles Town
Maj. Gen. Patterson entered Charles Town on July 17 with a 6,000 strong force and 400 cavalry, occupying the deserted town and raising the U S flag over a storehouse. Federal skirmishes near Barkesville and Bunker Hill preceded a march toward Winchester as Patterson set Harpers Ferry as his new headquarters.
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Robert Patterson
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Harpers Ferry
Martinsburg
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Winchester
Tompkins
Rhode Island
Col. Thomas
C. P. Stone
Darkesville
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Thompkins
J . B. Stuart
Mill Creek
Joseph E. Johnston
Smuthfield
Hagerstown
Newton
The
Engineers
Maryland
Seven Clubs Double in Bridge Auction Provokes Ingenious Twist
In a noted bridge hand from a two year old bidding contest a North opening of one spade leads to East passing and then doubling to show the ace of spades after a seven clubs pursuit. South believes partner raised to seven and seeks the missing club. The teacher judge recalls the double as a clever, well told tale of high stakes and sharp play.
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North
East
South
Side Ace Deters Redouble in Bidding Tilt
In a nuanced bridge hand South declines to redouble after a spade lead. He fears a red card by West would be shown, and a diamond on that lead could cost him the game, rubber, grand slam, and top prize in the bidding contest.
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West
World's Largest Pecan Orchard Near El Paso
The world's largest pecan orchard lies about 40 miles from El Paso Texas. The article notes the vast规模 and regional significance of the grove, highlighting its scale and proximity to El Paso.
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el Paso, Tex
Gaithersburg Officials To Fight New Recreation Tax
Gaithersburg leaders plan to confront Montgomery County Council to veto a recreation tax imposed in May. Mayor Merton F Duvall says the 4 cent levy per 100 dollars of property value funds county recreation programs. He argues the city already runs its own funded recreation system.
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Gaithersburg
Montgomery County
Merton F Duvall
Town calls for tax extension exemption vote
Mayor Duvall blasts council for excluding Rockville from a recreation tax relief plan and warns Gaithersburg may sue if exemptions aren’t granted. Officials plan to press council Tuesday to veto the extension and maintain the exemption stance amid a 4 000 population town with a park, civic center, and athletic facilities.
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Duvall
Rockville
Gaithersburg
Board decisions delay salaries until Dr Brish back from India
The State Board of Education voted unanimously on July 11 to withhold salaries until Dr Brish's return from India around August 1. Dr Brewer said the request must be presented to the entire board for approval. The incident reflects the board's rule that no individual member can act without full board consent.
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Hagerstown
Washington County Board of Education
Nouch
David R Brewer
Board of Education
William M Brish
Brewer
Brish
the Mary
State Board of Education
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