Anniversary and Birthday Highlights From History
Know America Today's anniversaries list notable figures born in Virginia Massachusetts and other states with brief death and birth years. It includes Bushrod Washington George T Angell Alice Fortier Edmund Cooke Donald Du Shane Edward Thorp and others plus Today In History items from 1837 to 1945 and birthdays for Walter D Fuller Bishop Norman B Wash Ruth F Benessel and Judge Simon H Rifkind.
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Donald du Shane
South Bend
Ind
Edward J Thorp
New York
de Pauw University
Asbury
Greencastle
Washington, D. C
National Brewers Association
Chicago
Neully Woods
Roosevelt
Atlantic
Army Air Corps
Spezia
Siams
Bangkok
Alles
Berlin
Walter D Fuller
Curtis Publishing Co
Philadelphia
Corning
Iowa
Norman B Wash
Boston
Bangor
Maine
Ruth F Benessel
Columbia University
Simon H. Rifkind
The
American court case links Russian-born author to Chicago affair
A U S District Court in New York records connect a Russian-born man aged 49 to a mystery author from Chicago. The case involves Craig Rice once a mystery writer in Chicago and guide Bennet, director of Adler Planetarium in Chicago.
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New York
Russia
Craig Rice
Cluicigo
Bennet
Fairnet
Adler Planetatiunt
Chicago
Portrait of a Thornton Native with Caution and Wily Nature
The passage notes Austin C. Lescarboura of New York born in Thornton Illinois 59 years ago. It suggests today’s native will show excess caution and self regard but a wily nature, not overly conscientious about wealth, likely overrating personal power and risking trouble before recognizing changing conditions.
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Thornton
Ill
Austin C. Lescarboura
New York
Strength For Today by Earl L. Douglas
The piece recalls a tale from Charles II era where the king tried to remove Thomas Ken to place Nell Gwyn, but Ken refused and stood by moral conviction. Years later the king would only appoint Ken to a bishopric, praising virtue in others even if not his own.
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Earl L. Douglas
Charles II
Southampton
Thomas Ken
Nell Gwyn
Thomas
Ken
Thomas Kep
Charles II praised for virtue and guidance on deathbed
The text reflects on Charles II during his final days, noting his influence on moral conduct and the dangers of imitating worldly figures. It emphasizes the power of steadfast principle and a calm, non fanatic stand for what is right, praising genuine virtue he valued.
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Charles
Ken
Charles 11
Baltimore Area Rent Director Heath Resigns
Heath, who led the Rent Division of the Office of the Housing Expedite in Baltimore since July 1, 1942, resigned as rent director effective June 2. He succeeded Lucien Gaudreau in September 1945 after serving as deputy director. Heath noted his statement until a successor is appointed.
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Baltimoire
Waller BR
Heath
Baltimore
Mary‘sand
Lucien EB
Gaudreau
Thomas EF
Barrett Jr Becomes Acting Area Rent Director
Barrett Jr, now serving as the area attorney, will assume duties as acting area rent director for the entire state, directing oversight and administration of rent-related matters.
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Barrett, Jr
Enine State
The News Frederick Front Page Briefs 1938
Frederick city news from June 5 1938 highlights local events and notes from The News. Brief items cover community affairs, weather outlook, and civic updates with emphasis on residents and organizations active in the area.
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the News
Frederick, Md
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