Jefferson County Observes 150th Birthday Next Week
Jefferson County in West Virginia plans a six day celebration of its 150th anniversary with pageants and events at Charles Town. The program follows historic highlights from 1726 settlement by Morgan Morgan through Harpers Ferry, Johnny Appleseed, John Brown and the county’s diverse terrain. Government and civic leaders will attend each day including Governor Paterson and Col. Robert McCormick, publisher of the Chicago Tribune, highlighting themes from statehood to press freedom and agriculture.
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Charles Town
W. VI
Shenandoah Valley
Jefferson County
Harpers Ferry
Morgan Morgan
George Washington
Potomac
Shenandoah
Young Republic
Jonathan Chapman
Johnny Appleseed
John Brown
Joe
Nellie
Okey L. Patteson
West Virginia
Robert McCormick
Chicago Tribne
Freedom of the Press
Dear Miss Dix Adopting a baby risk and reward weighed
Dorothy Dix advises a couple considering adopting their unwed sister's baby. Warns about future custody, urges an ironclad agreement, and notes relatives may misjudge. Emphasizes honesty with the child and careful handling of the partner's divorce history.
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Dorothy
Dix
Miss Dix
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Dear Miss Dix on Ending a Dated Relationship
A reader asks how to end dating with a boy friend five years older. The answer counsels tactful withdrawal from future dates and a clear message that he is too old, suggesting parents support if needed to spare his feelings.
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Miss Dix
Edith
O. C
Dinner guest helps hostess move chairs in social moment
A man witnesses a hostess shifting chairs to the table and steps in to assist. The description shifts to the President's fag showing a bronze seat on a blue field with a white star in each corner, implying ceremonial or emblematic imagery.
Along The Potomac To Washington By J Glenn Beall
J Glenn Beall surveys federal issues from Washington including United Nations immunity cases, Douglas on Red China remarks, tax corruption scandals, and State Department liaison work. The piece notes Navy and Army jeep price differences and defense explanations will follow.
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Potomac
Washington
J. Glenn Beall
D. C
United Nations
United States
Trgvye Lie
U. N
Un-American Activities Committee of the House
San Francisco
William O. Douglas
Far East
China
Tom Connally
Texas
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Douglas
Congress
Supreme Court
Bureau of Internal Revenue
St. Louis
Boston
New York
California
Wisconsin
State Department
Congressional Relations
Department
Appropriations
Navy
Army
Defense
O Conor to Speak at Chief Justices Conference in New York
Sen Herbert R. O Conor will address chief justices from four states at their annual conference in New York. He plans to discuss Senate bills and the work of the Crime Investigating Committee, which he led for several weeks.
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Supreme Courts
O'Conor
Senate
Senate Crime Investigating Committee
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