Faulkner stamp honors American writer at UM
The U S Postal Service issued a commemorative stamp for William Faulkner during the Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference at the University of Mississippi. The event marks 63 years since Faulkner left the postmaster role amid busy reading and card games, and notes his Nobel Prize and Pulitzer wins. Author Eudora Welty reflected on how Faulkner might have reacted to the honor.
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Oxford
Miss
U.S. Postal Service
William Faulkner
University of Mississippi
University
Faulkner
Rievers
Eudora Welty
Leesburg Woman Slices 85-Pound Watermelon Donated by Son
Elvin Doris, 92, of Leesburg Florida, attempts to slice an enormous 85 pound watermelon grown by her son Gordon and donated for a local community event.
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Elvin Doris
Leesburg
Fla
Gordon
Creme de la creme chefs visit New York for charity gala
The Chefs des Chefs arrive in New York as guests for a week long culinary tour honoring retiring White House Chef Henry Haller. The group attends tastings and a Waldorf Astoria benefit dinner for the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, raising funds at $500 a plate. Mary Ann Gula calls the event exceptionally special amid a busy week of visits and cuisine.
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New York
Queens
Les Chefs
White House
Henry Haller
United States
Gilles Bragard
Club Des Chefs Des Chefs
Waldorf Astoria
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
Brinkley Faces High Fine Over Tiny 10 Cent Tax Bill
Television commentator David Brinkley, facing up to 2137 in fines for 10 cents in back District of Columbia taxes, found he is not alone. About 1200 other District taxpayers received similar bills under $2 due to a computer error cited by finance officials.
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Washington
David Brinkley
Brinkley
District of Columbia
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Brendalyn McCarty
Wilton, CT
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Eagle’ Brand
Dillard's
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American Express
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