Freedom Train Exhibit Brings American Heritage to Public View
The Freedom Train demonstration showcases 128 original American documents from 1492 to 1945 in a seven coach, fireproof, UV protected display. Marine guards protect the exhibit named The Spirit of 1776 with a red white and blue scheme.
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United Nations
National Shrine On Wheels
Jefferson
George Washington
Lincoln
Great Britain
United States
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
John Jay
Rheims
Tokyo Bay
Mount Suribachi
U. S
Iwo Jima
Our
Liberties
Philadelphia
Marine Corps Guard
City Hall
William Penn
Teacher Betty Johnston Trapped After School Lockout
Philadelphia report says Betty Johnston an instructor at Taggart elementary school was kept after hours and locked inside. She called police when she realized doors were locked. Patrolmen arrived with a ladder but she refused to descend from a first floor window until the janitor produced a key.
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Philadelphia
Betty Johnston
Taggart
Miss Johnston
Barber Displays 500 Antique Razors in Window
Plymouth barber Leo Borghesani decorates his shop window with a collection of more than 500 old-fashioned straight razors. The display includes a blade said to have been used in Greece 700 years ago.
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Plymouth
Mass
Leo Borghesani
Greece
Repentant Outlaw Becomes Minister in Wyoming
Rev Jenks D Harris once an outlaw at fourteen now travels by plane to reach remote communities without local ministers. He served time for robbery in San Quentin, preached to convicts during the early prison years, and has continued ministry since parole sixteen years ago. Harris once rode with a western gang and staged capers in Hollywood before turning to faith and outreach.
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Rawlins
Wyo
Jenks D. Harris
San Quentin
Harris
James Brothers
Hollywood
Repair Shop Saves Money for Farmers
Farmers cut costs by doing own repairs boosting efficiency. A well equipped farm shop saves time and money, with tools like grinders drills lathes saws welders and pressure from power equipment. Encourages youth interest in farming while improving maintenance during off seasons and poor weather.
Thirsty Crops Benefit From Organic Matter Boost
Soil moisture tests at the University of Illinois show soils rich in organic matter absorb and retain more water. Increasing organic matter by 20 tons per acre raised water held by 200 tons, and soak-through time halved in deep looser layers.
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Ual
Morrow
University of Illinois
Poison Ivy Control with Ammate and 2 4 D
Instructions describe using Ammate or 2 4 D to kill poison ivy. Dissolve a pound in a gallon of water and spray until dripping wet, keeping spray off desirable plants. If ivy returns, apply a second spray. Follow Manufacturer instructions for 2 4 D strength.
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Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Franklin
James Madison
Andrew Jackson
Jackson
New Orleans
Samuel Morris
Richard
King Mongkut
Siam
George Marshall
Dwight Eisenhower
Western
Europe
War Department
General Wainwright
Corregidor
Nimitz
Midway
Jum jOpPh
West 17Th Street
New York
McKinley
H. L. McKinley
Firestone
Voice of Firestone
NBC
Yright
The
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
Don
Phil
Hal
Keith
St. Ansgar
Iowa
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