Today in History Highlights From March 12
On this date in 1938 Germany annexed Austria. In 1664 New Jersey became a British colony. In 1912 the first Girl Scouts organization formed in Savannah and the first parachute jump occurred over Barracks Missouri. In 1939 Pius XII became pope. In 1940 Finland surrendered to the Soviet Union. Truman Doctrine proposed aid to Greece and Turkey in 1947. Nasser urged Algeria talks with France ten years ago. Suharto sworn in as acting president of Indonesia five years ago. Bombs damaged New York headquarters of three large companies one year ago.
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Associated Press
Germany
Austria
New Jersey
Charles [I
James, Duke of York
Girl Scouts of America
Savannah
Army
Albert Berry
Barracks
Pius the 12Th
Finland
Soviet Union
Harry S. Truman
U.S
Greece
Turkey
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Egypt
Suharto
Indonesia
Sukarno
New York
Evans town board allows beard growing for police
The Evans town board approves policy permitting 16 full time policemen and eight part timers to grow beards after Feb 1 if neat. Patrolman David Burke, Jaycees president, notes many officers want to join a beard growing contest tied to the town sesquicentennial celebration.
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Buffalo (Ap
Evans
David Burke
The
Jaycees
Polly Cramer's Homemaking Tips From Your News
A round of quick home hacks covers apron storage ideas, rainbow finishes for floor registers, copper spray techniques on switches, safe toddler pull toys with curtain rings, plus a sand-oil tool care trick and a knob repair with a stainless screw and cork.
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Polly
Kathy
F. B
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Your Horoscope March 12 1971 Aries to Pisces
March 12 1971 horoscope outlines daily guidance for each Sun sign from Aries to Pisces. It emphasizes open minds, plan review, careful revision, and leveraging opportunities while noting personality traits and career strengths. Your sign is summarized with advice on reliability and pursuing the right career fit.
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Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
A Call for Women to Share Blessings at Home
A humorous essay argues that giving should be reciprocal in a family setting. It urges women to indulge themselves and accept gifts and care from husbands and children, noting acts like dinners out and flowers as blessings rather than burdens. The piece ends by describing a man who starts treating his wife well, calling the change a miracle.
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Wood Cutting Board Inc
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