Bride of the Army nickname tied to Pershing and Fort Sam
Readers ask about the origin of the San Antonio phrase bride of the Army linking it to Gen John J Pershing after World War I. The note notes Fort Sam’s nickname mother in law of the Army and asks who coined it. Also included is trivia on the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas San Antonio branch history and a breakdown music description.
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John J
Black Jack
Pershing
San Sofonto
San Antonio
Ft. Sam
Ffderal Reserve Bank
E. Nueva
Imrs. AE. Avion
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Frost National Bank
Tennessee
Earl Scruggs
Lester Flatt
Wemale
St. Mary's University
E.G.R
Black Market On Trees Becomes Seattle Concern
In Seattle authorities warn Christmas tree thefts from forest plantations spike during the season. The U S Forest Service notes vast tracts in Snexjualmie National Forest suffered losses. a spokesman cites $1,500 immediate taxpayer costs plus higher future replacement and growth costs.
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U.S. Forest Service
Snexjualmie: National Forest
Pacific Northwest
Nixon tax probe raises questions on archives gifts
The Washington Post reports Nixon claimed large deductions for giving vice presidential papers to the National Archives and a Dec 30 198 undisclosed donation from his congressional years. Appraised for 80,000, the items aided a sizable 1968 deduction. Nixon’s 1968 tax return sparked scrutiny as his net worth neared a million and his federal tax share lagged behind a family of four with $8,000 income. Senate leaders weighed legality and morality, with public groups noting transfer timing and law changes.
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National Archives
Washington Post
Nixon
Mansfield
White House
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Tannenbaum
Energy action pledged over oil shortage and gouging
William E. Simon vowed prompt action against those exploiting the current oil shortage amid meetings with IRS Commissioner Donald Alexander. The IRS checked truckers gouging complaints while the API estimated 10,000 service stations have closed this year, with 3,710 closures in six months, a 90 percent rise from last year. If continued, about 3 percent of the nation’s 218,000 stations would be shut by year end.
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William E. Simon
Federal Energy Office
IRS
Donald Alexander
Bavernmen
American Petroleum Institute
API
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