Site of Battle Becomes Park in North Carolina
Moore's Creek Battlefield near New Bern will be formally turned over to the U S government on August 24 as a gift from North Carolina. About 10 000 people are expected to attend the ceremony marking the site’s conversion into a National Military Park. The field covers thirty acres and this action follows its historic role as the first American victory in the War of the Revolution. Assistant Secretary of War Mac Nider will accept the gift.
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United States
Moore
Greek Bridge
Mac Nider
The
American Legion
North Carolina
Notables to Attend Sesqui Centennial Celebration
The Resistant war secretary joins a galaxy of notables at the upcoming sesqui centennial. Representative C L Abernathy sponsor of the park creation and Senator Leo S Overman of North Carolina helped steer the bill. Mrs Alfred J Brosseau national DAR president general will be an honored guest. General A J Rawley Fort Bragg commander will attend with a post band and introduce the Assistant War Secretary. A time shattered Bible from Moore s Creek Bridge era will be used in the invocation by the Mulpass family of Pender county.
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C. L. Abernathy
Leo S. Overman
North Carolina
Senate
Alfred J. Brosseau
Society of Daughters of the American Revolution
Mulpass
Pender County
Regional Echoes Blend Barber Poles Opera and Lobsters
A column trims Winnetka taste with digs at the barber pole and a rejected coat of arms featuring a razor. It notes Madame Galli-CordThres prefers light comedy over lengthy opera and recalls Ponce de Leon’s voyage tied to an ocean feast motif.
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Goouness
Baltimore
Ponce de Leon
Danish Trio Introduces Aerated Concrete Material
A new building material called aerated concrete uses millions of small air filled cavities and was originated by three Danish inventors.
Eastern dentist links coal smoke to child health decline
An eastern dentist claims soft coal smoke pollutes city air and directly contributes to decay in children's health, urging action to curb emissions and protect youth.
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