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Corrections Note in Gaston Gazette History Series
Friday's installment in the fire department history series is part of Chapter 2 not Chapter 3. The Gaston Gazette pledges accuracy and will publish corrections in this column.
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Family tradition guides a North Carolina resident
Janice Simmons of Mount Holly reflects on how Sunday dinners with relatives shaped her life and motivates her to start new family gatherings. She recalls long separations by distance, the pain of lost loved ones, and hopes her children keep familial ties strong for future generations.
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Historian says Afghanistan conflict is a new kind of war
Historian Stephen Ambrose compares potential Afghanistan combat to Iwo Jima and Okinawa, noting a new kind of warfare. He warns weaponry must adapt from stopping a conventional foe to meeting asymmetric threats and cave defenses.
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Mousetrap stars mark 50 years in London run
At a reunion lunch London cast members and Richard Attenborough recall the early doubts about The Mousetrap. Agatha Christie predicted a nice little six month run. The play hits 50th anniversary in 2002 with over 20,000 performances and a rotating cast of more than 300 actors.
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Beckford Says Most Models Have Degrees and Friends
New York Beckford, known for Ralph Lauren ads, says not all male models are vain like Zoolander. He notes many have college degrees and friendships, and has a cameo in the film. Patinkin recalls college days at Kansas and Juilliard.
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Key events on this date include the White House cornerstone laying in 1792, Claudius death in AD 54, U S Navy origins in 1775, Bnai Brith founded in 1843, Texas constitution ratified 1845, and notable later items such as Nixon Kennedy debate 1960, Ed Sullivan death 1974, Mubarak election 1981, and Nobel Peace Prize for Kim Dae Jung.
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