Father's Day greetings span 4000 years of tribute
A note on Father's Day festivities on June 19 across nations and histories. The piece traces origins to 1909 Spokane proposed by Mrs. John Bruce Dodd and notes early observance, presidential endorsement, and varied global customs from matriarchal societies to biblical and ancient monarchs, ending with Father’s enduring place in family life.
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Wash
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India
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Papa
Europe
King Solomon
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Mulal Ismail
Morocco
Elmesa
Meimmentator on James Melton Entertains with Uplifting Song
The writer lauds tenor James Melton born 1904 in Georgia for his radio work and stage career from the Roxy Gang to the Metropolitan Opera. His concerts, film and air appearances provide physical and spiritual uplift, while the author humorously wishes to gift his famous old car collection from Westport, Connecticut.
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Jimmy Melton
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New York
Metropolitan Opera Company
Constant de Wand
Hill Home
Westport
Conn
Vic
Lumber Supply From Small Mills Powers US Wood Market
Roughly half of all lumber cut in the United States is produced by about forty thousand small mills. The article notes the distributed system sustains regional markets and supports local economies while facing pressure from bigger producers and regulatory changes.
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