Washingtons Expense Account Analyzed By Kitman
Marvin Kitman co author of George Washington and the expense ledger dissects Washingtons 449000 war era account. He notes holes such as no record of Hoboken ferry tolls and charges for fleeing the enemy. The book argues hard money equivalents and 6 percent interest on private funds.
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Simon & Schuster
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Pregnant women should work because they must say what Abby says
A collection of letters to Abigail Van Buren addressing pregnancy in the workplace, a young girl's advice on friendship, honesty in dating, telephone manners, and Abby's responses. The column includes opinions on working while pregnant, secrets in relationships, and practical tips for letter writers.
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Chicago Tribune-N. Y. News Synd., Inc
Abby
Maryloo
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Today In History Highlights From July 31
On this date notable events include Lafayette becoming a major general in 1777, Columbus discovering Trinidad in 1498, Samuel Hopkins patenting a potash process in 1790, Edison patent developments in 1877, the WWI Battle of Flanders in 1917, Laval’s surrender in 1945, Idlewild Airport dedication in 1948, Belgium’s Congo withdrawal in 1960, U.S. role in Vietnam peace in 1965, Pope Paul VI in Uganda in 1969, and a note on rising measles linked to vaccine knowledge.
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Trinidad
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Frederick County Trustee Electoral Board Meets in Winchester
The Frederick County School Trustee Electoral Board will convene in the Conference Room of the Board of Supervisors at the County Office Building in Winchester Virginia on Friday August 14 1970 at 4 00 P M to appoint a School Board Member for the Stonewall District.
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Board of Supervisors
Winchester
Virginia
Stonewall
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