Drownings In Virginia Over Weekend
Six persons drowned in Virginia waters over the long weekend. The victims include two motel pool drownings in Virginia Beach, James Hubert Alexander Maurice Townes Jr. and Robert Goings, and Jorge Valdez Bolivar who drowned west of Vienna while teaching a friend to swim. Bobby Winston Bradshaw also died in the Dismal Swamp Canal near Deep Creek.
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Jorge Valdez-Bolivar
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Vienna
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Deep Creek Canal
Founding of the first American library in Philadelphia 1731
Quiz Q answers include Benjamin Franklin founding the first ee library in 1731 Philadelphia. It notes methods for aging wild mammals from tooth wear assuming known lifespan, and states Congress age requirements 25 for House and 30 for Senate.
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Seven WWII Soldier Characters Headed to TV Next Season
AP reports seven new series will feature soldiers in the next TV season. ABC's Combat and 12 O Clock High lead the roster, with Rat Patrol built around Rommel’s Africa campaign. Cast members include Chris George Lawrence Casey Justin Tarr Hans Gudegast and a British sergeant.
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American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Two Kentucky Homes Considered as Historic Shrines
The Kentucky state government weighs designating two more sites as historic shrines. The Mary Todd Lincoln house in Lexington and the Cassius M. Clay home near Richmond are under review for shrine status to honor their historical significance.
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Kentucky
Mary Todd Lincoln
Lexington
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Cassius M. Clay
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