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The Arab oil embargo against the U.S. ended, 1974.

The Supreme Court ruled that defendants in criminal cases had to be given legal counsel at no charge if they could not afford to pay an attorney, 1963.

Japan closed all of its schools and required persons over the age of six to assist in the war effort, 1945.

Mexico seized all foreign-owned oil companies, 1938. The Mexican government later reimbursed the companies for their property.

A gas leak in an unused heating system was suspected to be the cause of an explosion and fire at a school in New London, Texas which claimed the lives of 426 people, mostly children, 1937.

Harry Orchard was sentenced to death for setting the bomb that killed former Idaho governor Frank Stuenenberg, 1908. His sentence was commuted to life in prison a few months later.

Two hundred African American people set sail from Savannah, 1895, to seek new homes in Liberia, Africa.

Morgan Earp was killed while playing pool, 1882, by an unknown shooter in apparent retaliation for the shoot out at Tombstone's O.K. Corral. The death of Morgan sent his brother Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday on a mission of revenge against enemies.

Arkansas became the first Confederate state to abolish slavery and apply to rejoin the Union, 1864.

Wells, Fargo and Company was organized in New York City, 1852, to provide armed transport service to the California gold mining camps. Messrs. Wells and Fargo were also directors of American Express, but the latter company was not interested in the California trade.

The British House of Commons repealed the Stamp Act, 1766, eliminating one source of friction between the American colonies and England.

A fire was set in New York City, 1741, supposedly by black servants. Slavery was legal in northern American colonies at the time. Northern cities were in considerable danger from arson committed by resentful slaves.

Better shun the bait than struggle in the snare. -- John Dryden

Buried seeds may grow but buried talents never. -- Roger Babson

Acts 2: 38-39 (American Standard Version)

   Then Peter said to them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

Quotes About the Importance of Prayer:

Though troubles assail,

And dangers affright,

Though friends should all fail,

And foes all unite,

Yet one thing secures us,

Whatever betide,

The promise assures us,

The Lord will provide.

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