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Died. Elie Sheetz, 84, founder of Martha Washington Candy Co., antique collector; in Washington. In President Grant's administration, peddling his candy in Washington's Cabin John Park, he was asked the name, flippantly answered, "Martha Washington" (now 18 factories. TOO stores, over 600 agencies, selling 65 kinds of candy...
Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd, addressing the Chicago Geographic Society, revealed that his Antarctic expedition was still financially embarrassed. Said he: "We must get out of debt before I can discuss my plans for the future. The hard times dealt us a serious blow. At present the Antarctic expedition is...