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New Bern

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
New Bern city (1990 pop. 17,363), seat of Craven co., E N.C., a port and trading center at the junction of the Neuse and Trent rivers; inc. 1723. There is lumbering and food processing, and textiles and clothing, pharmaceuticals, asphalt, metal and plastic products, and transportation equipment are manufactured. Settled in 1710 by Swiss and German colonists under Baron Christopher de Graffenried and John Lawson, New Bern was the second town in North Carolina and an early colonial capital; in 1774 it was the seat of the first provincial convention. In the Civil War the city was captured (Mar.,... Read more
Switzerland
Cities of the World ... miles west of Bern. It is situated ... St. Mangen. New structures here include the new market district ... nominally a free imperial city ... southeast of Bern in the central ... buildings and new shopping mall ... the size of New Jersey. A ... to arctic. Bern does not ... Read more
Harlow, Jean
International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ... Mark Ricci, The Films of Jean Harlow , New York, 1965. Morella, Joe, and Edward ... Jean Harlow and the Murder of Paul Bern , New York, 1990. Golden, Eve, Platinum Girl: The Life and Legends of Jean Harlow , New York, 1991. Stenn, David, Bombshell: The Life and Death of Jean Harlow , New ... Read more

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What Makes Bern Tick? With the famed Clock Tower, a walkable Old Quarter and easy access to all of Switzerland, the capital may be the country's most underrated city.
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Rediscover the historic city of New Bern.(Triad)
The News & Record (Piedmont Triad, NC); 7/13/2007; 605 words ; NEW BERN -- People often rush past this lovely, old ... people. Years had passed since I'd stopped in New Bern, and only then for a brief tour of Tryon ... earlier this week I spent several days in New Bern and discovered what I'd been missing. New ... Read more
Interview: Dan Bern discusses the songs from his new CD "New American Language"
All Things Considered (NPR); 11/22/2001; LINDA WERTHEIMER; 1936 words ; 00-00-0000 Interview: Dan Bern discusses the songs from his new CD New American Language Host: LINDA WERTHEIMER ... is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News. I'm Linda Wertheimer. Happy Thanksgiving ... Soundbite of music) WERTHEIMER: Dan Bern is here with us, and we're going to hear some music from ... Read more
Bern: A united community
The Topeka Capital-Journal; 11/24/2000; John Chambers Capital-Journalc; 1954 words ; ... another pioneer family. Bern was located on the ... of 1886-87 on the new Rock Island branch ... department. When the Bern Ball Club decided to build a new ball field just south ... additional facilities in Bern and Axtell and a new roof for Summerfield ... being poured for the Bern ... Read more
Museum ignites history in downtown New Bern.
Sun Journal (New Bern, NC); 11/19/2006; 355 words ; ... fought fires and saved the lives of New Bern's citizens. The museum commemorates these brave men. The Friends of the New Bern Firemen's Museum has created a place for the preservation of New Bern's firefighting history. To expand ... funded by a stipend from the City of New ... Read more
Life Briefs: ?A Haunted Evening in New Bern'.
Sun Journal (New Bern, NC); 9/7/2006; 473 words ; ... Lunch and learn a bit of history The New Bern Historical Society will present ... Chelsea Restaurant, Middle St., New Bern. The presenter is Skip Crayton and his topic is, New Bern: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow ... Hardware, 215 Craven St. in downtown New Bern, from 6 to 9 ... Read more
New Bern falls in extra innings to Washington.
Sun Journal (New Bern, NC); 4/5/2006; 792 words ; ... James Porter, 6-1, 6-0. At No. 5, New Bern's Jake Fitzgerald defeated Zach Foster, 6-1, 6-2. In No. 6 singles, New Bern's James Caraway defeated Carson ... defeated Holland and Joyner, 8-1. New Bern improved to 10-1 overall and 8-1 ... Academy today for a 5:15 p.m. game. New ... Read more
Bern goes to Washington
The Topeka Capital-Journal; 9/16/2002; Matt Moline Capital-Journal; 1102 words ; ... bus trip from Lincoln to Bern. Today's schedule: - Morning ... sightseeing. - 7:30 p.m.: Bern residents meet and take ... Topeka time), media day: Bern residents gather at Capitol ... Capitol steps. - Noon: Bern recognition luncheon, Hyatt ... energy-saving award to the city of Bern. - Late ... Read more
Singer/Songwriter Dan Bern
Morning Edition (NPR); 6/3/1998; Renee Montagne, Washington, DC; 1063 words ; ... RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST: Dan Bern is a singer/songwriter ... tune No Missing Link. Dan Bern protests that it was aliens ... a monkey. Actually Dan Bern uses the common four-letter ... Bruce. Critics love Dan Bern for his ability to move ... several of the songs on his new CD 50 Eggs can't be ... Read more
Home Appliance Manufacturer Completes Factory Expansion in New Bern, N.C.
News & Observer (Raleigh, NC); 3/11/2004; 751 words ; ... started making dishwashers in New Bern. Young said the company initially was led to New Bern because its partner, Bosch had acquired a company that had a building in New Bern. When the facility became vacant ... employers in Craven County, said New Bern Mayor Tom Bayliss ... . Read more

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