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On Jan. 3, 1959, President Eisenhower signed a proclamation admitting Alaska to the Union as the 49th state.

Personal Journeys

In Pennsylvania, a Quick Shot of Peace, on a Budget

By SUSAN GREGORY THOMAS

A Jesuit center provides an Arcadian setting for a quick shot of affordable quiet.

Often she found herself dreaming of the arcadian days of her people, when they had not lived in cities nor been vexed with labor unions and employers' associations.

Arcadian
(är-kā'dē-ən)
adj.

1. Of or relating to the ancient Greek region of Arcadia or its people, language, or culture.
2. often arcadian Rustic, peaceful, and simple; pastoral: a country life of arcadian contentment.

n.

1. A native or inhabitant of the ancient Greek region of Arcadia.
2. often arcadian One who leads or prefers a simple, rural life.
3. The dialect of ancient Greek used in Arcadia.