Secrets of the Scillies and a Silent Tourist Trade
Britain knows little about the Scilly Islands where four hotels are booked through 1947 and 1948, tourism is limited by Duchy leases, and flower growing dominates the economy. The Isles attract few visitors due to strict regulations and a restricted supply of accommodation.
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Mark Twain
Zane Grey
California
Nevada
Britain
England
Buckingham Palace
Royal Family
Duchy of Cornwall
Scillies
Mystery Isles Off Britain No Myth Seilly Group Exists
The article describes the Isles of Scilly as a real but little known group of 120 isles off England’s southwest coast. It notes a mild climate, small resident population on five isles, abundant seabirds, and a distinctive dialect and seafaring culture, highlighting a quiet, welcoming atmosphere toward visitors.
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Mystery Isles
Britain
London
South Sea Islands
English
Isles of Scilly
England
Isles
Scillies
American Midwest
Islands
California to issue five year license plates starting 1949
California cars will wear their license plates for five years beginning January 1, 1949. The plates will not bear a date and a small insigne will be issued each year. Also noted is that Fighting Fox Apache and Snark have a full stud book for 1947 at Claiborne Stud in Paris Kentucky.
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Sacramento
Cal
U.P
California
Fighting Fox
Snark
Jim Fitzsimmons
Claiborne Stud
Paris
Mosquito bites rise on dark clothing in USDA test
In a controlled study by US Department of Agriculture tomologists volunteers wore colored clothing to gauge mosquito biting. Results show darker outfits such as black blue or red attract more bites than lighter colors.
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Seattle
US Department of Agriculture
Filipinos Support India Peace Hopes Cited By Roxas
Filipinos express sympathy for India amid Muslim Hindu tensions as Roxas notes deep-seated differences but hopes a formula for lasting peace and cooperation can be found. In Spokane a minor jail crime wave ends when $8.99 stolen from Milton Scales is recovered from a different guest, Frank Fallon.
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India
Roxas
Pokey
Spokane
Wash. U.P
Milton Scales
Frank Fallon
Roxas Urges Peace and Trade for Asia
Manila reports President Manuel Roxas endorses Gen Douglas MacArthur on early peace in Asia and a live-and-let-live approach. He seeks normal trade restoration, Christian ideals guiding relations, and aims to expand Filipino participation in Philippine commerce amid improving Philippines China ties.
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Manila
Manuel Roxas
Douglas MacArthur
Japan
Philippines
China
Roxas
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