Eccentric Dinosaur Artist Dedicates Life to Prehistoric Giants
Dre Ernie Nelson, 65, quit a successful Eugene sawmill business 20 years ago to build a 65 acre Oregon coastline rain forest filled with life size concrete dinosaurs. He crafts one figure per year, supports a gift shop, and his work draws 50 000 visitors this year. Nelson, also a noted square dance caller, photographs museums for inspiration and says he will finish his figures when he dies.
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LOS Angeles Times
Port Orford, Dre
Ernie Nelson
Nelson
Eugene
Ore
Oregon Coast
University of Oregon
Kari
U.S. 101
Oregon
Port Orford
The Compliment Club Miracle in a Troubled Marriage
A woman seeks revenge on her doctor husband by planning divorce and ruining his practice. Dr. Crane guides a course using daily genuine compliments to win him back, leading to improved home life and renewed affection. The tale ends with the couple shattered by marital harmony.
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Sarah
Dr. Crane
Compliment Club
Ulcer Warning From Stressful Jobs
A 1972 King Features Syndicate health note by Lester L. Coleman discusses ulcers caused by emotional stress across occupations. It cites a taxi driver and elevator operator as examples and outlines how diet, tobacco, and alcohol affect the stomach, with advice on diagnosis, treatment, and a paid booklet offering heart health guidance.
Sears Warns Of Shock Hazard Massager Recall
Sears Roebuck and Co warns that belt massager No 449.29110 sold from December 1969 to October 4 1972 may pose a dangerous electrical shock hazard. About 11 000 units were sold. Tests show touching the massager while contacting a water pipe or ground could cause a serious shock.
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Chicago
Sears
Roebuck and Co
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