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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1957

Page

11

Colorado senator proposes litter pickup as DWI punishment

Colorado state Sen. A. Woody Hewett proposes making DUI inmates collect whisky bottles and beer cans along highways. He plans to draft a bill if no legal obstacles exist.

Denver Colorado Woody Hewett Boulder Hewett

Pelegrina pear weighs 134 grains in ounces

The famous Pelegrina pear reportedly weighs 134 grains which equals one third of an ounce. The detail highlights the fruit’s notable small size and value in historical notices.

Soap Fishing Booms on St Johns River in Jacksonville

Soap from a sunken barge on the St Johns river drew crowds as bars surfaced in downtown Jacksonville on Sunday. Police reported people used crab nets dip nets and rakes to salvage the floating cargo amid thousands of soap bars and widespread activity along the riverbank.

Jacksonville Fla St. Johns River

Sawmills Adopt Water Jet Bark Removal Method

Sawmills now primarily use high pressure water jets to remove bark from trees improving efficiency and reducing waste.

Door to door selling boom SUV 2500 firms in US

More than 2,500 companies are engaged in door to door selling in the United States. The figure highlights the extensive reach of direct sales across the country.

United States

Fire destroys 65 homes on Tsushima Island in Izu hara

An early morning blaze razed 65 homes in Izu hara on Tsushima Island in the Korean Straits. The incident prompted searches for residents and damage assessments across the affected district.

Nagasaki Japan Izuhara Tsushima Island Korean Straits

Carpenters Use Flat Sided Pencils On Jobs

A note on carpenters adopting flat sided pencils to prevent rolling during work. The design allows easier grip and steadier marking on rough surfaces. This practice highlights practical tools improving on-site efficiency.

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