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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1960
Page
6
In Dambeck Germany villagers tell of bells from a sunken church that would someday surface. Three children at a lake picnic see the bronze bells emerge, climbing from Lake Moritz as they dry their napkins, drawing onlookers back to the scene.
In a village a bell that would not sink due to a napkin on it brings rich townspeople to pull it free. A poor man finally succeeds with his oxen and divine help, and the bell then rings for every truly poor man who dies, proclaiming its origin as Dambeck. The tale ends with the name Dambeck repeated as a refrain.
Scientists note some glaciers that stood motionless for over a century are starting to move again. This slower yet persistent flow, from fractions of an inch to tens of feet per day, may indicate a major shift in Earth's climate and weather patterns.
Levi Strauss unloaded heavy sail cloth at the San Francisco dock in 1850 and, after an angry miner damaged improvised pants, turned the cloth into durable workwear. He and Jacob W. Davis introduced copper rivets, patenting the design that became Levi's. The pair supplied stout denim in multiple colors and built a growing business.
A desert hike near a blue sky and hot gray sand leads to a dramatic encounter as a coppery topknotted road runner battles and finally disables a four foot rattlesnake. The bird relentlessly harasses the foe, seizing the snake’s head to finish the kill while buzzards circle above.
Australia spans vast deserts with sparse population. Lewis Hoad sports an army hat after enlisting. The piece notes Australians excel in tennis, their soldiers in two world wars, and compares Australia to the United States, highlighting population distribution and vast arid regions.
Bonnie Foretta, age 13, lives at 1551 White Rock Ave, Waukesha Wisconsin. The notice invites readers to write to pen pals on today’s list.
Puzzle Pete hides four facts about Louisa Adams in a rebus puzzle. The clue list includes a crossword background with a silhouette of Louisa Adams and hints like married name of our hostess, danger, and ruthenium symbol. The four children’s names are given backward as NOTGNIHSAW EGROE' RJ ,YCNIUQ NHOJ SICNARF SELRAHC ENIREHTAC ASIUOL.
A fragmented verse describes seeds from last fall growing into a variety of plants this spring. Morning glories and sweet seeds spread along fences trees and open ground. Dandelions hollyhocks and other seeds develop into colorful blossoms and tall stalks amid a wind swept garden scene.
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