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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1952
Page
3
The ionosphere bends radio waves traveling from a transmitter to receivers. At altitudes 30 to 250 miles, ionized layers reflect waves around the Earth, enabling long distance transmission. Short waves used in television are less affected and travel only as far as the visual line. Layer heights and effectiveness vary by day, night, and season, altering which frequencies work best.
The article explains three LP gas service options for families in towns, suburbs, and farms. Bottled gas arrives in steel cylinders with an automatic valve, usually two cylinders, and a swap option. Bulk delivery uses tank trucks to fill above ground or underground tanks, feeding home appliances. A self service model lets customers buy small containers from local dealers and connect them themselves.
Fort Steuben founded in 1786 on the Ohio River near Pittsburgh named for Baron von Steuben. Steubenville planned around 1797 at the fort site with iron furnaces built by 1852 and now capacity nears 1.6 million tons of iron and large steel capacity.
A brief note observes dining frogs eat fireflies while birds avoid them. U S Government studies are cited as showing findings, with emphasis on contrasting insect meals among species.
Sgt. Andrew A. Del Toro of Bristol earned national attention after he treated 18 wounded comrades during a Korean hillside attack. He escaped death despite wounds from an earlier May Day incident and a later phosphorus injury, aided by a rosary cross deflecting a bullet and a helmet crossmark that was struck.
Since 1945 the National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week supports rehabilitation and job placement for disabled veterans and workers. The observance October 5–11 highlights community results and urges employers to consider handicapped applicants year round.
Public notice to holders of beverage licenses in Rhode Island under provisions of Chapter 662-178, dated October 3 1910 to 1914, issued by the town council and town clerk.
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