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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1959
Page
10
A first person account documents a mass migration over a Massachusetts marsh where thousands of redwing blackbirds settle among phragmites at dawn. The writer notes an albino bird, observes night and day migrations, and reflects on dangers, beacons, and banding's role in understanding migration.
Mrs Louis Beauregard and other ladies were among 175 attendees at the semi annual meeting of the RTI Division of the International Sunshine Society. Hope Branch hosted at the Shamrock Cliff Inn in Newport last Wednesday from 10 am to 3 pm. The article also describes bird banding methods used to study travel routes and speeds, including nets, funnels, rockets, and a night headlamp method for woodcocks described as dating to 15th century practices.
The Weekend Gardener urges readers to review yard space as they move from Washburn Hall to Woodward Agricultural Science Building. It advocates drafting a plan, revamping trees and shrubs, adding new species, simplifying maintenance with edge paths and drainage, and offers Bulletin No. 167 on home landscaping.
Francis J McHugh, 49, of 18 Bosworth St Barrington, was struck on the rear fender by Isidro H DeSousa, 43, of 310 High St, as he approached the intersection of Roma and Magnolia. DeSousa said he did not stop due to a missing stop sign. Moderate damage occurred to both vehicles and they left the scene.
Joseph Medeira, 18, of 27 Bourne St, reports two green fender skirts were stolen from his auto while parked on High St. No further details on suspects or time of theft were provided.
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