Young Ducks Fly North Before Migrating South
In western Canada juvenile ducks banded in Alberta in June show up in September up to 600 miles north, suggesting a pre migration northward shift. Ducks Unlimited Canada cites wildfowl trapping and Indian hunting as factors, with food abundance guiding ducklings to northern alkali lakes before southbound flights to the United States.
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Tom Main
Generalanager
Ducks Unlimited
Canada
North America
Alberta
Nnts
Ain
United States
Even Egyptians Had Their Charlie McCarthys
The article explains ventriloquism origins from Latin roots and describes the technique of muffling breath through the glottis and mouth while moving the tongue minimally. It notes ancient use in Egyptian and Hebrew archaeology and attributes mastery to Greeks in ancient times.
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Charlie McCarthys
Premature Celebration in 1876 Election Debate
Britannica notes Republican papers conceded Democratic Samuel J. Tilden led in popular votes by about 250000 across northern states and the rumored solid South. The final count elected Rutherford B. Hayes by one electoral vote amid southern state upsets. Controversy rose over federal authority to review state returns during the transition from Negro to White government amid fraud concerns.
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Encyclopedia Britannica
Samuel J. Tilden
Tilden
Rutherford B. Hayes
Ohio
1800 Electoral Tie Sparks 12th Amendment Shift
Jefferson and Burr tied in electoral votes in 1800 forcing House decision. With Jefferson’s Federalists in control, Jefferson won and Burr became vice president, prompting the 12th Amendment to separate presidential and vice presidential ballots. Before 1804 the top vote-getter became president, the runner-up vice president.
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Jefferson
Burr
House of Representatives
House
Federalists
Aaron Burr
Mystic Symbol Swastika Prehistoric Roots and Nazi Associations
The swastika, an ancient symbol of good fortune found globally, dates to prehistory and was used by North American Indians long before Columbus. The Nazis adopted it for national unity, leading groups worldwide to discard it, including Arizona Indian chiefs who burned possessions bearing the mark. Indians say the Nazi swastika is reversed and brings bad luck.
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Arizona
Tinian recordings reveal American swing influence on occupied Japan
Marines report many captured Tinian recordings labeled in Japanese actually feature Benny Goodman and Western classics. Traditional Japanese instruments like samisen and shaku hachi fail to resonate, with one exception Ame no Buruss rendered in modern American swing and popular in Tokyo in 1941.
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Jap Music Marines
Benny Goodman
Tokyo
German Air Assault Hits Berlin In Early Day Bombing
A record air blast over Berlin Tuesday featured thousands of German planes destroying rail lines trains depots and industrial targets. Berlin faced 5550 bombers with 800 escorts. about 80 German planes were shot down while General Eaker hinted at a new device for precision bombing.
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Germany
Reich
Berlin
Eaker
U. S
Removing floor stains from wartime traffic marks
Miss Dorothy J. Swig of the University of Illinois explains how to remove black floor stains from waxed surfaces caused by wartime heels. Use carbon tetrachloride or turpentine on a cloth to lift the grease. After stain is gone apply wax to restore the floor.
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Dorothy J. Swig
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Islanders in the Caroline Islands trade and fauna notes
Islanders in the Caroline area rely on fish taro papaya breadfruit and mango with introduced prance. No native quadrupeds exist. water buffalo cattle horses mules pigs goats cats and dogs are introduced but not universal. Copra pearl and turtle shell represent island trade.
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Caroline
Caroline Area
Navy tech makes sea water drinkable on lifeboats
The navy reveals a practical method to produce drinkable water on rafts and life boats. Chemicals compressed to soap bar size are packed into one gallon bags for field use.
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Navy
Rose Bowl: New Year Game Highlight Since 1916
Since 1916 the Rose Bowl has been played on New Year s Day in Pasadena as part of the Tournament of Roses. The Pacific Coast conference champion invites an Eastern contender chosen from top autumn records, making it a premier intercollegiate event.
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Pasadena
America
New Fuel Tablets Aid Soldier Meals In Combat Rations
A new fuel tablet, a synthetic compound with a binder, has been issued to the army to provide soldiers with a quick hot meal alongside their combat rations.
A Good Resolution for Family Harmony
A New Year promise to avoid arguing over small mistakes to keep home harmony. It questions whether minor schedule details like Aunt Jane’s dinner day or whether it rained on Friday or Saturday truly matter for happiness.
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Jane
Rainfall Report and Birth Announcement in Cameron
Rainfall on the Little River watershed reported at noon by government observer Richard W. Hester in Cameron. A baby girl was born Tuesday November 28 1944 at Cameron Hospital to Mr and Mrs Barney Brasher.
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Little River
Richard W. Hester
Cameron
Ved AG Taylor
Tech Set
Barney Brasher
Cameron Hospital
Waco Couple Visits Judge Kemp Family During Thanksgiving
Mr and Mrs Bower Neblete of Waco visited Judge and Mrs Jeff T Kemp Sunday. They were accompanied home by Mrs Ella Robbing who spent Thanksgiving in Houston with her son and family Mr and Mrs Raleigh Hooks.
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Bower Neblete
Waco
Jeff T. Kemp
Ella Robbing
Houston
Raleigh Hooks
Milano Woman Visits Cameron on Business
Mrs. W. T. Brooker of Milano traveled to Cameron this week on a business visit, meeting local associates and attending scheduled engagements.
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W. T. Brooker of
Milano
Cameron
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