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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1975

Page

10

Why flies walk upside down and how they see

A reader asks about the house fly anatomy and abilities. The article details the three body parts head thorax abdomen and explains how sticky foot pads let the fly cling to ceilings and surfaces. It also describes compound eyes with thousands of lenses and the simple eyes on top.

Brent Greenberg San Diego Calif

Humphrey Leads in Polls but Faces Brokered Convention Hurdles

James R. Dickenson notes Hubert H. Humphrey's rising poll standing as a potential brokered convention candidate. He details the allure of a 1976 nominating path, past campaign finance troubles, and critics who question his vigilance and future viability in a crowded Democratic field.

James R. Dickenson Washington Star New York Hubert H. Humphrey Harris Gerald Ford Ronald Reagan Vietnam Humphrey Democratic Party Jack Chestnut Gulf Oil Minnesota Minneapolis

Builder Dick Martin Announces Elkton Street Complex Plan

Dick Martin, developer and builder of the complex, said construction will begin by Jan. 1. The project will comprise five buildings at Elkton and McClellan Streets.

Athens Elkton St Dick Martin Elkton and McClellan Streets Martin Athens State College

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