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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1960

Page

6

Growth and Research Shape the South’s Rapid Urban Spread

Regional campus study examines the Crescent area from Raleigh to Greenville for growth potential and fusion of cities. University of North Carolina analyzes policy to prevent chaos and secure thriving industry. Maryland study advises delaying a high dam above Great Falls to avoid land loss and ensure economic health. Want ads get results.

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Tell Me Why Kite Origins Myth and Global Tradition

A reader contest winner is Danny Hofer, 13, Nashville Tenn. The article traces kite origins across Asia and Oceania, noting no single inventor. It cites Archytas as an early claim, then details kite use in Korea China Japan and Maori religion, with varied shapes and sizes and even glass or porcelain in cords.

Danny Hofer Nashville, Tenn Archytas Tarentum New Zealand Korea China Japan

German giant Marianna Wehde born 1866 stood 8 ft 4 in

A note recalls Marianna Wehde of Germany born in 1866 who grew to 8 feet 4 inches tall. The rest lists a crossword answer key ending with Britannica World Atlas reference.

Marianna Wehde Germany

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