Cooler Air Clears Heat Across Much of the Nation
The Associated Press reports cooler air moving from the northern Rocky Mountains into the north and central plains and toward the upper Mississippi Valley by nightfall. Four days of heat and humidity eased, with 17 states recording 100 degree readings and only parts of New England, Wisconsin, Minnesota, the northern Rockies, and the Pacific Coast staying under 90. The weather bureau in Chicago said temperatures will return to normal levels.
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Chinese Communists Destroy 100 Lepers Leprosarium Fire Report
A Fidel Catholic News Agency dispatch cites Hingchuang Leprosarium in Yunnan where Communist forces burned about 100 lepers. Only three escaped after guards blocked exits as thatch shelters were set alight. The incident follows earlier orders to gather thatch for covering shelters.
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Mt Everest Height Claim From National Geographic
The National Geographic Society states Mount Everest stands 29.2 feet tall, asserting it as the world’s highest peak.
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National Geographic Society
Record cattle numbers on U S farms amid historic rise
Farmers across the United States are reported to maintain herd sizes deemed the largest in history with cattle numbers growing on farms and ranches nationwide during the current period.
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U. S
Picnic Delights and Practical Food Prep Guide
A playful guide to outdoor picnics emphasizes hearty foods for men and easy crowdsourced recipes. It suggests kebabs with beef, spaghetti with garlic mushroom sauce, fried chicken, and a greens salad with portable dressing. It notes frozen lemonade and insulated containers for beverages and recalls that Tasmania was first seen by Europeans in 1642.
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Tasmania
Courland Social Roundup Shows Summer Activities and Visits
Courland residents enjoyed a Monday swimming party at Seneca Springs with picnic lunch and gatherings at Spring Creek club house. The note list includes Grady Terry family members, Ann Gilchrist’s spend the night party, furlough homecomings, visitors from Decatur Leighton and Florida tips, and local outings such as brunches, picnics, and a spring creek club gathering.
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Grady Terry
Methodist Church
Seneca Springs
Corinne Reding
Barrie
Virginia Kracke
Phoebe
Bill Graham
Bobby Lee Terry
Elmer Marion
Orian Terry Jr
Winnie Faye Letson
Ronnie Agee
Terry
Sandra
Douglas Terry
Stanley Kracke
Price Terry
Orian Terry
Ann Chardavayne Gilchrist
Spring Creek Club
Virginia Blythe
Bobby
Dot Lane
Jane
Frances Coburn
Marjorie Newwood
Shelby Cress
James Todd
Bob York
Robert Agee
Decatur
F. M. Lovelace
Shreveport
Town Creek
Lonnie Roberts
W. M. Bendall
Ralph Sanderson
Barbara, Cullman
Glenn Wells
John Sanderson
Martin
Howard Smith
Hope
Ruby Hazel
Elaine Martin
Bridge Club
Harris Pippen
Bert
Dan Gilchrist Jr
Jimmy Blythe
Virginia
Jimmy
D. L. Martin Sr
Sykes
Frank Coburn
Frances
Marsh Hunter
James
Billy Vaughan
Hunter Marsh
Bobby Wailes
Leighton
Ellen Blythe
Sylvia Sargent
George Martin
Tempe
Ariz
Stanley Vaughan
Stanley Jr
Vaughans
Memphis
Billy Letson
Hollis Green
James Stroud
Cliff Crow
Jasper
Manu Code and Gypsies in Europe History Note
The text cites the ancient Manu Code forbidding barbed or poison arrows and killing a foe who has surrendered. It adds that the appearance of Gypsies in Europe cannot be traced earlier than the 14th century.
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