Mount Vernon seeks quiet as planes trouble grounds
Mount Vernon Ladies Association plans to ask Congress to curb low flying student planes over George Washington's home on the Potomac. Charles Wall says reverence at the estate is shattered by noise and the risk of a crash, despite modern fire protection and foam equipment.
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Red Ryder ends with Brazil cat frog climbing tree
The Brazilian cat frog climbs into a tree and lays its eggs, forming an unusual scene described in this brief note.
South Africa Mints New Coins For King
South Africa issued the first five shilling British coins since the Kruger era in February to honor Britain's royal visit. Banks received 300,000 coins, the mint sold 700 specimens, and requests pour in from around the world. The obverse features the king, the reverse a jumping springbok. The coins become a permanent part of currency. next regular issue planned for January 1948. Special postage stamps were issued in high commission territories and Southern Rhodesia to mark the royal visit.
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This Family's Luck Has All Been Bad
In Baton New Mexico the Milton Lannon family suffers a string of misfortune starting with a case of infantile paralysis for a Lannon daughter, followed by a Colorado snowstorm scare for Mr Lannon, pneumonia, and leg trouble. Mrs Lannon's car was stolen while tending the family across two states. The family has since relocated to Raton, the daughter is home from hospital, the car recovered, and the family avoids ladders and ill luck.
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Landmark revived Salt Lake City theater replica
A revived Salt Lake City project recreates Brigham Young era theater design. The replica of the famous old Salt Lake theater aims to capture historic architectural details and bring a cultural landmark back to life with community support and archival research.
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