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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1946

Page

5

Speed record at Mt Washington summit April 12 1934

A reported velocity of 231 miles per hour was noted at the top of Mount Washington in New Hampshire on April 12, 1934, marking a notable speed event observed in the region.

MT. Washin Hampshire

Great Lakes Harbor and Havana Mentioned in Factograph

The Great Lakes exercise a moderating influence on the nearby region. The text notes Havana as the capital of Cuba and the largest city in the West Indies, with one of the safest harbors in the world. It mentions deep harbor depth suitable for large vessels.

Great Lakes Havana Cuba West Indies

Odd Facts About Birds Plants and Petroleum Demand

Odd facts about Aristotle noting 170 bird species with four fifth identifiable. Medlar fruit resembles a crab apple used for preserves. Europe and Asia native tree. U S petroleum demand in 1965 projected at 5 600 000 barrels daily. India population three times that of the U S crowded into half the area. Mushrooms survive 35 years sealed in glass under high vacuum. First solo voyage in America occurred January 7 1793.

Europe Asia America

Dear Noah and the Political Car Mystery

Fragmentary OCR reads as a quirky local column or comic note featuring Dear Noah, a politician and a June bug metaphor. The text blends playful misprints with scattered names and places, suggesting a light civic humor piece or oddball community note.

Noah Tom Teree Lakewood

Fragmented notes on Tibbus Tibesti routes and species

The text references the Tibbus in Tibesti and Ba har a regions with caravan Sahara trade. It mentions the Baltimore oriole named by Linnaeus in honor of Lord Baltimore and describes Athyrsus as an ivy and vine star carried by Bacchus in rites. It also notes maps from last year showing climate and attire for comfort in midsummer.

Baltimore Linnaeus George Calvert Lord Baltimore Bacchus

Puzzle Corner Across and Down Clues Note Scrambled Text

Fragmented OCR puzzle clues with scattered letters list across and down entries, includes references to astrology none, names, and partial word fragments. The readable parts signal a cryptic style puzzle with missing or garbled rows from a newspaper page segment.

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