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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1946

Page

5

Notable 1945 Earthquakes and Early American Explorers

During 1945 there were 43 earthquakes recorded by distant seismographs. A destructive quake struck central Chile on Sept. 13. Martin Pring is believed to be the first European in what is now New Hampshire, anchoring at Piscataqua harbor in 1603. Steamboat communication between New York and New Haven began in 1815. The Dakota name derives from Sioux Indian meaning alliance of friends. The Norwich Conn Indian burying ground houses Uncas and Miantonomo figures in history. The U S now has 394 petroleum refineries.

Chile New Hampshire Martin Pring Piscataqua Harbor New York New Haven Conn Dakota Alliance of Friends

Noan Numixuwe Dear Aoah Records Show

Fragmentary notes reference a jukebox and music, with unclear names and events. The readable text mentions a Jerry and Peta in a casual, possibly promotional, context. No concrete date or location provided.

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Francis Newman and early New Haven governance

Francis Newman, English colonist and governor of New Haven in 1658 9, emigrated from England to New Hampshire in 1638 then moved to the Connecticut valley to shape New Haven affairs. In 1781 General Arnold led a British force with 32 ships to attack New London, killing residents and burning wharves and stores. Manufacturing now anchors New London economy after a past focus on whaling and sealing. Insects rely on smell for protection as they are often nearsighted. The Romans first used iron for engagement rings.

Francis Newman America New Haven England New Hampshire Connecticut Valley Arnold New London Conn Eee Ara

Cryptoquote Puzzle and Clues from a Cryptogram Page

Puzzle corner presents a cryptogram with across and down clues including Irish play wright and edible rootstock, plus the cryptogram quotation A young man that blushes is better than one who turns pale. Published by King Features Syndicate.

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