Coal Mining Pair Refuses To Let Mine Close
Hesperus Colorado AP report on Irvin and Violet Smith a long married coal mining couple who have worked 1000 foot shafts and raised five children in mines. New federal rules threaten continued underground life and the couple recalls decades of mining with family.
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Time Then and Now How Clocks Shape Our Day
A playful discussion on time as a human construct with varied global customs. The author muses that minutes may differ by culture and even daily length could vary, while acknowledging the church bell would still anchor local time. A hypothetical reordering of daily schedules is explored as a thought experiment without fixed conclusions.
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Smiths Uphold Coal Mine Amid Federal Safety Push
Irvin and Mrs Smith operate a Hay Gulch coal mine resisting new provisions under the 1969 Coal Mine Health and Safety Act. An inspector was roughed up amid fines for missing methane monitors and other gear, and the couple vows to remain open with four workers, despite regulatory fights and financial pressures.
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Summitville Copper Mine Opens in Colorado
Colorado's first true copper mine operates at Summitville in the southwest, a Polaris Resources led venture with Polaaris Resources Denver Trebilcock Mining Co New York and W Moore Co Duluth, begun production in early April. 98 foot ore shows 5.4 percent copper average as mill ships concentrates to ASARCO Tacana plant. Summitville lies 50 miles southeast of Creede and 25 miles southwest of Del Norte near Wolf Creek Pass.
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Harmonica Turns 150 In Berlin Origin Story Known
The harmonica, widely played worldwide, marks its 150th birthday this year. Invented in Berlin by instrument maker Christian Buschmann, the event highlights its long, compact musical influence.
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