National Geographic Plans Broad Atlas and Mapping Drive
Washington announces the National Geographic Society marks its 70th anniversary with a new atlas project. The society will issue seven supplements per year and raise map production from nine to 15 million sheets annually. The program funds major explorations in Dzibilhuitun Yucatan and Santa Rosa Island, plus Antarctic mapping and the Bounty wreck discovery.
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Geographic Oddities and Island Stamps Featured
Turks and Caicos issues a new stamp set with National Geographic fish designs. The commission seeks engraver permission to copy paintings, highlighting fishing as a main draw for the island.
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Nationwide Geographc facts and historic notes compiled
National Geographic Magazine reports on U S bird flyways and coastlines. It notes Atlantic and Pacific routes border oceans while a Mississippi River Valley corridor and a Montana to Texas line complete four major paths. The piece highlights Parmia Island Marine base since 1915 and Statue of Liberty details. It mentions poison ivy as bird food and Greenland icecap size and depth. It also references Eastville courthouse records dating from 1932.
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Toddler Swallows Plastic Battleship in Peterborough
Two year old Neil Bridgestock swallowed a two inch plastic battleship while playing at home in Peterborough London. He cried not from pain but over losing his favorite toy. Doctors at a hospital X-rayed him and said he was in no danger.
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