Spadefoot Toad in Captivity At Yale Scientists Study
New Haven Conn April 26 The hermit Spadefoot toad with gold eyes and a wailing call appeared in Ansonia alarming residents but exciting Yale scientists. Dr Stanley C Ball curator of zoology at Peabody museum calls it a 25 year quest fulfilled and notes the toad has appeared across the Atlantic states. Eggs were found and pockets of the creatures were captured before they vanished. The toad known as scaphiopus hollerdokii bears a black spur for digging aiding its burrowing in spring rains.
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Tillitt Certainly Has His Post After Four Appointments
Andrews April 26. D H Tillitt, chairman of the Andrews school board, has held the post through four appointments and an election. He was first appointed in 1931 for six years, then a local election was overlooked, and another appointment followed. The legislature later made the trustee position appointive for four years and then two more years, with Tillitt taking the oath after each step.
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Wilmington Will Have Plenty Beer
In Wilmington on April 26 the steamer Ampfire is due with 2,000 barrels of beer from Havana for state and local use and a supplemental 4,000 barrels are to be discharged later this week or early next. The rain or shine May Day plan remains, with ample beer supply anticipated.
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North Carolina sees reduced forest fire losses this year
The division of forestry reports North Carolina suffered less damage from forest fires in the first three months of the year than in similar periods of many past years.
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Marriage musings of Jack's stepmother and wedding thoughts
Sue recalls a puzzling look from Jack's stepmother as she discusses the upcoming marriage of Nancy Becker and Arnold Page. Mrs. Thornton reflects on past choices, personal unhappiness, and the idea that women should be themselves rather than bound by rules. The scene ends with a note of anticipation for the guests arriving.
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New Butter Pretzels Change Reading's Dough Craft
Reading's pretzel industry blends tradition with a new butter pretzel format. Champion bender Mrs. Helen Hoffer faces a challenger from Lancaster, aiming to raise speed beyond 48 pretzels per minute while modern ovens and hand tying persist.
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Beware High Cards Do Not Guarantee Bridge Slam
McKenney warns players against rushing to a forcing bid when holding several high cards. A hand with six or seven high cards and no long suit rarely makes a slam, since there are few entry cards to partner. Use two no trump as a cautious limit and seek a long suit to force slam chances.
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Card game fragment notes high cards and tricks
A short bridge style fragment mentions suits being hard to play with but rich in high card tricks. It lists a hand with 4 10 8 7 6 5 Q 10 and notes the dealer as SOUTH.
German Prince To Marry Italian Girl
Bonn, Germany April 25 Prince Wilhelm 26 son of former Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm will wed Dorothea Von Salviati from an aristocratic Italian family residing in Germany. Banns published yesterday and Wilhelm’s royal claims reportedly renounced.
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Police Seek Thieves In Raleigh Cash Box Theft
Raleigh police hunt burglars who stole 500 dollars and checks from a county clerk of court's office over the weekend.
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