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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1953
Page
6
In Vici Oklahoma drillers found fossil bones identified as a Mamosaurozekae. Ralph Cain reports the specimen as a cross of a pterodactyl and a ceratosaurus, a rare form even in the Mesozoic era.
Anglers head to Acapulco and the southern Pacific coast where fishing is cheap and plentiful. Small fish like mackerel and bonito fetch about 10 dollars for a four hour trip, while big game such as dolphin and sailfish can be pursued for 25 to 30 dollars. Surf casting and lagoon fishing also produce sizeable catches, with snook reported near Papagayo River.
A dense listing of daily radio programming from WHPE FM detailing morning to late evening shows. Notable items include The Session, World News updates, Johnny's Morning Jamboree, Farm and Home Hour, and various music blocks with short summaries and sign offs.
Insects that fly at night go to blue tinted lights, avoiding red orange and yellow bulbs. GE engineer Jose P. Ditchman says use big white lights away from people and yellow bulbs at tables to deter bugs. He advises blue bulbs and a black light trap set apart from gatherings.
Detroit police report Fleetwood Durden a bus driver used a fire extinguisher to deter four teenage boys who boarded his bus and threatened him with a knife. Durden said he shouted for them to leave and sprayed the extinguisher to break their hold and make them flee.
A dense afternoon into late evening radio and TV schedule lists religious services concerts news and dramas. Notable entries include a Sunday Catholic service, Trans Atlantic keynote by Billy Graham, NBC Symphony, Bob Considine and Gene Autry news broadcasts, Guy Lombardo CBS slot, and Meet the Press with London Studio and science songs.
A detailed daily television lineup lists programs across timeslots from 1:15 to 11:20, featuring test patterns, variety shows, dramas, game shows, news, and religious segments. Notable entries include Arthur Godfrey, Name That Tune, What’s My Line, Guiding Light, and The Web with multiple repeats and a late sign off.
Medina County Health Commissioner Dr. Vaughn Hartman, returning to service, urges mass screening for diabetes using preliminary sugar and albumen tests as a preventive, case finding program. He notes draftee statistics show higher diabetes rates than expected and envisions expanding testing to the whole community with physicians handling follow ups.
Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh are portrayed as the film industry’s top pair in Hollywood. They star together in Houdini for Paramount, are adored by press and studios, and value their professional discipline as they navigate fame and future work. Janet represents a coveted image, Tony reflects luck and drive, and they vow to stay grounded while supporting each other. Anne Francis offers critique on cheesecake photography, arguing more clothing increases appeal and recounting her own experience with bikini versus peasant costumes.
In Bridgeport Connecticut Elizabeth L Hunt was granted a divorce after telling a junior court she had not heard from her husband in 32 years. This dramatic lapse in contact led to the dissolution of their marriage announced by the court.
Ithaca New York The man instrumental in building up and caring for Cornell s insect collection the largest university owned collection in the country has retired Prof William T M Forbes a native of Westborough Massachusetts has been on the entomology staff at Cornell for 38 years
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