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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1977
Page
22
Lake Lloyd at Daytona International Speedway drew large crowds last Sunday yet produced no fish. Speedway officials note a past fish population explosion and recent dredging to create a parking lot while a diver team watches the water for safety.
Charlotte writer profiles Tommy Berry of Matthews who makes hand crafted knives as a hobby from his refrigeration and air conditioning work. He notes a 20 to 40 hour process per knife, prices from $50 to thousands, and a hardness rating of 40C capable of skinning multiple deer without sharpening.
The alligator, once near extinction due to poaching, is no longer endangered in Florida and several coastal states though remains at risk in others. Efforts by the Fish and Wildlife Service, state agencies, and legislation reduced demand for alligator products. The snail darter, confined to a 17 mile Little Tennessee River stretch, faces habitat loss from the Tellico Dam project, with court action delaying construction.
An intrepid motorcyclist recounts a 6000 mile journey from San Francisco toward Vancouver Island, braving frost and hypothermia through Prince Rupert, Terrace, Jasper, Lake Louise, Storm Pass, and south across Montana to Nevada. The narrative captures rugged landscapes, ferry crossings, and harsh early season conditions.
A winter wind chill discussion references Paul Siple and U S Army research. It explains wind chill index limits and its use in selecting protective clothing for open boats and Coast Guard craft. It also covers displacement versus planing hulls and safe boat speeds in various conditions.
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