Stamp News Preview of Upcoming Army Navy and Imperial Issues
Two cent Army Navy stamps debut January 15 in Washington with Army series featuring Andrew Jackson and Winfield Scott. Navy stamps show Stephen Decatur and Thomas MacDonough. First day covers require self addressed envelopes to the Postmaster Washington and funds for up to 10 covers per series. Nearby Canada limits King George Jubilee stamps to five per applicant. Isle of Man plans George VI issues. Venezuela to issue seven postage values in five designs plus 17 airmail designs.
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A puzzle page clues list mixes many definitions across horizontal and vertical entries. The grid features hints for terms such as tribunal bad amber neuter pronoun and other wordplay tied to law, measurement, and daily objects.
Uncles Ray's Corner on China and Ancient History
The article explains China as a large population with a 4000 year written history and possible earlier roots in central Asia. It describes dry spells causing dust storms, the loess soil forming deposits over 200 feet deep, and the Yellow River valley as the cradle of Chinese civilization.
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The Hero Yao and Yu the Great in Yellow River Legend
A historical note tells how Yao ruled the Yellow River valley with compassion and duty. He vowed to share hunger and cold with his people. The era saw a great flood, leading to the construction of massive dikes. Yu the Great, the engineer who led the effort, is later remembered as king Yu the Great.
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