Drought Themselves Dinosaurs Ancestors And Modern Tales
The article surveys how ancient droughts shaped evolution from dinosaurs to early humans, citing climate shifts in Asia Europe and Africa. It links dry periods to migrations the rise of Greece the Hyksos in Egypt and political shifts, then moves to a Tennessee dog tragedy and dog suicide cases, noting dog registrations by state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherry Bowen
New
Asia
Europe
Greece
Egypt
Sahara Desert
Great Plains
United States
Mississippi Valley
China
World
Your Dog Can Do Tricks Too
A reader asks if a neighbor’s dog that can supposedly count and tell time is real or a trick. An owner can teach barking to signals and ignore questions, so the dog answers by barking. The piece notes patience and lists the ten most popular purebred dogs per AKC registrations.
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American Kennel Club
United States
One Reason Dogs Bite More Than Half of So Called Vicious
The piece argues that most so called vicious bites stem from instinct and fear, not true viciousness. It warns against dogs approaching children unsupervised, advises children avoid running from dogs, and notes legal bite thresholds vary by state. It cites Akron Ohio case of a Chihuahua with two sets of teeth as a humorous example.
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New York State
Pennsylvania
Ohio
California
Michigan
Akron
B. B. Sweet
History of names for bulldog and pit bull
A beagle can be trained for rabbit hunting by teaching whistle commands and using an experienced older dog for guidance. Beagles are often used for pheasants, but they generally prefer rabbits to birds.
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England
Philomatheans To Meet Friday Afternoon
The Philomathean club will meet Friday at three o'clock at Mrs. Homer T. Hudson's home on Parkway.
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Philomathean Club
Homer T. Hudson
Parkway
OES Chapter 106 to Meet Tuesday Evening
The High Point chapter number 106 of the Order of the Eastern Star holds its regular meeting Tuesday at 7 30 PM in the Masonic hall on North Main street.
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High Point
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
North Main Street
Modern Study Meets Tuesday in Emerywood Estates
Mrs. W. Craig Parks will entertain the Modern Study club Tuesday evening at 7:45 at her home in Emerywood Estates. The meeting promises a quiet social gathering and a focused discussion among members.
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W. Craig Parks
Modern Study Club
Emerywood Estates
Davis
Calif
College of Agriculture
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Experiment Station
University of California
New York Soldier Helps Start Okinawa Scout Troop
Pvt. Joseph Forcheaux of New York City organized Okinawa’s first Boy Scout troop after suggesting the idea to assistant principal Shemei Nashiro. He secured literature and financial help from the Boy Scouts of America. About 1,200 Okinawa scouts now exist.
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Okinawa
Shuri
Okanawa
U. S
New York City
Joseph Forcheaux
Shemei Nashiro
Forcheaux
Boy Scouts of America
Local residents active with hospital and home updates
Mrs. William Peeler remains under treatment at the Boulevard unit of High Point Memorial hospital after a minor operation. Miss Marianne Brown plans a weekend in Chapel Hill before returning home tonight. Harold R. McMahon and family have moved to 509 Gatewood avenue from Greensboro. Kearns returned home at 515 Montheu avenue after surgery. Mrs. J. H. Tate and Mrs. Stephen Fucile recover at home from hospital stays. Mrs. Francis B. Nelson hosts visitors from Anderson South Carolina and Ocala Florida. Dr. Dennis H. Cooke, High Point College president, has recovered and is back at work at 821 West College drive.
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William Peeler
East Commerce Street
Boulevard
Co. B. Kearns
Montheu Avenue
High Point Memorial Hospital
J. H. Tate
Parkway
Stephen Fucile
Kivett Drive
Dennis H. Cooke
High Point College
West College Drive
Moving Gigantic Machinery Moving Gigantic Machinery
Jake Hoover, general freight manager for a steel company, moves massive loads by rail, road, water, and air. He solved extreme clearance and stability challenges on girders for the Lincoln tunnel, 130 foot girder transports, and 900 ton lock gates for Panama, using innovative staging, cranes, and an airlift of six ton spindle boards via a C-46. He continues seeking the next impossible shipment.
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Jerome Dreyer
Central Press
New York
Jake Hoover
Heaven
Jake
Lincoln Tunnel
New Jersey
Manhattan
Auburn
Cal
Panama Canal
Ohio River
Mississippi
Gulf of Mexico
Caribbean Sea
Berlin
Utah
Citizenship Denied to Woman Born in United States
Federal Judge Burnita S. Matthews refused to reacquire U S citizenship for a Cleveland native who married a Hungarian in 1925 and lived in Hungary. She testified she remained an American national but voters records show she voted in a Hungarian election in 1946.
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Washington
Burnita S. Matthews
United States
Cleveland
Hungary
U. S
Matthews
Thawing Freezer Rolls in a 300F Oven
Instructions state that rolls frozen can be thawed in a 300 degree Fahrenheit oven for about 20 to 30 minutes. The guidance emphasizes even heating and monitoring for doneness.
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Johnson City
Tenn
Freoascan
Coats
John T. Ellis and Company
S. Main ST
Monica
John T. Ellis & Co. “Ladies Fine Apparel
South Main ST
Guilford
N. Main ST
Hone
Philomatheans
Oes
David T. Yow
Yow
Marianne Brown
Chapel Hill
Ecker
Harold R. McMahon
Tommy
Nancy
Gatewood Avenue
Greensboro
Mr. McMahon
National Springs Corporation
Francis B. Nelson
Floyd English
Anderson, S. C
Jack Waldrup
Ocala, Florida
Tobias
Okoocre Saal
Endocreme
N. Main
Parco — Armstrong
Nairn — Sloane
J.D. Rike
Flooring CO
J. D. Rike
New Flattery
Jablo
Avenue
Forstmann
Harper's Bazaar
Lizzie Gooc
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