Spiders Evolved From Ancient Trilobite Ancestors
Washington reports that ancient trilobites dominated early Earth half a billion years ago with a hard shell on their backs. Researchers say today’s spiders reflect that lineage by evolving sun exposure and new defense forms while preserving ventral vulnerability and scavenging habits in their sea bottom ancestors.
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Christina Lochman
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Rising prices shape the making of national heroes
Cornell economist Dr. F A Pearson argues rising price levels and building booms influence who is remembered as a national hero. He cites Washington, Hamilton, Jackson, and Theodore Roosevelt as examples and notes a postwar period beginning after World War II as a fifth cycle of rising prosperity shaping reputations.
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Foreign Students Find U S Okay
A Rutgers University work study program hosts 33 Marshall Plan students who praise American tolerance and ingenuity while critiquing food and gender attitudes. The group of 2,000 European participants in the program notes friendliness and productive methods but discusses issues like canned foods and relationships.
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Burma Rice Helps Ease Southeast Asia Shortage
A U S Technical Cooperation Administration official notes Burma's higher rice production reduces regional shortages. TCA agricultural consultant Ison Dashotels cites an promising harvest due to early rains and larger acreage. Dr. Frank Conrad recalls building his first radio in 1915 to hear Arlington time signals and a $5 bet over his $12 watch accuracy.
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Hartley Enlists in Air Force as Eisenhower Meets Sergeant
President Eisenhower greets Hartley on the steps, flanked by Gov. S Anderson of South Dakota. Hartley, son of D. C. and Mona Bennett, enlisted Jan 5 at Ellsworth AFB near Rapid City. A former High Point High School student, he joined the Army in 1948 and went to the Far East last November.
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Gains in fight against air pollution across cities
The American Municipal Association reports air pollution ordinances reduced city smoke and dirt content but enforcement cooperation from the public is lacking. Cities spend varied sums on enforcement from Tacoma 9000 to Los Angeles nearly 500000. Penalties range up to 500 dollars. St. Louis and Los Angeles treat it as a misdemeanor.
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Airlines Grant 9 Cent Wage Hike for 17000 Mechanics
Six airlines including Capital Eastern National Northwest TWA and United agreed with the International Association of Machinists to raise hourly wages by 9 cents for about 17 000 mechanics. Negotiations, led by Leverett Edwards of the National Mediation Board, followed several brief wildcat walkouts. The piece ends with a historical aside about Columbus calling Jamaica Santa Gloria.
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