British to Burn Village As Punishment for Reds
From Singapore reports British forces in Jenderam, Selangor, plan to torch the village after evacuating residents and selling livestock. The action follows raids by Mohmand and Pathan tribes, with the region long seen as a terrorist base. The piece notes such punitive tactics are controversial yet not rare in the Far East.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Singapore
Jenderam
British Ia
Far East
India
Khyber Pass
Afhanistan
Tore
Landi Kotal
Afghanistan
Peshtwar
Khyber
Egg hatch to maturity rate cited by Britannica
A Britannica encyclopedia note states that only a fraction of hatchlings reach maturity, with a five percent hatch rate for a hen’s eggs referenced and less than one-tenth of one percent achieving maturity.
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Britannica
Notice of Polling Place Change in High Point
The Municipal Board of Elections of High Point announces a change of polling place for Precinct No. in the City of Highway. The new location is 221 Woodrow Avenue. March 24, 1951.
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City of Highway
Woodrow Avenue
Hamilton Street
Municipal Board of Elections
City of
High Point
Poor Man's Philosopher Cogitates on Borrowers
Hal Boyle relays humorous office borrower types in New York commentary. He catalogues categories from the operation rescue story to the Robin Hood borrower and pack rat, noting how borrowing dominates modern work life and adds color to office lore. The piece ends with a light anecdote about shoelaces as a harmless disconnect.
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Hal Boyle
New York
America
Barrymore
Robin Hood
Joe Doakes
Joe
Sherwooden
Liked Lone Life Henry David Lived Hermit Two Years
Henry David Thoreau lived two years in the woods to prove independence from society and fed his book Walden on his experiences.
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Henry David
Granite marker marks game between Rogers and chores
A granite marker notes a game between Rogers and his cow chores. The scene reflects local memory of a farming community and a bygone pastime, with the marker serving as a concise historical touchstone.
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An. A
Rogers Lonce
Fragmented musings on early cars and public life
A mash of anecdotes and trivia spans old autos with whip sockets and dash lash to deter kids, wedding notes from West Chester PA, shifting demographics, and pop culture quips. It touches Dagmar, a New York DJ prospect, courtroom gags, trade pricing, Rosenwald quotes, shaving thoughts, and film value estimates.
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West Chester
Popaar TV
Jenny Lewis
Dagmar
New York
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