Saint Clement Skull and Columbus Remains Mystery
A mummified Saint Clement skull rests in New York as lore murkily tells how it arrived. Meanwhile Columbus burial history traces from Valladolid to Santo Domingo then Havana, with Diego Columbus mislaid in 1795 and recovered in 1877 in the Dominican Cathedral. October 12 marks the annual observance.
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Cathedral Funeral Urn Guarded by Four Keys
A funeral urn in the cathedral is opened only with four keys held by three officials and the Archbishop, who is snow blind, ensuring theft prevention as required by law. The white marble tomb, dedicated in 1892, marks the 400th anniversary of Columbus discovery.
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Good News Travels To New Soldier Pops In Lincoln
A Lincoln mother Barbara, wife of Lt Richard Russell in Japan, gave birth to a boy. Her husband’s father shared the happy news after contacting a ham radio operator at Offutt Field Omaha who knew a contact in Japan. Reception was quick and cigars were passed out. Pineapples are 87 percent water. Over 2,000,000 freight cars run on 295,000 miles of U S rail lines. The world’s smallest republic is Andorra in Europe.
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Sizes 4 to 9 Big Boys' Shoes Offer
Advertises boys shoe sizes from four through nine with emphasis on larger boys’ footwear and a sale or price point in a local store. Mentions limited sizes and possible in-store availability.
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Detroit Lions Show Fast Exhibition Pace
Detroit Lions, led by 1949 NFL top scorer Doak Walker, look to be among the league's best as Buddy Parker guides a balanced attack. After beating the Giants and the defending champion Browns in exhibition play, coach Steve Owen predicted strong improvement for Detroit.
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Piedmont Lodge Picnic at City Lake Pit
Piedmont Lodge 681 AF and AM announce a barbecue picnic at City Lake Pit set for Friday September 7 at 6 30 PM In case of rain the event moves to the Masonic Temple Master J C Roberts and Secretary Woodrow F Haywood oversee the arrangements.
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