Blind Hermits of Fish World Inhabit Streams In Caverns
Washington reports the National Geographic Society notes blind fish inhabit underground streams and caverns across the Americas Europe and Africa in limestone formations. About 16 species show degenerate eyes or none yet their habits elude observation in captivity.
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Modern Rooms Distinguish By People Centered Design
Modern rooms differ from older or traditional styles by focusing on people rather than furniture. Key ideas: include only necessary pieces, arrange for convenience, distribute furniture to balance the space, and group pieces against walls to form planes and masses.
Mystery of Blindfish Emergence In Caves
An early two century account suggests blindfish were swept into caves during a flood and adapted to dark underground waters. Scientists note most cave dwellers evolved new habitats as rivers sank and cave systems formed, leaving the origin of aquatic cave life obscure.
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Uniteds
Americans Today Walk Less Than Forebearers
A National Geographic view notes Americans walk less today than prior generations yet cite feats by Navy officers and others. Studies show men average nine miles daily while women reach about ten, with high school students at sixteen miles and police at eighteen. Notable long treks include Douglas’s 189 mile canal tramp with companions, and coast to coast odysseys by hikers and walkers across decades.
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National Geographic Society
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Walt Whitman
Edward Weston
Los Angeles
New York
David Beach
Chicago
George Howe
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Mexico
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Philadelphia Academy Exhibition Celebrates 150 Years
The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts unveils a retrospective 150th annual exhibition spanning its history with works by 25 former affiliates, lectures, and concerts. Venezuelan Scout Julio Berrisbertin’s 1937 journey helps frame the history while no living artists will be shown. The event runs January 16 to March 13 with varied programs nightly.
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Low record for wheat acres hit in Pennsylvania
State Department of Agriculture reports winter wheat seeded for next summer harvest at 676,000 acres, down nine percent from last year and 26 percent below the 10 year average. Wet planting conditions and quotas contributed to the drop, with growers planning more oats and barley to offset reduced wheat acreage. Forecast 1955 wheat crop at 16,224,000 bushels, below 1953 and 10 year average. Rye sowing falls at 40,000 acres, up from 26,000 in 1953.
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Mystery of Centre County’s Stone Fences Unfolds
Archaeologist Henry W. Shoemaker recounts Centre County’s famed stone fences built by early settlers. He notes grand square boulder walls across “Old Improvement” ground in Brush Valley and explains the unusual small plots used as fox and horse hunting enclosures. Professor John H. Chatham later clarified Morton’s groundwork and the purpose of these enclosures in early colonial life.
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Man Saved By Words Of a Child
Covington Ky a jury exonerated 55 year old Rancy Hull after a 4 year old Timmy Ryan testified he opened the door letting Hull in Mrs Ryan had left for shopping and Hull was charged with breaking and entering Goodenough ruled proof of forced entry was required and dismissed the case
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Joseph P. Goodenough
Kentucky
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Timmy
Goodenough
Butter Sales Up In November With Margarine Gain
The Agriculture Department reports households bought 66 million pounds of butter in November, 11 million more than a year earlier, while margarine rose to 102 million pounds, up 13 million. In New York, thirty nine states will grant divorces on grounds of drunkenness.
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Agriculture Department
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Air Force rescuer plane crashes in Andes
U S air force aid arrives for the crew of a rescuer amphibian that crash landed 50 miles southwest of MISDILLLN Colombia. Initial reports say two airmen killed and four injured. The downed craft was part of a search from Albrook Air Force Base toward missing oilman G O Rockwell and his wife.
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Albrook Air Force Base
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G. O. Rockwell
Houston
Tex
Albrook
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Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Pile Relief
A Buffalo druggist developed an ointment 40 years ago that gave quick cooling soothing relief for itching and inflammation. Its fame spread nationwide, making Peterson's Ointment a household favorite. Available in a 50 cent box or applicator tube with a money back guarantee.
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Robbery victim points to Ford in Hodson case
A robbery victim entered Sheriff Billy Hodson’s office and identified a car outside as the stolen vehicle. Hodson, who had recently bought the used Ford, is actively pursuing leads in the investigation amid the local thefts.
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Billy Hodson
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