U S Men Add Height but Aren't World's Tallest Yet
Washington-Americans grow taller but lag Nilotics of Africa who reach about 7 feet in some men. National Geographic notes rising average height among Americans, aided by better diet and medicine. Studies of WWII soldiers and college students support longer statures, with economic factors linked to taller frames. Nilotics’ lifestyle features minimal clothing, back-carrying babies and large head loads.
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Pygmies height and lifestyle linked to environment
The article notes Nilotics with tall, thin builds use heat dissipation and beef intake to explain growth, while Pygmies around the Ituri Forest average 4 feet 6 inches, dwelling in humid rain forests where small bodies suit the climate. Cattle raising and high protein meat are highlighted as growth factors.
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Whitewater College to Honor Tramburg at June Commencement
Public Welfare Department official John W. Tramburg of Wisconsin will be honored by Whitewater State College during commencement exercises on June 10.
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State Public Welfare Department
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Fiji becomes air-minded in 344 years says Suva report
Suva reports Fiji has become air minded over the last 344 years highlighting aviation interest and growth within the region.
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Fiji
Suva
Bill aims to curb sale of obscene material in federal law
Washington report notes a Tuesday house vote sending to the senate a bill to criminalize knowingly importing or transporting obscene material for sale or distribution. Current law bans mailing and interstate shipments by common carriers but allows private carriers handled by truckers or couriers.
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House
Senate
Navy to Add Up to 5000 Reserve Officers for Short Tours
The Navy announced it will accept up to 5000 qualified reserve officers for limited tours starting July 1. The quota doubles the current year, with tours of two three or four years based on individual qualifications and needs for various specialists. Dial 7 5121 for classified ads.
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Washington
Navy
Bureau of Personnel
Shrine Construction Restarted on Large Washington Church
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Catholic University land resumes after a 20 year lapse. The 77,500 square foot limestone edifice, second largest church in the United States, will house a crypt with a central altar and 15 chapels and be built entirely of masonry in about five years.
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Byzantine Shrine to Feature 237-Foot Dome and 237 Foot Cross
Plans describe a cruciform Byzantine-Romanesque shrine with a 108-foot wide central dome covered in multicolored tiles and a cross 237 feet above ground. The project includes an upper church, main altar, canopy, pews, fittings, and fees estimated at $14,000,000. A 317-foot bell tower and marble mosaics will follow.
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Youngsters Demand a City Pool in Wisconsin Rapids
A group of youths staged a sign carry demonstration outside city hall during the Common Council meeting. They urged construction of a new swimming pool after the old one was condemned last year. Police and officials did not engage, and the council took no action or notice.
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Great Lakes Tug Strike Postponed
A threatened Great Lakes tug drivers strike which could halt most shipping on the lakes was postponed. Negotiations between unions and operators continued as dockside activity remained normal in Detroit and other ports.
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Detroit
Lakes Talks Push Back AFL Strike Deadline
The lakes postponement extended at least 24 hours after AFL unions set a deadline for this morning. A meeting with the United States Conciliation and Mediation Service led to another settlement attempt and moved the strike deadline to Thursday morning.
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AFL
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