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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1948
Page
5
A report notes that shadows change color with the light they reflect from nearby surfaces and sky. Ralph M. Evans explains shadows on white surfaces on sunny days match the sky, while clouds alter the hue, and red bricks can tint shadows red.
London reports Professor George MacDonald of the Ross Institute predicts malaria eradication from Africa's populated areas within his lifetime. He also notes a three year plan to eradicate malaria carrying mosquitoes in Cyprus as a pioneering effort. The World Health Organization is considering a similar campaign in tropical Africa as an inland experiment.
The Wisconsin conservation department seeks a fish psychologist to explain why rainbows in a 40 acre lake with 20 000 stocked rainbow trout resist traditional baits. Stomachs show steady plankton diets while hardware lures with spinners attract less than expected. Bass also show temperamental biting, with a red and white plug lure proving most effective sometimes, while predicting next week’s tastes remains uncertain.
In Chicago July 31 a Norwegian geologist led an experiment to reforest Iceland. American Overseas Air Lines shipped 65 000 tree plants from Andselv Norway to Keflavik Iceland to grow pine and fir. Forestry director Hakon Bjarnason aims to restore the island’s vanished woodlands.
Excavations on Canterbury's southeast side uncovered a 30 foot Roman rampart built about 290 A D to counter Saxon threats. Coins found include 30 identified as third century, with two rare Carausius issues honoring the Second Legion allied with him around 287 A D.
In Long Beach since 1926 Soss Optometrists offers ground bifocal sun glasses with ark toned lenses for summer eye comfort. Lenses are ground in-house at 37 Pine Ave with exams available. prescriptions can be taken from current lenses or written records, or a new exam may be had. Appointments by phone 63-8319, evenings by appointment.
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