Noahs Ark Fever Draws Explorers To Mt Ararat In Turkey
Turkiye based explorers pursue the Noahs ark legend amid Cold War tensions. British diplomat turned amateur scientist Sykes leads a party seeking the 439 foot ancient craft, amid reports of a ship prow seen on Ararat.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Turkey
Ararat Mountain
Ararat
Iran
Armenia
Sykes
Poland
Atlantis
Ararat Hills
Army's Assistant Boss Gets Nickname Sugar
Washington report shows Archibald S Stephens Alexander receives the nickname Sugar after a telegram from Army Secretary Gordon Gray inviting guests to witness his swearing in as assistant secretary of the army. The mix up highlights the phonetic alphabet used to spell initials.
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Army
Sugar
Washington
Gordon Gray
Archibald S. Alexander
Stephens
Able
Baker
Charlie
Alexander
Gray
Archibald Sugar Alexander
Bass Takes Forefinger Of Fish Resort Owner
Prairie du Chien Wisconsin reports a Mississippi river incident near McGregor Iowa where C. M. Brooks of the Brooks boat livery recounted a bass biting his forefinger as he pulled grass from a float. The fish, about 12 inches, released the finger with no injury.
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Prairie DU Chien
Wis
C. M. Brooks Boat Livery
Mississippi River
McGregor
Iowa
Brooks
Old horse doctor joke fades as vet and human medicine unite
The AVMA notes that jokes about veterinarians treating humans are outdated as medical science links animal and human health. Veterinarians and physicians now share efforts to curb diseases transmitted from animals, with calls for cross teaching between medicine and veterinary schools.
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American Veterinary Medical Association
AVMA
Veterinary Medical Association
Colleges of Medicine
Colleges of Veterinary Medicine
Quest for Plants Animals Important Aid to Science
A short article explains why researching plants and animals fascinates science. It notes wild species have defined geographic ranges and are not found everywhere, unlike domesticated varieties or those in gardens. Each expedition yields species new to science or new to their locality.
Ceylon Races Toward Giant Gal Oya Dam Project
Bulldozer gangs clear jungle lane to clear way for thousands of workers as Ceylon builds the giant Gal Oya dam with completion planned in 1953. Irrigation will add 100000 acres of rice land and 10000 acres of sugar cane. power will run a new sugar mill and spur other industries.
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Ceylon
Gal Oya
Tennessee Valley Authority
United States
Drivers Vision Test Four Key Elements of Good Driving Vision
Four cardinal elements of good automobile vision are acuity depth perception side vision and resistance to glare. Acuity requires clear sight with each eye separately and together at 20 feet or more. Side vision involves detecting moving objects 70 degrees to each side. Depth perception judges distance and space via coordinated eye work. Resistance to glare covers seeing despite oncoming headlights and quick recovery from glare.
Rev Richard Ralston to preach at local church this Sunday
Parishioners are invited to attend the morning and evening services by Rev. Richard Ralston. Families and friends, including Mr. and Mrs. Norman Macke and their daughters, joined guests at various gatherings and visits around Paris and Marshall. Several attended the funeral of Robert Smitley in Marshall Monday morning.
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Richard Ralston
Norman
Macke
Glenn
Wilheu
Donna
Joyce
Kay Wilson
Kenneth
Wilhoit
Bobby
Paris
Darrell Wilhoit
Ronda
Jean
Clarence Fuqua
Robert Smitley
Marshall
Leon
Bender
Carrol
Ralph Burkett
Mable Burkett
Lola Jones
Ina Galeener
Home Bureau
Golda Brosman
Harlan Hutchens
Terre Haute
Nelson Auld and Son
Chester Linton
Edward Ellington
Glenn Wilhoit
Supersonic X-1 Flight Claims Reach Beyond Sound
U S Air Force confirms flights and a supersonic X-1, with officials noting speeds hundreds of miles an hour above 760 mph. An unidentified executive said a sustained 1000 mph would allow coast to coast travel in under three hours, raising timetable concerns.
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U.S. Air Force
New York
Air Force
San Francisco
Island of Elba Emerges as Popular Tourist Retreat
The diminutive island once touched by Napoleon now attracts visitors with modest accommodations and room and board costing about two to three dollars daily. Tourists can enjoy good wines and cuisine, deep blue sea in a rocky bay, sandy beaches, and chestnut forests. Napoleon's exile-era roads still provide good travel routes for cars. Isolate all livestock and poultry bugout at sales for at least two weeks.
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Elba
Napoleon
Pud Smith Seeks Third Precinct Committeeman Seat
Walter Pud Smith announces candidacy for precinct committeeman in Marshall Township Third Precinct on the Democratic ticket. He asks for support at the April 11 primary.
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Marshall Township
Walter “Pud” Smith
White and red markers used for airplane spray operations
Travelers may see white bags on tree tops to outline treated areas while red bags warn of trout streams to avoid spraying. Orange markers indicate the end of a flight run and a turning cue for pilots.
Community visitors share weekend in Vincennes and Terre Haute
Mr and Mrs Joe Lee and family Ed Lee visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Alfred McCollum and daughter Mary Lou. Eugene Miller and Chris Imle hosted Sunday in Vincennes with Gottlieb Imle and son Bob. Wyrick cousins Johnnie and Bobby visited grandparents in Terre Haute. Swern and Wiseman families visited with Jay Swern. Kile and Davison families note weekend gatherings in Robinson and Terre Haute.
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Joe Lee
Ed Lee
Gary
Indiana
Alfred McCollum
Mary Lou
Eugene Miller
Chris Imle
Vincennes
Band
Gottlieb Imle
Bob
Herschel Kile
John Lee
Johnnie and
Bobby Wyrick
West Terre Haute
Robert Wyrick
W. H. Swern
P. W. Wiseman
Robinson
Jay Swern
Petition for Clark County Board Special Meeting Held March 1950
One third of Clark County Board members petition for a special meeting at 9:00 a.m. on March 138th 1950 at the County Clerk’s Office to address county claims and any business before the Board. Notice to township supervisors states the meeting details and agenda.
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Board of Supervisors
Clark County
County Board of Supervisors
John Bush
Darwin
Otto Veach
Auburn Township
Milo Pearce
Marshall Township
Jesse M. Davis
Anderson Township
C. W. Wells
Martinsville
Hugh Smith
Casey Township
Ralph Bennett
Johnson Township
John A. Macey
Orange Township
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness
I express sincere appreciation to friends neighbors and relatives for the cards letters and gifts received during my illness.
Mrs Merrill Bruner Thanks Friends for Hospital Gifts
Mrs Merrill Bruner expresses gratitude for the cards letters gifts and flowers received during her hospital stay.
Planting and feeding tips for peas and calves
Farmers are advised to plant June peas by sowing in March with inoculation for strong germination. Discusses planting rows eight inches apart and starting young calves on grain after milk ends, noting oats and corn as good starter ration and grinding grain after calves reach five or six months.
Family thanks friends for kindness after loss of father
The William J. Hooker family expresses sincere appreciation for the kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and home going of their dear father.
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William J. Hooker
Sunday Worship and Church Activities Schedule
At 9 30 a m Sunday school and 10 30 a m worship service. The sermon is the second in a series on Our Faith In Prayer. From 6 00 to 8 00 p m university life for the entire family features supper song fest chapel service and interest groups.
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University
Life
Card of Thanks for Kind Messages During Illness
I wish to thank all my friends and relatives for the cards letters and flowers sent while I was in the hospital and since I have returned home. Wish I could write each one personally but it is impossible for me to do so. Thanks again.
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Merrill Bruner
Oaroin
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