Alligator Walks Free at New York World's Fair
A 200 pound six foot alligator escaped from the Florida exhibit pit where it wrestled Seminole Indians and was found later that night in a nearby lake by officers.
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1964
Page
11
A 200 pound six foot alligator escaped from the Florida exhibit pit where it wrestled Seminole Indians and was found later that night in a nearby lake by officers.
A reader letter discusses a four spade contract where South ruffs two hearts and winds up making four spades. The columnist confirms South was right both in the actual hand and in long run percentages, noting eight favorable ace plays vs six for the ten, and explains why the ace first approach is optimal.
A compact note lists crossword session details including the clue set numbers 24 to 36 and a solution time average of about 24 minutes. It cites 1964 King Features Syndicate as the source.
In this worry clinic vignette Dr George W Crane outlines Linda L. a 24 year old mother whose anxiety over alleged cancer and later heart trouble escalates into tranquilizer use and possible abortion guilt. The piece uses Linda to illustrate hypochondria rooted in guilt and fear of divine punishment. It also notes a booklet offer and reports Minuteman missile maintenance costs.
London AP report says pub keeper Alfred Marvin will fight a bull on Sunday to raise money for charity. When asked if he plans to kill the bull Marvin replied he will only be nasty if the bull is nasty with him.
The Safety Department introduces a red white and blue driver’s license card to replace the dull photostat copy. State Police note the new card is cheaper to produce and harder to counterfeit after cracking three forgery rings in recent years.
Features fresh fruit desserts and serving ideas, including as is arrangements and cooked fruit dishes. Highlights a pear meringue recipe and a 20 minute dinner with watermelon, grilled ham, liverwurst, and fresh produce. Provides step by step methods for baked pear meringue and mustard sauce, with timing and serving notes.
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