Hitchhiking Grandma Seeks Husband Across Africa
In Bulawayo Rhodesia a Los Angeles grandmother named Jean Davis set out on a 5000 mile hitchhiking trek through Africa aiming to find a husband. She has received several proposals from diverse suitors in Liberia Ghana South Africa and Abidjan but rejected them all. If no match is found by Egypt she may continue to Europe.
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Africa
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Morocco
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Ghana
South Africa
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
Egypt
Europe
Rhinoceros Declared Rarest Large Game Species
The rhinoceros is identified as the rarest species among major game animals. Experts note its scarce numbers and limited geographic distribution raise conservation concerns for the long term.
Kids March For Thief Friend The Cop
More than 50 elementary students gathered in San Francisco to serenade Officer Edward Lawson from his balcony after a 40 percent mile march. They presented a $180 television bought with pennies saved while Lawson recovers from a concussion suffered chasing bicycle thieves in Golden Gate Park.
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Edward Lawson
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Lawson
Golden Gate Park
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John Ray
Vessel becalmed in the doldrums term origin note
A historical usage notes that when a ship is becalmed it lies in the doldrums. The term reflects calm winds preventing movement and affects sailing ships in calm seas.
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