New Facts About Athlete's Heart from Marathon Legend DeMar
The Boston Marathon winner Clarence DeMar, famed for 100 marathons, had an enlarged arterial network but a normal heart size according to autopsy findings. Doctors White and Currens said regular intense exercise may expand artery diameter to meet higher blood flow needs. Cancer caused his death in 1958.
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Clarence DeMar
DeMar
Boston
Paul Dudley White
James H. Currens
New England Journal of Medicine
Winters Warmer Now Than In The Past Say Geographers
A National Geographic Society survey released last month notes a warming trend since 1900 with regional fluctuations. The report cites the Arctic timberline rising in Sweden and species expanding north while forecasts suggest slight cold snaps ahead.
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National Geographic Society
Reenland
Sweden
Frogmen Get Their Own Sign Alphabet
An American scientist, Dr. Peter Wisher of Gallaudet College, created a 26-letter underwater sign alphabet for frogmen. A single hand movement conveys a thought, replacing spelling. About six two-hour lectures teach frogmen the system, which uses one hand to form all letters and aids warning signals underwater.
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Peter Wisher
Gallaudet College
New York
Phrase Coiner Harry Lee Described Washington
Harry Lee father of Robert E Lee coined the phrase first in war first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen. A playful exchange follows about a large lunch parcel and rhubarb pie marking a light historical vignette.
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Harry Lee
Robert E. Lee
George Washington
Strange Maine woods denizens turn out to be cat stories
A Maine hunter report of a green spotted animal and a long tail with a knot leads to the reveal that the creature was the hunter’s own cat, sparked by a rifle discharge and a knot tied in its tail. Other sightings, including a kangaroo, are explained as imagination and perception in hunting moments.
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Maine
John James Audubon
Linneus
Herbert MacQuarrie
MacQuarrie
Oberton Pulp & Paper Company
Mack Quarrie
North Leeds
Maine Woods
John Gould
Christian Science Monitor
Classified Advertising Agents Wanted and Dealers Wanted
Classified lines seek agents to sell merchandise and start routes in rural areas. Available territories and strong returns offered by established manufacturers. Send summary in first letter to Lily Box 161 Scarborough Ontario. Also opportunities in poultry farming, welding, and woodworking businesses with large turnarounds and financing options.
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Lily
Scarborough
How Can I renovate gift wrap and ribbons
A reader asks how to reuse Christmas wrapping paper and ribbons. Tips suggest dampen with a sponge, wipe the wrong side, then iron to restore appearance. A second reader asks about making stew and is advised to brown meat before adding liquid and to add vegetables at the right time to avoid overcooking.
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