Hidden Mammoth Cave Network Unearthed by Guides
Four cave explorers on October 16, 1938 revealed a vast underground labyrinth beneath Lee Ridge at Mammoth Cave Kentucky. Officials call it the greatest find in 140 years with three main avenues, expansive gypsum formations, and an extensive cave system connected to Paradise and Little Paradise.
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John MacDonald
Union
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
National Park Service
Itelf
Park Service
Paradise
Purga
Carl Hanson
Pete
Leo Hunt
Claude
Hunt
Roaring River
Lee Ridge
Martin L. Charlet
Park and Cave
R. Taylor Hoskins
Mammoth Cave National Park
Hoskins
Big Avenue
Capitol
Fossil Avenue
Single Factor Seldom Causes Auto Accident
An expert explains that a crash results from multiple factors like darkness rain intoxication and a curve. J Stan nad Baker of the National Safety Council compares accidents to a poker hand noting any one factor rarely causes a crash. The piece discusses how engineers study curves lighting and road design to reduce incidents and how intoxication remains a key joker in accidents.
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Edward Duncan
J. Stannard Baker
National Safety Council
Baker
National Institute For Traffic Safety Training
University of Tennessee
Knoxville
150th Anniversary of Old Glory Voyage Commemorated
Events highlight American history and culture on August dates. The 150th anniversary marks Old Glorys first world voyage completed in 1790 by the Columbia which sailed from Boston in 1787. Also planned are a Berkeley council assembly from August 13 to 20 and a Pan American scout camp in Camp Andree New York August 14 to 28 featuring Girl Scouts from the Americas.
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Columbia
Boston
General Council of the
Congregational and Christian Churches of the
United States
Berkeley
Calif
Camp Andree
N. Y
North
South America
Southwest
Gallup
CARE OF POULTRY VITAL IN SUMMER TO BOOST FALL EGG PRODUCTION
Farmers should provide two-year clean ground for pullets and an open air range shelter in green feed areas. Offer tender green feed daily and ensure cool, shady water. Feed whole yellow corn and oats each late afternoon plus high quality mash to delay maturity and enlarge eggs. Soybeans or rows of corn supply shade and green feed during heat.
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Lespedeza
Home-Raising of Foods Aids Low Income Families
A U S Department of Agriculture yearbook shows farm home production of dairy poultry fruits vegetables and meat provides a two way gain for low cash income families. Families with higher on-farm food output spent less cash on food and were better fed measured by food value produced.
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Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Farming Advanced By New Machinery
The trend toward durable simple and fast farm equipment boosts productivity says W M Hurst of the US Bureau of Agricultural Engineering. Gas tractors have existed for decades but modern units suit row crops plowing disking and belt work. Rubber tires and pneumatic tires enable higher road and field speed and easier trailer hauling.
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W. M. Hurst
United States Bureau of Agricultural Engineering
Hurst
Rural Briefs on Hog Regions and Tree Transplants
Studies show about half of America's hogs are raised west of the Mississippi while about three fourths of the park is eaten east of the Mississippi. Native trees or shrubs transplanted from dense woods are hard to keep alive. those from open spots in the woods tend to fare better.
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America
Mississippi
Johnson Quips on Aiming Beyond Natural Qualities
A witty reflection notes that people use artificial refinements to cover real flaws, counterfeiting virtue they cannot replicate. The author argues self knowledge should drive genuine improvement, not hollow mimicry.
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C. F. Parrish
Good Housekeeping Institute
Household Searchlight
Yvan Oak
York N.Y
Johnson
Sunkist
California
Tee
Archbishop Crammer
Dixie
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