Polly's Pointers Washcloth Over Drain Stops Noisy Gurgle
Dear Polly offers simple home fixes including using a folded washcloth to quiet a noisy sink drain and a back screen door solution to hear telephone rings. Also advises hanging a coat hanger bar to support a telephone book and dishwasher cleaning of sponges.
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Mountain and Millionaire Stall Barcelona’s Growth Plans
Barcelona planners push for three tunnels through Tibidabo to unlock land for a new city and a vast upper park while owner Dr Jose Andreu resists ceding his half of the mountain, threatening court action to block the project.
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Farmers Build Hay Amid Good Weather Across Texas
Texas farmers reported widespread haying in favorable conditions with irrigation and rainfall varying by region. Livestock conditions remain good, but dryland plants lag due to limited rain while winds and cool nights slowed crop growth.
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Panhandle
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Canada Embraces New Nationalism Says Green
Canadian energy minister J. J. Greene voices a rising nationalism in Canada, stressing a unique identity and friendship with the United States. He rejects anti American sentiment while explaining energy policy shifts amid U S oil restrictions and a Quebec French problem influencing national soul searching.
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Associated Press
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Canada
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No Name site guides travelers to tiny No Name Creek
The No Name exit on Interstate 70 at Glenwood Springs Colorado leads to No Name Creek a settlement too small for a post office. No Name sign reflects the quirky locale while attracting visitors seeking the offbeat destination.
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Universal Lot Tours Profitable Operation
Hollywood AP article details Universal Studios 42 acre lot tours drawing thousands of visitors with interactive props, a Glamor Trams ride, and new attractions like Ark Park and an after dark night club. Prices range from 3.85 adults to 1.85 children, and the complex expects its five millionth visitor in six years amid 2 million dollars in upgrades.
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Associated Press
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Interpreting the New Book Ads and Their Clues
A reader explains how publisher ads reveal true book quality by decoding phrases such as indispensible addition to YOUR library and disciplined inquiry into. The guide notes which lines signal mass market oversupply or dull content and warns against sensational claims and biographical collections tied to serial publicity.
Historic Mayflower beam shown by Pilgrim descendant
Mrs Forest C Dana holds a worm eaten fragment of the Mayflower hull. She explains it came from a main beam aboard the ship and notes her Pilgrim ancestor John Howland signed the Mayflower Compact on November 11, 1620.
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Today in History June 15 highlights from around the world
On June 15 many notable events are listed including 1215 Magna Carta signing, 1752 Franklin kite experiment, 1775 Washington assuming command, 1836 Arkansas statehood, 1904 General Slocum disaster, 1940 Maginot line outflanked, 1964 Supreme Court reapportionment, 1964 Eisenhower Philippines reception, 1970s UN Cyprus peacekeeping, 1970s Pompidou election victory.
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Quietest place in the world built by Bell Labs
The World Almanac reports Bell Telephone Laboratory in Murray Hill New Jersey created a dead room that eliminates 99.98 percent of reflected sound and is the quietest place in the world.
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Murray Hill
N.J
World Almanac
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