World Looks Up the Amazon Hylean planned as aid testing ground
UNESCO backs IIMA in Peru and Brazil to study the vast Hylean Amazon region spanning eight nations. Preliminary surveys in Gurupa and Rio Nullaga aim to map people, resources, and sustainable development potential for tropical adaptation and economic advancement.
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Fred King
Wester Lake
South Amerca
Amazon
United Nations Educational, Scientific Andultural Organization
Unesco
Europe
United States
United Kingdom
Andes
Atlantic
Orinoco River
Bolivia
Brazil
Peru
Ecuador
Colombia
Venezuela
France
Netherlands
Britain
Italy
Amazonia
International Institute of the
French Guiana
Jaime Torres Bodet
Mexico
Gurupa
Rio Nullaga
HHA
Australia’s Wool Exports Rise to Global Prominence
Australian wool exports reach about 720.6 million pounds to 40 countries this season, with merino flocks centered on a 70 million head population. The wool industry, a key national asset since the 1800s, drives prosperity for 7.58 million people as prices peak and the embargo on merino stock remains strict.
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Barbara Gormly
Sydney
Australia
England
Cape of Good Hope
John MacArthur
Wool Club
Aus
Alture
France
Germany
Birds that travel nests on ferries and trains
Chicago curator notes tree swallows nest on ferries between Ogdensburg New York and Prescott Ontario across the St Lawrence River. Nests tucked in ferry openings as ships dock at different piers. Barn swallows nest on railway trains between Lake Michigan portage routes, with crew aiding nests on moving baggage cars.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Austin L. Rand
Chicago Natural History Museum
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Prescott
Onttario
St. Lawrence River
Canadian
U.S
Rand
Ain Lake
Carcross
Lake Marsh
Yukon Territory
Large snake lives three years in a well in South Australia
A brown snake has lived in a well at Marryatville for three years after sliding into the opening as a half grown creature. It remains about seven feet underground with no escape and feeds remains a subject of local debate while in good condition.
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West Dy
Associated Press
Sydney
Australia
Marryatville
South Australia
Baltimore livestock market sees mixed cattle and steady to weak bids
The report notes uneven demand for cattle with holdovers steady to weak and spots about 80 lower. Steers range from around 20.55 to 27.00 per hundredweight with most mid to good quality offerings. Old head cows top near 2100, good calves in the 2200 to 2500 range, hogs and sheep showing mixed activity and prices steady to higher on some lots.
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Hogn
Broom Still Best After 17 Years
Spencer’s Lon Love, 76, rehired for the 47th straight year as street foreman, continues broom-cleaning city streets daily at 3 am. Council plans to fund street cleaning equipment with $60 each, Mayor Eddie Farmer to match. Love remains pivotal to Spencer sewage system knowledge. Pigs Thrive on Kanzaroo in Western New South Wales Australia as hunters supply kangaroo meat and pumpkins to sustain wild pigs.
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Spencer
Lon Love
Love
Council
Eddie Farmer
Ernest Barnes
Kanzaroo
Associated Press
Sydney
north‘Westerns
New South Wales
Australia
Americans Reach British Open Title Quest At St George’s
Nine Americans enter the British Open at Royal St George’s in July led by Frank Stranahan of Toledo and Claude Harmon of Mamaro Neck. The field includes Vic Ghezzi and Bob Sweeny with others from Deal New Jersey Verona Pennsylvania and Canton Ohio. Bobby Locke from South Africa is favored while Henry Cotton does not enter.
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Associated Press
Andrews
Scotland
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Ohio
Claude Harmon
Mamaroneck
Royal St George's Sandwich Course
Stranahan
Harmon
Vic; Ghezzi
Former Beckley Resident Dies in Norfolk at 63
George H. Spalding died at about 2 a m in a Norfolk Virginia hospital after a short illness. A native of England he moved to Norfolk 45 years ago and was a member of Beckley Masonic Lodge 95 and the First Christian Church. He is survived by his wife Julia Davis Spalding a daughter Miss Louise Spalding a brother and two sisters all in England. Funeral services will be held in Norfolk.
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George H. Spalding
Beckley
Norfolk
England
Beckley Masonic Lodge
First Christian Church
Julia Davis Spalding
Mosey Davis
Johnstown Road
Louise Spalding
German Theaters Struggle After Currency Reform
In Frankfurt an estimated half of Western Germany’s private theaters closed after last year’s currency reform. Despite claims of continued hunger for stage plays, many venues fear they may not reopen. Theatre veteran Erich Otto notes audiences resist ultramodern fare, while Carl Zuckmayer’s The Devils General draws strong crowds in the region.
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Associated Press
Frankfurt
Germany
Balding
Erich Otto
Western Germany
Players’ ‘Association
Carl Zuckmayer
Luftwaffe
Ernest Udet
Allelime
Stuckmayer
Otto
Bridegroom Fends Off Bandits Before Wedding
Nai Thongkorn prepared for his marriage in Bangkok when bandits attacked his home and horse. He seized a shotgun, killed one attacker, and fired until the others fled, then married the next morning. The article notes stalled lines and no blueprints of routes.
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Associated Press
Bangkok
Nai Thongkorn
Italy Sees Black Market Cigarettes Undercut Legal Sales
A Zagreb-style exchange shows Italians pay about 5300 lire for two cartons of American cigarettes on the black market, versus 480 lire per pack legally. Smuggling rings supply dealers nationwide, boosting hotel profits as illegal cigarettes circulate in place of taxed legal products.
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Associated Press
Rome
Italy
Hallan
Upside Down Apron Recipes Spark New Venture
Jackson area entrepreneur Rachel Moore turned upside down recipe sewing on aprons into a business. She gathers drink recipes from bartenders nationwide and partners with a textile printer to ship samples and promote kitchenware items. Plans include bridal aprons and a new baby operations line.
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Associated Press
Jackson
Tenn
Rachel Moore
Miss Moore
Memphis
Vexar
Valley of Vanishing Riders continues in dramatic escape
Colorado Jack Ives plans a careful breakout from Alessandra's ranch while Lia remains captive upstairs. He uses a window and a meat smuggle to lure hunting hounds away, then escapes toward TumblRock as Chip Halliday returns Hope to Singin’ Sam with a moonlit reunion hinted for tomorrow. Public notice appears about a West Virginia divorce suit in chancery.
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Colorado
Ives
Seton Alessandrou
Alessandro
Lia
Jack
Alessandra
Justin St. Jonn
Bear Creek Basin
St. John
Seton Alessandro
A Alessandro
Colorado Jack
Spocket
Tumblerock
Chip Halliday
Chip
Singin
Sam
Clark Rayburn
Hope
West Virginia
Rely
Rous
Rtaleigh
Franklin
Rickman
Chancery Phylls
Elizabeth Rickman
van Unler
W. Henderessey
Baruna Still Leading Newport Yacht Race
The Baruna, skippered by H. C. Taylor, led the Newport yacht race as 40 yachts sailed the Newport stretch. Coast Guard communications at the Annapolis Yacht Club reported Baruna still in front at 10 30 p m last night with several boats nearing bay entrances.
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Baruna
Newport
Associated Press
Annapolis
H. C. Taylor
Coast Guard
Annapolis Yacht Club
Ring Solves Mystery of Missing Man in Australia
Police in Wyndham, Australia recover a 14 foot crocodile whose stomach contained a man’s gold signet ring with the initials J.T. The case recalls the July 1948 disappearance of refrigeration engineer John Thompson who vanished after falling from a wharf and was never found.
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Associated Press
Sydney
Wyndham
Australia
John Thompson
Mann Rites Set For Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Jocta May Mann of Daniels will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Daniels Church with Rev. L. A. Garten and Rev. D. W. French officiating. Burial follows in Daniels Royals Cemetery. Survived by husband Dorsey Mann and many children, grandchildren, and siblings. Body at Calfee Funeral Home.
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Jocta May Mann
Daniels
L. A. Garten
D. W. French
Daniels Church
Theoyals
Tennessee
Dorsey Mann
Guy West
MacArthur
Rex
Harlan Mann
Herbert Mann
Harry Mann
Cool Ridge
Roy Lester
Shady Spring
Danzie Lilly
Fred
Oscar Rainwater
Waller
Rainwater
Texas
J. J. Thornton
Washington
D.C
Nell Hall
Florida
Lola Stinnett
Beckley
Calfee Funeral Home
BLEVIN @LEVINS
James Melvin
Ridge Ave
James Fourner
Mount Faber Baptist Church
B. C. Jennings
Surzial
Calfee
Tate Tate
James Oscar
Mabscott
Keyser Funereal Howe
Charles WW. Gunter
Hen Worley
Ira Adkins
Amick Amick
Laverna
Ridge Avenue
First Baptist Church
Alvin J Cook
Mount Tabor
Estie Wills
Glenn Webb
John Cooper
Robert Snead
Richard Cooper
Clay McDaniel
Ann Rose
Caffee Funeral Home
Jones Completes Grand Slam at U S Amateur Championship
Record paid attendance for the 1930 U S amateur championship in Philadelphia reached 135 430 as Bobby Jones completed his grand slam.
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U.S
Philadelphia
Bobby Jones
Funeral notices from Ridge Avenue and local churches
Obituaries and funeral notices for James Melvin Blevin Levis James Oscar Tate Laverna Amick and Private Clifton Neely, including service times locations and burial details. Names include Mount Tabor Cemetery Calfee Funeral Home Keyser Funeral Home Mount Faber Baptist Church First Baptist Church and relationships with grandsons pallbearers and honors.
Lost Beagle And Two Unclear Notices
Lost hound details for a black and white beagle with brown markings sought between Soak Creek and Stotesbury with June 1 as date. Reward offered by CC Marrs Sanh. Also note about 5 month old beagles with eye color identifying features and a painting service advertisement by E. H. Hendrick with contact number.
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Soak Creck
Stotesbury
Ace Scott
Harrer Road
Dial
E. H. Hendrick
E Lively
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Scott's
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Poli Kaye
By R$. Scott
Yeon
Richmond Hel
Wiliam Tilghman
Lineabore
Richmond Hill
Baltimore Livestock
Vanishing Riders
Torman
Skelton
Houchins Mfg. Co., Inc
Crosley
Keyser Funeral Home
Slemoran
Clifton J. Neely
Luzon Island
Clifton Neely
EE Ce Florists
Snead Flower Shop
Heckley Hotel
Oxhills Snow Thornton Florists
Prince Street
Raleigh Glass & Mirror Company
City Ave
G. L. Fetle
Mor
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