Oregon town jumps to frog fame with albino bullfrog
Williams Oregon a rural town in southern Oregon has become the frog capital dream with Mike Fleming and his albino bullfrog. The Frogonian Club formed after a San Francisco radio talk show spotlight drew 400 members in three weeks and a letter from the White House. Pageantry includes frog poetry cartoons plaques stamps and coins. The club aims to promote water observation with Jody Powell sending encouragement from the White House.
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May 6 1977 Almanac Highlights Births and History
United Press notes today May 6 1977 is the 26th day of the year with 239 remaining. Sigmund Freud born May 6 1856 is mentioned. historical items include 1816 New York City Bible Association organized and 1935 WPA created to provide work for the unemployed.
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Bridge Hand Commentary on Goren Sharif 1977
A Chicago Tribune bridge analysis discusses the Gore n Sharif 1977 hand. It critiques Norths jump to four spades and explains how East West could have redirected defense to diamonds or hearts, noting signaling possibilities and tactical errors by West and East.
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British TV adapts Dickens Hard Times for PBS
PBS airs the four part Dickens adaptation May 11 detailing Gradgrind and Bounderby in a poverty struck industrial era. The serial follows Gradgrind’s strict schooling, his daughter, a traveling circus, and Stephen Blackpool amid factory life and legal constraints.
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Alan Dobie
Visions On Chesapeake Bay Prompt Maiden Voyage Of Pride Of Baltimore
Captain Melbourne Smith leads 12 crew on an 11 day maiden voyage of the Pride of Baltimore a 90 foot replica Baltimore Clipper sailing the Chesapeake Bay en route to American and Canadian ports. Smith built the ship with 19th century tools and claims the vessel mirrors War of 1812 era craft.
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