Oldest Bristlecone Pines Given Protected Forest Status
The Methuselah trees, Bristlecone pines up to 4600 years old in California, are now wards of the government. Dr. Richard E. McArdle signed an order creating the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest to guard against mining and timber claims and to preserve them for science and public enjoyment. The forest spans 27 000 acres of the Inyo National Forest near the Nevada border, with the Edmund Schulman Memorial Grove honoring the scientist who dated the pines.
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Washington
National Geographic Magazine
Trigo National Forest
San Francisco
Nevada
Edmund Schulman
Fossil Pliocene Birds Unearthed Near San Diego
Fossil bird bones found east and north of central San Diego reveal insights into the Pliocene era 1 000 000 to 3 000 000 years ago, says UCLA emeritus biology professor Love Holmes Miller. He notes gaps between known Pleistocene and Miocene records and compares current finds to a developing photograph of the period.
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Los Angeles
San Diego County
Love Holmes Miller
University of California
San Diego
Early Myths Show Value Placed On Eyesight
New York report notes Greek and Roman myths reflect high regard for sight. Cyclopes with one eye, Argus covered in eyes, and the three Graeae share a single eye between them illustrate ancient attention to vision and ocular power. Perseus later seizes the Graeae eye and tooth to obtain clues to the nymphs with winged sandals.
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New York
Greece
Rome
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Perseus
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Hades
Health Programs Extend Insurance Beyond Retirement
New York report shows a surge in employer health plans that continue after retirement. By 1956 the number of programs more than doubled from five years earlier, with benefits extending to smaller employee groups as well.
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New York
United States
Bahamas constitution mirrors colonial governance tradition
The Bahamas, a British colony southeast of Florida, features 3000 islands caves and rocks. Its 1729 constitution establishes a House of Assembly as one of the oldest Western Hemisphere legislative bodies.
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Washington
Bahamas
Florida
North Amercan
House of Assembly
Joe Dingman Attends 1.0.C.F. Lodge Meeting
Joe Dingman attended a Belleville Monday evening gathering of the 1.0.C.F. lodge. The event brought together local members in a formal session at the lodge hall.
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Joe Dingman
C.F. Lodge
Belleville
More Accidents Higher Car Costs Affect Insurance
A 1957 insurance leaflet reports auto liability claims cost drivers 1.5 billion dollars yearly. It links rising rates to more accidents, higher repair costs, and larger jury awards, noting 11.7 million total accidents and 1.856 million injuries as cars grew more elaborate.
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New York
Pace
Association of Casualty and Surety Companies
Girls take the field as Lassie Leaguers expand nationwide
In Collegeville Pennsylvania girls aged 10 to 15 join Lassieball, a softball variant, as Lassie Leaguers Inc expands. An estimated 100 girls leagues and up to 12 000 players may participate this spring and summer, with inquiries from about 400 communities.
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Collegeville
Lassie Leaguers, Inc
Lassie Leaguers
Watch Water Supply During Summer's Heat
Pittsburgh readers are warned to monitor home water systems for two danger signs as heat drives demand. Red rusty water signals possible corrosion from high acidity, risking pipes and heaters, while low water pressure indicates supply strain and potential related issues.
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Pittsburgh
Giant 16 Foot Xiphactinus Unearthed For Exhibit
Smithsonian paleontologists prepare a 16 foot long Xiphactinus fossil from the Creta ceous Great Plains exhibit. The specimen was obtained through an exchange with the University of Texas and highlights giant ancient fish that once roamed a vast sea across today’s United States. Beloit resident C E McKimson visited The Journal Thursday.
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Washington
Great Plains
United States
Smithsonian Institution
University of Texas
C. E. McKimson of
Beloit
Journal
Grossbreeding Is New Dairy Study
USDA scientists launch a long term study comparing purebred Brown Swiss Ayrshire and Holstein cows with crossbred offspring. Two and three way crosses will be evaluated for milk yield butterfat solids not fat birth weight growth rate and feed efficiency to assess rapid herd improvement through crossbreeding using forty heifers from each breed sourced from diverse pedigrees.
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USDA
Arti
Farm Living Getting Better All the Time
Mrs. Elvira Horrell of Oregon State College reports the Pacific Coast leads regions in farm operator families with electricity, refrigerators, running water, and flush toilets. The Coast also ranks high in telephones and other amenities, though national gains outpace regional progress since 1945.
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Elvira Horrell
Oregon State College Extension
Pacific Coast
Tank Saver Metal Stock Tank Care Advice
Tank care tips advise never placing the tank on the ground and using a wooden platform to fit the bottom shape to reduce corrosion and aid movement when pastures change. The piece also notes visits by Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Lorentz and Mrs. Agnes Cardwell to the Cardwell family in Beloit and with Steven.
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A. H. Lorentz
Beloit
Agnes Cardwell
George Cardwell
Steven
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