Strandscopers In Namib Report Not Extinct Official Says
An official in southwest Africa asserts strandscopers or Strandlooper people near Zesfontein in the Namib desert are not extinct. The group, wedged between Bushmen and Hottentots, supposedly survives in a primitive coastal lifestyle eating shellfish and small trapped prey along an 850 mile Atlantic coast stretch.
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Africa
Mark Twain
Namib
Zestontein
Union of South Africa
National Geographic’ Society
Zesfontein
Atlantic
DFDT named as potent insecticide with lower toxicity than DDT
German born cousin of DDT called DFDT shows greater knock down power against flying insects especially house flies and may be less poisonous to warm blooded animals and fish. Dr W T Sumerford notes DFDT is Di Fluoro Diphenyl Trichloroethane and was used by Germans in World War II.
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American Chemical Society
W. T. Sumerford
Communicable Disease Center
United States Public Health Service
Savannah
DFDT
United States
Somerford
Living fossils arrive at National Zoo from Dominican Republic
Two living fossil species named laoendon paradoxus arrive at the National Zoo in Washington DC from Ciudad Trujillo. Described as long nosed burrowing insects eaters, they are presented as the only living specimens outside the Dominican Republic zoo. Dr Walter Praetorious, director, notes they are ancestors of the common shrew.
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National Zoological Park
Washington, D. C
Dominican Republic
West Indies
Dominican Information Center
New York City
The
Information ‘Center
Zoological Park
Ciudad Mrujillo
Walter Praetorious
Ciudad Trujillo Zoological Park
Exchange Teachers Strengthen Anglo American Ties
The plan has been hailed as a major success in international understanding with Britain sending more teachers to America and 112 British teachers arriving this year as Americans went to Britain. Next year 200 British students will visit America, eager to learn about American life, while teachers act as ambassadors for their countries, reports the British Broadcasting Company.
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Sopular
Britain
America
British Broadcasting Feompary
Peanuts as a High Protein Snack and Quick Uses
A historical note praises peanuts for high quality protein and B vitamin niacin, suggesting a between meals snack of peanuts with apple slices or celery with peanut butter. It mentions chopped peanuts on fruit or cabbage salad, and serving with puddings or ice cream, plus peanut brittle and chocolate dipped clusters for home canning.
Duplication of No 20 Oil Advice on Lubricating Oils
Kerosene plus No 20 oil is not advised as kerosene evaporates quickly. Manufacturers often recommend using kerosene only in extreme low temperatures and to follow the oil makers directions for lubrication.
Domestic Stokers Now Dominant in Market share
Although automatic stokers were first developed for industrial use, about 90 percent of stokers now sold are for domestic heating. The shift highlights growing home use and market demand for convenient fuel heating solutions.
Housing Supply Gains Outpace Population Growth
Housing in U S cities has risen by over 22 percent since 1940, reaching 36.3 million usable units, 6.6 million more than 1940. Nonfarm population grew about 18 percent, leaving more space per person yet fewer housing options for buyers or renters today. The higher family formation and income power drive record housing consumption, tightening total supply.
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U. S
Melvin H. Baker
Construction Industry Information Committee
Mr. Baker
Bureau of the Census
Rose Queen of Flowers Enjoys Wider Popularity
The article notes a rapid rise in rose planting across America, calling the rose the universal garden favorite. It praises roses for beauty, fragrance, and ease of growth with minimal care. Hybridizers have improved sturdiness and disease resistance, and many varieties bloom from June through late fall.
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America
Shampooing Furniture With Soap Jelly Cleaning Tip
Home management specialists at the University of Illinois college of agriculture share a soap jelly recipe to refresh slightly dingy upholstery. Mix 1 cup hot water with 2 cups mild soap flakes, heat to a jelly, test fabrics, then apply with a cloth and rinse with lukewarm clear water.
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University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Rabid Dogs Bite Themselves And Fences
The Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association notes self injury can be an early rabies symptom in dogs including tail or appendage chewing. Rabid dogs may chew wooden fences. If a pet refuses food or water, owners should seek veterinary observation.
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Journal of the
American Veterinary Medical Association
Journal
How a dog's nose follows human scent trails tests indicate
Tests suggest a dog trails by distinguishing earth odor from compressed and volatilized footprints plant odor from disturbed vegetation and odor traces from shoes shoe polish decaying matter and the body odor specific to each person This supports the idea that trail success depends on discriminating multiple odor sources and their relative strengths.
Local Notables Attend Meetings and Holiday Travel Notices
Northwestern Bell managers Jerry Miller and Nevin Hopkins attend a regional meeting in North Platte. Various residents plan Christmas visits, with arrivals from Pittsburg, Madison, Godfrey, and Lincoln. Birth announcements list two newborn daughters for Stewart and Benneth families.
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Jerry Miller
Nevin Hopkins
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
North Platte
Carolyn Kennedy
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
E. Uptegrove
Phoenix
Arizona
Corncross
Harte
Sally Lowe
Monticello College
Godfrey
Illinois
J. H. Lowe
Wiliam Burleson
Billie
Len
Salinas
Calif
Roger Hornby
Osborn & Osborn
Jack Fix
Hornby
W. E. Henke
Atlanta
Iowa
Bill Bieternitz
Kemper Academy
Booneville
Ray Breternitz
Kenneth, Jr
Kathleen Agnew
Lincoln
K. S. Agnew
Roch Hospital Admits Wide Range Of Patients
Admitted on Thursday W H Krahl and Mrs Joe Schwartz Potter. Saturday Harriet Holt Mrs Phillip Kopetzky Mrs Frank Dickes Larry Odean Chappell. Sunday Ernest Leafgreen Mrs Mary Egging Gurley John Egging Gurley Mrs Mary Melton Lodgepole Mrs Leroy Stewart Mrs Donald Schneider Monday Margie Troidl Tuesday Thomas McFadden SOD Mrs Velmer Odea Chappell James Loaris Wednesday Mrs Wilbur Benneth Dismissed Thursday Mrs
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Charles Hempstead
Charles Oliverius
Lodgepole
Mary
Reilly
Mathew Peetz
Larry Odean
Chappell
W. H
Kahl
Frank«Dickes
Joe Schwartz
Potter
John Egging
Gurley
Harriet Holt
Margie Troidl
Ernest Leafgreen
Donald Schneider
Leroy ‘Stewart
Wilbur Benneth
James Loaris
Admitted and Dismissed Patient Lists Then Birth Notice
Admitted Wednesday Sarah Lee Campbell Dix Thursday Kenneth Moses Friday Mrs Keith Richens Sally Coyle Saturday Clyde Lucas Mrs Noah Walters Lodgepole Sunday Mary Lou Rocha Vern Call Mrs A B Connell Bernard Hueska Mrs Edwin Misegadis Sund Thursday Mer vin Johnson SOD Mrs Elberne Luehrs Dismissed Wednesday Dennis Underdown Mrs Dale Swanson and daughter Chappell John Mc Williams Arkimo Cruise Bushnell Mrs Albert Mahr Friday Mrs Paula Gerlet Dix Marlene Fell Saturday Mrs Keith Rich ens John Henzl Lodgepole Sunday Kenneth Moses Monday Clyde Lucas Sally Coyle Tuesday Mary Lou Rocha Wednesday Sara Lee Campbell Dix Mrs John April and son Births A son to Mr and Mrs John April Dec 6 a son to Mr and Mrs Elberne Luehrs Dec 135.
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Sarah Lee Campbell
Dix
Kenneth Moses
Keith Richens
Sally Coyle
Clyde Lucas
Noah Walters
Lodgepole
Mary Lou Rocha
Vern Call
A. B. Connell
Bernard“Hueska
Edwin Misegadis
Sund
Mervin Johnson
Elberne Luehrs
Dennis Underdown
Dale Swanson
Chappell
John McWilliams
Arkimo Cruise
Bushnell
Albert Mahr
Paula Gerlet
Marlene Fell
John Henzl
Sara Lee Campbell
John April
Early gas turbine concept outlined in 1680 book
Bishop Wilkins described a device in Mathematical Magick suitable for turning a spit, reeling yarn, chiming bells, and rocking a cradle. The excerpt notes this as probably the first gas turbine concept, outlining its potential uses for both men and boys.
Slow decade as American cities grew at slower rate
A historical note indicates that during the 1930s urban growth slowed markedly in many American cities, with development lagging due to economic hardship and demographic shifts. The trend marked a departure from prior decades of faster expansion.
Pasture Erosion Prevention Through Thick Grass Stands
Erosion in pastures can be checked by developing thick healthy grass stands. More than one eighth of all teachers employed in the forty eight states have less than two years of college.
Newcastle Disease Warns Public Health Officials
The American Veterinary Medical Association urged stronger controls on Newcastle disease in farm poultry flocks. Research suggests humans may be susceptible to the virus and that it can spread through the air. Chicken and turkey flocks in 44 states have suffered outbreaks in recent years.
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American Veterinary’ Medical Association
A.V.M.A
Jet Planes Made of Stainless Steel to Handle Ultrasonic Friction
The latest jet planes are built from stainless steel because friction at ultrasonic speeds melts older metal types. The shift aims to improve performance and durability in high speed flight.
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