Highland mystery alive as 200-year-old secret told to a boy
A Scottish family guards the identity of Colin Campbell the Red Fox of Grecure killed in 1752. Nineteen-year-old Mary Stewart Penman plans to pass the secret to her nephew David Reid in Glasgow, breaking a long oath. The tale ties to Bonnie Prince Charlie’s failed rebellion and a controversial 1752 execution by English redcoats.
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Colin Campbell
Red Fox
Grecure
David Reid
Robert. Louis Stevenson
David
Mary Stewart Penman
Alexander Stewart Mecinnes
Argyl and the Isles
Campbell
Miss Penman
Highlands
Glens
Glasgow
Bonnie Prince Charlie
France
Stewart
Vegetables Popular on U S Tables After World War II
The USDA reports per capita vegetable consumption excluding potatoes reached about 200 pounds in postwar years. Five vegetables beans broccoli sweet corn cucumbers tomatoes rose in popularity due to canned or frozen use. Fresh sales increased only for sweet corn and lettuce, while asparagus green peas and snap beans rose modestly from processed products. Cabbage and spinach declined since World War II.
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U.S
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Large lions reach 45 inches tall and nine feet long
The largest lions reported grow about 45 inches in height and exceed nine feet from nose to tail tip, indicating substantial size among the species.
Muscle weight in pigeons dwarfs other body parts
The study notes that the flying muscles of pigeons account for as much weight as the rest of the bird combined.
Undefined Social Puzzle Inspires Hidden Yearning
A fragmentary column hints at someone seeking purpose after a void in life linked to a clothes closet. The piece weaves playful phrases about a race track and windows, while noting that almost everyone has 20-20 hindsight in a reflective, humorous tone.
U.S Aid to Wild Animals For Kenya Parks Fund
Kenya National Parks reports contributions from 500 Americans toward a water for wildlife fund to aid elephants buffalo rhinos and antelope. Donors ranges from two dimes to 2500 dollars with no total stated.
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Kenya
Calder and Norris lead in half season NHL voting
Halfway through the 1960 61 NHL season Dave Keon of Toronto topped Calder balloting with 79 of 90 points while Doug Harvey led Norris with 84. Hart and Byng races remained close as Johnny Bower and Red Kelly led their categories with 48 and 48 points respectively. full results list the top contenders and voting method.
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Dave Keon
Toronto
Doug Harvey
Canadiens
Keon
Harvey
Johnny Bower
Toronto Maple Leafs
Hart
Frank Mahovlich
Maple Leafs
Gordie Howe
Detroit
Red Kelly
Kelly
Norm Ullman
Detroit Red Wings
Andy Hebenton
New York Rangers
Lady Byng
Bob Nevin
Howie Glover
National Hockey League
Bernie Geoffrion
Bobby Hull
Chicago
Bert Olmstead
Marcel Pronovost
Leo Boivin
Boston
Pete Googan
Allan Stanley
Carl Brewer
Pierre Pilote
Doug Mohins
Jack Evans
Elmer Vasko
Montreal Canadiens
Refining Capacity and Oil Use in Canada 1960 Brief
Canada’s oil refining capacity at December 31, 1960 stood at 934000 barrels daily, up 5.6 percent from 1959. Domestic consumption of crude oil and products in 1959 averaged 845200 barrels daily, reflecting ongoing energy demand trends. BE A DEFENSIVE DRIVER.
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Canada
Lincoln Birthday Art Puzzle and Ages Problem
Commemorating Abraham Lincoln's birthday, an artist presents three pictures to be folded and joined for each scene. A separate age puzzle asks for current ages where a man is eight times his son and, in 24 years, will be twice the son's age. Also lists famous Lincolns with first names to match historical figures, presidents, and writers.
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Esq
Ye Dupes
JO Shipci
Ourarey
Abraham Lincoln
Wood
Nhe
Lincoln
Cornwallia
Abraham
Great Britain
Cape Cod
Supreme Court
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Ang S3ts
Nevada
Cain
Oae
Strictly Fresh
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Calder Memorial Trophy
Dave Keen
Gerry Odrowski
Allan John
Andy Heberton
New York
Don McKenney
Jean Beliveau
Andy Bathgate
Alex Delvecchio
Camille Henry
Boston Bruins
Valentine
Flamingo Guide
Italy
Pisa
Owe Gaia
Saeny
Hammer
Noah
Osory Pau
Sete
Sylvester
Lincolns
Massachusetts
Maine
Pari
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