Ballet Film To Be Made In South Africa
British director All Travers to shoot the first ballet film in South Africa to showcase the country’s cultural side. The low budget production plans three days of filming, covering the first act of Coppélia and two South African works with five cameras.
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Free Mail Privilege Granted to Revolutionary War Soldiers
The Britannica notes that free mail service began during the American Revolution, allowing soldiers to send letters and parcels without charge. This privilege supported troops and their communications amid the conflict.
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Retired Railroader Recovers 1898 Ticket Refund
St Louis based Missouri Pacific Railroad refunded an unused 1898 ticket found by a Colorado retiree. The ticket, from Bonham Texas to Fort Worth, was a child's half fare issued by Illinois Central predecessor. The refund amount totaled 2 dollars and 10 cents at 3.6 cents per mile.
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Lyons man guards 20000 pencils in world of wood
Lyons Nebraska AP reports Glen Robley who owns a store began collecting pencils in 1927. His apartment walls display about 20 000 pencils from all 50 states and many foreign countries. The collection features advertising and novelty pencils and includes pens from all states with governor signatures. the oldest is a 400 year old mechanical pencil.
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Nursing Program For Mature Pupils
Washington reports a nursing education program aimed at mature men and women rather than recent high school graduates. The program, funded by grants from the Public Health Service Division of Nursing, expands educational opportunities offered by nursing schools.
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Public Health Service Division of Nursing
Montana Mule May Be Replaced By Gyro Carrier
MISSOULA Mont A new forest trail cargo carrier called a gyro carrier has been developed here. Balanced by a 180 pound gyroscope spinning at 5500 rpm the carrier can climb over obstacles negotiate narrow trails and climb at 60 percent grade. Its cargo capacity is 800 pounds about the load of four pack mules. The three wheeled in line motorized vehicle may take over one of the last jobs of the faithful mule.
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