Flood Control Dating From Babylonia 2500 B.C.
Chicago natural history notes reveal ancient Babylonia used perennial irrigation and canals to manage spring floods. Barrages earth locks and dams controlled Euphrates Tigris water while silting spurred new canals. Kish flood strata show early Dynastic dwellings with fish remains from receded flood.
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Chicago
Ill
Babylonia
Chicago Natural History Museum
Richard A. Martin
Kish
Euphrates
Tigris
Museum
Representative Says Whistling Is Legal
In Painted Post New York two girls Audrey Hadock and Judy Callard asked their congressman W Sterling Cole about whistling. he replied that the right to whistle is protected like free speech but with reasonable police regulation and advised following parental and teacher guidance.
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Painted Post
N.Y
Steuben County
Audrey Hadock
Judy Callard
W. Sterling Cole
New York
Twittering Pests Get Hot Seat in Washington
Washington battles with starlings estimated at about 14 000 in roosting spots citywide. A new bird proof wire system targets roosts and ledges to deter the nuisance amid a history of failed enemy devices and the birds' stubborn persistence.
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Washington
Ariong Song Delights Marines On Korean TV Show
A Kaesong boy, Cha Yong Si known as Joe Doakes at the Fifth Marine Regiment, sang the native folk song Ariong to Danny Kaye in Korea. His small voice moved Marines to tears as he performed from the audience and Kaye invited him on stage before praising the young singer.
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Korea
Kaesong
Danny Kay
Ariong
Cha Yong Si
Joe Doakes
Fifth Marine Regiment
Kaye
Hollywood
Kim
Five Nations deed of 1736 to land west of Susquehanna
A historic 1736 deed by the five Indian nations conveyed title to lands along the Susquehanna River westward to the setting of the Sun. The document reflects a vast transfer of territory and marks a major colonial era land agreement.
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Susquehanna River
Crawfordsville TTT Meeting Reviews Camp Pictures
Chapter L TTT met at the Robertson home with co hosts Shirley Robertson and Mrs. John White. Rev Ernest Smith presented moving pictures of the TTT Girls Camp at Eden Valley Minnesota showing camp dedication and flag ceremonies. Ruth Curtis attends camp for two weeks. Community notices cover relocations, teaching staff hires, illnesses, and local travels.
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Crawfordsvile
W. G. Robertson
Shirley Robertson
John White
Ernest Smith
TTT
Eden Valley
Minn
Chapter I
Earl Monson
Ruth Curtis
Russell Miller
Hanover
N. H
Harold Miller
Robert Miller
Kansas City
Kan
Russell
University of Kansas Medical Center
Women's Guild of the Fed
Live Wire 4-H Club Meeting July 23 Highlights
Fifteen members two leaders and two visitors met at Fern Williams home. Pauline Jones reported Ames convention and a Lake Odessa camping trip set for July 25 26. Achievement Day is August 5 with officers in charge of the fair booth. Demonstrations include freezing techniques by several members and pillow project by Patty Sheets Ruthie Augustine.
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Fern Williams
Pauline Jones
Lake Odessa
Maribeth Buffington
Beverly Gipple
Beverly Lenz
Susan Jennings
Janet Robertson
Mary Jo Paisty
Lolita Buffington
Marys Ellen
Linda Metzger
Janet
Ruthis Augustine
Patty Sheets
Barbara Weston
Patty Sheetz
Ruthie Augustine
Immigrant Proportion Highlighted in 1940 U S Population
In 1940 more than a quarter of the U S population consisted of foreign born individuals or those born to alien parents, underscoring a substantial immigrant presence in the nation.
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United States
Local Achievement Day Held For Jolly Jokers 4-H Club
The Jolly Jokers 4-H Club hosted a local Achievement Day showcasing members' projects and awards. Youths presented displays in categories such as farming crafts crafts and home economics as families attended the event.
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Jolly Jokers 4-H
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Donald Blankenhorn
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Clear Lake
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Tex
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Malone
Jane Graham
Graham
Clarence Hering
Bob Millers
Des Moines
Russell Zickefoose
Yarmouth
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Kenneth Fry
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Culver-Stockton College
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Iowa Wesleyan
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John Mitchell
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Sandra Davis
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Sandra
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Wayland
Live Wire Club
U.S.A
Jolley
Jokers
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POLO
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All Boys
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