Ft Laramie Treaty Marked Peace Effort In 1851
Article recalls the 1851 Ft Laramie treaty after a 23 day council of eight Indian nations and U S government. It notes tribes including Sioux Cheyenne Arapaho Crow Mandan and more, the Black Hills recognition, and that peace followed for three years though the treaty was not ratified by the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne Agency
S. Dak
United Nations
Korea
U.S
Ft. Laramie
California
Black Hills
Francis Case
RSD
Dillon Myer
United States
Missouri River
Montana
North Dakota
Rocky Mountains
Texas
New Mexico
Wyoming
Senate
Congress
Supt
D. D. Mitchell
The
Indian Service
Ft. la Tamie
Mitchell
Indian Department
Great Assembly of Indians
Practical Chinese Commie Knows the Time to Resign
Marine private first class Douglas Hale of Detroit questions a Chinese prisoner in Korea. Through an interpreter the soldier explains he surrendered to cook breakfast for 60 men and avoid battle, saying no one came to dinner and he chose to go south.
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Marine
Korea
Douglas Hale
Mack Avenue
Detroit
Michigan
Pfc. Hale
Pic. Hale
Woman Predicts Hour of Own Passing in California
In Redwood City California Mrs Edythe Hanson correctly predicted the hour of her death stating she would die at 11:45 PM on August 21. Her husband said she possessed strong faith and premonitions. At 9 PM she slept and at 11:45 the doctor certified her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redwood City
Calif
Edythe Hanson
Giant Stone Heads Highlight Mexican Stamp History
A 13th century basalt head from La Venta Tabasco heads Mexico’s new state stamp. The 11 colossal heads were found 1938 to 1946 in Tabasco and Veracruz by National Geographic Society and Smithsonian expeditions, weighing 10 to 30 tons and featuring helmeted forms with heavy, realistic features.
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Washington, D. C
Tabasco
Mexico
National Geographic Society
Smithsonian Institution
la Venta
Gulf of Mexico
San Lorenzo
Veracruz
Tres Zapotes
Tulane University
Medical Exam Reveals Jo Ellen Mayer Kidney Condition
In Watertown Wisconsin Mr and Mrs Arnold Mayer sought care for their daughter Jo Ellen 2 due to finicky eating. Hospital doctors found she has four kidneys twice the normal amount and two operations have occurred with another planned to restore function. doctors note double kidneys occur in about one in five thousand births.
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Watertown
Wis
Arnold Mayer
Jo Ellen
Diamonds Found in Ten States of United States
The article notes that at least ten states have produced diamonds, with gem quality specimens in Smithsonian collections from Arkansas, California, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Texas, and West Virginia. Most finds come from glacial drift or alluvial river deposits, and only Arkansas yielded a diamond at its formation site.
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Washington, D. C
South Africa
India
Brazil
United States
Arkansas
California
Indiana
Kentucky
North Carolina
Texas
West Virginia
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian
Films Tell American Story To Immense World Audience
Washington report notes U S made movies account for about 75 percent of world feature films seen by a 230 million weekly audience. Despite 400 plus yearly U S releases, they are less than one fifth of global productions and face hostility in Iron Curtain nations. U S film industry earns an estimated three billion dollars abroad with about 100 million in annual profits from foreign screenings.
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Washington, D. C
U. S
World Studios
Soviet Union
China
Poland
Hungary
Romania
Czechoslovakia
Bulgaria
Albania
Germany
Free World
U. S. Department of Commerce
Petunias Grow as Washington Sees Flower Increase
Ramblings note more petunias planted in Washington this year as local Garden club promotes the flower adopted as the town symbol. Iowa City’s Petunia City example inspires Washington gardeners with seeds and plant sales rising, and a June 6 annual show planned along Memorial Highway.
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Petunias
Washington
Washington City
Garden Department
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Petunia
Iowa
Garden Club
Thy Fortniehdly Club
Memorial Highway
Iowa Avenue
Kim Grove Cemetery
Grandview Locals Highlights From May News
Mrs. O L Blake visits at Delbert Maxwell home as Grandview school closes with a picnic and pupil hike. Miss Mabel Detweiler returns as teacher next year. Mrs Adolph Gislain and Mrs Leo Gislain call on Washington, Mr and Mrs Bert Tandy host about 50 relatives for dinner, Mrs W C Richards of Washington visits family, Mrs W W Wagamon Sr hosts Ladies Rural Club.
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Delbert Maxwell
Grandview
O. L. Blake
Mrs
Mabel Detweiler
Mr. Aud
Bert Tandy
W. C. Richards
Washington
Bill Wagamon Jr
Dr. V
Allergic Dermatitis Tied to Plants and Other Substances
Dr. Ralph Luikart II, a Santa Barbara dermatologist, notes plants are a common cause of allergic contact dermatitis, though plastics insecticides drugs and dyes also trigger cases in many patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Luikart II
Santa Barbara
Cal
Fire Claims Over 200 Chicks At Pilotsburg Brooder House
Mrs. Carl T. Anderson lost her brooder house and more than 200 chicks in a recent fire. Defective wiring is suspected as the cause. Pilotburg pupils and parents had a busy week with school closings and picnics as Commencement activities proceed and seniors plan a Chicago trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stransky
Pilotsburg
Carl T. Anderson
Pilotbore
Theodora Fisher
John Stransky
Kalona
Theodora
Chicago
Martyn Mouser
Washington High School
Frederick Shaw
Lone Tree
Detroit
Ola Knotts
Washington
Mere. Knotts
Allie Oldfield
Pilotsburg School
Rickey
Poe Crossett
Olin Bishop
Canton
Mrs Hunter
Mr. Hunter
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