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Show PAGE SEVEN "HE SAN JUAN RECORD FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1958 The U. S. trust territory of the Marshall Islands was once occupied by the Spaniards, later sold to Germans and after World War I, given to the Japanese. Elephants make a dreadful din while feeding in the forest. Branches crack like pistol shots, and trees crash down to earth. Yet, on scenting danger, the herd can move away in silence, hardly disturbing the foliage In the last quarter century, the number of chemical products marketed in the United States increased by items, or an average of 270 products a year. The Pirate Blackbeard was no Bluebeard. He is reported to have had 14 wives. Most of them are believed to have been alive to mourn him when he was killed. GEMS OF THOUGHT i y" I 4 4 'S - 4 i & f - 4 6,500-7,00- Sm V.'TL - 4 fy.rXf r . X rvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv dU , , i ; 1. , ,tt 1 0 " 1MAMikbikt 1 s t DOBBIN NEARS 50 . . . Believed to be worlds oldest horse, Topo-lin- o (Italian for Mickey Mouse) samples cake on his 49th birth- day at Brescia, Italy. 4 " - Ji r ter&Sk i? I hi I- - Wi v. V A A VA ?s v SNOWBOUND . . . Army helicopters bring relief to hundreds of northern Indiana farm families lated by heavy snows. Food and medical supplies were flown in and many persons were carried to relief stations. This scene Is near Westville, Indiana. r . v T . l W A. A .V; WVCwaIa ASjt lust Be'iig Human THE BAFFLES by Brad Anderson 4 A . . . Gallant Frenchman carries wife through flooded streets of Coulomuier, as blizzards and floods bring worst weather in many years to France, Belgium, Holland and Britain. PIGGY-BAC- ft Se3 .... K .woJe y, you j MAKE A REAL. LAYER CAK UGH... IT WONT CUDCS: By Mahoney A LITTLE MORE NOW. TO CATCH A THIEF By F. L. We scorer to u crarak" coses Rowley n UMORS Some ARE NASTY THINGS. rumors, seemingly, are rooted in truth When nourished carefully these can blossom overnight; they can blast a reputation faster than you can sneeze. Its a simple matter to find a blabbermouth to spread rumors Most rumor-mongework for nothing We had one in our town who was exceptionally good for nothing. Im not going to tell you the name of the town, because it might also be yours, and theres no sense in both, of us being ashamed of it The rumor that follows concerns dogs G Wozzles stole dogs He stole dogs of assorted shapes and sizes He turned them loose behind a high chain-lin- k fence 'at surrounded his property. At . time I learned of G Wozzles ad his doggy business he had some twenty-nin- e animals yapping at passersby I work for the city 1 was assigned to contact G Wozzles and run to the sheriffs office with a signed confession After eyeing a phalanx of dogs for ten minutes I decided not to open G Wozzles gate. Perhaps I should sound out the neighbors first Its about time the law is looking into this!" cried one old man as showed my credentials This rustler has had things his way long enough'" Has anyone come up with a specific chaige against hlm, The old man squinted You on bis side9' Just getting the facts," I Hah! A recount proved it to be the only honest election In the country. Tis so! cried a portly woman wearing a babushka. One crook like Wozzles dont ruin a town. Now if it was apples, thats f)T izT, ?acb rr... If you have a cranky car bring it in and let us have a look at it. Were not satisfied with just supplying your car with gasoline and oil. We want to help you get carefree driving see that your car gets the kind of expert service that can actually add thousands of miles to a cars life. This is our way of showing you that Americas competitive and progressive oil industry is devoted to your service. Drive in today let us show you the way to new, safer motoring pleasure. . I asked impatiently, Madam, "are you a neighbor of Wozzles? "I live on this street, she conceded Have you ever heard of anyone complaining over the loss of a dog? Of course not Hes shrewd, G. Wozzles is He drives off in his station-wago- n and steals dogs in other towns. Then when a reward is offered he runs to collect ft Can you prove this backed up to study me through frosty eyes Then, in an aside to the old man, she hissed-Hewith HIM all right. A gate clanged behind him Whats the gathering for?" asked a lean man with a wide mouth. "Say, youre new here' he said holding his hand out to me "My names G. Wozzle, sir Then, with a grin: I steal dogs " An item omitted from many history books is that a major objective of the 1492 voyage of Christopher Columbus was to open up new markets for the sherries, steel, olive oil and other products She s admit You of Spain. or Blackjack is often Twenty-on- e called "the old Army Game. It won this famous title during World War 1 when it was the most popular card game among the doughboys on the Western Front in France and Flanders. M0NTICELL0 Monticello, Utah Phone 122R4 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAJ it? Thits what everyone says, aint it9" His eyes twinkled, then blinked at my credentials Used to be a traveling veterinarian," he explained hastily, then I took to boarding dogs Like to meet some of 'em? No thanks Boarding dogs, you say? That's not what some of your neighbors think Busybodies bah' I got papers for every dog m the yard him Then Ill have to go elsewhere said the old to catch a thief. Name is Bates, G Wozzles laughed We shook lan Jim Bates "Well now, Mr Bates how long hands and I left. have you known G Wozzles9 And at the torner I passed a to be an honest town, group of people with their heads this did " said Bates Remember together Could it be that a new once years back when some folks rumor was being launched? 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