| Show f Wonderful world of animals $ Nervous Shepherd Dog Becomes Toenail-Bite- r by Dr Frank Miller DEAR DR MILLER: We have a perfectly normal German Shepherd named K n r L lie’s five years old and never has had anything wrong w it h hjn Suddenly though in the 'last few weeks he’s a nail-bitlie does seem a little nervous and I suppose this is why he’s biting his nails My question is what would it be thatWould suddenly make him nervous?— DV DEAR DV : 7 doubt Kurt has become a nail biter because he’s a nervous wreck Morfe likely It’s the other way around — —he’s probably become nervous because his feet are bothr could ering him A be the victim of several different conditions including foxtails between the toes or cysts in the same area or an actual foot infection If the base of the nails is really the trouble spot then it probably is a fungus or bacterial infection causing the trouble Better have Kurt’s feet examined by an expert before he really becomes a nervous wreck feet-fusse- When a Panama girl dresses up like this have girls in these costumes greet camera-happ- it y means a special occasion However newest plan is to tourists at airplanes bull fights and night dubs New tourist attraction Festive Costumes In Panama T HE SHIFT the wig and needle point heels are the current fashion rage in Panama as elsewhere throughout the civilized world but they’ll never replace Panama’s ornate native costumes of the past It takes a very special occasion to bring out these fancy frocks of yesteryear and they must come from musty chests and closets No young woman feels complete however without at least one of these ancient styles equivalent to the South- - ern hoop skirt Proud mothers and grandmothers take nostalgic delight in getting their yard after yard of pleats pressed and presentable ' BUT TO WEAR a “pollero” especially in the warm year around climate of Panama is a production as well as a status symbol Their degree of distinction is measured by gaudy colors the voluminous skirts intricate applique and embroidery They require months of difficult Travelers Awheel A RESTAURATEUR whose establishment is at harbor’s tnlge in Seattle keeps a s k i n diver on monthly retainer the American Automobile Association reports His job is to look after the underwater plumbing Meanest trick of the season Misdirected travelers in some of our National Parks have been feeding cigarets to begging deer AA notes deer which diet on cigarets and such tidbits as candy chewing gum and bread face eventual destruction from illness and disease that SPIKE heels have helped sound the death knell for at least one traditional ocean resort feature acoording to the AAA Cape May NJ this season turned to an asphalt promenade to replace its boardwalk Asphalt was deemed less susceptible to damage from and safer for spike heels MILADY’S In an effort to meet the competition from a growing motor inns number of this past summer more New York City hotels began including parking as part of their room rates AAA travel counselors note y several ANOTHER hydrofoil trip has been added fof the convenience of the world traveler AAA travel counwhose world-wid- e selors note a continued increase in trips to the Orient reports -- the new service is between Manila and historic Corregidor Island The hydrofoil cuts the trip from three hours by conventional boat to 45 minutes The Space Needle built as the symbol of the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair continues to draw 1600 daily patrons to its restaurant and many t h o more to its observation tower the AAA reports Salt Lake City November 21 13 hand work to make and an hour or so just to put on DEAR DR MILLER: I have a pet parrot that acts sick and I think it might have psittacosis Rather than take a chance on It I’m assuming that is what my bird has and want to treat It accordingly What is the recommended treatment? — WJ DEAR WJ: Feeding a cooked mash containing an (usually chlorteti is the prefen ed method when treatment is undertaken The diagnosis of psittacosis can only be accomplished by laboratory tests even where experts are involved Physical symptoms may resemble many diseases or psittacosis may show no obvious symptoms at all While this disease is seldom a problem when buying birds through prpper channels it still is a hazard under some circumstances The best way for you to avoid taking chances Is to take your bird to a veterinarian and let him determine what illness is actually present anti-viot- ic other DEAR DR MILLER: I cap- tured a housefly and have him in a cage wlicre I ran observe him My sister claims she can see his wings fluttering back and forth when he flies I know I can’t see much but a b 1 n r Does this mean my sister has better eyes than I do?— DM sister DEAR DM : Your must have exceptionally keen eyesight and perhaps an imagination to match — as the wings of a housefly beat some 350 times per second THEN TOO a “pollero” properly worn must be topped' with a coiffeur of equal complexity The hair brushed back from the forehead requires first a number of jeweled tortoise shell combs in varying sizes then half a dozen or so “tembleques” (hair ornaments) lavishly encrusted with pearls Massive matching ear rings are an essential accessory styling FOR THIS ATTIRE advance must be made with the young jady’s escort to dress in harmony and wear a brightly decorated deep fringed “montuno” (shirt) to soften the bespangled impact of his date The Panama Government Tourist Bureau is presently trying to popularize them It has found that these adornments as opposed to shifts ahd wigs attract attention and make marvelous camera subjects for tourists There’s a plan afoot to have pretty young girls as official greeters dressed in the old costumes and ready to be photographed as tourists from North and South America step off Jet airliners and available as models for lens addicts at the hotels bull fights horse races night clubs and amid the ruins arrangements also of Old Panama Nothing could be prettier or more symbolic of holiday living in old and new Panama That’s the main reason Panamanians are convinced they are here to stay a- - o' r If you want a Japanese houseboy to attend to your slightest whim at a pushbutton's notice have a fling at If you want to have a fling favorite travel agent your 364-447- 2 (in call or Salt Lake City) the Flamingo The Framtngo isn't just a hotel ui ' Las Vegas The fabulous H you want 1o indulge your gourmet's palate in the glories of the Candlelight Room have a fling at the Flamingo FLAMINGO is Las Vegas Jury Cordon VP Tony Di Carlo ten Mgn 27 |
