Speedway Flyer, Volume 20, Number 47, Indianapolis, Marion County, 29 August 1952 — Page 3

Bees Talk, Fish Smell and Hear, Expert Reports MUNICH, Germany—Bhi cm Wk and fish can smell, a profeaMr at the Zoological Institute of W University of Munich believes. Fish smell food in water, ha says. They ean beer, toe. Be toM at petting a student M a tank la an aquarium and having him play Me violin. The student didn't beer it. bdt the fish did. “Of course bees do net speak aa we do. They have no wards. That would be impossible, 1 think. They speak another way. They waggle,'* he said.

He enytatned when a boo locates name nectar, It eats its fill, then wings back to the heme eeiony to spread the word that “soup's on.** “By a certain number at wag* glee per minute, '* said Professor Xar ven Frisch. “It tells the others exactly how far they wffi have to UaeaL” It also waggles in the direction of the nectar. But getting back to fish, the prolessor said, there is one species, the knurrbahn, that “almost talks.” “The male knurrhahn makes a soft growl. ’• Frisch said. “When . he growls that is a signal. The female knurrhahn hears it and comes to him. Then he stops growling.” But most fish are better at hearing, he said. Frisch had phenomenal success with one experiment He would blow a whistle and then hit a fish on the head with a rod. Pretty soon the fish hid whenever he blew the whistle. V

Flagpole Sitter's Dream Of Glory Killed by lasalts ATLANTA, Ga —Odell Smith dreamed of riding to glory on a flagpole. That dream, however, has been smashed. Smith learned—by stitting 108 days atop a 60 foot pole—that flagpole sitters aren’t much in demand. The fortune he had expected to make with books, advertising schemes and radio shows amounted to sl3. He didn’t mind the lack of money so much. Smith said, but the insults hurled at him by rowdy customers at the drivein where the pole was erected finally broke his spirit He returned to earth, 10 days short of breaking the world record.

Scientist Plans Record Divo in Pacific Ocean LOS ANGELES, Calif.—Sometime this summer a man will descend a mile into the ocean to see the weird creatures that inhabit the sea at that depth. Last year Otis Barton, Boston scientist, descended 4,500 feet off Santa Cruz island. The lighting system in his steel diving bell failed and consequently his movie cameras did not record the strange, self-illuminated sea creatures he described by telephone during the perilous dive. This time, however, the lighting will be ocean proof, he said. Powerful bulbs sealed in mineral oil will be attached to the outside of the 7,000 pound ball which Barton calls a “benthoscope.” After tests he will attempt to dive to 6,000 feet As before, the benthoscope will be lowered by cable from a large barge. The laboratory ship Velero IV Of the University of Soutnern California will co-operate in the venture.

MacArthur Touch Evident In Korean War Communiques WASHINGTON, D. C.—That MacArthur touch is evident in the Korean war. Relaying to headquarters the text es his communiques and other official announcements, Gen. MacArthur closed out his report w.ih an account about a captured North Korean naval lieutenant. The North Korean had been skipper of five motor torpedo boats sunk by an American cruiser. Asked by American interrogators why he had failed to fire his torpedoes during the attack and had tried to run his boat aground, the lieutenant replied: "The gunfire from the cruiser was so heavy we thought it would be safer on the beach." The MacArthur report added: "This is probably the first quotable quote of the war."

Twenty-Six Pigs in One Litter May be World Record OWENSBORO, Ky.—What may be the world’s record pig litter has been born on the farm of Guy M. Deane. The sow gave birth to 20 pigs—almost three times the number in a normal litter. Twenty-three lived and appeared healthy. The other three were believed to have been accidentally killed by the animal Biggest problem of the over-size litter was feeding. The sow was able to feed only 12 at a time. To ease the situation, Deane handed ever five of the little pigs to two other sows. The 28-pig sow. a spotted Poland China, was bred to a Hampshire bear. It was her fourth litter. Heretofore her litters had run from eight to 12 pigs. A young man whose father had been hanged was struggling with a life insurance application form. After the usual questions about hereditary diseases there was one asking for the causes of death of his parents. He wrote: “Mother died of pneumonia; father was taking part in a public function when the platform gave away.**

ladhsstry Appatatmeats • George W. Stark, President of Stark, Wetzel & Co., Inc. and J. Perry Meek of J. Perry Meek Realty Co., Inc., have been appointed Co-Chairmen of the Commerce and Industry Division for the $12,000,000 Indianapolis Hospital Development Association Campaign, according to an announcement by Willis B. Conner, Jr.. Campaign Chairman. As chairmen of this important division. Stark and Meek will be responsible for the solicitation of more than 2500 firms in this area, each of which employs ten or more persons. Already they have started enrolling committees which will number more than 500 workers.

Conner, in making the appointment. said that he was particularly pleased that men of the caliber of Stark and Meek are determined that the need for additional hospital beds must be met. “We are insisting that we have the top civic leaders of Indianapolis in our campaign organization,*' he said. While solicitation in this division will not get under way until after the close of the Community Chest Campaign, the Co-Chair-men say that they will be actually engaged in training and indoctrinating their workers long before that time. Total goal for this division has been set between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000. The IHDA recently announced that approximately 25 per cent of its $12,000,000 goal was in sight. Substantial pledges include that of the Lilly interests for $1,200,000, the contribution of $200,000 by the Indianapolis Foundation, and the acceptance of a $1,200,000 goal by the members of the Medical profession. Purpose of the present campaign is to add 828 hospital beds to the present inadequate supply of the Indianapolis area as determined by a survey conducted by

FINI JOB PRINTING REASONABLE PRICES AA QUALITY WORK AA Can BE 1756 5217 W. 15th St. “Bill” Anderson >

Back To School Supplies STATIONERY: f SCHOOL BAGSSI.OO, $1.59, $1.98 METAL LUNCH BOXES —59 c FILLED PENCIL BOXES29c and 69c Complete line of Pencils, Memos, Filler Paper, Tablets, Erasers, Fountain etc. SCHOOL WEAR: TERRY ROLL ANKLETS3Sc pair . KASUAL ANKLETS39c pair CHILDREN’S PANTIES2Sc, 29c and 39c pair BOY’S ANKLETS2Sc, 29c, 35c, 39c pair BOY’S “T” SHIRTS49c Complete line of Handkerchiefs, Scarfs, Purses, Billfolds for the kiddies. ALEXANDER sc& SI.OO STORE Self-Serve Air-Conditioned 1414 MAIN ST. BEhnont 0271 STORE HOURS: Monday thru Thursday. Mt um. 4« pan. Friday. Mt ajn.-M0 pan. Satuaday. Mt ajn.-Mt pan.

the firm of James A. Hamilton and Associates. It includes the building of a new 300-bed Community Hospital on the last Side, a new 100-bed Norways Foundation Hospital, the addition of 104 beds to St Francis Hospital, 224 beds at Methodist Hospital and 100 beds at Indiana University Medical Center. Stark has long been active in civic affairs and recently served as Chairman for the Industrial Division of the American Red Cross Campaign. A graduate of the University of Illinois, he is a member of the First Presbyterian Church and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Merchants National Bank, American Meat Institute, Children's Bureau <tf Indianapolis, the Citizens United Insurance Companies, and the

In Appreciation Of Your Fine Reception For Our Grand Opening We Say “THANK YOU" THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS Sat. thru Aug. 30 Sept 5 BEG. SPECIAL Chrome Exhaust Extensions $2.95 $2.39 2J5 1.89 Bumper Jacks 10.95 vBJSO Trouble Lights 3.50 3.19 THE “500” SUPPLY CO. The Store Where You Can See What You Need! 5252 Crawfordsville Road BE. 1004 Wholesale and Retail

SPEEDWAY CITY FLORIST 4900 W. 16 th Street BEhnont9s23

INSULATE YOUR ATTIC FOR SUMMER COMFORT ROCKWOOL BATTS $3.90 per box, 60 sq. feet SPEEDWAY LUMBER COMPMY, INC. 1001 MAIN ST. BElmont 3394

msHuwAYun

Alumni Association of the University of Illinois. Meek has been a Board Member of the Indianapolis Community Chest and a volunteer worker for 23 years. He was Marion County War Bond Chairman from 1945 to 1948, President of the Marion County Cancer Society from 1946 to 1948, President of University of Pennsylvania Club of Indiana, Past President of Indianapolis Civic Theater and a member of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 1951-1952 sessions. Wonder why they put so many holes in Swiss cheese when it’s limburger that really needs ventilation.

SEE OUR EXHIBIT AT THE CENTENNIAL INDIANA STATE FAIR

FINAL CLEARANCE I ALL SUMMER MERCHANDISE MUST GO! DRESSES - BLOUSES - SKIRTS T-SHIRTS - BATHING SUITS - SHORTS HATS - PURSES - PEDDLE PUSHERS - JACKETS Reduced To '/s PRICELESS

KEimont 0210 1506 MAIN ST. (Speedway)

Buy U. S. Defense Bonds!”

f l_MKt TMEtC W BECK. , DRUG STORE Ttoswa WOT a rmST ! CUM P«CSCRI»TtON DEPARTMENT AND COME i Ato NT OUT ANS - x J k SAY SO.*

SCHOOL SUPPLIES TOYS Picnic Baskets and Supplies ■EW AT

BECK DRUGS Dr rd i t i

ILO’S BEAUTY SHOP 2514 W. 16th Street IM. 2020 MANICURING ALL TYPES OF WAVES

PATTOM’S Phillips ©Station 14th & Main Sts. Speedway Indiana Complete Motor Overhaul & Tune-up Tires Batteries Brake Service Generator and Starter Repaired Wheel Balancing 24 HR. ROAD k WRECKING SERVICE. PICKUP AND DELIVER YOUR CAR. Phone: BE 0066

-NEW STORE NOW OPEN - SYMT TUB HUCIUTIM HMIY TOMB EASY—MEXFEKWE—FMRYUIE You Paint Them Yourself! LAMPS GIFTS PLAQUES FIGURINES ETC. Carolyn’s Plastercraft Shoppe 3 Miles West Speedway Rd. No. 136 at Country Chib Road Phone BEhnont 7496 COMB IN AND BBOWSB ABOUND

Open Friday Evenings ’til 8:30 p.m.

PIANO INSTRUCTION Fall Term Starts Friday, September sth I HAVE PLACES FOR SIX NEW PUPILS EVELYN HOLBROQK BE. 1397

Clermont FRIDAY and SATURDAY AUGUST 21-30 MARK STEVENS—A. LANSBURY “MUTINY” (color) DOUBLE FEATURE “OUTCASTS OF POKER FLAT” DALE ROBERTSON—ANNE BAXTER SUNDAY and MONDAY AUGUST 31-SEPT. 1 VIRGINIA MAYO—RONALD REAGAN “SHITS WORKING HER WAY THRU COLLEGE” (color) DOUBLE FEATURE “FORT OSSAGE” ROD CAMERON—JANE NIGH TUESDAY. WEDNESDAY. THURSDAY SEPT. 1-3-4 CORNEL WILDE—TERESA WRIGHT “CALIFORNIA CONQUEST” DOUBLE FEATURE “CAPTAIN PIRATE” . , LOUIS HAYWARD—PATRICIA MEDINA

page 3