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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 14, 1960)
O MAIL TRIBUNI, M.dfwJ, Or. U Thursday, Jan. 14, 1960 Caged Sparrows Found Restless Washington-( Science Serv ice) - When it comes time for a migratory sparrow to mi grate, the bird will try to get off - and in the right direc tion - even if caged. Several white-crowned spar rows (Zonotrichia leucophrys) were caged under an open tky. During the autumn and spring migration times, the birds showed a decided orien tation toward the south and north, respectively, two Cali fornia researchers reported in the journal Science. In August, September and October, the sparrows "ex hibited significant night rest lessness." Daytime activity tended to be random in con trast to the southerly night time motions, said L. Richard Mewaldt and Richard G. Rose of San Jose State college, San Jose, Calif. This occurred even though the birds were within a few miles of their natural winter homes. Overcast or cloudy sky in terfered somewhat with the sparrows direction orientation. Some radio tubes are so tiny that a thimble could hold 10 of them. i or s SKIS DEMONSTRATED - With the Manhattan skyline form ing a backdrop, Bob Coppage skims over the waters of the Hudson river duringi a demonstration of his "power skis." Coppage is dressed in a waterproof suit to protect him from the icy spray kicked up by the 22-horsepower outboard mo tor that propels the 150-pound craft. Retail price of the power skis is $495. (UPI Telephoto) Small Worlds Around Us By Lynn M. Watkins The Raliler Doesn't Coil He Folds If you want to get techni cal about it, and be certain whether it is a coil, loop, Or a fold, that the rattlesnake goes into before he strikes, you'll have to admit we've been calling it wrong. It is not a coil at all, it is a fold; the snake actually holds his body in a series of folds, or loops. If he is coiled he would have trouble getting any force to his strike. When the snake is resting and not excited, hungry, or angry, the body is mostly in the position of a coiled piece of rope, but when he becomes alarmed the forward third of the body, that is the head and neck, or what would be the neck in ordinary animals, goes smoothly into a series of loops. From the looped posi tion the head darts out in what is called the strike. It Is a Fold Most of us, when we are suddenly brought face to face with a "coiled" rattlesnake never take the time, or have o G Compare Values! Van Lee's guarantees satisfaction or your money back! 6 Cork Coasters 98c Value 3" Roand Coasters of clwrtnut wood in provincial finish with cork inserts. Set of 8 in a smart gift box. 29c Pottery (fe&fe COFFEE MUGS j Pastel Colors r"S5 on,on cppER rf jL II " u' ery'B9' u,e i handy ehop S f 'r Pr hal encloses the onion and "'slf. 1 'm? ho it into bits, in a handy meas- - m f t ' 0 ? 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SIZZLING STEAK PLATTERS A heay gauge aluminum after to cook and serve ie sizzle with the steak, implere with a mahof y wood bate to protect e table from burnt. 89c EXTRA LARGE BEAN BAG ASH TRAYS Ideal for setting on the bed or on the lap, 'cause they won't slide. Extra large capacity. 288' $1.9S SET 4 PIECES OF Stainless Steel Flatware Will not stain, tarnish or rust. K n i f e, T e a spoon. Soup, I Knife. Needs no polishing. 88 I Ss? IGJI SIE9S 127 NORTH CENTRAL Ml the interest, to notice whether the body of the reptile is in a coiled, or looped position, but actually it is definitely a loop, or fold. This is not something the present day snakes have adopted recently they have been striking from a folded loop since the very beginning. This characteristic is usual, there may be exceptional snakes who reverse, or com plicate the striking procedure. Another supposed limitation to the strike of a rattlesnake has also been disproved by actual experience. It was generally-believed that the rattler could not, or would not, strike straight up. This limitation was believed to offer some protection to the person who was reaching down to pick up one of these reptiles, as it was presumed the snake could not strike over its, own head, so the snake handler reached down from above. But many rattlesnakes have the ability to strike directly upward and accomplish it with speed and punch, as well as they can lash out sideways. Individual snakes have indi vidual abilities and peculiari ties. The normal characteris tics Of any snake cannot al ways be ascertained ahead of time. They're Individuals Snakes, like men, mice or monkeys all have a different point at which they blow their tops, or go off the deep end. What makes one man, or one snake, or one monkey angry is only a pleasant joke to another; it's just a case of in viduality. There have always been ob servers who claim that a rat tlesnake which is cornered and bothered until it is al most frantic with anger will strike itself, and die of its own poison. Others say a rattle snake is immune to its own venom. It is well known that a rattlesnake only strikes at a warm object, so it does not, normally, bite another snake or itself, but a snake that is very angry loses all sense Of instinct and strikes at any thing, warm or cold. He, like a man who be comes violently angry, loses his head entirely, and does things he would never do .if he were normal. (Released by The Register and Tribune Syndicate, 1960) Brains Compared Baltimore The average human brain is about three times larger than that found in an average gorilla. Everyone's Favorite Strike a note of brilliant color in any room with these bouquets of iris and tulips. Easy stitchery! Charming as pictures, pillow - tops, on chairs, or for scarf-ends. 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