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ApriMS.mo A MAILTRIBUNI,MH.,J,Qr. 3 117 S. Central SP 3-7301 Open Tonight 'Til 9 Small Worlds Around Us By Lynn M. Watlcins Tht Ground Dova It Eajy Prey The petite little bird known as the ground dove actually does spend at least 90 per cent of Its life right on the ground. The little thing is so earth bound that it appears reluc tant to fly at all. Living as it does. the earth, its enemies are many; all its life is spent in the "daneer area." whom predators are constantly prowung. Nature compensated some what by making the ground dove a somber colored little bird. If it had the vividness of some song birds that live' in tree tops, it would have been exterminated a long time ago. Its lack of color makes it less conspicuous and thereby ex tends its life. Ordinarily these tiny doves are very tame and trusting It is usually possible to ap proach to wnmn a few feet of them! With a little human tolerance they will eat from one's hand. This inherent trust and lack of fear makes them easy prey to marauding house cats, and predatory ani mals of all kinds. Pigeon Family The ground dove is the smallest member of the pi geon family found in the United States or In North America. They are common throughout most of the south eastern states, Including the Florida Keys; abundant in southern Texas. This tiny dove has very short, flesh-colored legs and feet; he walks with a dainty step that is almost dignified. Although gentle and trusting in nature, he will fight des perately when aggravated and has been known to attack bluejays, blackbirds and mocking birds that are twice his size. Especially is this true when the other birds come down from their higher levels to the ground where the tiny doves have located food. Frequently the ground fight among themselves but seldom seem to hurt one an other. Before a serious situa tion develops, one or the oth er will wisely and non chalantly walk away as if nothing had happened. The dignified manner in which the vanquished walks away would extend but a small measure of satisfaction to the winner. The loser always acts as though he were the win ner. Flimsy Nest TTlis little dove constructs a flimsy nest of twigs and grass stems in a low bush or JAMES CROW created the first modern bourbon 1835 "lip favorite today. light' Mild '-86 Proof KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY OLD CROW OlSTIUtRY CO.. FRANKFORT. on a stump and never lays over two eggs; but it will re peat the process several times each year. In some sections of its range it is called the "turtle dove." Although its gentle call does not sound as sad as that of the mourning dove it is, nevertheless, a very plaintive voice, low - pitched and as dainty as the bird it self - a soft, cooing call that is repeated with a gentle per sistence. Perhaps because of its call, many superstitions have been built up around this little ground - walking dove. In many parts of the south an old belief has persisted for generations that to kill a ground dove was to invite bad luck. Perhaps this old myth has helped save the ground dove from destruction. These tiny seed-eating doves, barely larger but a little plumper than an English sparrow, must of necessity depend on man's tolerance in order to continue to survive in a world too plentifully supplied with enemies. (Released by The Reaiiler and Tribune Syndicate, I960) Executive Charged With Embezzlement Portland (UPB A Portland real estate executive was ar rested Fridav shortly aftor th grand jury returned five se cret indictments charging em bezzlement of a half million dollars. Llovd F. Monro Brfla arrang ed by Multnomah county de tectives at his homp. Rail Wat set at $100,000, according to Keith Burns, deputy district attorney. State Representative Dies in Portland Portland 0TPD Portland at torney Joseph E. 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