Evening star. [volume], July 12, 1947, Page B-6, Image 16

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Raft Expedition Sights
Polynesian Birds After
Sailing 4,500 Miles
NEW YORK, July 12 (Based or
radio reports from the mid-Paciflc)
(NANA).—The Kon-Tiki raft ex
pedition now nearing the end of t
4,500-mile trans-Paciflc drift have
sighted the first birds from th<
Polynesian Islands toward whicl
they are sailing.
ineir position yesterday was izt
degrees 37 minutes west, 12 degree!
23 minutes south. They reportec
“No wind during the last 24 hours,’
as a result of which they drifted onlj
13 nautical miles instead of the usua
dally average of around 40 sea miles
Previously the expedition hac
radioed that if all went well anc
present speeds were maintained, thej
should make their first landfal
about July 21. They expected ther
to sight the island of Pukapuka ir
the Tuamotu group. They are aim
ing for the island of Tahiti, severe
hundred miles beyond this group.
The 45-foot raft, powered only bj
wind and ocean current, has so fai
covered 3,413 sea miles. It lefi
Callao, Peru, April 28.
Scientists Find Balsa Craft
j Performed Well on Ocean
j AT SEA, July 11 (Delayed).—After
175 days at sea the Kon-Tiki expedi
tion's raft has now drifted 3,400 nau
itical miles, or 3,900 land miles, west
ward from Peru. We have only 488
miles to go before reaching our first
possible landfall. Though it is too
early to draw final conclusions from
j our experiences, we have made some
j Interesting observations.
The balsa wood raft of prehis
toric South America design had
fine sea capacities and impressive
speed. It was delicate but sea
worthy and was easily the most
commodious of all prehistoric ves
sels.
In the roughest seas our balsa
logs ride big waves like a duck and
j level out whitecaps like a heavy
I steamroller. It has been maintained
! that Balsa absorbs water and after
I a short time the logs will sink. We
cut and drifted our own logs down
I an Ecuadorian jungle river in Jan
uary and are now three-fourths of
| the way to Polynesia with the logs
still floating high.
Sails on Inca Rafts.
It has frequently been held that
pre-Columbic America was unac
quainted with the use of sail. But
the early Spaniards describe sails
on Inca rafts and a toy vessel with a
square sail has been found in a
pre-Inca grave on the coast of Peru.
Our experiments have shown that
since the prehistoric Peruvians in
vented centerboards they must in
deed have had sail.
A premeditated voyage by prehis
j toric sun followers from Peru would
allow them to carry sufficient sweet
potatoes and dried food supplies to
i take them far into Polynesia.- We
have at present potatoes, gourds and
! coconuts exposed to weather in Pe
ruvian baskets on the foredeck. The
potatoes, as well as the coconuts,
have long since started to sprout
and ten-inch coconut palms com-,
pete in greenness with the seagrass
covering the logs.
Early South American raftsmen
carried their water supply in bam
boo canes with the little hole in the
end plugged up. We have such canes
on board, with an inside diameter of
four to live inches. One such cane
holds about 25 gallons and 30 canes
may fit easily side by side under the
plaited bamboo deck. There the
shade and constant overwash keep
them at exact sea temperature. If
750 gallons are insufficient, then two
or three layers of bamboo canes
could go between the logs “and the
bamboo deck.
Any sunvuuuu niiiuiig Mime pre
historic fishermen seems incredible,
as flying fish land on our low raft
every night and a small quantity of
edible crabs can be picked right off
the logs. Most mornings, edible
squids also are found on board.
Grabs Shark’s Tail.
The shade under our slowly drift
ing raft attracts quantities of big
fish, easily caught for food. As this
is written, three sharks swim around
us, one so close that I could touch
its dorsal fin with my foot. Sharks
are usually lazy and dull unless
there is blood in the water, which
makes them furious.
We learn their habits and capaci
ties through constant association.
Last week when a 6-foot shark swal
lowed some bait at the edge of the
raft, I grabbed his tail and twisted
the animal up on the raft before
it summoned Itself to fight. They
often seem paralyzed when caught
unexpectedly. Shark filet, soaked
one day in seawater, then cooked,
tastes 'like haddock and provides
food for many men.
i The strong sun also permits rafts
men to serve dried fish.
Drifting voyagers could gather
rain during sporadic showers. We
are experimenting now at quenching
thirst with the Juice from raw fish.
This can jpe secured by twisting
pieces through a cloth or simply by
chewing portions of fish in native
fashion. Although we have a suffi
cient water supply, we drink little as
a constant breeze, our cool bamboo
hut and plenty of bathing create
little thirst.
Our experiences with the little
known balsa raft have, on the whole,
convinced all of us that with such
craft in eommon use along the coast
of ancient Peru, with the wind and
current sweeping incessantly toward
the west, Polynesia can hardly have
been undiscovered by South Ameri
can raftsmen.
U. S. Makes Most Cotton
During World War II, 100,000.000
cotton spindles in Europe, Japan
and China, four times the number
in the United States, turn*! out leas j
than half as much cotton goods as!
the spindles In the United States.
Powerful tiny motors are beta*
installed in some of the new huge
planes to help pilots move the con
trols more easily.
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OPEN TODAY & SUNDAY
1 P.M. TO T P.M.
708 Nicholson
Street N.W.
Rare opportunity to buy from the
i original owner—at a sensible price
—a well constructed semi-detached
home, superbly located on a quiet
street 2 blocks from Georria and
Concord (Missouri) Avenues. High
elevation overlooking city with un
obstructed expanse of government
i reservation adjoining to the south.
3 bedrooms, 2 Baths; 1st floor study;
recreation room with fireplace;
modern well equipped kitchen:
built-in garage; oil heat; and a
. grand awning - covered. breeze
I swept deck porch in the rear.
! See This Before If Is Sold!
$16 ,950.00
WAGGAMAN-BRAWNER
REALTY CORPORATION
ME. 3860 1700 Eye St. N.W.
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'll ROCKCREST
I Open Sunday, 1 to 5:30
803 Gail Avenue
White Cape Cod with double
living room, 2 bedrooms, kitchen,
excellent bath, good-sized lot;
under 110,000.
To Reach: Out Wisconsin Ave. to
outskirts of Rockville, right at
Reeds Garage on Viers Mill Read,
cross bridge over the B. di O. and
take next right, Gail Ave. to
\ No. got.
| MARSTELLER NcCABE
& CO., INC.
WO. 1966
—
For Sale
HOME AND FARM
9-room. 2-story; frame house;
eleetrle lights, large bam; 2-acre
nond ; 50 acres land; 3,500 feet
highway frontage. Price. S12.000
King George County, Virginia
11 mile* east of Fredericksburg
on Highway No. 8
Apply:
VIRGINIA CENTRAL
RAILWAY '
Fredericksburg, Vo.
MICHIGAN PARK ~T|
4433 14th Street N.E. j
A lovely semi-detached brick home with one-car detached garage.
First floor living room, dining room, kitchen and large rear porch.
Second floor—three nice sire bedrooms ond two baths. Screened
sleeping porch. Modern gas heat. Possession on settlement.
Open Sunday, 1 P.M. to 6 P.M. /
Exclusive with
LEWIS REALTY CO.
927 15th Street N.W. OR. 193*
OVERLOOKS ROCK CREEK PARK
2042 PIERCE MILL ROAD N.W.
Completely redecorated semidetached, substantially
:| ^priced under today’s market as owner has left
town. Immediate occupancy at attractive terms
to qualified purchaser. Large front porch overlooks
cool Rock Creek Park; large hall, living room, dining
room, kitchen and enclosed porch, first floor; 3
bedrooms, bath, large sleeping porch, second floor;
storage area in attic; complete maid’s room and
bath on basement floor. We sincerely recommend
this as an outstanding value.
OPEN SUNDAY, 1 P.M.-DARK
MR. BROCK ON PREMISES
To Reach: From lftth St. and Park Rd.. ueit n« Park Rd., right turn
vast Klingle Rd. intersection, lilt on Pierce Mill Rd. to oven sign,
DAVY & MURPHY
REALTORS
3435 Benning Rd. N.E. TR. 2800
1 WAGGAMAN HEIGHTS
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I Vg-Acrc Home Sites
— OFFERING —
1— Large level lots with 6—Good bus service,
good frontage. 7—Past growing common*
2— High elevation. ity.
3— You can build your own 8—Lots suited to any type
Individual'home. dwelling.
4 Fine roads. 9—Adequate restrictions.
5—15 minutes from U. S. 10—Healthful country en
Capitol. vironment for children.
LUMBER I
For Lumber, Call Our Number
7/eeMi&*r&, £
AT. 1400
GLOVER PARK
M i - ■ ■ ■
VERY REASONABLY PRICED
*200 DOWN-EASY TERMS
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REPRESENTATIVE ON PREMISES SATURDAY
AND SUNDAY, 2 TO 5, OR BY APPOINTMENT
To°n £S?ir«°&£&
Joseph A* Herbert & Sons
515 lait Capitol Stro*_ u- 0129
DECT DIIV FOR GI
IS CO I D U I KENSINGTON
Fresh and Clean
as a Breeze
3759 W St. N.W.
OPEN 1 to 5:30
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
This perfectly cared-for brick row
house have evMUf appointment for ease
and efficiency. Entrance hall, living
room, dining room, kitchen, large liv
ing porch; 3 bedrooms, splendid bath
with shower, upstairs sleeping porch;
recreation room, maid’s room and toilet,
oil burner, detached garage and fenced
back yard. Grammar, junior and senior
high schools within easy walk and D-2
Glover Park bus one block away.
OWNER WILL CONSIDER
REASONABLE OFFER
To Reach: Wisconsin Ave. to Calvert
Street, west on Calvert to ,19th. left on
,19th to W, left on W to house.
Marsteller McCabe
& Co., Inc.
WO. 1966 Evenings, OL. 8309
These homes ere on liberal-siied wooded lots. Every effort has been
made to use the best of materials to insure a house comparable to the
best-built prewar houses. These houses contain a living room with
fireplace and picture window, a modern kitchen, 2 bedrooms and tile
bath, all on the first floor. The second floor is unfinished and allows
for 2 exceptionally large bedrooms and tile bath. The, full basement
has an unusually high ceiling with 3 full-siied windows and a grade
entrance door nuking an excellent space for a recreation room. Other
features are copper water pipes, copper flashing, steel beams, BX cable,
gas air-conditioned heat. All for 156 per month, principal and interest.
Straight out Conn. Avt. to Howard Avt. In Kentington. turn right to our
oflles at IS Howard Ave. (between Ino Station and Salewag Store).
M. P. SHOEMAKER, Jr,
PL. 1146 15 Howard Ave. Kensington, Md.
Eves.: OL. 6467, PL. 1146, SH. 2923.
AN ESTABLISHED COMMUNITY
ONLY 25 MILES FROM D. C.
On Beautiful South River with Lovely View of Chesapeake Bay
HClil CP ATI All OF LARGE BEAUTIFULLY WOODED SITES
HtWW wEv * Iwll • At Reasonable Prices •
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^ e ask you to come to Loch Haven can do some fishing, bathing, etc. ^ e , ]
Beach and take a look at the pictur- *”vite you to talk with the neighbor, al- j
esque beach, the beautiful trees, how have built and those who are at present
you can dock your boat at a large sub- building their summer and winter
stantial wharf already built; how you homes.
Representative on Premises Sundays and Daily
-How to Roach-LOCH HAVEN BEACH, INC.
: From 15th and H Su. N£., drive OWNERS
HHH. UH. a*. V.. . «UWH«1
on Route 2 and drive Vj mile, then >T g~> nnWG JR. CAV
right at Airport. Route 253, for 2.6 W. 4UW1SS oWIo
miles, then left to Loch Haven Selling Agent
Beach-__ 426 Investment Bldg. . Dltfrict7739
WILL TRADE FOR SMALLER HOUSE
The Normandy, Burnt Mills Hills
Ideal for the Large Family ,
First Floor: Living room with fireplace, study with fireplace and >/2 bath, spacious dining
room, modem equipped kitchen with breakfast nook. 3 large bedrooms and 2 baths.
Second Floor: 4 unusually large bedrooms, 2 baths, cedar room 20x14, plenty of closets
and storage space.
Basement: Superbly finished recreation room, with fireplace and Dutch oven, billiard room, '
cold storage room, 2 maid’s rooms with baths.
I This is NOT an isolated estate, subject to th e caprices of unprotected and changing areas,
but lies within the heart of a neighborhood of similar homes on 1 to 5 acres.
Open Sunday From 10 AM. to Dark
Out Colesvtlle Road from the traffic light in Silver Spring about 3 miles to Burnt Mills Hills entrance,
turn right and follow directional sign about 14 mile to "The Normandy," OR out New Hampshire Ate.
extended to Burnt Mills Hills entrance, turn left and follow directional sign to "The Normandy."
1515 1 Dl.
K St. I 3100 |
I MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE PARK
Premier of Fine Residential Areas
3125 CATHEDRAL AVE. N.W. (Corner off 32nd St.)
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(Lot HS-Ft. Frontage—Over U Acre Beautifully Landscaped)
MOST REASONABLY PRICED
Due to the owner, a prominent doctor, leaving the city fbr West Hartford, Conn., we are
offering for your inspection one of the most desirable corner homes in this area that has
been our privilege to present—the location is unexcelled for convenience and environment
where values remain constant. The picture hardly gives a fair conception of this lovely
home, well adopted for entertaining and also completely equipped for doctor's office.
Of brick construction, lstjloor consists of large living room, dining room, suh parlor, kitchen,
screened porch, doctor's office and lovatory. 2nd floor: 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, ample closets.
3rd floor: 2 bedrooms and bath. All of spacious proportions. Full basement, automatic heat,
maid'i room and bath, also chauffeur’s room.
OPEN SUNDAY I TO 6 P.M.
To reach: Conn. Ave. to Cathedral Ave.. left an Cathedral tn haute.
F. A. TWEED COMPANY
5540 CONN. AVE xren* EM. 1290
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Breath-Taking Magnificence In These New, Lovely
PARK VIEW ESTATES |
Overlooking Beautiful Rock Creek Park |
Innovations . • • Everything you desire in a grand home—historic ground, 1
a„ . „ tinrAont ' p.tiaa natural beauty, landscape architecture, sound building and ^
Sunken Garden., Patios, carefully selected neighbors—this is a promise that you will S
Xeetrle Dish Washen and appreciate! Rambling type ultra-modern homes with un- ffi
Disposal Units, Picture usually large living rooms, fireplaces, dining rooms, 3 bed- ^
Windows. Maids’ Quarters, rooms and 2 baths, all-electric kitchens and breakfast nooks, a
, , - _ 15x30 ft. recreation room areas, and other features shown a
Laundry Room, Oil Burner, ^ ^
f ruterd.^‘n,n!r’ $27,500 to $34,500
Basement Storage Booms, v " ~ 7
Attached Oarage, 14 to H OWNER H. S. LE VELLE DEVELOPER
Acre Lots and many other Rtaeh property: To end 0/ im street, leu avvr.ont *<''* *° npeftvCttan P
features usually found in park; at V inter§eetion turn right one mile on Jonet Mill Rond to p overty licit. &
higher priced propertiea Open Tomorrow from 1 to 7 P.M.
' Evening Appointmenta—OLivar 009S |