Franklin Invented Bifocals in 1784 By Dr Andean
The account notes Benjamin Franklin, envoy to France, created bifocals by joining two eyeglasses into one. It claims the top lens aids distance while the bottom assists reading, marking Franklin as the world’s first bifocal inventor. It cites 30 to 40 million wearers and mentions modern use for close and distant tasks.
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Bifocals and card play mix in a Cedar Rapids Gazette page
Readers learn to adjust to bifocals with tips on continuous wear and frame checks. A bridge hand analysis follows showing how a double to attack a slam can backfire, detailing West’s risky cue and South’s precise defense leading to six notrump.
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Camp Dodge Memorial Hall Okayed by Senate
The Iowa Senate approved a bill to authorize a memorial hall at Camp Dodge, bypassing an adverse attorney general ruling. The measure replaces chapel language, defining the project as a memorial hall at the Des Moines area National Guard facility amid historic debates over state funds for religious buildings.
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Medicaid Eligibility List Being Given Closer Look
Harrison Weber reports that Iowa Medicaid eligibility lists are under tighter scrutiny as the State Social Services Commission seeks budget relief. A utilization review requires a physician to verify a patient’s continued eligibility, a policy started March 1 amid concerns the state lax admissions to skilled nursing homes under Medicaid.
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UI Prof Fox Wins Central District HPE Recreation Post
Iowa City professor Margaret Fox of the University of Iowa department of physical education for women was named president elect of the Central District Association for Health Physical Education and Recreation at a weekend meeting in St Paul. She also received the district honor award for service to the field. Judith Clarke, also at Iowa, was named district officiating coordinator elect for the association’s girls and women’s sports division and will serve two years beginning next spring.
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Court Upholds Attorney Fees in Iowa Antitrust Case
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Des Moines upheld attorney fees of 10216 for Verne Sawyer and 13914 for Lex Hawkins. Iowa contested the awards claiming 11th Amendment barriers to suits by citizens against states in federal courts without consent. Atty. Gen. Turner questioned legality of Sawyer and Hawkins employment in litigation against oil firms led by former Atty. Gen. Scalise.
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Laws Tie Up Lands for Fiscal Year Says Review Delayed
Officials warn lands short for year ending June 30 as utilization review under federal guidelines starts. Iona Wasale grants one month grace before review begins amid nursing home delays to ease Medicaid removals. Harmon cites widespread demand and shared nationwide growing pains. America's Priceless Resources segment by Paul Harvey airs Friday at 5 30 and 10 p.m. News.
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Restore Out in Tuition Aid Bill
DES MOINES IOWA A plan to provide state aid to students at Iowa private colleges and universities won 16 to 1 in the higher education committee. The bill would let the state pay up to 1000 for tuition of Iowa students in state private schools. A rider to strike graduate student grants was attached before sending to the house.
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