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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1973
Page
6
A flood of reader letters recounts fish and frogs falling from skies during summer storms. Witnesses from Minnesota to California describe frogs or fish raining from clouds, with explanations ranging from waterspouts to tornadoes. Abby answers, noting misperceptions and offering scientific context.
Polly Crames shares sewing tips for a kaill dress with a roll collar and a matching jacket, detailing snap placement to secure the collar. A reader suggests repurposing gallon plastic bottles for freezing drinks, funnels, storage, and camping uses including making water buoys.
The fowl and Drug Administ investigated a laundry detergent product sold in yellow milk-like cartons that resemble familiar dairy cartons. The FDA reportedly blocked related inquiries as it examined the packaging for potential hazards amid concerns raised by authorities near New Zealand about a lizard-like reptile called tuatara and its disposal in Indonesia.
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