Mother of U S Rocketry Describes Earliest Firing
Esther C. Goddard widow of Robert H. Goddard, father of American rocketry, spoke at a national missile industry conference. She recalls their frugal start, the 1926 liquid fuel rocket launch from Clark University, and reflects on recognition and funding delays for her husband's work. The piece notes early launches, funding from Smithsonian grants, and the fledgling status of the industry.
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Washington
NEA
Esther C. Goddard
Robert H. Goddard
Goddard
Clark University
Worcester
Mass
Prof. Goddard
California
Army
Air Corps
Effie Ward
Auburn
Dr. Goddard
Henry Sachs
Notice of Administrator with Will Annexed for Linn County
Haney named administrator with will annexed for the estate of John D. Hants of Linn County Iowa deceased. Creditors urged to pay debts and file claims with Carl Hendrickson attorney. Alice Etzel administrator with will annexed dated 26th May, 26th of May.
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Iowa
Otice Ig
Sheriff Auction Notice for Oaklawn Grove Addition Lot 3
By virtue of a special execution from Linn County District Court Iowa dated May 3 1958 in favor of N H Krug against Clifford C Chrissman and Nora Chrissman the Sheriff offers Lot 3 Block 3 Oaklawn Grove Addition Linn County Iowa for sale to the highest bidder for cash on June 14 1958 at 9:00 in front of the county courthouse terms include accumulated interest costs and fees. Dated May 6 1958 at Iowa Falls.
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Lords Inc
Prineibal Lace
Cedarin County
Aus
Gueh Himes
Apartie
Thomas H. Pirnie
Arnorickson
Cedar Rapls
William M. Per
Low Bawkeye
Linn Couunty
Iowa
N. H. Krug
Clifford C. Chrissman
Nora Chrissman
Linn So
Gaia
Cliffe C. Chriseman
Oaklaw Rove
Linn County
Towa
Codes Rapids
James
John D. Randall
Mosquitos Study Aims to Decode Human Lure in Canada
Ottawa AP reports Canada’s defence research board enters year two of a five year program to explain why mosquitoes are so attracted to humans. Entomologist Ian Lindsay notes progress is uncertain and assessments occur at three and five year marks. The study, funded by government grants, notes mosquitoes affect military duties and that current repellents last about four hours. Findings point to body odors and skin color, with Eskimos and Indians shown to have resistance. clothing color and thickness influence bites.
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Ottawa
Canadian Defense Research Board
Ian Lindsay
Lindsay
Books for Very Young Available
New books for the very young reader are available in the boys and girls room of the public library. Titles include Jenny Goes to Sea Averill The Story of Maximilian the Mouse Who Went to School Loewer The Cat Who Couldn t Purr Cameron Curious George Gets a Medal Rey and others. The summer reading program offers special awards after every ten books read. Main library hours are 9 to 6 weekdays and 9 to 1 Saturdays. Corky s wealthy aunt takes Circus Boy home 6 30 p m Thursday Channel 9.
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Public Library
Jenny
Averill
Maximilian
Loemer
Cameron
Archie
Johnson
Davy
Lenski
Flora McFlimsey
Mariana
George
Rey
Foster
Hogan
Fleche
Dorrit
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U.S. Rocketry
Peter Edson
Tle
Effie
Bladensburgh
U.S
Deod Gaby
Interstate Finance Corporation
Canada
Angel
Austin
Alonzo
Hamil
Ormsby
Harold
Corky
Circus Boy
Channel 9
Cedar Rapids
Zenith
Second Street
Drewrys
Drewrys &Xtra Dy
Thores
Rewrys Beer
Big D
Drewrys Beer
Drewrys Ltd
South Bend, Indiong
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