Wapsie Y Camp names 1971 summer staff and schedule
Dwight Belknap announced the 1971 Wapsie Y camp staff totaling 27 years of service. Lillian Peterson returns as first cook with 11 years on the job, Kevin Kane will be assistant director after eight years on staff, and nurse Mrs. Keith Black begins her fourth year. Wally Pimlott and Steve Zieke return for aquatic and maintenance duties, with two University of Iowa students also back. Camp on the Wapsipinicon river between Coggon and Central City opens June 20, with sessions through August 15. registrations are underway at the Central branch youth department.
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Kevin Kane
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Old San Francisco writer turns out books at 67 to 80
Gene Block, 80, began publishing books at 67 and has produced about eight volumes in 13 years. He worked nights and weekends while holding a day job as volunteer executive director of the Council for Civic Unity. Most works concern true crime, with a recent title about San Francisco pioneers to be issued by Chronicle Books.
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Jewish Community Bulletin
Edward Heinrich
Berkeley
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Flashes in Space Explained as Cosmic Eye Reactions
Las Vegas reports that flashes seen by Apollo and Soviet astronauts are caused by atomic particles striking the retina. Dr. Philip Chapman noted the Apollo 14 findings after beams from cyclotrons were used. UC Lawrence Radiation Laboratory researchers said neutrons and helium ions produce the light flashes in the eye.
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American Nuclear Society
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Philip Chapman
University of California
Lawrence Radiation Laboratory
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