Plane in Study of Bacteria in Air Over New England
A research efforts by meteorology staff uses a modified aircraft cabin as a complete laboratory to study bacteria molds and spores at altitudes up to 15 000 feet. Instruments record temperature humidity and pressure while an upper fuselage hatch allows a clear view. The project in cooperation with biology and public health aims to map aerial microbial presence and insect spores.
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Boston
Meteorology
Institute
Sonnie
Selene
New England
Avi
Department of Biology and Public Health
Admiral Columbus Honored Then Sails Again Across Dark Sea
Uncle Rays Corner recounts Columbus being welcomed by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella after his first voyage, displays of riches, and a second voyage with seven ships. It notes Haiti, the settlement of Isabella, natives, quarrels, and Spaniards taking control with muskets. Columbus dies poor, having opened the way for thousands, with a closing note about a scrapbook item and a family obituary.
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Columbus
Ferdinand and
Isabella
Spain
Dark Sea
Atlantic
Haiti
Panama
South America
United Presbyterian Synod of Iowa adjourns with new moderator
The United Presbyterian Synod of Iowa adjourned its Washington meeting at noon with Dr. W. A. Pollock of College Springs named moderator and the Rev. A. Davidson of Coin named stated clerk. Nearly 100 ministers attended the annual gathering.
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Washington
United Presbyterian Synod of Iowa
W. A. Pollock
College Springs
A. Davidson
Coin
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