Guadalcanal Island Remembered 25 Years On
A 1987 reflection recalls the 1942 Guadalcanal campaign, noting the 1st Marine Division's landing on Red Beach, the struggle in the jungle, and the seas’ iron bottom. It honors Solomon Islands veteran Vouza and marks Guadalcanal as a turning point in the Pacific War.
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America
Guadalcanal
Red Beach
Solomon Islands
Pacific
Ironbottom Sound
Seom
Giadaicanal
Faw Amie
Honaira
Point Cruz
Solomon Acer
Vouza
Cuadalcanal
E Vercrews
Vourach
Solemomian Islands
Honair
Grumman
Sn Eremy
Henderson Field
Homemaker Finishes and Wool Care Sprays Preview Home Products
A compilation of home care items outlines finishes for fabrics and garments. ALTER EASE removes factory creases from durable press clothing, IRON-ON-MORE irons in creases with a single pass, and SCOTCHGUARD provides water and stain resistance. Other sprays protect wool draperies and upholstery, prevent shrinking, and preserve fabric softness. the section also mentions a coastal campaign scene with Marines and hardware details.
New Hampton Store Marks Sih Anniversary
Wee Yoon New Hampton celebrated his Sih anniversary at Mr. O'Conner's store, a longtime New Hampton business open since 1927, on September 12.
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Wee Yoon
New Hampton
O'Conner
Partnership for Health Amends 1967 Rat Control Debate
A Washington report reviews the Partnership for Health Amendments of 1967 public health bill authorizing about a billion dollars for research laboratory mental health and sanitation. It notes a blanket 70 million allotment that could fund rodent control, with 40 million earmarked for two years. The piece critiques overemphasis on rat control versus cancer heart disease and sanitation research while outlining legislative steps remaining before passage and funding.
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House
Committee
Congress
Evan
Office of Economic Opportunity
Chicago
Partnership For Health
Senate
America
Big Band Leader Jan Garber Returns to What Cheer Opera House
Famed Louisiana bandleader Jan Garber and His Orchestra, named best all around dance band at the National Band of America Conference for the second year, performs at What Cheer Opera House Monday October 2 at 8 30 p.m. Garber, 71, with a 14 piece group, has toured 15 to 20 states earning standing ovations and wide acclaim in hotels, ballrooms, and theatres nationwide.
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Louisiana
Jan Garber
America
National Band of America
What Cheer Opera House
Jan
United States
Garber
Ian Garber
Iowa Southern Wins Bronze Award for Annual Report
The Bronze Oscar of Industry honors Iowa Southern Utilities Co for its 1886 annual report judged best in the nation in Public Utilities Operating Electric under 40 million in revenue. Financial World announced at its 27th Annual Report Survey. Nova Scotia Light and Power and Citizens Utilities placed second and third.
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Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Iowa Southern
Nual
Financial World
Nova Scotia Light and Power Company
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Citizens Utilitis Company
Stamford
Connecticut
Denison Woman Sows Sixth Gallon In Blood Drive
Dorothy Momsen of Denison reached her sixth gallon of blood donated as the Blood Mobile visited the city early this month, reflecting community support for the drive and ongoing donor participation.
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Dorothy Momsen
Denison
Iowa Extension Forecast Sees Low Corn Prices This Fall
Iowa State University economist Bob Wisner predicts price support loans will appeal to many farmers if the 1967 crop performs to forecasts. Central Iowa No 2 corn prices around 1.04 this September. new crop contracts at 0.98 to 1.02 per bushel. Forecasts show a larger national crop and potential harvest pressure, with factors like marketing congestion and foreign demand shaping prices. Domestic feed use and livestock margins may offset lower animal numbers, while export gains look modest. Days later, local notes report long service anniversaries at Woodward State Hospital, a dwarf calf, and a postal carrier nearing 90,000 miles. An insect pest advisory notes September weather could raise face fly populations, suggesting face protection via insecticide-coated cloth strips on cattle.
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Bob Wisner
Iowa State University
Ames
Towa
Wisner
Iowa
Tawa
U. S
Europe
How to Kill Em House Flies and Broadleaf Weeds Control
The article advises a 1 percent Baytex Cygon or Diazinon water spray for inside and outside shed surfaces to reduce house and stable flies, warns against Baytex near dairy animals, and notes late September as ideal for 2 4 D lawn broadleaf weed control with safer amine forms. It also mentions beef cow management publications and a cattle program at Iowa State University on August 31, plus upcoming topics on feed additives wintering rations and market cattle yield. Severe rootworm and corn silk damage are expected with recommendations to treat at 15 20 beetles per silk using Sevin DDT Malathion or Diazinon.
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Towa State University
Protect Fruit Trees From Winter Rodents
Readable text notes steps to shield fruit trees from rodents during winter. Mow around trunks to remove grass, wrap hardware cloth three inches into ground up to branches, lay boards or tar paper on ground to lure mice, then place strychnine oats or wheat in runways. Describes low danger to domestic animals as poison is underneath boards.
Control Lawn Weeds Late September and October Work
A note on lawn weed control suggests treating dandelions and plantain with 2,4-D in late September and early October, while applying in spring to protect desirable plantings. It also announces an Ames Iowa USDA animal disease lab open house on September 30 with programs for families, farmers, students, and curious visitors.
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United States Department of Agriculture
National Animal Disease Laboratory
Ames
Iowa
Potato from Rober t Widen farm yields shell embedded
A potato dug from a patch on the Robert Widen farm north of Perry contained a 30 39 shell. The shell was apparently in the ground and the potato grew around it.
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Robert Widen
Perry
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News For Homemakers
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KROY
Washington
Extension Service Report
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Humboldt
Woodward State Hospital School
Art Hoffman
Myrna Mayfield
Emme Reiser
Jim Kann
Belle Plaine
Lena Rodgin
Cedar Rapids
Maquoketa
Mylie
Addie) Phillips
Henry
Ida) Penrose
Hodgin
Roger Hall
Sheryl
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