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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1955
Page
3
A shabby reminiscence recalls a family’s final ride in an old car. They passed a dangerous spot, saw death through broken windshield, and perished. the scene references accident fatality with a somber tone. Employers Mutuals of Wausau linked.
Fisheries officials report one of the best crops of yearling and sub adult walleyes in recent years in Iowa natural lakes. Predator fish like walleyes and northern pike have increased in northern Iowa lakes while sight feeders declined but average size rose. About 12 million walleyes were stocked this spring across West Okoboji Storm Lake and other waters. Green Valley Lake received 300000 to test southern Iowa viability. Walleye hatchery output fell short due to storms and timing, but natural reproduction may exceed normal due to no netting and egg stripping this spring.
Washington reports engineers reshaped landscapes worldwide in 1953 by building dams and irrigation schemes. Falcon Dam near Laredo and Nuevo Laredo was dedicated by Eisenhower and Cortines, promising irrigation for 1,300,000 acres. Garri son Dam on the Missouri River closed, the Detroit Dam in Oregon opened, while Massanjore Dam formed in Bengal and Tungabhadra Reservoir began to flow. Europe saw Tignes completed, Spain opened new plants, and river-control programs expanded in Israel Turkey Iran. China and Russia announced major dam and power projects in Asia.
In Boston a 25 year old Raymond Lynch, a shipper for a downtown manufacturing concern, died five stories up after grabbing a starling that frightened two women in a coat room. He lunged toward the bird as it flew before a window and was pulled through the sash, crushed by his body, still grasping the bird.
A Fern Creek couple waited in traffic as a police cruiser attempted to rush them to Kentucky Baptist Hospital. Walter V. Pierson and wife guided the officers, but a baby arrived en route, a 7 pound 2 ounce boy, with both mother and child reported as fine at the hospital.
London residents deplore a life sized nude statue titled Recovery erected by St James Hospital. They say a white apron and green overall were added after the unveiling and fear crowds of hooligans and public embarrassment for children. They appeal to MP Hugh Linsted and the local vicar for action.
Streeter S. Smith marked a century with his 76-year-old wedding hat and a nickname for cigars. The retired carriage painter now writes poetry and song lyrics as a hobby. Asked for his longevity formula he replied, I Just keep breathing.
A patrolman recalls a split second on a stolen car case that ended in clear truth about a honeymooning couple. In Iowa neighborhoods spring brings kids’ toys and a legend of Ted the great tricycle thief who pursued bigger wheels.
Iowa State University extension experts warn against using one sprayer for both weed killers and insecticides. Since residues can damage susceptible plants, they advise thorough cleaning or using two separate sprayers. If dual use is attempted, a ammonia wash and long rinse are recommended, though risk remains.
Limited loafing area in loose housing raises risks of extra bedding needs and injuries to tents and udders of cows, signaling welfare and management concerns for dairy facilities.
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