Glass Through The Ages From Ornament To Lens
A historical overview traces glass from decorative use in ancient times to its value as a modern material for optical lenses. It notes glass work spans 5,000 years, the rise of spectacle lenses, and how microscopes and telescopes depend on optical glass to expand science and welfare. The piece highlights the long evolution from Roman and Egyptian glass to 13th century spectacles and later refinements.
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New York
Earth
Egypt
Gaul
U S Red Weather War Weighs Possibility and Implications
Washington reports that Howard T. Orville, head of a new government weather control advisory group, says a U S Russia weather war could be possible through cloud seeding from the United States to affect the Soviet Union. He notes no proven method yet but cites local success as reason to study.
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Washington
Russia
United States
Howard T. Orville
United
States
Orville
America
Soviet Union
Alaska
Canada
Reserve Defense Fleet Tops 2000 Vessels in 1953
Washington America’s Defense Reserve Fleet reached 2,003 vessels in December 1953 per the American Merchant Marine Institute. Most are WWII era ships, with 1,513 Liberties, 243 Victories and ten wartime tankers among 9 National Defense Reserve Fleet sites along Atlantic Gulf and West Coasts. An active privately owned fleet totals 1,251 ships, including dry cargo and tankers. The count rose by 20 with Victory Ships returning from Military Sea Transportation Service duties.
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Washington
America
Defense Reserve
American Merchant Marine Institute
Victory
Military Sea Transportation Service
Cloth of Gold yarn joins aluminum coated thread work
Two American firms produce a practical cloth of gold yarn using aluminum coated with plastic that holds color inside. The modern thread is non tarnishing and can be varied in wrap. It costs far less than true gold thread, which was made by winding gold around copper.
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Cloth of Gold
New York
Garden Tips on Disbudding and Iris Care at State College
Horticulturist Ben Vance explains disbudding to grow larger dahlia tops by removing side buds. Pinching helps many annuals and perennials form a balanced shape. Stake tall delphiniums and ensure 6 hours of sun for iris. Avoid using same sprayer for 2 4 D and weed spray. Do not cut foliage back on established iris plantings.
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Ben Vance
ISC Horticulturist
Braids Gone After 10 Years At Eldora Haircut
Suzanne Cote at Eldora ends a decade of hair extensions with her first barber visit since age three. The 38 inch braids are removed unveiling a new look and marking a milestone in personal grooming for the longtime resident.
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Eldora
Suzanne Cote
Federal gas tax refunds forms now available
Forms for reporting non highway gas use to qualify for federal gas tax refunds are available at the Farm Bureau office the county Extension Office and some local banks. Farmers must prove usage but need not provide sales slips. the IRS can verify reports with the states.
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Farm Bureau
Internal Revenue Department
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Lone State College
Wallingford
FBYP
Monson
Iowa Att’y General Dayton Countryman
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Ghost Chasers Motorcycle Club
Spencer Club
Graettinger
Estherville
KXEL
KWWL
Goden
Ball Park
Norris Easa American Legion
Wallingford, Iowa
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