Photo of Mystery Objects Unveiled By Coast Guard
Coast Guard headquarters released a photograph of unidentified aerial phenomena taken by 21 year old Coast Guard photographer Sheik Alpert at Salem Mass Air Station. The image shows four round objects with twin light shafts in a V formation. Alpert spotted brilliant white lights at 9 35 a m July 16 and attempted to photograph them as they dimmed.
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Washington
Coast Guard
Sheik, Alpert
Salem
Mass
Alpert
U. S. Coast Guard
Air Force
Seaman Shell Alpert
AP Photo Service
Two WWII veterans vie for Iowa Legion commander post
Des Moines IA two candidates Donald E Johnson of West Branch and Dr Roy Wheat of Waukon seek election as Iowa department commander at the 34th annual American Legion convention in Cedar Rapids. Both have local post endorsements and would take duties after final convention action.
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Des Moines
IDPA
Iowa Department
American Legion
Donald E. Johnson
West Branch
Roy Wheat
Waukon
Iowa Legion
Cedar Rapids
Dudley Weibie
Forest City
State Department
Cedar Falls
Johnson
Iowa State College
Eastern Oregon College of Education
U. S. Army
ATO
Patton
Third Army
ETO
Chauncy
Butler Legion
Cedar County
Iowa Department Americanism
Henry A. Johnson
Tipton
Solon
State Hatchery Association
Chamber Events For Next Week In Muscatine
The Muscatine Chamber of Commerce calendar lists events including a Tuesday meeting of the Muscatine Community Players and a Volunteer Air Reserve Training squadron gathering at 7:30 p.m. at the Chamber offices. On Wednesday a stag fish fry begins at 5 30 p.m. at Box Car Ranch. Thursday features the Community Players launching their annual sales campaign for season tickets running through August 28.
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Muscatine
Muscatine Community Players
Volunteer Air Reserve Training Squadron
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commercce
Box Car Ranch
Chamber Plans Next Week Committee Meetings
Robert Sweany announces chamber committee meetings for next week. Moxday Streets and Highways meets Tuesday at 1:00 pm, Dig N Dun special retail group session follows at 4:30 pm, and Friday Retail Committee convenes at 9:30 am.
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Chamber of Commerce
Robert Sweany
Moxday
Retail Committee
Neighbors Move In to Muscatine In Recent Weeks
New residents on Monroe Cypress Grand view Breeze Jackson Lucas Mulberry Lincoln Iowa avenue join Muscatine. Claude Farrell from Madison works as general foreman at Celon Co. Carl Street from Rock Island is a Midwest Transit Lines mechanic. Others include Lyle Newton Lone Tree Bill Weber Cedar Rapids Leroy Hyman Moline state Furniture, William Scheid Austin Braley Upland Newton Carver Pump Co.
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Muscatine
Claude R. Farrell
Monroe Street
Madison, Wis
Farrell
Celon Co
Carl R. Street
Cypress Street
Rock Island
Street
Midwest Transit Lines
Lyle Newton
Grandview Avenue
Lone Tree
Newton
Bill Weber
Breeze Street
Cedar Rapids
Rock Island Arsenal
Weber
C. E. Richard and Sons Co
Leroy Hyman
Jackson Street
Moline
Hyman
Tate Furniture
Davenport
William H. Scheid
Lucas Street
Austin
Minn
Scheid
New Muscatine County Hospital
James E. Cook
Mulberry Avenue
Hampton
Cook
Cooks’ Music Shop
Leonard Braley
Lincoln Boulevard
Upland
Ind
Braley
Christian and Missionary Alliance Chapel
Gail Breckenridge
Iowa Avenue
Southern Papers Back Eisenhower In 1952 Campaign
An AP survey of nearly 100 southern newspapers in 11 states shows 41 endorse or plan to endorse Dwight D. Eisenhower, with several undecided papers likely to follow. The tilt does not imply stronger anti Stevenson sentiment than in 1948, as the era’s preferences shift among Dewey Thurmond and Truman figures.
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Atlanta
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Associated Press
Adlai Stevenson
Truman
Thomas Dewey
Strom Thurmond
Dewey
Thurmond
Stevenson
Sparkman
Alabama
Privately Owned Buildings Feature Standing Room Policy
The notice states standing room will cost nothing, indicating a no-charge option for patrons accessing privately owned buildings. No further details on duration or applicable venues are provided.
Beardsley Proclaims Iowa Vegetable Week
Des Moines Iowa Governor William S Beardsley declared August 7 through 13 as vegetable week in Iowa highlighting state produce and farming. The proclamation aims to promote local vegetables and agricultural awareness across communities.
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Beardsley
Iowa
Des Moines
William S. Beardsley
Heat Wave Sets July Record In Muscatine Weather
The July 1952 weather summary by F. J. Bauerbach shows temperatures reaching 96 degrees on July 27 and 17 days at 90 or higher, with 4.16 inches of rainfall. The coolest day was 54 on July 29 and 31, and the average for the month was 77.2 degrees. Rain fell on three other days with traces on six days.
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Muscatine
F. J. Bauerbach
Mercury
Chicken Feather Keratin Fibers Compared to Plant Proteins
Feathers rich in keratin are reported to form fibers that compare favorably with those made from casein and soybean protein. The claim suggests potential use in textile or industrial materials as an alternative protein fiber source.
Coronation Seats Priced At Ten To Fifteen Dollars
Britain plans about 90 000 observation seats for Queen Elizabeth II's coronation procession next June. Works Minister David Eccles said roughly 27 miles of seating will be arranged in tiers at Westminster Abbey and other state property, costing nearly 2 million dollars. About half the spectators will sit in the standard seats while the rest pay higher prices for premium top tier seats.
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London
Britain
David Eccles
Westminister Abbey
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Mainn
Hope N. D
University of Iowa College of Dentistry
Army Dental Corps
Dir
Wheat
Ralph D. Waters Legion
Voiture
Mason City
Marquette
Iowa State Dental Society
Dunuque District Dental Society
Harry P. Wheat
7Th Air Division
England
Daniel E. Regat
DR. Roy Wheat
Chamber
Southern
Eisenhower
the Muscatine Journal
Fruitland
Harold Cross
Cross
Magnus
Pamtr R
Wembe
Launderers
East Fourth Street
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