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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1961
Page
18
A fragmentary note describes raccoons in Naples Pennsylvania and quotes Mr. and Mrs. Davis, who had been camping nearby. The text hints the animals will remain unharmed and well fed as long as humans are around.
Shavin recounted an unusual campsite incident on a remote island where curious raccoons gathered early and learned to unzip tent zippers. The nocturnal visitors dragged away ten bundles of supplies, forcing the campers to rethink their shelter setup.
Gov Norman Erbe urged greater emphasis on Iowa history in public schools after meeting with state education chief Paul Johnston. He said Iowa history is often underemphasized and should be a required course with updated materials to foster better understanding of the state's heritage.
Workers halted the NORAD underground project near Cheyenne Mountain after a miner was discharged for alleged safety violations. The union seeks improved sanitary conditions, smoke removal, and other safety measures as the first stage of tunnel drilling for NORAD’s air defense nerve center faces delays. The company denies safety violations.
Des Moines aP report quotes Gov. Norman Erbe saying unmarked cars could be used to track speeders if not taken to extremes. State Safety Commissioner Carl Pesch and Highway Patrol Chief David Herrick cited possible unmarked vehicles for cracking down on speeding truckers, with Erbe approval needed. He notes some agencies already use unmarked cars and urges motorists to keep lights on during Christmas and New Year weekends to reduce accidents.
The Iowa Camp RNA met at Wilton city hall on December 20. Officers for the coming year were elected including Mae Erickson as chancellor and Maybelle Darting as recorder. The group received holiday greetings, sang carols, and shared entertainment. A Pleasant Prairie Ladies party and next meeting date were noted. Also mentioned is a Florida water police story about Geiger enforcing speed limits on boats.
Dip veal cullet in cee beater with a tablespoon of milk. Then dip in fine bread crumbs soft or dry or cornflake crumbs.
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