Big Diggin A flood control project reshapes Ottawa river
Army Engineers announce bids for the Marais des Cygnes project in Ottawa with phase one widening and riprap along the east riverbank. Excavation surpasses a million cubic yards, plus half a million cubic yards of embankment, 51,000 tons of stone, 73 800 pounds of steel, concrete work, and gate valves. Completion will remodel many areas and bring new residents and businesses to town as flood hazards drop and water supply strengthens.
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Old Mary
This And That Reflections From A Curious Era
This column blends wry social commentary with nostalgia and small metrics of daily life. It muses on Beirut’s resilience, US bus drivers seeking higher pay, idle pastimes of the era, and the evolving nature of civic and humorous grievances. It recalls 25 Years Ago highlights including a World’s Fair visit, injuries in junior baseball, balloon experiments, and hub polishers for bicycles.
Fletcherizing and the art of chewing explained
In a Dear Dr. Molner column a discussion traces Fletcherism and the idea of chewing food to a rule. Experts say there is no fixed chew count. chewing enough to swallow and aid digestion is sufficient, with emphasis on natural eating and proper food preparation.
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Prayer Reflects Curiosity For Hidden Wonders
A devotional prayer asks God to open eyes and curb ignorance. It urges childlike curiosity to explore nearby objects and wonders of creation and divine love, closing with a Christ centered Amen.
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Christ
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates Displayed
The Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details with pricing for in and out of trade area subscribers. Rates shown include monthly and yearly options: within trade area 85 cents for one month, 2 dollars for three months, 3.75 for six months, 7 dollars for one year. outside trade area 1 dollar for one month, 3 dollars for three months, 5.50 for six months, 10 dollars for one year.
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Kas
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Guy Snedaker
Paper Work Pull
Dr. Wernher von Braun outlines the major problems facing space projects in Los Angeles. He identifies bureaucratic hurdles, funding limits, and coordination gaps as key obstacles to advancing rocket programs and lunar ambitions.
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Wernher von Braun
Early Evening TV Schedule with Channel Lineup
Channel list spans ABC CBS NBC and more with programs like The Price Is Right Dance shows and news. Notable items include The Theatre Playhouse 90 Zorro Dragnet Verdict Yours and I Spy across multiple networks.
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People
Space age programs face gravity and paperwork
The Army's top civilian missile expert said, We can lick gravity, but sometimes the paperwork is overwhelming. Youth by Mayor Sermon will be part of a tour to Queen Elizabeth on July 21 where Nielsen acts as a goodwill ambassador for the CAP.
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Mayor Sermon
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Nielson
CAP
Will Present City Key To Elizabeth Queen Visit
In St Joseph Missouri AP report Independence Missouri cadet Michael H Nicolson age 17 will travel to England as part of the CAP Cadet International Exchange Program. Col J Orville Ladd commander Missouri Wing Civil Air Patrol said Nicolson will receive a key to Independence to be presented to Queen Elizabeth during the visit era.
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Michael H. Nicolson
England
CAP
Nielson
Ladd
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