Waterloo Amvet Chorus Welcomed Friday Evening
The Waterloo Amvet Chorus drew a warmly received audience on Friday night as polio patients rely on iron lungs and breathing aids. Dr. Landauer noted long-term respirator dependence remains costly, with more funds needed as March of Dimes boosts treatment and rehabilitation efforts. An Emergency March of Dimes drive is planned August 16 to 31 to support this work.
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Ready to snack in a flash with frozen sandwiches
Tips from Leslie Smith of Town State College extension advise making ahead, freezing, and using waxed paper or foil wraps to extend freezer life. Plan, wrap individually, date packages, and thaw 1 to 4 hours before lunch.
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Would Have Died Now Survive Due to Improved Care
A fragment indicates a person narrowly escaped death but survived thanks to better medical care and treatment. Details are limited, but the note highlights advances in medical support contributing to survival.
Need for Iron Lungs Rises in Polio Surge
Dr Kenneth Landauer disclosed that iron lungs and respiratory gear have saved about 1,000 polio patients this year with thousands more likely to need such devices before year end. The emergency March of Dimes campaign runs through August 31 to support critical care for polio victims.
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New York
Kenneth 8. Landauer
National Foundation For
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Iowa's Fabulous Festival of Fun Event Highlights and Dates
Iowa's festival offers horse races August 31 and September events including a musical revue August 28 to September 2 at Centennial Grounds. It features machinery history exhibits, Indian Village pageant, farm contests, art and flower shows, animal shows, fireworks, and performances.
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Pinal State Fair
FFA
Polio Strikes More Adults with Severe Paralysis
Polio is affecting more adults and a greater share of patients suffer severe paralysis. Health officials urge vaccination and preventive measures as the outbreak continues to spread in several communities.
Best to Be on Guard Against Hessian Fly
Extension Entomologist Harold Gunderson of Iowa State College warns the Hessian fly remains a yearly threat to wheat standing in fall plantings. He advises defensive measures to protect the crop, noting low infestations this year but stressing ongoing vigilance.
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Harold Gunderson
Iowa State College
Fall wheat seeding delayed for safe dates amid fly risk
A bulletin notes Hessian fly breeding in wheat stubble and volunteer growth, urging farmers to plow and disk to reduce danger. It advises delaying fall planting until official safe seeding dates are announced. Separate line states about 6,600 people visit the White House daily. A brewery offered to aid the Red Cross donor drive by swapping beer for blood pints.
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Red Cross
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