Bright Comet Near Naked-Eye View Tops Night Sky in July
University of Michigan astronomer Hazel M. Losh notes a bright comet two-thirds along from the Big Dipper toward Capella in Auriga, nearing naked-eye visibility. She says its nucleus is well defined with a one degree tail and binoculars reveal a Milky Way rich with stars and nebulae. The Earth reaches its farthest distance from the Sun for the year on July 4, but temperatures remain warm.
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University of Michigan
Hazel M. Losh
Capella
Auriga
Losh
Milky Way
Cassiopeia
Cepheus
Cygnus
Scorpia
Aquila
Sagitarius
Governor Williams Salutes Michigan GOC Anniversary
Governor G Mennen Williams honors Ground Observer Corps volunteers on the third anniversary of Operation Skywatch. The note lists post and filter center growth, including a new Saginaw center, and credits Michigan volunteers for vigil during the defense effort.
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Ground Observer Corps
G. Mennen Williams
Michigan
United States
Saginaw
Grand Rapids
Civil Defense
GOC
Flea of Athletes Foot Cure Ad Blurts False Claims
An odd advertisement promotes an instant treatment for athletes foot claiming a one hour effect. It touts a greaseless, fast drying fungicide named T-4 L and urges purchase at Reveling's Drug Store.
Anglers Help Scientists Find Ways to Improve Fishing Conditions
University of Michigan fisheries expert Associate Prof. Karl Lagler explains anglers’ questions spur research. Fishermen’s notes on trout hiding pools and log jams prompt stream improvements. bass crawfish diet could guide production. Reports of unusual fish lead to identifications and teratology insights, while winterkill studies arise from ice and sunlight effects on oxygen.
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Ann Arbor
Karl ¥. Lagler
Department of Fisheries
University of Michigan School of Natural Resources
Lagler
Michigan
Professor Lagler
Grange Plans Second Annual European Tour Leaving Septem ber
Readers urged to reserve now through American Express or travel agents for the National Grange sponsored tour from New York on September 9. SS American space selling fast due to waterfront strikes. $250 deposit required. Cancellations before August 26 eligible for refunds. Free pamphlet offered by The National Grange Monthly. Mrs Edward Alber sustains a severe arm cut Monday.
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National Grange
New York
American Express
Mail carrier promotes right hand drive mailbox habit
Joe Marsh Red Fowler, a rural mail man, reports using an English car with a right hand drive to stuff mailboxes from the car. He says the system works well but all mailbox holders should follow regulations, keeping boxes 40 inches high on the road’s right side within reach from a car window and repairing any knocked down promptly.
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Red Fowler
R.F.D
Red
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