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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1967

Page

7

Frenchmen Tour Sorghum Fields with U.S. Seed Firm

Eight French agriculturists visited farms near Swedesburg on a sorghum tour sponsored by Northrup-King Seed Company. They explored Vincent Lindeen and Robert Lauer farms, studied Northrup facilities, and drew plans to boost France’s grain sorghum production with interpreter Wadih Ashkar coordinating questions and Theron Michel of Toulouse observing.

France Northrup-King Seed Company Vincent Lindeen Robert Lauer Swedesburg Northrup Helen Gilbert Theron Michel The L. Lasserre Grain Company Toulouse

Frenchman Studies Northrup Cross Pollination Method

An observer notes interest in the Northrup cross pollination technique and closely examines bags placed over certain plants as part of the experimental process.

French Soil Compared for Sorghum Growth in Iowa Tour

A French visitor noted Iowa soil resembles French soil and sorghum could thrive in France. Mrs. Jean Servant was the sole woman on the tour. she spoke limited English while Mike Lindeen, son of the Vincent Lindeens, spoke a bit of French and they chatted. Lindeen had two years of French at Waco High School.

Jean Servant Mike Lindeen Vincent Lindeens Lindeen Waco High School

Fires Race Across Western States As Aid Arrives

Forestry officials reported terrific progress in battling major fires across Idaho with 140 000 acres burned in the Pacific Northwest. Authorities said 5 000 firefighters were reinforced by 530 personnel from distant states and 60 aircraft aiding operations. Idaho blaze outlines include the 17 000 acre China Creek fire and the 9 000 acre Trapper Peak conflagration with others in Montana California and Washington State contained or churning, while Oregon reported no major fires and British Columbia remained volatile.

Idaho Pacific Northwest Montana California Oregon British Columbia Washington State Don Samuelson Johnson Northwest Alaska Georgia Wisconsin Houston Tex Mont China Creek Lewiston Cotter Bar Box Car Mountain Weather Bureau Gress Glacier National Park

Professional Directory for Kehoe and Law Firm Partners

Louis J. Kehoe attorney at Jeffry Building reachable by 653 3991 lists Livingston Day Meeker Bates as attorneys at Meeker Bates in Office 112 South Ave B with abstract department. Telephone 653 2147 for firm inquiries.

Louis J. Kehoe Jeffry Livingston, Day. Meeker & Bates Robert Day Everett Meeker Robert Bates South Ave Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main

Television Listings and Local Advertisements Summary

A dense TV schedule page mixed with legal notices and local business ads. Highlights include nightly network listings across ABC CBS and NBC with morning to late night programs, sports, and movies. Local attorneys Morrison, Lloyd, Owen, Stewart, Shearer, and small clinics are listed with addresses and phone numbers.

Binne Barnes in Where Angels Go Trouble Follows

Binne Barnes and Mary Wickes will co star with Rosalind Russell in Where Angels Go Trouble Follows a Hollywood film project announced by UPI The trio joins a cast for the upcoming movie set to begin filming in the area and promises a light comedy tone with familiar leading ladies.

Hollywood UPI Binne Barnes Mary Wickes Rosalind Russell

Joseph Priestly and laughing gas discovery timeline

Joseph Priestly identified nitrous oxide in 1772 and its anesthetic potential was confirmed in 1799. This historical note traces early gas anesthesia from discovery to recognized pain relief.

Joseph Priestly

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