Laser Cane and Sonic Glasses Aid Blind Students Travel
Loren, a blind student at Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School in Vinton, uses a laser cane and sonic glasses to detect obstacles after beeps warn of overhanging branches, hydrants, and drop-offs. Teachers Zelda Bower and Rebecca Fawcett oversee the program, teaching cane travel and trailing techniques across campus and into town. The devices cost about 1950 dollars and 2000 dollars respectively, with rain causing the laser cane to short out.
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Reader’s Digest Foundation
Vinton
Loren
Iowa Braiee and Sight Saving School
Zelda Bower
Rebecca Fawcett
Ms. Bower
Ms. Fawcett
L M Boyd column delves into quirks of life and love
The column surveys topics from quitting smoking to famous personalities and historic questions. It jokes about apostles of wisdom and social quirks, mixes trivia with light humor, and ends with a nod to the author’s address and copyright.
Almanac Notes From Jan 25, 1977 Historic Dates
United Press International notes Tuesday January 25 1977 the 25th day of the year with 340 to follow the moon first quarter evening stars Venus Jupiter and morning stars Mercury Mars and Saturn. It lists notable birthdays and historical events including Nellie Bly’s 72 day world voyage in 1890 transcontinental telephone service in 1915 and the 1971 Manson murder convictions.
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United Press International
Robert Burns
Nelllie Bly
New York
San Francisco
Charles Manson
Sharon Tate
Goosedown vs Polyester Insulation for Outerwear
AISU specialist compares goose down and polyester insulated jackets and vests noting warmer per weight, moisture sensitivity, breathability, and care. Down excels in warmth and dryness but loses insulating value when wet and needs careful cleaning. polyester offers easier care, moisture retention concerns, and comparable warmth with newer synthetics like Dacron II.
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Ames
Jacquelyn
Iowa State University
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Steve Salato
Drake University
Iowa Daily Press Association
L.M. Boyd
Ann
George Washington
Russia
Teutonic Knights
Napoleon
Yul Brynner
Nome
Alaska
Honolulu
Hawaii
A. Nome
N. Y
Valparaiso
Chile
Socrates
Missouri
U. S
Mainland
China
L. M. Boyd
P. O
Weatherford
Jie
Eeene
Pabst Blue Ribbon
Davol
Brach
Hankscraft
Coricidin D
Johnson
Eohiven Me
Family Records Fast Service
Gillette
Pennzoil
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