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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1952
Page
6
Reader Bruce Cowden discusses the rising role of helicopters in campaigns and civilian tasks. He notes pilots like Kenneth Evans testing the craft for political travel, postal delivery in Chicago, and rapid airport-to-city movement, plus potential uses in ground surveys and pipeline inspections.
Local birthday and anniversary notices list Delores Ann Martin Carolyn Ann Jones and John William McCartney among others. Carmen Leigh Bell celebrates a birthday with Stewart and Bell families. anniversaries for Joe Wodicka Clarence Logan and John Stewart are noted.
The article notes a British cow named Mannineford Faith Jan Graceful holding the world lifetime milk production record, with about 14 tons produced and a peak year reaching 25,868 pounds. It also mentions various unrelated items and quotes.
An average serving of sweet potatoes provides more vitamin A than the daily requirement and about 60 percent of daily vitamin C. All jams and jellies should be refrigerated after opening to stay cold, firm, and prevent spoilage.
The article urges early service before the busy season to prevent breakdowns. It advises spring lifting the tractor with fresh oil grease and gasoline, cleaning stale fuel and carb jets, changing oil and filters, checking ignition and spark plugs, and replacing brittle ignition cables while plugs should be cleaned and adjusted every 100 hours.
The article urges checking spark timing with a service manual to avoid power loss. It advises using third gear for plowing, cleaning the air filter seasonally, and kerosene dousing with oil changes every ten hours or five in dusty fields. It also recommends greasing pressure fittings every ten hours to reduce wear and tear and save money.
Reader reports Lake Wapello fishing slow with crappie and channel cat catches at nearby lakes. Derby helpers plan to dump minnows on June 10. weather and water safety urged with lifeguard on duty Sundays holidays after a near boat incident.
Ike invites readers to join starting membership dated 2459 and asks to RSVP by Tuesday with a reminder of the fish derby event.
United Press reports American League standings with Cleveland at 27 19 and New York 22 19. Washington 23 19. Philadelphia 15 20. Chicago 20 20. St. Louis at New York, Philadelphia at Cleveland, Detroit at Boston, Chicago at Washington on the night slate. In the National League Brooklyn 22 8? 1732 and New York 28 15 lead a crowded table with Chicago 25 18 and Cincinnati 22 22. Philadelphia 18 24. Pittsburgh 20 18. Boston at Chicago and New York at Pittsburgh noted for tonight.
Wildlife specialists warn farm owners to watch ponds for spring and summer fish deaths and detail control methods. They note partial kills occur yearly with often unclear causes but link some losses to phosphorus deficiency carbon dioxide and low oxygen. Owners see bluegills and bass near the surface and should spread 50 to 100 pounds of 18 percent superphosphate per acre at dawn and stir the water with boat motors between 3 and 4 pm to distribute oxygen.
A compact storage idea uses a hinged step in the stairs near the back door to access space under the stairs. It provides a handy place for rubbers galoshes ball bats and catchers units and keeps entry areas neater with less daily picking up and extra work.
Brooklyn visits Cincinnati for a night game as the schedule shows Philadelphia at St. Louis on the same night. both matchups factor into regional standings and fan interest.
In New York zone 161 trains depart daily from 12 terminals using 571 Pullman cars. If placed in a single Pullman train the length would stretch about 10 miles.
A quotation from Esme Wing field Stratford proclaims that no man can resist a woman determined to win him. The line captures a confident, playful tone about romantic pursuit.
Livestock sales noted for Midway Sales Company in Columbus Junction on Wednesdays. Ollie Livestock Exchange holds Tuesday afternoon sales at 1 p.m. Kalona Sales Barn in Kalona hosts sales on Thursdays.
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