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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1954
Page
3
The writer discusses humidity as a climate factor with humor and practical notes. They reference a 1936 heat wave in Washington and explain humidity concepts from a dictionary, including absolute and relative humidity, and how temperature affects perceived warmth.
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Walter C. Sweeney Jr, commander of the 15th Air Force, recalls a long trip from 7,500 feet to Acapulco with record heat on landing. He notes June's extreme variability from cold early days to intense humidity and heat, yet praises the climate, farms, and timely rains. The narrative mentions Stratojet refueling plans for a Yokota, Japan route covering 6,700 miles aboard six engines.
Australian runner John Landy broke Roger Bannister's mile world record in Turku Finland, clocking 3 minutes 58 seconds. The 21 year old agricultural student also set a world best for the 1500 meter metric mile with 3 minutes 41.8 seconds, under ideal conditions pending IAAF formal approval.
Three Air Force B47 Stratojet bombers lifted at 7 am from March Air Force Base California on a 6700 mile nonstop flight to Japan. The mission is led by Major General and marks the longest point to point jet flight attempted.
The Des Moines Weather Bureau warned of further general rains while Belmond in Wright County faced widespread flood damage. Highway 176 bridged water between Turin and Mapleton as crops suffered extensive losses across northern Iowa counties.
Tru man J. Ramsell of Eldora was elected commander of the Iowa department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars succeeding Leland D. Goosey. The annual encampment drew 1,700 to 2,000 with a record 228 attending auxiliary sessions. Cedar Rapids was named the 1955 encampment site and Mrs. Everett Davis of Burlington was elected auxiliary president.
French Union troops launched an amphibious assault on Van Coe Island in the Red River west of Hanoi. They reported slaying 38 Reds and capturing 39 as they seized villages and cleared a Communist base amid fierce fighting.
Wesley J. Custer gunner's mate first class USN serves aboard the ocean going fleet tug USS Takelma. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley I. Custer of Washington Iowa and the husband of the former Edna C Hammer of Lake Benton Minnesota.
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