EXPERIMENT WORKS Use junk cars to build reefs
The American Littoral Society reports that junk cars can form artificial reefs that boost fish populations. Tests in Hawaii and California showed cars attracting multiple species, with reefs remaining in place though needing replenishment as rusted bodies wear away. The study highlights reef-building as a dual cleanup and fisheries solution.
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New York
UPI
American Littoral Society
Hawaii
Maunalua Bay
California
Paradise Cove
Malibu
Society
John Clark
Craft sessions at county home inspire residents
Immanuel Lutheran Church Women’s Circle members host monthly craft work at Washington County Home. Eva Bauer and Mrs. Ron Anderson are pictured with residents. The program aims to provide recreation and hopes to inspire other groups to start similar efforts for the home’s men and women. Abandoned cars also noted as NYC counts about 25,000 roadside junkers. Reef building discussed by Clark, stressing expert planning and funding for effective artificial reefs.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
Washington County
Eva Bauer
Ron Anderson
Journal
Tom Kuncl
Dear Abby Advice Columns From A Not-So-Polite Reader
A December Dear Abby page addresses social tact and odd questions. A mother laments foul odors from visiting teens, Abby jokes no nice way to tell people they smell. a curious reader questions diamond ownership in a high‑stakes will. a teen asks why a boy won’t call, Abby suggests waiting and surprises.
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Abby
Mary
Pasadena
Graduation for Joe Harding at Fort Collins State University
Mrs Ray Wehr Claire and Paula attended Joe Harding's graduation from Fort Collins State University of Colorado. Dinner guests at Mrs Allen Fickling's home included numerous relatives and friends. Various gatherings and visits followed, including a picnic at Lake Darling and dinner at the Zieglowskys and Griggs households. Evening Journal Washington IA, June 30, 1966.
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D.A. Augustine Hardscrabble
Ray Wehr
Claire
Paula
Joe Harding
Fort Collins State University of Colorado
Allen Fickling
Bob Brower
Bob Heggen
Waldo Fickling
Gladice Franelly
Des Moines
Fickling
Allen Griggs
Cherry
Donald
Larry Griggs
Orville Griggs
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Allen Barens
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Glen Gordon
Lake Darling
D. A. Augusting
Florence May
Don Wagenknecht
Fred Zieglowsky
Earl
Clifford Conklin
Mable Gordon
Ruth Griggs
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J. W. Baker Relief Corp
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