Air Conditioning Woes and Community Notes from Washington
In Washington Iowa on May 26 1975 readers receive a lighter editorial mix. A personal tale recounts blackbirds nesting in an attic vent causing odd noises after a cooling system was turned on. Debbie Coates visit and YWCA YMCA talk promise a lively summer program for area girls. A letter from Ball Corporation explains lid and cap shortages due to high demand and ongoing capacity expansion.
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Ball Corporation
Muncie
Thomas Nelson Jr. Virginia leader and Yorktown figure
Thomas Nelson Jr. emerged as a key Virginian in the Revolution. He pressed for militia action in 1775, formed a light cavalry for Congress in 1778, served briefly in 1779, raised $2 million from planters, and as Virginia governor in 1781 directed shelling of his own mansion during the Yorktown siege, ending in Cornwallis surrender and Nelson dying at 50 penniless.
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Virginia
Thomas Nelson, Jr
Yorktown
County of
York
Nelson
Congress
Washington
Lafayette
Cornwallis
Dear Abby Twins Seek Same College Advice
Abigail Van Buren offers guidance on twin brothers who wish to attend the same college and remain close. She notes a twin is more than a womb mate and encourages choosing college alignment based on desire, independence, and friendship.
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Abby
New Orleans
L.A
Calif
Abigail van Buren
Lasky Dr
Beverly Hills
Memorial Day 1975 Almanac Highlights and Births
The May 26 entry notes Memorial Day with celestial cues and zodiac sign details. It lists notable-born figures including Al Jolson, Bob Hope, Peggy Lee, and references historic events from 1954 to 1972. Includes a blurb about Abby and personal advice column marketing.
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United Press International
Mars
Jupiter
Mercury
Venus
Saturn
al Jolson
Bob Hope
Peggy Lee
Rhode Island
Nehru
Moscow
Richard Nixon
Leonid Brezhnev
Laughs and Limericks From L. M. Boyd
A mix of humorous musings and trivia includes notes on foot size stereotypes, Argentina beef consumption, the origin of the word caboose, and a limerick contest submission by J. A. Morrissey. Personal address and copyright appear.
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Limerick
J. A. Morrissey
McHugh
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Mrs. Miller
Glass Container Group
Muncie, Indiana
Washington County
Dean Abby
Chicago Tribune-N.y. News Synd., Inc
the Almanac
Blondie
Nancy
Rollo
the Mailmen's Glee Club
the Sons OF Liberty
George Washington
Boner
Osinoup’s
L.M. Boyd
Argentina
U.S
L. M. Boyd
P.O
Fort Worth
National Selected Morticians
Funeral Service
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Count
Funeral’ Home
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