Citizens Band Operators Aid Police in Cracking Crime and Disasters
Citizens band radios assist police in Cocoa Beach search for a killer, aid in flood and accident responses in Sioux City and Chicago, and help during power outages. REACT, a 5,000 member national network based in Chicago, coordinates volunteer operators with civil defense and emergency services across 35 states. The movement grew from a volunteer hotline to a nationwide emergency network with 225 groups, offering 5 to 10 mile radio range and free membership for three or more operators.
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Chicago
API
Cape Canaveral
Cocoa Beach
Fla
Citizens
Sioux City
Iowa
Citizens Band
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
United States
Radio Emergency Associated Citizens Team
REACT
Hallicrafters Co
Earl Gray
Gray
Winnebago County
Red Cross
Civil Defense
Sturgis
S.D
Police Department
Brinnings End Western Trip and Local Social Notes
Leonard Brinnings and family return from a trip to Lake Louise and the Columbian Tee Field in Canada then Seattle World’s Fair, with Salt Lake City temple visit. Des Moines meetings touch on Farm Service Company merger and regional soils directors. Labor Day visits and 50th anniversary celebrations figure among local gatherings in Gracehill and Mt. Pleasant areas.
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Gracehill
Leonard Brinning
Lindy
Lake Louise
Columbian
Canada
Seattle
Salt Lake City
Lawrence Miksch
Des Moines
Des Moines Where A Meeting Was Held Concerning the Merger of the Farm Service
Ilinois Company
Lawrence
Illinois
Paul Hazelett
Paul Hazeletts
Hazel Hazelett
Nancy
Ottumwa
Washington
Doug Moothart
Lisa
Bill Kindred
Kenneth Fischer
Olds
Jim Drayfahl
Chatauqua Park
Columbus Junction
Eugene Engels
Floyd Johnson
Charles Johnsons
Dale Adrian
Mike
Byron
Russell
Steve
Lake Mills
Old Settlers
Mt. Pleasant
Seed supply and spring orders at Frank Comments Greetings
Long note from Frank Comments Greetings explains a busy summer and seed availability. The shop notes ongoing winter rye brome Fes cues and legume seeds for fall seedings and waterways. They report higher opening prices, no down payment, and the option to reserve seed for spring delivery to guard against price increases.
Oyster farming and memories from a fading life
A whimsical reminiscence on oysters from ancient rules to modern farming. It discusses oyster growth in Chesapeake and Florida waters, school programs, and a nostalgic look at posters and family notes amid a casual hometown column.
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Tampa
Fla
South
Florida
Chesapeake Bay
Dear Abby column and reader letters published
A collage of Dear Abby questions and responses on male mustaches marriage and spousal trust features in a humorous tone. Includes audience letters about car ownership jealousy and suspected infidelity with Abby’s guidance and a plug for her booklet.
Weekend TV Highlights Show Broad Mix of Premieres
United Press International outlines a weekend of television premieres and notable broadcasts. Sam Benedict debuts on NBC portraying a lawyer in and out of court while Shari Lewis guides Mr Gladly to riches in Color. Major league baseball games on CBS NBC ABC feature Dodgers Cubs Giants Pirates and World Series bowling and America’s Cup coverage. The Defenders and Have Gun Will Travel debut with capital punishment drama and Paladin origin tale. Joey Bishop Show Gunsmoke Fight Night Sunday Show of the Week and Password anchor a packed slate with various color broadcasts and guest stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Sam _ Benedict
NBC
Edmond O'Brien
Jake Ehrlich
San Francisco
Benedict
Shari Lewis
CBS
University of Miami
University of Pittsburgh
Los Angeles Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
San Francisco Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
ABC
Kansas City
Newport
R.C
Ruth Roman
Joey Bishop
Joey
Abby Dalton
Richard Boone
James Mitchum
Robert Mitchum
Doc
Kenny Lane
Len Matthews
Philadelphia
Claude Rains
Neville Brand
Richard Conte
Keir Dullea
Everett Sloane
Past Chiefs Meet In Hall at Brighton
The Past Chiefs Club gathered at K P Hall in Brighton for its regular meeting. Hostesses were Mrs Laton Schooley and Mrs Donald Robison. Mrs Anneta Reighard presided in absence of president and vice president. Seventeen members and one guest attended. Minutes were read by Secretary Mrs Wesley Mullikin. Entertaining contests were led by Mrs Ira Saunders and Mrs Anneta Reighard. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Chiefs Club
K. P. Hall
Laton Schooley
Donald Robison
Anneta Reighard
O.C. Staggers
Wesley Mullikin
Ira Saunders
Noises Study Finds Kitchen Knife Scrape Tops Irritation
England's National Physical Laboratory reports that the most irritating noise is the scraping of a knife against a saucepan in the kitchen. The study outlines that unpleasant sounds affect human behavior and perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
National Physical Laboratory
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Cape Cod, Mass
State
Sheriff's Office
The
National Guard
Coast Guard
Fire Departments
County Emergency League
West Main
Suemws
State Farm Mutual
Sieomingnon
Leonard Brinnings
Mid-Prairie
Melanie Miksch
Eugene Engel
Max Waterhouse
Frank
Ruth
Sue
Bob
Berkeley
California
University of California
Don
Iowa State University
Ames
Patterson Seed and Supply
Olympia
U.S
Kennedy
Walter M. Schirra
Enist
Navy
Uncle Sam
Betty
Cedar Rapids
Wilton Junction
Tom
Abby
Abigail
Dotty
Peg
Lucille Dar
Pers Nally
Beverly Hills
Calif
Beanie
Wayne T. C
T. C
Weyne
Leonard Tindall
Sinclair Oil Station
East Highway
Louis J. Kehoe
Jeffry
Stewart & Shearer
Attorneys At Law
Richard A. Stewart
Paul V. Shearer
Livingston, Day & Bates
Robert Oy
Robert Bates
Gee West Maine
George F. Morrison
Ford Morrison
Ira Morrison
Marion Ave
Morrison & Morrison
Edmund Morrison Jr
James EF. Lioyd
West
John C. Owen
West Washinon
South Side Square
P. L. Etter
Optometrists
John W. Lemmon
D. D
Lemmog Jewelry
R. Q. Eastland
Houston
Boston
New York
San Diego
Theodore C. Sorensen
Pittsburgh
Massachusetts
Adlai Stevenson
Dean Rusk
Arthur Dean
Meet the Press
Anthony J. Celebrezze
Allen Ludden
Danny Thomas
Marjorie Lord
Officer Muldoon
Toody
Maurice Chevillier
Louis Lurie
By Hank Keteham
Dennis Til
Muenackh
Mrs
Tony Meuth
Wapello
Rex L. Hanft
Packers and Stockyard Act
Kalona Sale Barn
Chester Miller
Ike Yoder
Kalona
Valiants
Riverside
Town & Country
Plymouth
Washington, Iowa
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