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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1956

Page

3

Iowa Scientists Report on Wide Variety of Subjects

At Grinnell college the Iowa Academy of Science heard Iowa State psychologists study scholastic probation among 441 students from small and large high schools and 1,244 non probation freshmen, finding no excess from small schools. Also covered were cosmic ray progress, public understanding of science, and a high school science teacher shortage highlighted by Dr. Wise of Nebraska. Dennis James hosted a CHANCE OF A LIFETIME program on Channel 9 at 9:00 p.m.

Iowa Grinnell Iowa State College Martin and Kentner V. Fritz Iowa Academy of Science Grinnell College Iowa State Fritzs James van Allen University of Iowa Town Academy of Science A. A. Hauber St. Ambrose College Iowa Academy of Sciences Harold E. Wise University of Nebraska Wise Dennis James Channel 9

Why It Feels Easier to Pick Up an Argument

The impulse to argue often beats the urge to drop it due to social signaling, ego protection, and commitment psychology. Once a stance is formed, reinforcers like validation and consistency bias keep it alive even when evidence shifts.

Hoegh Defends Pratt Firing Comment in Jensen Dispute

Gov. Leo Hoegh rejected a demand to fire Wayne L. Pratt, director of Iowa’s vocational education division, saying he never dismisses staff for strengthening worthwhile programs. He defended Pratt’s actions as nonpolitical and praised Rep. Ben Jensen for aiding farmer and conservation efforts. Democrat John L. Jensen threatened federal action over Pratt’s letters.

Des Moines Leo Hoegh John L. Jensen Kimballton Congress Wayne L. Pratt Jensen Pratt Ben Jensen John Jensen Jensens Hoegh Iowa House Future Farmers of America

Regents Still To Analyze Bids on Generator at SUI

Des Moines AP David Dancer says the State Board of Regents will receive an independent bid analysis for the turbo generator project at the University of Iowa power plant. Worthington Pump bid 243 974 was initially approved. a second-low bid and committee delays prompted hiring a Des Moines engineering firm for review.

DES Moines David Dancer State Board of Regents Worthington Pump and Machine Company Harrison N.J University of Iowa Power Iowa Legislative

Ozark Seeks Return To Quad City Airport

Ozark Airlines asks the Civil Aeronautics Board for permission to resume service at the Quad-City airport near Moline. President Hamilton said a June 1 return is hoped, citing two years of reduced revenue since leaving Quad-City and moving operations to Davenport Municipal. United Air Lines and Braniff operate from Quad-City.

Moline Ozark Airlines Quad - City McLaddie Hamilton Ozark Civil Aeronautics Board Quad-City Davenport Mount Joy Hamilton United Air Lines Braniff International Airways

Local Gazette Ad Rates and Lost and Found Notices

An assortment of classified items including advertising rates, a card of thanks, lost and found notices for a wallet and a kitten Smokey, plus various services and business ads for local trades such as tailoring, bookkeeping, floor service, painting, lawn work, and carpentry. Names and locations include Marion and Cedar Rapids area listings with contact methods.

Local Business Ads Offer Home Services and Hauling

Classified listing presents painting and papering services, masonry, grading, lawn care, hauling, and home repairs. Several tradesmen advertise free estimates, contact numbers, and service areas including apartment and residential options. Dates and exact addresses vary within the dense catalog of providers.

Irving Smith Paul Whitters Graham Electric Company Eavespou Carpantss Lester Trunecek Ronnie Gaumon DIAL Sarpenter Kalous Robert Spear L. A Vic Barlow Ed Simon Pauling Bob Waddington Brennemsea Cenera W. Turner Pippi Ae Fu Pairia Séth Ngneet R. Good Thaare Ette Johnson Ave Ial

Wanted Experienced Millwork Salesman for Minnesota Iowa

Wanted ad notes positions across southern Minnesota and northern Iowa for millwork sales, and related classifieds list various job types including counter attendants photographers carpenters and wait staff. The garbled text references addresses and phone numbers, multiple employers and shift details, with salary notes and employment agencies such as ACE EMPLOYMENT and CEDAR EMPLOYMENT.

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