Feud Between St Paul and Minneapolis Rages On
Inez Robb reports a long running rivalry between St Paul and Minneapolis fueled by local pride. The Wambuts group targets any favoring Minneapolis and even prompts airline and bank responses. The piece notes city one upmanship in tickets, greetings, and cultural snubs between the twin cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minneapolis
INS
Inez
Dallas
Fort Worth
Texas
Minnesota
Mississippi
Twin Cities
The
Wambuts
House of Morgan
First National Bank of
Morgan
Jane al Foote
Reader’s Digest
Collier's
Kiwanis Magazine
Duncan Hines
Force Fails To Overcome World's Ills
John M. Roberts Jr argues that World War I began a century of bloodshed but also spurred calls for cooperation. He notes that three nations pursued force and were wrecked, while others move toward interdependence. The piece warns against returning to old ways and suggests cooperation may hasten ultimate peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Biggest Cedar Rapids school budget approved in five minutes
Cedar Rapids approved its largest school budget in five minutes with no objections from the public. The $4,088,460 spending plan for 1953-54 represented a $557,395 rise over the previous year and a likely about three mill tax-levy hike. Only one visitor requested details before the board signaled approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Carl C. Kesler
E. W. Lundquist
Kesler
Ben Peterson
Douglas Grant
R. B. van Clever
iMembers
W. Sandoe Jordan
Eliot Waples
S. A. Giovanazzi
Man's Twin Births Defy Common Mammal Facts
A fragment suggests a claim that humans may be the only mammal to produce twins, with notes implying variation in origin from a single egg or another source. The readable text is unclear and partially garbled, limiting precise details about the individuals or dates involved.
Benny Goodman Brother Killed in Resort Airlines Crash
A disabled Resort Airlines C-46 crashed on approach to Miami airport killing Benny Goodman’s brother John A. of Vincennes Ind and three others, including pilot Robert Smith of Miami and two Dixie Walker stepsons 15 and 13. Airline president R Paul Weesner was not aboard. The craft reportedly failed to extend its ailerons during landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
INS
Resort Airlines
Benny Goodman
Goodman
John A
Vincennes
Ind
Robert Smith
Thomas and JR. C. Slaughter
Dixie Walker
R. Paul Weesner
Smith
Baruch undecided on whom he'll back for president
New York AP report says financier Bernard Baruch will decide after seeing which candidate has the greater wisdom and fortitude to beat inflation. He notes both Dwight D. Eisenhower and Adlai E. Stevenson possess the ability to halt inflation. Baruch spoke with newsmen Monday after returning to board the Queen Elizabeth from a two month Europe visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bernard Baruch
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Adlai E. Stevenson
Baruch
Europe
Hastings Veterans Reunited After Years Nearby Hidden Meeting
In Hastings Nebraska two locals Cpl Duane L Petersen and Cpl Williard D Classen unexpectedly linked by service in the 28th Infantry Division in Ulm Germany, meeting for the first time while stationed under the same roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Neb
Cpl
Duane L. Petersen
Wiliard D. Classen
28Th
Ulm
Germany
Amana motorist reports flying saucer sighting
Amana resident Harry Leonhardt told The Gazette he saw a flying saucer Saturday night while returning from Cedar Rapids. He watched it three times between 10:30 and 10:45 near Fairfax and Walford, near Norway, describing a 25 foot diameter object that glowed greenish or phosphorescent and moved in a counterclockwise arc with no clear outline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amana
Harry Leonhardt
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Leonhardt
Fairfax
Walford
Norway
C R Entries Win at Collins Horse Show
Three horses from Distant View Stables win ribbons at Collins Iowa horse show Monday night. Blue Eagle ridden by C R Witter takes first in walking horse class. Wilsons Atomic with Paul Witter places third in same class. C J Smith drives Black Dignity to first in fine harness class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Distant View
Collins, Ia
Blue Eagle
C. R. Witter
Wilson
Atomic
Paul Witter
C. J. Smith
Black Dignity
Gazette Want Ad Rates and Lost and Found Items
The Gazette lists advertising rates by line and day with advance payment options and box numbers. Also included are mortuary monuments listings and lost items such as a wallet with credentials near Roosevelt Hotel and a brown white Persian cat on the SE side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Sunday Gazette
Roosevelt Hotel
Busy Classifieds Mix of Services and Personal Notices
A dense classified page lists bail bonds and detective services, nursing home nursing, rental ads, watch and jewelry repairs, clothing and tailoring, and various home improvement trades. Amusing notices invite participation in social events, furniture and car sales, and personal messages alongside service ads from local businesses.
Utility A Company Representative to Visit Cedar Rapids
Field sales notice for a new non competitive product used by grocers butchers dairies and factories. Utility A Company located at 220 Whitaker Building Davenport Iowa plans a Cedar Rapids visit on August 11th to demonstrate and discuss business applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitaker Bldg
Davenport
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Help Wanted Ad Scrambled Notice in Gazette
A wartime style recruitment ad offers future security and job fit for adults after school with no experience required. It requests readers aged between 18 and 25 with at least an eighth grade education to write for details to Box No H-433.
Help Wanted Female 12 A Good Place To Work
Splendid job opportunities for girls now available at the telephone company. No experience needed and pay is excellent while you learn. Regular increases and opportunities for advancement. Ideal working conditions with vacations, sickness pay, and other benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanek
Skelly
3Rd ST. & A Ave. NE
National Organization
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Inez Robb
New York Herald Tribune
Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Beane
Twin Cities’ International Airport
John M. Roberts, Jr
Associated Press
Dante
Belgium
C.R
Collins Horse Show
Langeeunasbdhiannicnennsesennna EpEe
J. W. Novak & Son
2Nd St. Dial
Geedman
Buresh Rental Service, Inc
2Nd Street
Happy Nursing Home
Aharee
Aki
Helen Randall
Omaha
Gore
HOG Bros
DIAL
Ist
Ave
Vincent’ Welry
I ‘ St. SE
Probasco Jewelry
Palace Theater
Cps Boe Aphuhee
Ft & ST. SE
Margot Johnson
27Th St. NE
Louie
Wenwood
Morris Fur Shop
Mullin Ride
Bernard J. Johnson
Chrysler
Los Angeles
Osco Drug
K & M Pharmacy
Cheyenne
Wyo
P.O
J_J SMITH
1St Ave
Asions Sands
Seover
3Rd Ave
4Th Ave
Kenwood
Vernon Ave
Beauty Sho Machine Sermanents
Mae's Beauty Shop
6Th St. “Sr
Dan NO
Aragon Trianom
Epee Anderson
Melody Inn
Aryainment
12Th Ave
Barnstormers
Dietz Rechana
Herron
Vernon Road
Nancing
Robins
Thor and S
3Rd St. SE
Avenue NE
Kutchera Excavating & Coal Co
8Th Avenue
Cliff Rogers
Remod Edeling N Jction CO
R. W. Butters
Kinkead Construction Co
Mound Ave
Third Ave
Turner Bros
Irvin Martinson
J. W. Smith
van Pree Fermat
Busi Ee
Phone Ee
Deperterror
Adanienie
Black River
John Vosdingh
W. Lyman
Kramer
William Turner
Leo Schillig
Paul J
Nolan
Arvey Booth & Son
L. A
Alberta
36Th Ave
Interiof
Bob Waddington
Union
Clarence Tack
Boorree
D Schmidt
Merchants Bank
Mac Augustine
San A
Ainting
Bruce Grimm Gaze
Adare
Business College
Soom
M. Brown
Sleip
Dewey & Almy Chemical CO
Wilson Ave
2Nd ST
Tsance
Anton & CO
16Th Ave
3Rd St
Lordi
Smulekoff
Mr. Klingaman
Montgomery Ward
Swab Motor
2Nd Ave. SE
Epith
L Benge
Western Electric
Rau
E. Quatlingh
Guth Wer Newmans
Biz
Ce. Ee
Elmira
Ed Hoskins
Handler Motor
8Th St
John Stastny
Culver Motors
RED Stors Travis
Omaha Steel Works
South
48Th Street
Nebraska
Alesman
ASTER
Amcs Company
Cleveland 13
Rawleigh
Rawleich's
Freeport II
Tim and
Anford
Barber College
Fred Eisert
Mechanicsville
Neewoon
Cach Rises Co
Tel
Aba Clyde Wolfe
Tiffin
Carel
Palace Barber Shop
General Grocery
Food Center
Northwood Dairy
Winter
Burlington Hospital
Burlington, Iowa
Nager Bishop's Cafeteria
Magnus Hotel
Mr Moore
Cedar Rapids Engineering CO
17Th ST
Bishop's Cafeteria
Carra
Newmans
NEW Se Equitable Life OF
Children’s Department
Phelps
Three Sisters
2Nd St SE
Lisle & Reichle
East Ee
Midwest
Washington
Dept
St. Louis
Mr. Phelps
Iis
St SE
Seper
2Nd Avenue
2Nd Avenue SE
Dickinson Abc
Dickinson Secretarial School
OURS
PE Bank and Trust Srd Avenue
Zila
Mays 2Nd St
Hasek
Spiegel’s
2Nd Ave
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Escouire
Eggen
Depar Sanford
R. W
S.W
Wenfed
Pine Inn Cafe
Miss Greenfield Celand Ballroom
Amet House
Manhattan
Ustike
Merts National Bank
Rapid Made Sandwich
10Th ST. SE
Garnets Gaudwich Shop
Vogue Dry Cleaners
Aitress
Naxera
Chevrolet
Nash Brougham
Olds Hydramatic
Rapids
Chevrolet Co
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Rosley
West Point
Wison Ave
Plymouth
Century Garage
5Th Ave
E. H. Lawrence
Greeley
St. Ww
Chevro Oe Son
Ie Ave
Mercury Asset Cou
Alf Glo Wetson
Saxie Node
Eer
D Thanx
Nothi
Odey
Pal
Hearn-Stevenson Motor Co
Second Ave
Fielp
America
Miss Blazek
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Bupane Gas CO
Office Messenger
Cherry Burrell Corp
Killian CO
Gary Brown
May's Drug
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