Heroic Feats By Crew on Carrier Boxer Told
Navy recounts how officers and enlisted men rushed to save the carrier Boxer from an explosion on the hangar deck. Three of nine men killed died braving fire and exploding ammunition to treat the wounded. 32 injured, 50 treated for smoke exhaustion, 12 planes destroyed. Captain Gurney praised the crew’s valor as firefighters fought a blazing inferno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Navy
North Korea
James E. Shropshire
Birmingham
Ala
Richard Taylor
Kendallville
Ind
James Wark
el Monte
Calif
Marshall B. Gurney
Portland
Maine
Quad Cities Bus Drivers Threaten To Strike Aug. 31
Davenport area bus drivers from two lines voted unanimously to strike by August 31 if negotiations fail. About 300 AFL affiliated workers demand higher wages and a 40 hour work week. Companies are Rock Island Moline City Lines and Davenport City Lines, subsidiaries of National City Lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Quad Cities
Amalgamated Street, Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employer of America
AFL
National City Lines, Incorporated
Rock Island-Moline City Lines
Davenport City Lines
Help Elect Eisenhower Beardsley Urges Iowans
Gov. Beardsley urges Iowans to elect Dwight D. Eisenhower and place the nation back on track. He criticizes Truman fiscal policy as a threat to America's solvency during a two day Irwin horse show opening in rain. Mayor Loveless, Ottawa, Democratic candidate, was to speak Friday. Missouri river watershed note included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin
William S. Beardsley
Herschel Loveless
Ottawa
Beardsley
Gazette Want Ad Rates and Notices
The notice lists Gazette want ad rates for various line counts and durations, with advance payment required. It includes examples for small ads and a blind box service, plus a memorial card, cremation and monument services, and lost item notices. It mentions lost items like a green leather billfold and a white-faced heifer, with contact details and rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Gazette
J. W. Novak & Son
DIAL
Lost and Found and Local Ads Mix in One Notice
A cluttered page lists lost items including a brown leather billfold with cash and IDs, phone numbers for contact, and rewards. The section also features personals, service ads, rental offers, jewelry repairs, and various local business notices with multiple phone numbers and addresses.
Chimney lining and related home services advertised
A dense classified page lists chimney lining and chimney repair services among many home improvement offerings. Local businesses such as Superior Sheet Metal and Kinkead Construction Co. advertise free estimates and dialing numbers for workers in well drilling, painting, grading, sodding, and hauling, with emphasis on basements, foundations, and waterproofing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinkead Construction Co
Mound Ave
Dial
R. E. Gaumon AL
Third Ave
Turner Bros
L. Ronnenberg
Christ Anderson
Dick Alexander
Marion Ronnie
Irvin Martinson
Decora
J. W. Smith
Marion Black River
John Vosdinek
30Th St
Wally
Mt. Vernon Road
Iowa
Gazette
W. Lyman
William Turner
Leo Schilig
Paul J Nolan
Harvey Booth & Son
L. A. Blood
Albert Gee
36Th Ave
At the Movies 1 Actress- Hayward Horizontal
A jumble of crossword style clues and classified notices appears in a historical page. Items include actor names such as Andrews and O'Brien, plus ads for cars, barber courses, and a hotel staff request.
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Eisenhower
Missouri River
The
United States
Happel
Mann 7
Iapd
Walter Happel
Deta
Ward
Purmbuni
Pontiac Dodgers
Mercury
Nash DE Soto
Hudson . Packard
Kaiser Frazer
Willys
Icense
O. Box
Goodman Detective Service
A. Sollewas
Strollers Fresh Rental Service, Inc
3Rd Street
Mutual OF Omaha Verdi Flenzen R
Eortag
Hogan AN Bros
Ist
Kh &Wee You Trad
Vincent’s Jewelry Store
3Rd St
Probasco Jewelry
Palace Theater
Sweeney's
5Th
Morris Fur Shop
Wagner Refrigeration Co
Ralph Schmidt
1St St. SW
Kenwood Transfer
Roy D. Wilson
F. Kramer
Byron G. Oglesby
C Ave
Louies
California
A.m. Hannah
Hector
Osco Drug
Mae Beauty Shop
6Th St. SE
Shopping Gazette
Ellis Park
Frank Waldren
Melody Inn
12Th Ave
Barnstormers Swisher Pavilion
Chrfield Club
Newlan
Bul Miller
Piccadilly Tavern
Roobey Paturdeyan
Hiawatha Marion
Kenny
Ag. T
Hilltop
Vernon Road Sea
Lear’s
Werert
Eeesery
Thor
3Rd St. SE
Ralph A. Sharf
Mersch
Avenue
Tchera Excavating & Coal
8Th Avenue
F Pon Warren
Cliff Rogers Sodding
F McElwain
Bill Rigbrand
Ray Leep
Emall
Bob Waddington
Union
Clarence Tack
D . Schmidt
Merchants Bank
Mac Augustine
Weeon
Fheip
Lincoln School
Speeder
Cherry Burrell
STEND
Marion
2Nd Ave
Ildren
Midway Dr
Quaker Oats CO
Mr. McMeeken
Yager's
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Goodsow Nursing Home
8Th St
Liberal
Bupane Gas CO
Joj In
Killian CO
Orn Intima
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Smith Foor
Newman
Midwest
P.A
Montrose
Lubergers
3Rd
National Organization
Heslin
Universal Clteater
Paramount Theater
Cedar Rapids. In
MR. Reid
Roosevelt Hotel
Jerry Sauer
Schamberger Motor CO
16Th Ave
Parents Institute
Paquet
Lefebvre Corp
Pearl Kadera
F. W. Woolworth CO
McGladrey. Hansen. Dunn & Co
R. Hasek
Spiegel’s
2Nd Ave SE
Hayward
Andrews
O’brien
Guido
North Carolina
Cadene
India
Anne
Agency
Actress Baxter
Mae McKinney
Autos & Trucks—Sale
Fordomatic
Ame Radio
Buick
Plymouth Belvidere
Belaire
Ehrke Motors Ality Cars
Auvine
Suvers
Ucker
Oriole
St. Louis
Sunshine Food
Experienco
Tri- Cities
PA Brothers, Inc
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Floyd S & W
10Th St. Service, Inc
10TH ST_SE
Zette
Norman Anderson
Fair Grounds
Hacros. Co
1St St. SE
Manchester
Ibarbers
Dae Fe Poids
Cedar Barber College
Allison Hotel
Anager's Ward
Palace Tr
Stanek, Skelly
ST. & A Ave
Skinner and Cooker
Northwestern Rendering Co
West North Ave
Winnae
God Bey
Hicks
Fielp
Fia
Anay
St. Luke's Hos
Almes
Hughes
Eer
Betty Shimek
KCRG
Renee
Mr. Wells
Inn Cafe
A Ave. N.E
Butterfly Cafe
General Insurance Agency
Bey No
U-45
Merchants National Bank
17Th St. NE
May
Alcove Cafe
Century Garage
5Th Ave
Studebaker
Tan
15Th Ave
Henry J
Wathan Motor Coo
8Th Ave
4Th St. SE
Ammons
5Th Ave. S.W
Frazer
ST. SE
Chevrolet
FORD
Bob Bitte Waubeek
Ave
Iowa City
Roadmaster
Riveria
Eral Discount
BUICE
DODGE
Hudson
Chrysler
Plymoth
DAMAN
West End
F Ave
Nash
Lincoln Club Fome
Port Tudor
Prazer
1St Ave
International L
Langhurst Motor CO
East End
Arran Stanwood
Stanwood
Willys Business
Pontiac
Cobban Court
Dodge Coronet
DO Coron
New Tech
Royal Neighbors OF
America
Pizteenth Street Island
Illinois
Smith
Russell Ice Cream CO
Adolph Trachta
Culver Motors
2Nd Ave. SE
opiell _ SE
Hearn-Stevenson Motor Co
John Stastny
PAI
Handler
Plymouth
8 St
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