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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1948

Page

5

Stalin’s Rise and Lenin’s Will in Soviet Power Struggle

The article profiles Stalin’s ascent from secretary general to power broker after Lenin’s death, detailing his suppression of Trotzky, the secretive handling of Lenin’s testament, and the consolidation of control through the party troika and the Cheka. It notes Stalin’s strategic maneuvers to exile Trotzky and position himself as Lenin’s successor.

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Star Light to Power New Yorks Golden Anniversary

Light from the star Alioth about 300 trillion miles away will be used to celebrate Greater New Yorks 50th anniversary. The light will energize a miniature atomic pile to generate energy for an anniversary exposition opening Saturday. Alioth’s light began its journey to Earth in 1898 the year the five boroughs were consolidated.

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Horse and Auto Meet And Horse Wins Out

Piedmont Missouri AP says Charles Hartline could not stop his horse as it ran into a car driven by City Alderman Glenn Blackwell. The horse was unharmed. Hartline received a minor shoulder injury at the hospital. The 1949 car suffered heavy damage to its roof and glass.

Piedmont Charles Hartline Hartline Glenn Blackwell

The Poet Edgar A Guest on Love and Real Life

The piece reflects on marriage and romantic ideals with Edgar A. Guest musing that glamorous husbands like Clark Gable are scarce. It suggests life is earnest and real, noting maidens seek real partners rather than magazine fantasy. The tone is witty and observational about men's appeal versus everyday luck in love.

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