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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1939

Page

26

The World Fair That Defines This Generation

Paul Mallon reviews the 150 million dollar New York World Fair calling it the greatest show of all time. He praises artistic and mechanical perfection from Futurama to lagoon fountain displays and notes crowds, prices, and investor tensions while highlighting favorite exhibits and performances.

New York Futurama Paris Chicago San Diego Lagoon of Nations Merritt Parkway Norwalk

Father Accused Of Chaining Four Of Eight Children

In Chattanooga Tennessee an unemployed father, Jess Cline fifty three? 43, was charged with inhuman treatment after four of his eight children were found chained at home. A Humane Educational Society official said a representative used pliers to break the chains on two children aged five and six while two others aged eight and nine were imprisoned in a small closet by a padlocked chain.

Chattanooga Tenn Hubert Bennett Jess Cline J. W. Henry The Humane Educational Society Cline Jai Benett

Americans to be freed from Burgos prisoners at Hendaye

United States embassy officials said 11 of 19 American prisoners held in Burgos will be freed Friday at Hendaye. The men served with the Lincoln Brigade in Republican Spain as the State Department negotiated their release.

Paris United States Burgos Spain State Department Hendaye Lincoln Brigade

Appointment of Administrator for Frank Peremsky Estate

Notice dated August 19 appoints Clyde F. Peremsky as Administrator of the Frank Peremsky estate in Linn County Iowa. Creditors must present claims properly authenticated to the Linn County District Court Clerk and debtors should pay promptly. Fred W. Hann is the attorney for the administrator.

State of Iowa Linn County Frank Peremsky Linn County, Iowa Clyde F. Peremsky Fred W Hann

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