New Circulation Manager Appointed by The Gazette
William J. Guess named circulation manager of The Cedar Rapids Gazette by Joseph F. Hladky Jr. Guess succeeds Jesse B. Birks who retires after 1947 service and remains as consultant. Guess, 46, is a Mt. Ayr native with long Gazette tenure and local civic ties.
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William J. Guess
Avenue
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Joseph F. Hladky, Jr
The
Gazette Co
Guess
Jesse B. Birks
Gwendolyn Drive
Birks
Gazette
Decatur
Herald and Review
Mt. Ayr
Salisbury
Central Business College
Kansas City
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Engineering Co
Ellis Community Ymca
Ellis Ymca
Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Central States
Helpful Tips on Used Car Buying by David W. Chute
Detroit report outlines that used cars dominate the market with 8 to 9 million sales annually. It warns buyers to inspect rust, engine wear, transmission, brakes, and alignment, suggesting a diagnostic check by an expert if possible and noting limited warranties beyond 30 days.
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Detroit
UPI
VW Gas Caps Called Hazard
Auto safety critic Ralph Nader said defective Volkswagen gas caps pose a fire hazard and should be replaced worldwide. He cited Swedish tests showing caps could loosen or snap off in collisions, spraying gasoline into vehicles and urging Volkswagen of America to replace caps for 2,500,000 U S and Canadian owners.
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Washington
UPI
Ralph Nader
Nader
Sweden
Volkswagen
United States
Canada
Stuart Perkins
Volkswagen of America
Perkins
Age of Specialization Creates New Expert
Nashville based professor Marcus H. Boulware, a speech pathology expert at Tennessee A&M, says snoring is serious though often joked about. He notes about one in eight people snore and has earned Carnegie Foundation grants to study snore control.
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Nashville, Tenn
Marcus H. Boulware
Tennessee A&m State University
Boulware
Carnegie Foundation
Indian Reservations in the United States Number About 250
A historical note states that there are about 250 Indian reservations across the United States. The fact presents a broad count without detailing specific tribes or locations.
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United States
Centenarian Alice Osgerby Plants Tree After Birthday
In Stratford on Avon England 100 year old Alice Osgerby celebrated with garden labor planting a tree. She then examined a greenhouse gift from relatives saying it will give her more to do after housework cooking and writing letters.
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Stratford ON Avon
England
UPI
Alice Osgerby
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By David W. Chute
Smulekoff
Centenarian
MR. & Mrs. Swivel Rockers
By Kroehler
Mrs. Styles
Kroehler
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