Teens in Cedar Rapids Use Charge or Lay Away
Few early teens in Cedar Rapids have their own charge accounts. Teens commonly charge on parental accounts or use lay-away. Stores cited parental guarantees and small monthly payments, with managers noting teens often pay quickly and credit is granted to some young adults.
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Cedar Rapids
Northwestern National Life Insurance Co
Minneapolis
Seifert’s
Nettie Keilholtz
Craemer’s
Accent on Youth and Credit Practices for Teens
Stores treat under 21 applicants like any other in credit. Armstrongs credit manager says each case is reviewed individually and many teens can open charge accounts with steady jobs. Sebern notes mobility challenges for youths, while Killian and Sears managers discuss multiple cards and installment plans. Co signers are not liable under federal law.
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Ual
Armstrong’s
Credit Department
James Sebern
Jack Talbot
Killian
Althugh
D. L. Staebler
Sears
U N Reports Fear of Communist Air Power in Korea
Twenty years ago the United Nations command disclosed anxiety over growing Communist air power in Korea and pressed in Panmunjom armistice talks for a ban on constructing or repairing air bases in North Korea during the ceasefire negotiations.
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U. N
Korea
North Korea
Drake Educator to Speak at Coe ROTC Dining Out Banquet
Air Force Maj. Milton E. White, aerospace studies professor at Drake and a 1956 Coe graduate, will address the Arnold Air Society and Angel Flight at Coe’s Dining Out banquet at the Montrose Friday. White has served in radar and missile operations and Vietnam era standardization roles. Attending will include Coe Arnold Air cadets, Angel Flight members, and Maj. Ernest S. Dean Jr., director of the Coe AFROTC program.
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Air Force
Milton E. White
Drake University
Coe College
Montrose
Arnold Air Society
Angel Flight Auxiliary
Coe Afrotc
Vietnam
Far East
Coe
Arnold Air Honorary
Afrotc
Coe Angel Flight Women’s Auxiliary
Maj
Ernest S. Dean, Jr
House Crumbles During Wake in Spain Killing One
A funeral wake in Talavera la Nueva Spain ended in tragedy when part of the house collapsed as mourners prepared to carry the coffin. One person died and 15 were injured as walls and ceiling gave way. Police reported the incident as a domestic collapse at the residence.
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Talavera Dala Ceina
Spain
UPI
Asuncion Differs From Many Latin Capitals By George Gedda
Asuncion, Paraguay presents a paradox of modern trappings and austere life. The regime of Alfredo Stroessner has brought stability at the cost of civil liberties, with an ongoing state of emergency, a subdued opposition press, and limited political dissent amid a large military influence. The city shows minimal urban amenities yet remains relatively safe, while Paraguay faces high unemployment, illiteracy, and slow income growth, amid a cautious international image.
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Asuncion
Paraguay
Stroessner
Get Acquainted Day at Mt Mercy College Sunday
A Get-Acquainted day for prospective students and parents is planned Sunday at Mt Mercy college. Admissions counseling and financial aid help will run 1 to 4 pm in the Student union with campus tours by Mt Mercy students.Faculty and department representatives will discuss work in 14 majors and 17 minors. Nursing and medical technology tours at Mercy hospital depart at 2:30 and 3:30 pm. Contact Mt Mercy admissions, 1330 Elmhurst Dr NE, 1319 363-8213 ext 21.
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Mt. Mercy College
Mt. Mercy
Mercy Hospital
Elmhurst Drive
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Alfredo Stroessner
Fidel Castro
Government House
Ote
Fisher-Price
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