Barge Sank With About 200 New Autos on Ohio River
The Ohio River sank a barge carrying roughly 200 new automobiles valued around 2000 dollars per car at the head of Henderson Islands near Henderson Kentucky. The loss follows a similar incident last winter near Golconda Illinois when many cars were salvaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson, Ky
Ohio River
Commercial Barge Lines, Inc
Evansville
Ind
Henderson Islands
Golconda
Medical Officer Charged With Enlistment Fraud
Lt Shepard Thierman, medical officer and medical corps reserve member, faced formal charges of enlisting by false representations. The charge accuses him of procuring enlistment through deceit, with details emerging from Fort Devens Massachusetts and an internal security subcommittee probe. The case may go to a general court martial. RoJe activities are not charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Thierman
Roje
Medical Corps Reserve
Space limits on editorials for candidates vetoed by panel
Washington AP The special House committee on campaign spending rejected a proposal to cap editorial space devoted to a political candidate. Republicans and Democrats voiced objections while Chairman Boggs decried an unconstitutional free press invasion. Keating said Congress should not direct newspaper business and warned editorial space limits differ from spending caps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee
Hoffman
R-Mich
Boggs
D-La
Keating
Eisenhower Receives Imported Harmonica Gift
New York AP reports President elect Dwight D. Eisenhower, an amateur painter and cook, will bring music to the White House with a new imported harmonica. Henry Feinberg, a Manhattan music dealer, sent the instrument once used during WWII efforts when harmonicas were scarce. He recalls finding a harmonica for Eisenhower as the general’s old one wore out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eisenhower
White House
Harry Truman
Mamie
Beethoven
Brahms
Henry Feinerg
Manhattan
France
Feinberg
Ike
Red Cell Return To Donor Tested
Philadelphia blood researchers report a centrifuge based method to return red cells to the original donor after donation. Dr. Joseph Stokes Jr describes reinjection as enabling up to fifty transfusions yearly from one person, boosting gamma globulin supply to protect against polio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Joseph Stokes
Stokes
Airmen Training Team to Visit Cedar Rapids Wednesday
An air force training team from the Des Moines air defense filter center will visit Cedar Rapids next Wednesday to meet Linn County ground observers. Captain John Beder will lead the team to review facilities and recruit more volunteers for ground observation posts already under staffed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Sam R. Hawkins
Linn
Iowa
Central City
Center Point
Prairieburg
William Cooper
Lloyd Hendrix
Marrell Grant
G. Plattenberger
Lisbon
Fairfax
Walker
Mt. Vernon
Air Force
Des Moines
John Beder
Beder
Restoring the Dollar’s Value Faces Expert Plan
Financial leaders in New York weigh steps to halt dollar depreciation after World War II. Budget deficits and government security refinancing pose inflation risks, while National City Bank urges tighter credit, spending revisions, and unspent appropriations to strengthen the dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National City Bank of New York
Federal Reserve
Congress
Dimling Candy Company Closes After 177 Years
In Pittsburgh AP report Dimling Candy Company ends operations after a labor dispute. President Herbert Dimling dismissed 130 workers as the firm liquidates following stalled talks with Local 12 AFL Bakery and Confectionery Workers. Workers at the factory and 11 stores had been on strike since November 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Dimling Candy Company
Herbert Dimling
AFL
Dimling
Sleeps at Courthouse Door for License 3 1
William Buege camped outside the Alla makee county courthouse sleeping bag at the door from Sunday 5 15 p m until the treasurer opened Monday morning. He obtained license plate No 1 for 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
William Buege
Allamakee County
Buegel
Armory Solves Christmas Party Dilemma in Shenandoah
Bert Funkhouser aged 67 rented the Shenandoah armory to host a family Christmas party. He has children, 31 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armoryuse
Shenandoah
Bert Funkhouser
Shenandoah Armory
Funkhouser
Gazette Want Ad Rates and Notices
Classified snippets include ad rate table for short notices, lost and found items, and personal messages. Lost items feature brown billfold near Paramount Theater, white collie with brown ears, and a Springer Spaniel near the Country Club. A thank you note from Mrs. William Seehusen lists Mercy Hospital guests and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
William Seehusen
Paramount Theater
Marion Bus
Springer Spaniel
Near Country Club
Auction sale of personal property at Calvin Strike Estate
Personal property from Calvin Strike Estate to be sold at Dairy Auction House Manchester Iowa on Saturday December 6 at 1 PM. Items include motorcycle accessories new men’s clothing hardware supplies electrical tools antifreeze matches razor blades shotgun and rifle shells and more. Administrators Dan and Ben Sichla and auctioneer R W Cairy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Strike
Dairy
Manchester
Dan and
Ben Sichla
R. W. Cairy
Leading Manufacturer Expand Year and Business Benefits
Engineering draftsmen valued for product design and layout at a major firm. The text notes emphasis on heating, warping, and mechanical detailing, with a history of expert drafting in engineering departments. College engineering background preferred for applicants.
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Pik
Utpmen
DUC College Engineering
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Harmonica
C.R
Chamber of Commerce
By Law Dawson
William McChesney Martin, Jr
Board of Governors
Federal Reserve System
Gazette
Sunday Gazette
I. V. Novak & Son Wrest Aide Bee Deer
The
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Cential Service
ORI Buf Se
Goodman Detective Service
Kendall Products
Ave. NE
Rosen’s Tailor Shop
4Th St
Happy Nursing Home
Ist Ave
Probasco
Palace Theater
ACKS
Dick Up Sobe
Movine
Buresh Rental Service. Inc
Morris Fur Shop
Mullin
Sokol
Koledies
Adeline Zach
St. SW
Ellis Blvd
Twin Towers Highway 30
Melody Inn
EL van
Sammy
Piccadilly Tavern
Ion
Roosevelt
Mayvu
Bobzeman
Dradort Inn
Dial
Harvey Booth & Son
Albert Gee
Bill Leibrand
F. W. Lyman
Business
A. W. Peterson Co., Inc
Ist St. E A
Kutchera Coal CO
Robins
Gradin
Ralph A. Sharp
LEAR
Milo Kennedy
Ree
Turner Bros
Derendas S. DE Salervice
Boren Con Rocon C
John Voldingh
9Th St
Bowker
Ave
Coum Ho City
Ed Kramer
William Turner
Nolan
Clarence Tack
Mac Augustine
Ray Leeper
Clark
Eze
Deanna
LBM
2Nd Ave
M Brown
Collins
SuaLt T Posse
Roosevelt Hotel
Cedar_ Rapids
Inc
Heslin
Collins Radio
Matheny
MGR
Singer Sewing Center
1St Ave. SE
Baxter’s
Iman
Meyer Ward
Baxter Motors
7Th St. NE
Permant
Eood
MR. Ward
Penney's
Acme Greeting Card CO
Avenue S.W
OF ‘Education
Costello
Jerry Hassey
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Jerry
Montrose Hotel
Chmer Furniture CO
1St Ave. N.E
Ernie Washell
Hearn-Stevenson Motor Co
E . Stas Rt
Eecity
W. D. Simmons
Ryan Transiport
Dale Gilmore
Monticello
Gist Street
Miles and CO. Realtors
3Rd Ave
E. Miles
Ge Company
National Biscuit CO
NEW Process Laundry CO
C. R
7Th St
Onis Leather CO
2Nd St
Barbers
Cedar Flavide Barber College
HOTEL
Montrole
Offic Equitable Lfe Assurances Society
Ealtight Corporation
First St. NE
Jeepers
EEE
Eeee
Stamats Publishing Co
Gaeztte
Harmony Cafeteria
Star Coffee Show
3rd _ St. SE
Blue Cross
Turner Co
Merchants Motor Freight
STENO
Corp
6Th ST. SW
Terry Durin CO
7Th Ave
1St Ave
Pir Dictepnen
Montrose
SMITH
Columbus Junction
John Doepells and Co
Minehart’s
KCRG-1600
Eee Autos & Trucks
Skalsky Auto Sales
Wilson Ave. SW
Nash
Tudor Ford
JEEP
14Th Ave
Hudson cl Cpe Belle Bes
Dulckk Runor
BUICK
OLDS
Cadillac
First Ave
11Th St
Dee Abia
Plymouth
Allen
Riviera
William Cornish
Allen Motor Co
G.M.C
Gm.c
STONE'S _ TRUCK SERVICE, INC
First St
Packard
Lee
Center Point Road
8Th Ave
S.E
Frazer
FORD
Fool Xigning
Tool & Die Designers
Tool & Die Makers
Tool Aerte
Ecom
Trane CO
J. C. Easland
la Crosse
Wis
Cherryburrell Corporation
6Th ST
Aa FL
ATL
Iowa State Employment Service
Cortes
Whyle Pastry Shop
Priyas
Allis
Chalmers
MFG. CO
Third ST. SE
Iowa National Mutualins. CO
Help
Western Union
Insurance Blue Cross and
Blue Shield
Oats CO
NAVE
Nichols
General Office
Hoyt
Second Ave
Mullen Bldg
Nelson
Killian CO
Bupane Gas CO
Handler
DODGE
8Th St. SE
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