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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1952
Page
5
A scan of biennial budget hearings shows 51 of 56 agencies seeking about 27 million dollars more annually. Total requests amount to 123,399,879 per year, up 26,701,819 from current levels, with schools and homestead credits included.
Eleven institutions directed by the State Board of Control canned 109 111 gallons of vegetables and fruit last summer. The wholesale value totaled 81 873 dollars with tomato products leading at 33 203 dollars.
Davenport police investigate the death of 46 year old Mrs. Mary Roger of Peoria found near a sanitarium after being removed from Scott County jail. An autopsy was ordered to determine the cause while officials noted the woman was listed as Schlesser and had become violent in her cell before transfer.
Iowa politics and industry bodies project a strong 1953 labor supply. Iowa Development Commission director Rodney Selby says private and public reports indicate adequate quantity and quality of workers to support year ahead expansion. Employment Security Commission notes all five labor market areas start 1953 in balance and are expected to stay balanced for at least six months.
The text states that fossil musk oxen occur in Siberia but today are native only to northern North America, highlighting a geographic shift in their historical range.
Detroit previews note a $80 four wheel option replacing hubcaps, led by Gaylord-Shelton Inc. inventor James K. Gaylord. Buick plans 750000 annual cars by 1954 with Skylark limited models under $5500. Ford marks 50th year with no price rise and sidelights a new grille. Hudson launches Hornet Wasp Super Wasp trio and a Jet entry. U S Rubber unveils tire designed to extend tread miles and curb groove cracking.
The Citizens Inaugural Committee estimates the Eisenhower ceremony will cost about $300,000, roughly double Truman’s 1948 outlay. Public funds will not be used. Washington businesses and individuals will cover any shortfall beyond ticket sales.
MT VERNON A study of the parental occupations of the Cornell college student body for 1951-52 shows counts across business and merchandising miscellaneous professional and trade fields. Farmers and business managers lead, with notable numbers in education engineering sales and medicine among others. Religious affiliation includes Methodists Presbyterians Lutherans Congregational Catholics and others.
Hollywood report notes Lucille Knochs from Red Skelton’s show embraces modest dress to curb sexualized TV images. She says the host advised restraint, aiming for character parts and longer careers, with others like Corinne Calvet and Marie Wilson reducing revealing gowns.
Gil brothers Casiandro wins $40 against three Barbers who cut his hair in turn leaving a tuft on top. He says the result resembled a Mohawk Indian in Billings Montana.
Two University of Iowa College of Engineering instructors worked with physicians nurses and administrators at University of Iowa Hospitals to streamline operating room routines. The study found time savings possible by central scheduling prepackaged instrument sets and mechanical glove testing, with surgical technicians taking over instrument handling to free nurses for clinical duties. A follow up motion study in wards is planned to see if tasks can be reallocated to further improve efficiency.
Wilford W. Deberard, 78, now Chicago city engineer, will become deputy commissioner for water and chief water engineer on January 1. He heads Chicago water works and maintains 80 bridges with 3,000 city employees. An MIT sanitary engineer, he is active in barbershop singing and photography and celebrated his golden anniversary with his wife. His son Emmons died last August. his daughter Elizabeth Lindmeier lives in North Sacramento.
The Gazette lists ad rates for consecutive days and details penalties for incorrect insertions. It includes sections for Card of Thanks and Lost and Found along with various small ads for services, jewelry, pets, and local notices.
Local classified ads list rental items including paint wallpaper plumbing tools and power tools. Also featured are tailors nursing home services a voice recording shop and various home improvement trades from excavating to painting and hauling with contact numbers and locations across multiple streets and businesses.
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