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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1956

Page

2

Auto World Full Of Motoring Surprises

Russ Wiley surveys postwar auto developments from Ford Mercury Chrysler Cadillac Chevrolet Pontiac Nash and more. Highlights include a push-button retractable hardtop, Mercury Turnpike Cruiser ventilation and price, Chrysler 300 C horsepower claim, Ford Ranchero pickup, Cadillac air suspension Brougham, and Ford Edsel launch with separate marketing.

Auto World Ford Mercury Chrysler Cadillac Chevrolet Pontiac Nash America New Yorker Carson Edsel Ford

Missing Car Found Fast

Anchorage Alaska AP Jim Madaris reported his car stolen at police headquarters and was found soon after dragged on a trailer hitch behind a pickup truck. He accepted $40 to cover a dented front end from the incident.

Anchorage, Alaska Jim Madaris Fourth Avenue Madaris Esher England J. Huggins

Yale Party for School Safety Patrol Members

The Cedar Rapids School Safety Patrol holds its annual Christmas program at the Eagles club with Patrolman George Davis in charge. Three hundred seventy five students across patrol units are invited. events start 3 30 p m with dinner at 5 p m and entertainment at 6 p m. Each attendee receives a Christmas gift and a miniature patrol badge lapel pin.

Cedar Rapids Eagles Club George Davis

Public Welfare Bureau Meeting Set for Tuesday at Noon

The Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Public Welfare bureau schedules a noon Tuesday meeting at the Sheraton-Montrose hotel. Items include annual selection of new members and bureau chairman, a fall campaign report, and final approval of 1957 agency budgets.

Public Welfare Bureau Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Sheraton-Montrose

Thief With 100 Left Eyes Sought By Glass Eye Firm

In Los Angeles police seek a thief who stole 100 glass eyes from G. Danz and Sons. The suspect reportedly took 75 blue and 25 brown eyes from the firm. The item count and colors are unusual clues in the ongoing investigation.

International News Service Los Angeles G. Danz and Sons

Train Stoppage Hits Ebro Bridge a Honeymoon Misadventure

A train halted on a bridge over the Ebro river in Miranda de Ebro due to engine trouble. A honeymoon couple’s impatience led the bride to step off the train toward the river and she was unharmed by the fall.

Miranda DE Ebro Spain Ebro Barcelona

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