Collins Radio lands moon project contract in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids community celebrates Collins Radio Company for winning a moon project contract. The piece frames the achievement as a step toward future outer space endeavors and potential economic prosperity, highlighting the local pride in the company’s role in pioneering research and technology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Collins
Cedar Rapids
Collins Radio Company
Collins
Outer Space
Signage Cuts Ballot Spoilage In Iowa Elections
Officials report that clear X marks in ballots sharply reduced spoiled votes in multiple towns including Urbana Shellsburg Fairfax Pale Bertram and Robins. The study suggests lack of understanding of the marking rule drives spoilage and recommends visible guidance within current law.
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Iowa
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Brandon
Urbana
Shellsburg
Ely
Tiffin
Swisher
Oxford
North Liberty
Fairfax
Pale
Garrison
Robins
Bertram
Light Company
Offbeat luxury gifts drive holiday sales in 1950s stores
Retailers report a surge in extravagant gifts from $6,975 full-length ermine robes to $2,500 solid gold cologne bottles and $400 survival food kits with caviar. Chicago's Carson Pirie Scott and Company and San Francisco’s I Magnin highlight attention-grabbing items that boost overall sales, while some consumers find the excess opulent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Carson Pirie Scott and Company
Elinor Dargis
E. J. Grisko
Marshall Field and Company
San Francisco
I Magnin
New York
Fifth Avenue
Nieman-Marcus
Dallas
Three kinds of people visit the newborn savior in Bethlehem
A religious sermon notes shepherds workers thinkers and devout Simeon and Anna as witnesses to Jesus birth. It links modern believers to the ancient mystery and urges action through prayer service and charity.
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Jesus
Bethlehem
Judea
Joseph
Mary
Jerusalem
Temple
Simeon
Anna
Ten Highway Commandments for Today’s Drivers
Dean Roy Pearson of Andover Newton Theological School lists ten highway commandments in a UPI sourced piece. The rules warn against distractions and unsafe acts such as driving with a baby on the lap and driving under the influence, emphasizing courtesy and safety on the road.
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Ewton, Mass
Roy Pearson
Andover-Newton Theological School
Urban Relocation in St. Louis Reveals Human Toll and Gains
In Mill Creek Valley, St. Louis, 11,000 people moved since 1958 as part of a large urban renewal effort. The Hamilton family, living in deteriorating conditions, relocate to West St. Louis while others face rent increases and loss of business goodwill.
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T. Louis
Arthur T. Wall
N. 23Rd St
Mill Creek Valley
St. Louis
Hamiltons
West St. Louis
United States
Leslie “Duke” Wingo
Mr. Wingo
Miss Trim
Mill Creek
California Adopts Mandatory Housing Codes Under New State Law
The governor signed the 1961 housing bill establishing an administrative code in the State Division of Housing. Rules adopted will be equal to or stricter than the Uniform and National model codes. After about 18 months, California will have mandatory standards for health sanitation and safety to aid community improvement and qualify for federal urban renewal funds.
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California
Speed listening and predigested meals foreseen in press bulletin
The United States Chamber of Commerce research warns time is tight and speed listening could redefine leisure. It outlines cutting eating time with prechewed foods or IV feeding while enabling rapid audio consumption like a Beethoven symphony in 15 minutes and Wagner’s Ring during a Sunday break.
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Economic Research Department
The
United States Chamber of Commerce
Wagner
Hazel
Mitch
Milwaukee
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Christian Science Monitor
Albert Hamilton
Olive
Union Terminal
21St Street
St. Louis University
35Th Street
Lawton Blind
Wingo
Mr. Hamilton
Lee Ella Trimm
23Rd Street
Walnut
James Horse
Walter Mitchell
Crown
Spencer
Gertrude Ward
Carr Square Village
Silas E. Garner
Mr. Garner
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