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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1954

Page

2

McAuliffe of Nuts Fame Quiet Administrator Too

Washington AP ten years after Bastogne the officer who said Nuts is now a three star general commanding US Army forces in Europe. McAuliffe known for calm administration also led the 101st airborne in Normandy and Holland and may be headed for chief of staff.

McAuliffe Nuts Washington Anthony C. McAuliffe Bastogne Europe Army MccAuliffe William M. Hoge U. S Army Seventh Army Germany District of Columbia West Point States Hawaii Holland Vechel Maxwell Taylor Eighth Army Far East 1021St 101St

Post-Christmas letdown discussed by Peebles couple

Hometown pair Trellis Mae and Wilbur Peeble argue over wrapping and gift exchanges after Christmas. She feels a postholiday letdown and practical duties loom with mismatched colors and sizes. He insists gift exchanges remain a wife’s task, while she insists otherwise.

U.S.A Trellis Mae Peeble America Wilbur Santa Claus Trellis Mae

Push for Ballots From Servicemen Showing Results

Washington report highlights efforts by the Fleet Reserve Association to boost absentee voting among service members. Officials blame lack of know how and bureaucratic muddiness, noting small turnout in 1952 and promising broad information campaigns to officers to aid eligible servicemen in casting ballots.

Washington Iave Fleet Reserve Association Mike Cantania Mike Joel Harrington FRA Senate Cantania Harrington Dantania

Memo for Men By Bert Bacharach Hanger tips for suit and coat care

In a hotel use two or three wire hangers per suit for better shape. Do the same for overcoats. Protect clothes by improving support and prevent rust stains by cleaning metal hanger parts with steel wool periodically.

Wrong Tree at Christmas Sparks Forgotten Feelings

In a domestic scene marked by goodwill and ego clashes, Wilbur and Trellis Mae navigate a tense Christmas moment. Wilbur laments missteps and chides himself, then pulls his wife into a kiss under the tree, insisting the holiday is oddly misaligned yet rekindling affection despite tensions.

Wilbur Trellis Mae Wilbur Wilbur

New Year's Eve Prices Vary Across Cities For 1950s

New Year's Eve cost trends show reservations rising and sellouts ahead across the nation. Washington offers dinner and dancing at 12.20 per person with drinks extra, while St. Louis lists 7.95 for dinner, favors, and dancing. Other cities set prices from 12 to 35 dollars, with notable venues like Cocoanut Grove in Hollywood at 35 dollars and New York’s Copacabana at 25 dollars for filet, dancing, and Sinatra.

New York INS Washington Shoreham Hotel St. Louis Boulevard Jefferson Kansas City Municipal Auditorium Arena Dallas Hollywood Ambassador Hotel Mocambo Ciro’s Waldorf-Astoria Waldorf Stork Club Copacabana Club Frank Sinatra Denver Press Club Broadwood Hotel Philadelphia San Francisco Boston Chicago Ambassador East Eneed Enwood Dia Rosen's Tailor Shop Probasco Jeweler Palace Theater K and M Pharmacy Mt. Vernon Ave Wind Ave Bi Ave San Diego Calif Wayne Krumroy Mechanicsville St.e St. SW

Gold plated Cadillac gift stands out at home

A husband recalls giving his wife a gold plated, 69 cent Cadillac model with sequins and a fraying motor. He jokes about affordability and affection, noting the toy sits on a whatnot shelf among other odd keepsakes while Elizabeth enjoys the gesture.

Double Cross over German Arms Alleged in Soviet Claims

Peter Edson reports a bitter postwar clash as Soviet Russia accuses Churchill and Montgomoery of treachery over a supposed order to reuse captured German arms. The piece notes Russian boasts that they kept German weapons, lists arms traces worldwide, and contrasts Western disposal with Soviet possession and propaganda.

Uashington Russia Sir Winston Churchill Viscount Montgomery Radio Moscow Georgi Zhukov Churchill Monty Montgomery Communist International Europe U.S

Warning from Summerfield on free diamond offers across nation

Postmaster General Summerfield warned Sunday about jewelers contests offering free diamonds. The promotions, often linked to Count the Diamonds, lure participants with easy counts then push prizing and overpriced trades. Government agencies cooperate with BBB and jewelers to investigate misleading advertising and sales tactics.

Washington Summerfield Post Office Department Better Business Bureau Jewelers’ Groups

Rules of Discipline Panel at Cedar Rapids Chamber Meet

The Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Personnel Managers committee will discuss Rules of Discipline at this week’s luncheon meeting. The noon Wednesday session at the YMCA follows a luncheon with moderator Robert T. Olson and panelists Arthur Holmberg Frank Young and Jane Zuidema.

Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce YMCA Robert T. Olson Arthur Holmberg Frank Young Jane Zuidema

Linn County Board Proceedings November 30 1954

The Linn County Iowa Board of Supervisors met as adjourned to hear road surfacing establishment and apportionment across townships 425 Washington Otter Creek 432 Maine Buffalo 442 Clinton 447 Franklin. Districts were set and the county auditor directed to spread assessments. They accepted Arthur Bezdek et al petition for a secondary road district and fixed hearings for December 28 1954 on road 445 Franklin. Resolutions included settlements of county claims and traffic stop at SW Section 21 82 8. Premiums and notices for debt collection and public bids were discussed with adjournment set for December 7 1954.

State of Iowa Linn Board of Supervisors Hood Sutera Wiley Washington Otter Creek Maine Buffalo Clinton Township Franklin Township Arthur A. Bezdek Linn County Wilma L. Armstrong Oakdale Hillis L. Armstrong Towa Neer

Around Iowa Educator Dies at 83 in Osage

George H. Sawyer longtime Osage school leader and 50 year Mason died Sunday at Des Moines aged 83. Funeral services set for Tuesday in Osage.

George H. Sawyer Osage Des Moines George Sorenson

McCarthy urges blockade to starve Red China of goods

Senator McCarthy of Wisconsin warned that Free World goods to Red China are rising and called for a blockade by curbing trade with Reds. He urged administration help to Chiang Kai-shek for action against the Chinese mainland and said Nationalist forces could succeed without U.S. troops.

Tron Curtain United Nations North Korea Indo-China Tunisia Morocco North Africa Guatemala Poland Czechoslovakia Washington McCarthy R-Wis Red China China U.S Chiang Kai-shek Chiang

Armstrong's Place in Window Display Contest

W G Mudge of Armstrong's in Cedar Rapids won second prize in a national window display contest for stores in cities over 850000 population. The seventh annual True magazine contest promotes True advertised sports equipment brands.

W. G. Mudge Armstrong's Cedar Rapids True !Magazine

Oil fortunes? Many chase bets and get nothing back

A terse reflection questions the promise of oil wealth as numerous people invest hoping for big gains but end up with losses. The remark hints at speculative risk and skeptical mood about oil booms.

Briefings at State Dept Keep Old Tradition Alive

State Department briefings continue a 33 year daily ritual where reporters gather in the press room to question officials on foreign affairs. The routine dates to 1921 and has seen periods of hiatus but remains intact with spokesman leads. Morning sessions draw reporters from around the world and national networks, with Lincoln White overseeing many briefings and veterans McDermott Suydam alternating as chief spokesman.

State Dept State Department Charles Evans Hughes Hughes Frank B. Kellogg Henry L. Stimson Cordell Hull Edward R. Stettinius, Jr James F.byrnes Byrnes Department Secretary of State Washington New York Baltimore Chicago Kansas City Lincoln White Red China White Michael J. McDermott Henry Suydam Suydam McDermott Jel Salvador

Gazette Want Ad Rates and Instructions

Public notice details out ad rates with line counts and sizes. It explains word counts per line, advance payment for out of town ads, blind box numbers, and deadline rules for same day or Sunday publication.

Dara Dave Si Sune Fay

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