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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1956

Page

5

Slot Machine Unmasked by Peanut Liking

Inez Robb reports from Oklahoma City on her tour, joking about an “Stop Robb” movement and a stint leaving town before being crowned an Indian princess. She notes gifts received, including an Oklahoma ash tray, orchids, a turquoise bracelet, a map-engraved compact, and disks of Governor Gary and Roy Turner songs, amid a lively visit and the accidental discovery of a one-armed bandit.

Oklahoma City Kelly Sally Victor Cal Coolidge Oklahoma Raymond D. Gary Chamber of Commerce Roy J. Turner Pappy

Peanuts and Punny Fruits Charge Oklahoma City Officials

A policeman, enamored with peanuts, triggers a vending machine that dispenses a note with fruit motifs and hints of cash values. Oklahoma City officials, elated by a nutty scam busted long ago, discover 240 slot machines licensed unaware they weren’t dispensing nuts. The piece ends with a sour note about the song Oklahoma! gaining anthem status.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma

Paradise Lost for Hungarian Refugee Says Red Paradise

WEST LOS ANGELES AP A Hungarian refugee Laszlo Csebetei and his family recount escaping Soviet rules twice only to find the promised paradise under Red rule a hell. He says refugees lured back faced long queues and low pay with constant suspicion, arrests, and scarcity.

Vienna INS Red Laszko Csebetei Hungary Austria Csebetei Russia West

Show Business Across and Down Puzzle Clues

Crossword style list of across and down clues with definitions for a word puzzle including entries like Comedian Hope Crosby and other themed hints. The page presents a mixed set of common crossword terms, from verbs to nouns, aimed at solving a newspaper style puzzle.

Escape From Iron Curtain Refugees Speak Of Hell

Maria Cseloetei warned that life behind the curtain was brutal and perilous. The family fled Sopron through the Redland mines and barbed wire, risking long prison terms, to reach freedom in the Free World. Their father urged others to abandon the new Communist paradise.

Csebetei Hungary Iron Curtain Austria Csebeter Maria Sopron Redland Cseloetei Free World

Antonio Poli Polimeni Arrested After Kidnapping Attempt

In Regio Calabria Italy Antonio Poli Polimeni tried to kidnap Anna Tripodi on Sunday. He pulled her into his car as she approached and, upon police arrival, was still attempting to start the vehicle. Police intervened after her screams.

Reggio Calabrita Italy Antonio Polimeni Anna Tripodi Polimeni

U N Secretary Urges Delayed General Assembly Session

Dag Hammarskjold urged postponing the next United Nations General Assembly session from September 20 due to the fever pitch of the American presidential campaign. He stated the campaign atmosphere could affect the Assembly’s work and urged a delay.

New Delhi U.N Dag Hammarskjold General Assembly Hammarskjold

Political Complications Mention Admission of Red China

A source notes potential complications may include a dispute over admission of Red China. The remark highlights possible friction in international relations and policy considerations affecting upcoming decisions.

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