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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1963

Page

13

Written Tests Lead to Fewer Failures in Linn County

Highway Patrolman Charles L. Hauck reports about 10 percent of Linn county motorists failed the written test in January versus 30 percent statewide. He links success to many student driver trainees. Of 1,450 written tests, 66 were for chauffeurs. 18 percent failed 250 driving-ability tests.

Linn County Charles L. Hauck Hauck St Tackstock

Greeks Celebrate Mardi Gras Across February in Athens and Patras

Special to The Gazette reports Greece hosts a month long carnival season from the Plaka in Athens to Patras. Parades, masks, and tastings fill tavernas while revelers enjoy night life and a view of the Acropolis. A royal procession closes the event on Feb. 17 with flower floats.

Piraeus Athens Greece Acropolis Plaka Parthenon City Patras

JFK Receives German Thanks for 17 Years of Aid

President Kennedy released a letter expressing deep appreciation for German gratitude toward American relief shipments over 17 years. The correspondence to Msgr Holling from Bremen notes over 400,000 tons of aid valued at more than 270 million dollars were sent since World War II to feed the hungry and assist refugees and expellees.

Washington Kennedy Europe White House Th. Hollsing Bremen Germany Holling

Ava Gardner and Anthony Franciosa in The Naked Maja

Ava Gardner and Anthony Franciosa star in The Naked Maja airing this Sunday night on KCRG TV 9 at 7. The film screens as the network’s highlighted Sunday movie choice.

Ava Gardner Anthony Franciosa Maja Kcrg-Tv

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