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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1956

Page

12

Plane Tale of Secret Package and Fearful Passengers

A New York bound flight from Athens becomes tense when a Greek couple with a mysterious package fears Ellis Island detention. Bob Considine recounts passengers' panic as a bottle-like object is opened and a ticking impression emerges.

New York INS Athens Stan Musial Considine Wennell Cleveland McCarran Saps Ellis Island

Market Value of Ford Common Drops After Public Offering

New Ford Motor Co common stock has shed about 46 million from its market value since its market debut less than a month ago. The 10.2 million shares sold at 64.50 each raised 657.9 million, but last week traded around 60 each for a paper loss of about 45.9 million. Shares are due to be

New York New Ford Motor Co THE Cedar Rapids Securities and Exchange Fors Wall

Police Update Sparks Relief After Report Arrives

A brief police update followed a caller reporting a new development. The speaker notes turning it over to authorities and mentions a recent report, pausing as a phone rings.

Ford shares after IPO show volatility and caution

The article notes after Ford Motor Company shares sold to the public a stabilization period by underwriters at 64.50, followed by a price slide to around 60 as production cuts and a weak market weighed on the issue. Investors faced limited gains and some paper losses while Ford Foundation fees affected overall returns.

Ford Foundation

Earl Attlee Wounded in Highway Crash

London report says Earl Attlee suffered two broken ribs after a highway crash Friday night. The Labour leader was said to be recovering, with a doctor updating Monday on his condition.

London Earl Attlee

Lost Apartment Reunites Man With Room In Chicago

James McDonough, 32, who moved from Dayton to Chicago, left his room after a traffic delay and placed a newspaper ad for a lost apartment. Mrs. F. L. Allman answered the ad and reported she had rented him the room, reuniting him with his lodgings.

Chicago INS James McDonough Dayton Ohio F. L. Allman McDonough

Ex-PW Gains Divorce On Charge of Adultery

MINNEAPOLIS AP A young Korean war veteran won a divorce on charges his wife committed adultery and had a baby while he was in a Communist prison camp. The divorce of Airman Harry P. Benjamin Jr. 23, was revealed Sunday by Judge Levi M Hall of Hennepin county district court.

Minneapolis Harry P. Benjamin, Jr Levi M. Hall Hennepin County

Exciting Frontier Serial on Mickey Mouse Club

A new frontier serial debuts on the Mickey Mouse Club at 5 PM daily on Channel 9. The program promises action packed adventures and youthful excitement for viewers.

The Mickey Mouse Club Channel 9

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