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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1935

Page

7

Ford's redesigned cars promise smoother ride and roomier interior

Ford unveils new year models with a new spring suspension redistributing weight and centralizing the passenger compartment for smoother riding. The longer softer transverse spring moves ahead of the front axle while the engine shifts forward. Interior gains include wider seats and three abreast front seating. Engine refinements feature a ventilating crankcase system a new cast alloy camshaft and air craft type bearings. Smaller wheels larger tires and a wider rear tread add stability.

Ford

Bandit Lair Described With False Cellar Weapons

In Akron Ohio detective Denny Murray testified about a Cleveland bandit lair described as the headquarters of four alleged bank robbers. The lair included a false cellar used to store guns and ammunition and was found during the Lafatch case with Jimmy Lafatch of Akron on trial.

Akron, O Cleveland Jimmy Lafatch Akron Denny Murray Lafatchs

England Motor Vehicle Count Reaches Over Two Million

Government figures show about 2,014,000 motor vehicles in England at the present time. The update provides a snapshot of the country’s vehicle stock and suggests ongoing growth in transport numbers.

England

Des Moines Teeth Paste Contest Promises Cash Prizes

A spoof contest offers up to 125 dollars for naming a new teeth paste. No purchase or reply required, just send a name to Prize Manager at 114 Eleventh Street Des Moines Iowa. Prizes include 100 dollars first and various smaller awards. winners chosen by judges.

Iowa Abi Dee Moines Beauty Peets Eleventh Street Des Moines Dent

Dingo Tales from Australia and a Keeper’s Insight

Abert rt Payson Terhune discusses the dingo and its danger to livestock, noting its similarities to foxes and wolves. Robert Kaleski’s studies describe three tameable and three wild dingoes, their hunting habits and the dingo’s cunning, including tales of pet and feral behavior.

Earth Robert Kaleski New South Wales Kaleski

Night Watch misnamed canvas and dingo dog tale

An excerpt recounts Rembrandt's largest canvas often called Night Watch but shown to depict daylight. It then shifts to a vivid animal anecdote about a dingo named Kaleski plotting chicken thefts, describing clever and fierce behavior and concluding with a character sketch of an overlooked creature from 1935.

Rembrandt Night Watch National Museum Amsterdam Public Ledger, Inc Kaleski Mr. Kaleski

Ford V-8 Production Tops Five Thousand Daily

Ford V-8 output exceeds 5000 cars per day as the 1935 auto market shows recovery. United States Ford deliveries for January reach 76,600 units, up 11 percent from January 1934, with Rude Auto in Cedar Rapids reporting a stronger January than the prior year.

Perry Rude Rude Auto Company United States Ford Cedar Rapids

Notable Nativity and Auto Market Confidence in 1934

The text notes January 1934 as the biggest January business since 1925 with optimism for spring auto sales as demand remains strong in midwinter. It warns readers to beware deceit in writings and employment and mentions a child born today may show genius traits. Adolphe Menjou cited as a notable native.

Rude Adolphe Men- Jou

Monday's Astrological Forecast Signals Sudden Major Shifts

The forecast warns of powerful planetary alignments near the moon bringing abrupt events and potential revolutionary changes. Expect obstacles, delays, and possible misrepresentation. those with birthdays may face a pivotal opportunity influencing future life and destiny.

Bay Bekir Dies of Heart Failure During Last Rites

In Istanbul a minute before a friend's coffin was lowered Bekir leapt into the grave to perform last rites collapsed and died of heart failure. Grave diggers pulled him from the grave as the ceremony halted.

Istanbul Ins Bay Bekir Bekir

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