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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1962
Page
16
A regional survey lists major urban areas across the Northeast and beyond, highlighting growing mega regions and metro clusters. It names cities and metropolitan groups from New York Northeastern New Jersey to San Diego and Albuquerque, noting prominent areas and corridors.
A descriptive look at Megalopolis the northeastern US urban cluster from Boston to Virginia. It covers its 37 million people, major cities, axis of five large metros, growth since midcentury, challenges like pollution and housing, and Gottmann’s view of it as a blueprint for future urban society.
Tokyo reports government plans to produce 198 million cultured pearls beginning April 1, 42 million more than the prior year. The drive follows rising exports with 1961 shipments totaling 61 tons worth 36 million dollars, up 23 percent from 1960.
A safety poster titled Look All Ways Before Crossing is distributed to Cedar Rapids and Marion schools as part of the Cedar Rapids Auto club safety program. The piece notes 27 injuries at intersections in 1961 and credits designer Helene Gianatiempo a 17 year old East Northport High School senior.
The Linn County Medical Society and Linn County American Cancer Society announce a joint program. The speakers bureau will provide physicians after cancer education film showings. Contact the Linn County Cancer Society to arrange free presentations for men women or youth groups and classrooms.
Wonder Books a Grosset & Dunlap division, raised prices on certain children titles from 25 to 29 cents. Regional testing showed surprising gains as housewives favored the lower perceived cost, and the firm nationwide adoption followed due to strong sales performance and curiosity over the 29 cent price.
In Edina Minnesota police assign patrol cars by roulette wheel for four zones guiding 11 pm to 7 am shifts. University of Indiana researchers helped turn calls and areas into sub zone patterns, showing more frequent calls in some wedges and promising results with nearby car responses.
Vienna police celebrate six decades of canine service with a ceremony where all city police dogs receive one hot dog each. The event marks 60 years since the Vienna police began using dogs in service.
In Buffalo New York an AP report states the judge disqualified Mrs Tillie Cheiffetz as a juror after declaring bias concerns. The move followed the fact her son was one of the attorneys in the case.
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