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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1956
Page
7
Mrs Murphy and Mr Murphy banter about replacing their car and a sunny vacation while recalling a recent repair, contrasting jokes about a laughing stock with plans for travel and a new vehicle. The dialogue hints at financial limits and a wish for warmer climes as they consider upgrading.
Mrs Murphy declares Old Betsy runs like a top and jokes that a new car proves women can be extravagant. The shopping fever is described with gleaming eyes and playful banter about gender expectations.
Robert R. Bowie 45, director of the State Department policy planning staff and planning board member at the NSC, is described as a persistent “maybe” man on issues including Red China and U.N. admission. Republican senators Knowland and Bridges oppose his confirmation, citing evolving views on China. Bowie’s career spans Princeton Harvard Law, World War II service, Berlin postwar law teaching, and Hoover Commission work. he is married with two children.
FRANKFURT (UP) Police reported a woman’s false teeth were stolen while she slept off a Fasching celebration. She dozed with her head on a beer hall table as the theft occurred.
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