26 Feb 1958
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1958
Page
1
Joseph Oppenheimer explains why consumer prices hold steady despite a slackening economy. He cites service shares and labor as slow to change, seasonal food prices, weather effects, and demand influences such as auto discounts, noting no single cause and that high incomes limit rapid price declines.
Diane Schliesmann, 11, of Waterloo, Iowa, died Tuesday from injuries from a two vehicle crash near Rochesrer. Frederick W. Bunch, 37, of Waterloo, was killed in the collision last Saturday.
Eight Linn county Red Cross kickoff speakers announced for district sessions across Linn county Friday. The events mark the rural county enrollment drive running through March 15 with speakers detailing county projects and worldwide services.
George A. Cassens announces a bid for the Democratic nomination to the Keokuk County Board of Supervisors for a new term beginning in spring. He seeks party backing and local support to win the supervisor post.
Miss Nancy Winders, senior at Immaculate Conception High School, is a queen candidate for Cedar Rapids Kiwanis Aunt Jemima Pancake Day. She serves in Honor Society, Student Council and Glee Club and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Willis W Winders. The queen will be chosen by Joel McCrae at a joint Kiwanis meeting next Wednesday. Pancake Day runs March 8 from 7 am to 7 pm at Memorial Coliseum to fund the Kiwanis underprivileged children fund.
Ed Morse reports on a string of new products including Ronson Varaflame lighters with adjustable flame suitable for pipes and cigars, a compact non electric Portomatic dishwasher by Chico General, and Cornwall Corp thermo buffet set for warm serving. Also featured are a 16 foot Regent runabout by Consoli dated General Products with styrofoam sponsons, a penny-slot napkin dispenser by F E Erickson with quiz tickets, space colored slacks by Asher Company, and a Co-pilot safety device for 1958 Dodges that warns when speed exceeds a set limit.
Local stations in Iowa City have escalated a gas price war. Independents started by posting 22.9 cents per gallon last week and raised to 27.9. major companies moved to 23 and 24 cents. The spread reflects a tense market shift.
Sunday collections totaled 305.45 and business district canvass netted 102.50, totaling 407.95 for the SIGOURNEY drive.
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