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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1947
Page
16
Iowa State College announces winter quarter registration will be Monday with classes starting Tuesday. Officials expect smoother process than recent quarters as more than 6,609 of the over 9,000 anticipated students have already signed up, signaling an easier transition for the term.
Washington report notes 1946 business activity above pre war levels with substantial progress in reconversion. Incomes rose to about 165 billion, consumer spending reached 127 billion, and civilian production of nondurables hit record highs. Auto output neared 3 million plants, with trucks rising toward 1940s averages. Former servicemen were active in the economy.
Memorial hospital in New York opened the first U S clinic focused on prevention of cancer in children. Five patients were seen on opening day and a growing waiting list is anticipated. Dr Harold Dargeon leads the effort to examine birth to age 15 for cancer signs and provide diagnostic support at cost to families and physicians.
The Borden company acquires the Sugar Bowl Ice Cream company of Decorah. Announcement by H H Hahn head of the Hutchinson ice cream division notes continued operations and management changes. The Sugar Bowl firm was formed in 1917 by B M Graham and Ed Shima with Landswerk joining in 1941.
Van R. Green of Clinton, an employee of the North Western railroad, narrowly escaped being struck by a train near the Severny tower at midnight Thursday. He slipped from an engine’s steps and was hit by its wheels but suffered only head lacerations. He was taken to St Luke’s hospital where attendants listed his condition as good Friday.
The War Assets Administration announced that industrial gear costing over one million dollars will be sold starting Monday at the Des Moines Ordnance plant. More than 300 items from hand wrenches to hoists will be offered at fixed prices, with the sale running through the 17th.
Miss Emma A Wilson died at her sister's Des Moines home after a heart ailment. The Presbyterian missionary served 22 years in the field before her death at age 77.
In Clarksburg West Virginia AP report a $40 theft at a local restaurant last September led the manager cashier and owner to accept a conscience payment from the offender who admitted the crime and asked that any charges be dropped before he marries. The thief said it was his only robbery and pledged to correct the wrong.
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