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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1947

Page

7

Antarctic Is Irresistible To Many Men

A Republican AP piece profiles nine men who have wintered in Antarctica, led by Dr. Paul Siple, senior War Department adviser to Byrd. They describe Antarctica as a vast laboratory and magnet of adventure, with insights into cold-weather gear, weather, and potential resources.

South Polar South Pole Antarctica Paul Siple Eric Admiral Byrd Byrd War Department Bryd Siple Arctic Air Force Murray Weimer Bradley Beach N. J Weiner

Linn Newspapers Vie for Official Publication Title

Linn county supervisors begin 1947 with a contest among local papers for the official publication designation. Cedar Rapids Tribune joins Cedar Rapids Gazette Marion Sentinel Central City News Letter Springville New Era Mt Vernon Hawkeye Record Lisbon Herald as applicants. hearing set Jan 10 at 10 a.m. Sealed subscriber lists will guide the selection. until then county publications halt board proceedings.

Linn County Board of Supervisors Cedar Rapids Tribune Cedar Rapids Marion Sentinel Central City News-Letter Springville New Era Mt. Vernon

State To Begin Audit On 1946 County Books

A. W. Blackburn of Des Moines state examiner reports Linn county books will undergo an audit to complete the 1945 review. The audit will continue until both figures are finished. A. B. Thomas of Fairfield, also a state examiner, assists Blackburn in the process.

A. W. Blackburn Des Moines Linn County Blackvalise A. Thomas Fairfield Blackburn

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