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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1952

Page

4

Soviet Far East Buildup Alarms Western Officials

Western European officials fear a new Soviet force concentration in the Far East. Reports claim about 40 Red Army divisions across Siberia from North China to Kamchatka, plus 27 air bases and 11 naval bases, with forces in Kamchatka Kurile Sakhalin and Maritime Province. Some see it as defense rather than a prelude to war.

Paris INS Far East Russia Siberia China Kamchatka Alaska Manchuria Kurile Islands Japan Ryuji Sejima Tomoyuki Malaya Sakhalin Island Nicolaevsk Amour River Sovitskaya Gavan Tetyukhe Vladivostok Chita Kirin Korea Europe United Nations Yalu River

New Rich in America Earn More They Can Keep

Fortune magazine profiles the new rich from 1945 to 1952, noting 15 000 to 50 000 Americans report incomes between 25 000 and 300 000 annually. It describes inconspicuous wealth, democratic habits, and business success as taxes rise driving top earners toward enterprise. Names include a machinery maker a St Louis detergent founder a Texas church furniture builder and others achieving multi million dollar gains. The piece argues government leveling and tax policy spurred a shift from salaried giants to self made entrepreneurs who can still prosper in America.

New York America Fortune Magazine Fortune St. Louis Chicago Texas Church Wisconsin Maryland Pittsburgh Detroit

Air conditioned storage guards rare Library of Congress items

The Library of Congress preserves rare editions and manuscripts in climate controlled rooms to slow deterioration. Experts note that precise temperature humidity controls help safeguard fragile works for future research and exhibitions.

Library of Congress

Greyhound makes purchase offer for American Buslines

Greyhound Corp offers to buy American Buslines subject to Interstate Commerce Commission consent and full securities acquisition. The plan uses an exchange of securities and includes the former Burlington Transportation Company. American Buslines operates about 19 000 miles of routes in 29 states and owns full capital stock of Gibson lines of California and of Muscatine Davenport and Clinton Bus Co. and half of the Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Motorway and Denver Salt Lake City Pacific Stages.

Interstate Commerce Commission All American Securities Exchange of Securities American Buslines Burlington Transportation Company American Gibson Lines California Muscatine

Radio remote lawnmower experiment lets porch sitter mow

In New York AP reports experimenters attach remote control gear to a gasoline mower. The device lets the homeowner sit on the porch and direct the mower via a small transmitter and antenna for hands off cutting.

New York

Stock Market Takes Step Into New Year

The market gained a little over two points in the first week of the year with light trading of about 1.3 million shares per session. Rails rose on traffic and rate hopes while steels paused. motors advanced despite production cuts and layoffs. rubber fell on tire discount limits. bonds remained firm amid rising rates.

New York INS Stock Exchange

Afghan Royal Family Feud Ends With Dawoud Ousted

Kabul reports a royal family dispute over Afghanistan's defense portfolio. King Zahir Shah and Prime Minister Mahmud Khan Ghazi sought to settle the quarrel after Dawoud was removed from the cabinet. Dawoud may return to power as a potential successor to his uncle.

Kabul Afghanistan Zahir Shah Mohammad Dawoud Marshal Mahoud Khan Ghazi Dawoud United States Home Mahmoud America Mahammad Dawoud

Holy Cow Van Dyne 108 Looks to a convivial future

Rochester New York AP profile of Edward Van Dyne age 108 born 1844 in Georgia who plans to celebrate his birthday with old friends and malt beverages. He calls himself nicknamed Holy Cow after a prank in India and says he feels young inside despite his age. He trails Civil War veteran James A. Hard by two years and looks forward to a lively social life.

Cow van Dyne Rochester N. Y Edward van Dyne Madgeville Atlanta David B. Schuster University of Rochester Jon India James A. Hard Hard

Kenneth T. Brown Installed as Worshipful Master in Marion Lodge

Kenneth T. Brown was installed as worshipful master of Marion Lodge No. 6 A F and A M in the Masonic temple. W E Schrope assisted as installing officer with Lee Voorhies as marshal and R F Robson as chaplain. Dinner to 105 members and guests followed by remarks from Dr Russell Cole of Cornell College.

Kenneth T. Brown Marion Lodge No A. F A. M Masonic Temple W. E. Schrope Patmos Lodge No. 155 Mechanicsville Lee Voorhies R. F. Robson B. M. Ambdenstock Richard A. Ware Emery J. Miller R. E. Lehdigh James P. Gable Alvin E. Haehlen Walter Bensch Robert G. Chamberlain Robert Brodie Ware Lake Tyler C.A. Adkins Russell Cole Cornell College Leo Voss Norman E. Hammond Eastern Star

Past Matrons Circle Meeting and Picnic in Masonic Temple

Past Matrons of the O E S will meet at 5 30 p m Monday in the Masonic temple followed by a picnic at 6 p m hosts include Mrs Stewart Hawk Mrs O M Carson and Miss Ruth Maier Nancy Jo and Patricia Diane Pfeifer returned to Waterloo after visiting grandparents the Carl L Wiley family.

Lorraine Circle O.E.S Masonic Temple Stewart Hawk O. M. Carson Ruth Maier Nancy Jo Patricia Diane Pfeifer Waterloo Carl L. Wileys

P E O Meeting in SC Hosts and Guests

P E O Chapter SC will meet Tuesday evening with Mrs A A Schenken assisting hostesses. Mrs Ora Crowner and Mrs Floyd Emmons assist. Guests Friday were Mr and Mrs Meredith Ferguson and Mr and Mrs Harold Langman of Aurora Iowa visiting Mrs Lorinda Bailey for her 106th birthday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Rye Harrison. Dr R A Henders now at 764 Twelfth Street.

P.E.O A. A. Schenken Ora Crowner Floyd Emmons Meredith Ferguson Harold Langman Aurora Mr. Ferguson Lorinda Bailey Rye Harrison Bailey

Circle Women of the U S Circle Picnic

Circle Women of the U S circle will entertain their husbands Wednesday noon at a picnic in the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Tudeen. Dave Hender leaves today for Colorado Springs to resume his senior year at Colorado College after spending holidays with his parents Dr and Mrs R Hender.

Pfc Elton J. Remington Camp Breckenridge, Ky Elton Remington U. S Clarence Tudeen Colorado Dave Hender Colorado Springs Colorado College

Will Power and Won't Power Lesson Notes

Community notices list a lesson led by Mrs Merrill Smith on Will Power and Won't Power. Real estate ad offers a 7 room home with 2 baths and gas heat via Alma Henderson. Various clubs meet weekly with hosts and times. Mercy hospital patient Michael Cira improving. Masonic lodge 548 to install 1952 officers Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Masonic temple.

Merrill Smith Alma Henderson W. Willenberg Trojan Lodge A. F A. M Masonic Temple

D A R Chapter Marion Linn Plans Wednesday Meeting

The D A R Marion Linn chapter will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Guy B. Berlin. Mrs. R E Leidigh will present a book review.

D.A.R Marion Linn Guy B. Berlin R. E. Leidigh

Community notices and club meetings fill Marion listing

A long page lists Friendly Guild meetings at 1204 Washington Drive and other social groups in Marion. Eastern Star and women’s clubs schedule meetings, picnics, and receptions with hosts, venues, and times. Several notices invite help wanted, sewing alterations, and donations. Names and addresses appear among bake sales, drives, and friendly greetings.

Local Club Meetings and Social Gatherings Schedule

The O R C will meet in the Nas sif apartments at 2 p m today. Milwaukee Women club meets Thursday at 1 15 p m in the K V cafe for luncheon with reservations by Wednesday to Mrs Clark Bartlett or Mrs Wilbur Hughes. Golden Rule lodge 486 L A to the B of R T hosts a picnic Tuesday at 12 30 in Mrs Clark Bartlett home. Lakeside Literary club meets Tuesday at 1 p m for a dessert luncheon with Mrs Stanley Zrudsky. bake sale planned. Wednesday Study club gathers with Mrs T Edwin Beadle Wednesday evening. Rural Garden club meets Tuesday noon for a picnic with Mrs Leslie Dunn. Marion P T A preschool study group No 2 meets Monday at 7 45 with Mrs Robert Smith 929 Fourteenth Street.

Pleasant Grove Community Club Marion Rural School Anker Severinsen Presbyterian Women The Presbyterian Women’s Organization DeWitt Kohl Mary Bickel W. J. Hoglund R. C. Willson Milwaukee Milwaukee Women’s Club K.V Clark Bartlett Wilbur Hughes Golden Rule Lodge L. A R. T Rural Garden Club Leslie Dunn Marion P.T.A Robert Smith Fourteenth Street

Cedar Rapids Bank Clearings Week Ended Jan 5

Bank clearings in Cedar Rapids totaled 4,906,235.80 for the week ended January 5, compared with 4,603,808.86 a year earlier. The prior week ending December 29 registered 4,163,169.83 in clearings.

Cedar Rapids Clearing House

Wanted ads and notices from Gazette classified section

A collage of want ads and notices includes thanks for bereavement assistance lost items rewards job classifieds and business notices. Items mention Vaclav Choteborsky Mary Choteborsky Jos Charipar and others. Also listings for bail bonds jewelers transfer services nurses and missing items with contact numbers.

Choteborsky Vaclav Hlubucek Joseph Janeba Mary Choteborsky

Also Mentioned on This Page

U.S. Navy C.R John Milke Florence Milke Fifth Avenue SW Robert E. Kohl Earl R. Kohli Mt. Vernon Read SE U.S.S. Piedmont Force Milke Roosevelt High School Navy Kohl McKinley High School Seventh Army Petropavlovsk Greyhound Greyhound Corporation Leslie Gould Meri Rion Tews Eee Masonic Lodge No. 6 P.O Louisa Waddell Maywood Ill Mabel and Leta McShane Springville Waddell New Art Club L. B. DeWees Albert Flickinger Florida H. O. Young R. A. Hender Twelfth Street Handicraft Club No. 1 Charles Dye Michael Cira Mercy Hosital Tennyson Club Carroll Roberts Emma Klein Mildred Walker Friendly Guild Methodist Friendly Guild R. T. Hansen Washington Drive Marion E. T. Brockman Adv Grove City Rebekah Lodge C.F. Hall K. V Women’s Clubs Marion Federation of Women’s Clubs King’s Daughters Mary Lowe Dickinson John C. Smith Hazel Osceola Lodge H. M. Howe Snell Ofried Ruby Hanscom C.F L. C. O'Kelly Concord A. and L. Club Mrs. Rube Baptist Girls’ Guild Reuben Stenerson W. R. Corps Robert Mitchell W.R.C. No. 126 Memorial Hall St. Mary’s Circle St. Joseph’s Church John R. Larkin Boy Scouts Troop 35 Camp Waubeek Maurice and Zane Grabau Fred Weber John Edison Steve Smith Eric Hender James Mollenhauer Robert Bunting Tom Moore Jim Stanaway Harry Robson Ralph C. Seager Ameigo Club Ameigo George Reichard W. B. Sebern Rural Book Club Oliver Johnson Tuck-a-Stitch Club Leonard Dunn O.R.C Nassif T. Edwin Beadle Sunday Gazette Joseph F. Charipar Jos. Charipar Emil Libby Brand J. V. Novak & Son 2Nd St Dial A Ave BETZ 3Rd Avenue Betweenaramount Paramount ‘Theater Harvey Jeck High Amana West of Wentworth 14Th Ave 7Th St 14Th Ave. S.E HERTZ Buresh Rental Service 3Rd St. SE Goodman Detective “Service Schaefer Jewelers Ene Sure Vincents Jewelry Oberstee Ra Randall Iowa Getvesle Erentene Erection Service Co Safeway Osen George W. Huggins, Jr Bealer Court Bigelow 1St Ave Roosevelt Hotel Vergil Fogey 12Th St. Seroom Bestway H. C. Bliss 2Nd Ave Morris Setae Herry J. Behrens City Mt. Vernon Jeweler Kenwood Leone Maxine Raymon Roth Marite Danceland Melody Inn Hiawatha Piccadilly Tavern Ken Airport Inn Hunters Airport Ranchi SAO Bob Hope Dra.port Inn LLL LD A Ee Business Services Dorothy C.pong 3Rd Ave Rew Thor Varts Ad Reat Pee ‘i St Kintz Co Ave E. Dial 3Rd St Urs Allson Electric CO 4Th Ave Cmaly F Ave Dick Alexander Marios Rial NoRick I Sista Cle Ea Cesspoo Elbrand Wikox Ist Simon Tetannanmaonns William Turner Carpenter Gazette de Wemen Pusils Rotioas Nursing Rai Farm Todd Mapaser Brp An Twin Towers Rasan Cance Ini Akin
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