Amos Scott Relives Cedar Rapids Electric Growth Career
Amos Scott, longtime Iowa Electric Light and Power Company veteran, recalls Cedar Rapids electrification from 1902 to his retirement. He details early carbon arc lights, two streetcar systems, line rebuilds, and danger from storms and lightning, plus his guiding lessons for new crews.
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Scott
Iowa Electric Light and Power Comany
Cedar Rapids
First Avenue
Pete Hall
Iowa City Railway and Light Company
Second Street
Fourth Avenue
Crandie Terminal
Linwood
Eighteenth Avenue
Ninth Street
Retiring Cedar Rapids worker Amos Scott recalls 47 years of service
Amos Scott reflects on a lifetime with Cedar Rapids electric light and power utilities. After 47 years without a single tardy day he praises his former employers, plans quiet retirement in Marion, and notes hobbies of hunting and trap shooting at the Cedar Rapids Rifle club. He hints at minor electrical work for his son.
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Amos Scott
Cedar Rapids
Scott
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Cedar Rapids Rifle Club
Dentist Invents Ice Grippers For Slippery Walks
Dr. F. D. Stafford of Walters Oklahoma, 76, has devised ice grippers resembling a baseball cleat that fit between heel and sole. The gadget digs into ice to prevent falls and has sparked orders from many states, including Macy's of New York for a hundred dozen.
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Walters
Okla
F. D. Stafford
Stafford
Macy’s of
New York
Death follows dad Clark on 70th wedding anniversary
D W Dad Clark died Sunday of pneumonia at 95, weeks after he and wife celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Christmas Day in Valley City ND. He had quipped that marital happiness comes when the husband follows his wife’s orders, leaving his wife alone after 70 years of marriage.
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Valley City
D. W
Clark
Clarks
American evacuation begins as Formosa group departs
Five American government employees led by Consul General Donald D. Edgar left Formosa for Hong Kong marking the start of a U S evacuation. Edgar said he would report to Washington and not return. He noted women and dependents would be evacuated immediately amid feared March attack.
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Taipei
Formosa
United States
Donald D. Edgar
Hong Kong
Edgar
United States Information Service
Washington
State Department
United Statese
Robert Strong
Airline Offers FiveHour Vegas Marriage Flight
Western Air Lines announced a special service for couples with only five hours to wed. A plane piloted by Capt Sterling Love will fly from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, where a justice of the peace will marry them aboard the plane at six, with a return flight in time for a wedding supper back home.
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Los Angeles
Western Air Lines
Sterling Love
Las Vegas
Dodge Truck Price Cuts Announced by Chrysler
The Dodge division of Chrysler Corporation announced price reductions ranging from 40 to 125 dollars on Dodge truck models. The move aims to boost sales amid market pressures and follows recent industry price adjustments.
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Detroit
Dodge
Chrysler Corporation
Cole Brothers Circus Sold To Undisclosed Buyer
Otis Circus Corporation led by Charles H. Watson announced the purchase of Cole Brothers Circus, the world’s second largest, from Hoosier Circus. The sale closed in Indianapolis with terms undisclosed, and the show, wintering in Florida, will tour in roughly two months and may operate or lease under new ownership.
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Chicago
Cole Brothers Circus
Otis Circus Corporation
Charles H. Watson
Watson
Hoosier Circus Corporation
Fred Schortemeier
Indianapolis
Hoosier Circus
Cole Brothers
Terrell Circus Corporation
Zack Terrell
Ownesboro
Cole Brothers Circus Corporation
Hoosier
Otis Corporation
Ojus
Fla
Miami
Art critic and dealer Arthur Kocian dies at 74
St Louis report says Arthur A. Kocian a renowned art critic and dealer died Monday from a heart attack at age 74. He was a prominent figure in the wa ener scene and his passing ends a long career.
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ST. Louis
Arthur A. Kocian
Gubitchev denied diplomatic immunity in espionage case
Federal Judge Sylvester J. Ryan ruled Valentin A. Gubitchev cannot claim diplomatic immunity and ordered him to stand trial for conspiring with former girlfriend Judith Coplon to commit espionage. The UN engineer, who refused a lawyer, sought dismissal arguing lack of jurisdiction, which the judge denied.
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Gubitchev
NEW York
Sylvester J. Ryan
Valentin A. Gubitchev
Judith Coplon
United Nations
Ryan
United States Supreme Court
Department of State
Governments shield criminals with immunity against justice
The quotation argues that governments may claim diplomatic immunity but should not obstruct justice under international law. It contends that immunity should not shield perpetrators from punishment for crimes described, urging adherence to lawful prosecution.
Railroads Carry 5 Million Toys for European Legion Drive
The American Legion reports 5,000,000 playthings donated by American children for Europe. Railroads agreed to transport the toys free of freight charges to Philadelphia for shipment, after posts had planned to pay costs.
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Indianapolis
American Legion
Legion
Philadelphia
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Dysart
al Nelson
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Maxwell
Nevada
Iowa City
Acousticon
John Monaghan
Merchants Bk
Thompson
Vern Thompson
Iowa
Downtown Market
First Street
Uptown Market
Tender Pork Outlets
Kryptok
Dad
Eal Morris Plan
Morris
Cedar Rapids City Lines
8Th St. NW
Cole Bros. Circus
16Th Ave
Monarch
Southside
Third Street
Nan Buntly Brook
Nan Buntly
Armstrong's
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