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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1947

Page

15

Tailor Makes Pants Pocket Safety Lock

Chicago inventor Joseph Yagodnik, a 25 year veteran tailor, introduces a pocket safety lock for men’s pants. He explains a dip-proof design with concealed studs under a flap that locks and resists pickpockets, aiming to curb wallet theft amid wartime production delays.

Chicago INS Mariene Dietrich Joe Yagodnik Joseph

Mite Woman and Dips Chipppy Offer Ride

A fragment describes a moment where a Mite Woman contemplates solving a task while a man grins and offers to drive the dips chipper. The dialogue hints at a casual plan and a sympathetic undertone.

Soviet Troops Triple Ours Gen Collins Says

Maj. Gen. J Lawton Collins told the Association of American Colleges that Russia has about three times the U S military strength and that the United States demobilized about 90 percent of troops. He warned readiness to mobilize five and a half million men in an emergency.

Boston J. Lawton Collins Russia United States Collins War Department Great Britain France Association of American Colleges

Woman 64 Defends Home Kills Burglary Suspect

In Los Angeles a 21 year old burglar died after being struck with a length of pipe by a 64 year old woman Mrs Founder's defense of her kitchen led to the intruder's death as her husband fired at him with a .38 gun. The struggle occurred in the dark after the kitchen light was broken during the fight.

Los Angeles Sheriff's Office Sec Ma R. Rudolph Salyers Talbert

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