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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1957

Page

22

Brazil Builds New Capital in Frontier Region

Brazil is constructing a planned center named Brasilia in Goiás on the central plateau to host a future population of up to 500,000. The site lies about 600 miles from Rio de Janeiro, with air transport envisioned for travel to the states. Goias, a sparsely populated frontier state, is being opened by colonists and new roads as Goiania serves as a model for the modern city.

Washington Brazil Brasilia Rio de Janeiro Rio Goias Anapolis Goiania Minas Gerais Calypso Atlantic Romanche Trench Manila Africa Indonesia Haiti Mexico Cuba United States

Nature Millions of Strollers Keep Boardwalk Repairmen Busy

Atlantic City faces a costly and ongoing battle to maintain the 4 1/2 mile boardwalk. William F. Casey, head of public works, describes wear from salt, fire, and 15 million annual visitors, with battles since 1870 including 30 major fires and a 1944 hurricane. The structure, rebuilt repeatedly, costs about a million dollars to repair after storms, with ongoing yearly maintenance totaling hundreds of thousands.

Atlantic City N.J William F. Casey Department of Public Works Casey Jacob Keim Alexander Boardman

Deer hunter fined for lack of hunting color in Oklahoma

Robert Stevenson of Shawnee was arrested by Ranger Marion Geter for hunting without the required blaze orange color. He was fined $10 for the offense in McAlester Oklahoma.

Mcalester Okla Robert Stevenson Shawnee Marion Geter Stevenson Oklahoma

AMA Forecasts 30 Percent Growth in Packaging Industry by 1962

The American Marketing Association projects packaging industry size will rise from about 10 billion dollars to 13 billion in five years. John Warren, packaging division adviser, noted the forecast as national packaging week is set for April 8 to 11 with a 26th annual exposition in Chicago.

New York INS John Warren American Marketing Association A.M.A Chicago

Probation Officer Resigns After Driver’s License Suspension

Leo F. Coyle, 27, resigned after 13 days on the job as county traffic probation officer in Pontiac Michigan. His driver's license had been suspended for 60 days due to five traffic tickets.

Pontiac, Mich Leo F. Coyle

Nature's Hypodermics Kill Patient and Pain

National Geographic describes how predators like the Pepsis wasp prey on tarantulas by paralyzing them with a sting and burying them alive for larval feeding. It notes other insects such as robber flies and potter wasps using venom to capture prey and stock nurseries with paralyzed hosts for their offspring.

Washington Nature National Geographic Society

Wartburg College to Build New Dormitory

Wartburg College plans a $400000 men’s dormitory to house 120 students as the first unit of a two building project. Construction is set to begin in spring with contracts let early in the season. The dorm will stand north of Grossmann hall, the current men’s dormitory, in WAVERLY.

Waverly Wartburg College Herb Engelbrecht Grossmann Hall

The Return Of The Rough Riders on Channel Nine

The TALES OF THE iTEXAS RANGERS episode The Return Of The Rough Riders airs Sunday at 5 00 PM on Channel 9. The program spot highlights veteran riders and classic frontier action.

Return of the Rough Riders Itexas Rangers Channel 9

Rope Through Ages Shapes Cultures And Industries

National Geographic highlights rope as a foundational tool linking cultures from ancient fiber cords to nylon advances. The piece traces rope origins, fibers, and uses from ancient Egypt and Far East to U S manufacturing, with sea exploration feats showing nylon strength and depth records.

Washington National Geographic Society Jacques-Yves Cousteau National Geographic Calypso Oceanic Expeditions

Seeing Eye Device Triggers Car Door With TV Use

Ray Olney of Bellaire Michigan says a seeing eye device linked to his garage door opener activates his car door whenever he switches on his television set. He reports the device watches his TV and responds by opening the car door.

Bellaire, Mich Ray Olney

Lost and Found Notices From Marion Area

Lost items and thank you notices appear for Marion residents. Entries include a red woolen dove, a therm stat and furnace limit, a Bulovane watch, a loud speaker, and a lady's wrist watch with contact numbers for return or reward. Public notices mention floral tributes and condolences for Merle Miller.

Marion Lady's Bulovane Angella Armstrong's and Blyd Keys 10Th 14Th St 7Th Ave Center Point

Central City and Lisbon Classified Notices

A collage of small ads and notices lists services for rent and sale in Central City and Lisbon. Entries include home care providers, repair services, hauling, painting, carpentry, and furniture items, with phone numbers and street addresses. Several notices note personal liability limitations and January dates.

Rosen Luxurus Erikingly 4Th St. S.E. Magnus 3Rd Street Central City James C. Toom James R. Foster 5Th Ave

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