FOTO FACTS ON AIR CONDITIONING THROUGH THE YEARS
John Reynolds recalls early cooling methods from cardboard fans in churches to ceiling fans in ice cream parlors. He describes homemade room air conditioners during the 1936 Iowa drought, the comfort of modern units, and his reluctance to part with his living room a c unit, even for a TV.
U S Warns Tito on MIG Output
Belgrade reports that the United States warned Yugoslavia that building Soviet MIG fighters could jeopardize U S aid to Tito's government. James Riddleberger conveyed the warning. officials declined comment amid rumors of a license arrangement with Russia. The talks touched on Western design options, but costs were deemed prohibitive.
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Belgrade
U. S
Yugoslavia
Tito
James Riddleberger
Russia
Britain
France
Atomic Energy Commission Reports Production Marks
The AEC released its 18th semi annual report to Congress noting record production of nuclear explosives and peacetime reactors in the first half of 1955. Ore stockpiles grew as ore production outpaced processing capacity. The report highlights rapid uranium mining, strides in reactor development for civilian, military, naval use, and a strong peacetime power outlook for the next three years.
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Washington
INS
U. S
Atomic Energy Commission
Congress
U.S
Commission
Geneva
Shippingport
Argonne National Laboratory of Chicago
Oak Ridge
Tenn
Furnaces in two Waterbury homes stolen during highway move
Workmen moving two Waterbury homes for a highway project found both furnaces missing. The theft occurred as crews assisted in relocating the houses, prompting police to investigate. No suspects named.
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Waterbury, Conn
Heatwave Boosts Demand Across Industries This Summer
Heat and humidity lift sales in air conditioners refrigeration soft drinks and ice cream while power production hits records. Resorts apparel and laundry rise with hot weather but meat sales drop as consumers cool meals. corn thrives in heat signaling higher hogs and lower pork prices next year.
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New York
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Paftom Corporation Notice of Incorporation Cedar Rapids Iowa
The Patom Corporation is formed in Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa with principal business to acquire develop lease operate and maintain real and personal property in Iowa or elsewhere and to conduct a general real estate business. Proceedings of Linn County Board of Supervisors June 8 1955 cover bid openings appointments salaries and administrative actions including tax assignments and road projects.
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Paftom Corporation
Toogee
Iowa
AFTOM
Aes
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Kilgore Citizen Council forms to oppose desegregation
Kilgore Texas March 27 AP A new Kilgore Citizens Council elected A G Morton Jr president announcing a fight by every lawful and legal means against ending racial segregation in the community Morton warned against economic boycotts while urging restraint no threats or intimidation He said the group would oppose desegregation despite a surge in membership from 300 to 1600 within a week The meeting drew about 225 attendees from Longview Gilmer Texarkana and Marshall Texas
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Mary McQuilla
Beatty Bethle Mortuary
Delaware Co Memorial Hospital
Morey Hospital
John P Barthel
Ae & Downing Groc
the Salvation Army
Es Cpooett
BRON
Sascoce
Joseph Dolezal
ZN Lundy
Bcs
Sat Watvelyn Hamiel
Florence Gould
Clayton Z Nelson
Coha
Petro
J Whittemore
I Lowell
Proba
Harold Andrews
Ewan — Mg
Ipie Corporation
Gune A
Tate O Paul J McGuffin
Towa
Incorporapeanler
Texas Co
Kendall Hardware Co
Marion Water Dept
Allen Palmer
George F. Farmer
Keech
Reading Chemical & Eallip
iCharles Mihuika
Direcames Modracek
Tim Morrissey
R Bosteder
R Bowdish
Art Hills
Moser
Renee Jarold Shaffer
Lievd A
Paary
Eir
Offogra
Said Corporation
F. Paulson
Tantar Biderman Hardware Imp Co
Howard M Snyder
la Verne Kramer
Camaces
E Sprague
Paul L Baker
Wesley Bartosh
Cmlary Disaicnes
Lloyd Davis
Howard Jordan
Ivestians
Bee
RL Lynch
Ines Meroshek
Aes
al LeClerc
Ponserhagen
Wilbur
Kilgore
Texas
Longview
Gilmer
Texarkana
Marshall
Citizens Council
Morton
B. E. Masters
Kilgore Leducator
Supreme Court
East Texas
Bethlehem Steel Reports Record First Half 1955
Bethlehem Steel Corp reports record earnings production and shipments for the first half of 1955 and forecasts the year will yield the greatest earnings in history. Chairman Eugene G. Grace says a quarterly dividend of 1.75 is payable on common stock. Net income 83.3 million dollars or 8.25 per share on six months. Sales total 1.002 billion dollars, up from 884.8 million the prior year.
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New York
Bethlehem Steel Corp
Eugene G. Grace
Notice of Probate of Will in Linn County Iowa
The district court of Linn County Iowa will hear on August 2 at 9 o clock a m an instrument claimed as the last will and testament of Clara W Knowles late of the county deceased for admission to probate The hearing will take place in Cedar Rapids at the courthouse Arthur Axmear Clerk and Thos L Woods attorney are named in the notice
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
Ponery
Clara W. Knowles
Court House
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Arthur Axmear
Thos
L. Woods
Notice of Appointment of Administratrix in Linn County Iowa
Notice is hereby given that on July 28 1955 May Price was appointed and qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Genevieve Reeves late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment and those having claims will file them duly authenticated in the office of the Clerk of Linn County.
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Linn County
Jerry Hadrava, Jr
Oakdale
Oakdale Institutional Ledger
Wiley
Hood
State Institutional Ledger
Iowa
Gertrude R. Hup
Inc
Town
Gertrude R. Hupp
Willis F. Hupp
Board of Supervisors
Towa
J Inn County
Laws
State of
Genevieve Reeves
Linn
Price
W. L. Fahey
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AEC
Joint Task Force Number Seven
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Same
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Highway 30
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Town Drive
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Hawkere Downs Park
6Th St. Ra
Ivan Randall
Whittier
Waconia Oil Co. Inc
Ivy
Spear
Spear Restaurant
Indian Creek Country Club
Marion
Wiles
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Otis Elevator Company
Phillips Tu Pointing Co
Marshallojohn
Wagsoner
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Blahnik & Berger
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Messon & Robbins Inc
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Trere Pere
Butters Grocery
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Hawk
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W. M. Ompson
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Eldon L. Poten
George F . Henry
Crim
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E. Miller
City Treas
Crim. Invest
Lowell
Mileag
Gertrude A. Benecke
Armature Service Co
Mainrestensuse Payroll No. Ee
Batary Auto Parts Co
Mai Auto
Tadigtos
Maint
Ine P. & Pacific R. R. Co
Contest Etzel
Goodyear
Maintandler Motor Co
Eastom
Buy Tractor Co
Hearp-Stevenson “Motor Co
Maira Motor Co
Mai Mogens
Prectric
International Harvester Co
Rockrie Light and Power
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Iowa Electric le Welding Co
Togacdi
Andectric Co
Kacena Co
Northwestern Beller. Co
Zeidler Concrete
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Rubias Hardware Co
Denke
Linn County Abstract Co., Constr
Piatie Sue
Anthony Seriaro
Atty
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Gene Anderson
Milo Bednashek
Eeere
Urban Hageman
Albert Marek
Bnamas J. Petrick
Eadenits ’ R
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Auteectric
Caen Rapids Air Supply
Eo -Hooly Tractor &, the Kacens Co
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Sute Charm
Hanzlik
Williem E. Taytor Sais
Norneseere Belt
Fuegnons Co
Michees
Wa Ree
Et Fiewsletter
Visek Shoe Shop
Renece
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Ey Bassett
Charles Kadlee
Lary
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Robert Wiliams
Ster Caraway
Tranvis Pelst
Auers
Arthur HS Salarry
Necrome Ae
Ricer L Rnisht
LeClerc
Bet Jongerbesin
Jack Norris
Cooss
Harold Wahl
Nek Oe
Jason Wells
Betes
Wilbur Oliphant
Carl Cress
Eloy Elgin
Copee Martin Fisher
Ank Hendryx
Ale Houts
James Moubry
Proceedings OF the Board OF Supervisors
Linnis
Vronenk
Bessie
Laymon
Bessie Kramer
Nigay Cafe
Troy Mills
Wm. J. Hughes
Hughes Service
Sta Ition
Floyd E. Ritze
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Toddsville
Bowers
Mather
Myron B. Oxley
Marion Tor Win
Behle
Clinton Town
Carl Hacken
J Townshin
Kington
Pairtax
Kvetensky
Repeeros Hood
Ereon
Aysmes H. Smith
Isehempsy Jones
56Th General Assembly
Otto FP
Baier Ete Co
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Carstensen Freight Lines Inc
Impri Holden Kaler
Eerris
Vyk Benny ‘Provement
Hea Electite ‘Orp'n
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Pus
Ryice Co
Eastman Kodak Stores Inc
Merice _ wentinel
Mochnick Typewriter Co
Kaech Brothers
Vernon Hawkeye Record
Labor Tories
8 & Elect Co
Ili Py. Co
Supaia Kodak Stores Inc
Robert F Wilson
Treas
Armen Hardware
Broyen
Alton F Boren
Tion
Puch Oth
reese G._ Paulson
Lenis Eodore F Geuleese
Maurita A. Sullivan
Cedar
Carnorati
PTPP
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Simmons, Perrine, Albright, Ellwood & Neff
Leibsohn
Peerior
Cc. H. Blom CO
Sixteenth Ave
Pan Am
American Airlines
IP Tett Finance CO. Ae
Lene Meet
Coder Rapids
Second Ave
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Mt. Vernon Ave
Hatch & Brookman
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Super Mart Lumber CO
8Th Ave. S.E
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