12 Jun 1955
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1955
Page
1
Scientists say a 100 year life can be happy with self understanding, financial planning, housing, leisure and retirement steps. Experts note modest odds, rising life expectancy, and new gerontology care to manage chronic illnesses, with aging not a disease but a phase to plan for.
Chicago dispatch reports women live longer than men by about five years based on 1962 birth-age statistics. AMA analysis cites heart disease, ulcers, nervous tension, and riskier behavior as factors, with diet, exercise, and lifelong learning urged to extend healthy lifespan.
GI Gazette notes multiple soldiers from local families on 30 day leaves and new assignments. Pvt James V Frasher heads to Fort Leonard Wood after visiting his parents. Edward F Gillick returns to the USS Cunningham in Long Beach after a 30 day emergency. Keith Karr stationed at Lockbourne AFB in Ohio. Janes A Kirby to Fort Sam Houston after visiting Earth Kirby. Lester Willisor promoted to first lieutenant at Misawa. Donald J Andry serves as clerk-typist in Oklahoma Japan. James L Nor gard returns to duty with the Fifth Air Force at Westover. Various other service members listed with bases, ranks, and transfer details.
Pvt. Robert D. Matthews recently graduated from the military police training center at Camp Gordon Georgia. A 1991 Roosevelt High School graduate he began basic training at Camp Chit Arkansas. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Tevert FP Matthews of Ellis Boulevard NW. Entering radio school this.
The Hanford American Legion is staging a two day Fourth of July celebration at Hawkeye Downs starting Sunday afternoon July 3 with a 10 mile stock car race and a night show. July 4 features speedway big car races plus a double feature night program of acts between races and a large fireworks finale. The event aims to attract families with entertainment for youngsters and a single pyrotechnics display scheduled for July 3.
The Playground and Recreation Commission plans to open 12 supervised playgrounds citywide on June 10. Ten tot lots for four and five year olds will start a Playmobile visiting program at five locations, while a dedicated area for mentally retarded children begins as part of the summer plan. The effort accompanies a surge in visitor numbers as New York City gears up for peak summer activity, with UN leaders and related preparations noted.
This week an intensive training workshop will be held with morning sessions at the armory of the noligeum from 9 to noon and an afternoon class at the Red Cross office. Morning activities cover games sports crafts and other activities for the nine week season. Inspiring talks by Rev. Jackson Hurns Robert Calewell and Otlo Aimbraz will close each day. Open to Cedar Rapids leaders and others from nearby communities.
The post office launches certified mail offering proof of delivery at lower cost than registered mail. First sales began in the national capital and spread nationwide, with receipts kept on standard forms for six months. The service provides a low cost alternative to registered mail and aims to save substantially on high postal rates.
A federal court jury in Denver convict Edward James Wenski Jr. an airman from Kansas City of stealing a plaque and a time capsule from Pike's Peak. The items commemorated aviation milestones and will be subjected to posttrial proceedings with possible penalties up to 10 years in prison and $20,000 in fines.
Baltimore traffic expert Henry Barnes says New York and Paris curb horn use and Denver struggles, but Baltimore remains worst for malfunctioning horn behavior. He estimates about 250 million horn-bank disturbances occur yearly, with reckless driving labeled as minor by comparison.
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