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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1960

Page

17

Humane Thing To Do argues for humane treatment of animals

The essay emphasizes animal importance in daily life from clothing to medicine and food. It argues humans depend on animals and animals reciprocate kindness, urging support for humane organizations and humane education locally.

Gladiatrix: Freedom Through Fighting in Ancient Rome’s Arena

Special to The Gazette. In ancient Rome female gladiators known as gladiatrices drew crowds to brutal bouts. University of Rome scholars say these women were fierce fighters, hostages or convicts who could win freedom after years of deadly matches. Arena training emphasized strength and skill, with left handed fighting and one handed combat taught to enhance performance.

Ome Italy Rome University of Rome Nino LO Bello Colosseum Caligula Borghese Gardens

Pfeiffer resigns as Durand police chief over pay dispute

Charles Pfeiffer quit as Durand police chief saying he felt unwanted after his superiors refused a pay raise and then advertised for a new chief at $60 more per month. He cited the pay dispute as the primary reason for his resignation.

Japan Broadcasting pulls crime and war programs from TV

Tokyo based Japan Broadcasting Corp withdraws all crime murder and American westerns along with Japanese war programs to protect morals of young viewers.

Tokyo UPI Japan Broadcasting Corp

Treasure Found In Junked Auto

In Los Angeles an old sedan left in front of a house after the deaths of Mary Ahrens and her husband John yielded a hidden envelope. Police reports say it contained 6750 in General Motors stock and 3475 in matured savings bonds found by junkmen four months after the car was impounded and sold to cover storage costs.

General Motors

Three Good Reasons for Denied Convention Trip

J Robert Elliott of Georgia. appointed by the governor as a delegate to the Democratic national convention in Los Angeles, says he will stay home because the convention is too far too hot and too frustrating.

Columbus UPI J. Robert Elliott Georgia Los Angeles

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