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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1947

Page

2

Kohout Reports Cedar Rapids Fire Loss for 1946

City fire chief E P Konout told the council that Cedar Rapids totals for 1946 reached 70 885 dollars in fire losses with 597 blazes averaging 118 73 per incident. Buildings and contents at risk exceeded 8 4 million with only 5294 uninsured. The report notes two major warehouse fires on Fourth Avenue SE and a church explosion at St Mark s.

Cedar Rapids E. P. Konout Konaur Fourth Avenue SE St. Mark’s Church Second Avenue W Third Street

Agel SRO crowd reports $587 extra damage in incident

Kohout stated Agel was SRO and an additional $587 in contents damage was reported. Total value involved exceeded $485,000.

Agel SRO Kohout

Peron Fails to Join Guest List at Buckingham Palace

London reports Mrs Juan Peron will not be asked to stay at Buckingham Palace during her forthcoming visit. The Daily Express notes this breaks with precedent but does not indicate whether she will meet Queen Elizabeth or the royal family.

London London Daily Express Juan Peron Buckingham Palace Lin Oo Alta Sonea Albert Lebrun France Express

Frank Carideo Talks Football With Lions Club

University of Iowa backfield coach Frank Carideo spoke to Lions Club members as film from the intra squad game was shown. He noted spring coaching focuses on offense but fall practice will emphasize defense and said the Hawkeyes play every game to win.

University of Iowa Lions Club Frank Carideo Carideo

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