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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1947

Page

12

Foxy pet Fixit the fox found by Covington family

Earl H a ir of Covington shows Fixit a three month old fox gifted by Bob Stuefen. Fixit blends with the Sebrecht family, acts like a pets puppy, and roams the barn porch and house while sharing meals with the household cats.

Earl H.air Covington Fixit Fox Earl Inlaw Bob Stuefen Stuefen Red Fox Sebrecht

Fixit the Fox Stirs Up Mischief in Town

A small fox named Fixit tears up shoes and even a new pair, showing little discrimination in mischief. Neighbors recount his bold raids, turning a tame animal into a local legend of trouble and surprise.

Pony

Adopted Son of Hotel Operator Robs Hollywood Hotel

John L. Pick 22 adopted son of Albert Pick owner of 20 midwestern hotels and bank vice president robbed a Hollywood hotel of 7 000 dollars. He was sent to a state hospital for psychiatric treatment.

Los Angeles John L. Pick Albert Pick Miami Beach Hollywood Rome

Edgar A. Guest Poem The Poet of the People

A short verse celebrates a baby's first words and first smile as the sweetest memories a mother holds. It notes early speech growing to sentences and the joy of a child’s first steps, praising the mother’s pride in a baby’s progress.

Edgar A. Guest the Poet of the People Hall Hal Ae Havre Ely

Truman Urges Stronger Auto Safety Push Nationwide

President Truman addressed federal state and local officials urging a national drive to cut road deaths and injuries. He cited a goal of saving 10 000 lives, noting 33 500 people died on highways last year and over a million were injured. Maj Gen Fleming warned against complacency as some states posted higher fatalities.

Washington Philip B. Fleming South Carolina Alabama Kentucky Wyoming

Explosion Kills Seven at Brazilian Chemical Plant

Seven workers died and seven were injured in a Wednesday explosion at a chemical factory in San Miguel Brazil. Local authorities and plant management initiated emergency response and investigations into the blast cause.

San Miguel Brazil

Bituminous Materials Show Varied Hardness Levels

The text notes that while bitumen is often labeled soft, certain varieties exhibit high hardness. This contrasts common perception with material diversity across bituminous types.

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