Cedar Rapids Optimist fire truck miniature delights fairgoers
The Cedar Rapids youth center miniature fire truck, built on a 23 horsepower Crosley tractor, measures 24 feet 10 inches long and 52 inches wide. It features hose sections ladders and extinguishers with 16 foot turning radius hydraulic brakes and 400 by 8 tires. Seats for children are inside the body and entry is via foldable ladders. Contact John L. Stark for bookings.
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Optimist Club
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Optimist Club acquires miniature fire truck for Cedar Rapids youth
The Cedar Rapids Optimist club buys a $3,000 miniature fire truck to fund boy activities. Available at fairs and city celebrations within 70 miles, it seats 20 to 28 children and will support four existing Junior Optimist Clubs and a planned Junior Fire Department.
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Filipino couple plea on rebellion sentenced to life
William Pomeroy a former American soldier and his Filipino wife pleaded guilty to rebellion against the Philippine government and were sentenced to life imprisonment. The charges also included murder arson robbery and kidnapping. The couple had joined the Hukbalahap peasant army after World War II and surrendered last Easter.
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