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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1954

Page

10

NTS Vital Offense in East West Cold War Field

INS reports on the National Alliance of Solidarists, their Moscow targeting, and covert operations from Frankfurt to Europe. Capt. Nikolai Khokhlov’s failed assassination bid on Dr. Georgi Okolovich exposes NTS aims, structure, propaganda, and reach across Russia and émigré networks, including leaflets, balloons, and clandestine media.

Rankfurt INS Frankfurt NTS Radio Ee Russia Iron Curtain Russia East Germany Possev Lew Rahr Soviet Union

Soviet defector Khokhlov fears murder of wife and son

Nikolai Khokhlov, ex Soviet secret police captain who refused to assassinate Dr Georgi Okolovich, seeks asylum in the West. He explains his wife Yanina and their child faced danger as Soviet agents pursue vengeance. Khokhlov details NTS training, forged papers, and the struggle of defectors in Frankfurt and Britain amid Soviet accusations.

Georgi Okolovich NTS National Alliance of Solidarists Nikolai E. Khokhlov Germany MVD Possev Khokhlov Dr. Okolovich New York INS Nikolai Khokhlov Secret Police N.T.S United States West Ison Paris Yanina Frankfurt Congress Oe Congress Eiedon Moscow Rahr Britain Jacob Malik Frankfort Horunschi George Muller Berlin

C R Horses Triumph at Keokuk Horse Show

Cedar Rapids entries claimed eleven places at the tenth annual Keokuk show with Co Pilot named outstanding horse. Trained by C R Yoder, Co Pilot earned two firsts in five gaited stallion or gelding and five gaited stake, plus the Roevane Memorial trophy. Other winners include Blossomtime, Stardust Magic, Miss Bonnie Lock, Show Time, Lady of Genius, Little Blossom, and more across fine harness and three gaited classes.

Cedar Rapids C. R. Yoder Co-Pilot Blossomtime Russell Davis Stardust Magic E. L. Williams Bonnie Lock Showtime Cripps Farms Mrs. Williams Mann Lumber Company Farms Little Blossom Ethel Davis

Abe's Rifle Sells for Lincoln Shot Rifle Value

Clarence Collins of Georges Mills New Hampshire owns the only rifle ever fired by Abraham Lincoln. The gun is valued at $1,500 and is described as a rare historic artifact with provenance linking it to the former president.

Georges Mills N. H Clarence Collins Abraham Lincoln Collins

Ice Vogues set for outdoor Cedar Rapids July run

Ice Vogues of 1954 will perform July 26 31 at Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids marking the first outdoor show for the professional figure skating company. The event sponsors Linn county 40 and 8 society of the American Legion fund child welfare and nurses training scholarships.

Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids Memorial Coliseum Linn County 40 and 8 Society of the American Legion Elmer Ferriter Ferriter Marshall Beard Joyce Lockwood Hammond Riggs Donald Watson Jean Sakovich Roosevelt Hotel

Teen Age Prank Ends in Lecture in Jackson Miss

Police rushed to a parked car scene after reports of a body found inside a vehicle. The call revealed a teenage prankster with a smeared arm covered with cats in the trunk, the gruesome sight prompting a stern lecture to the youth.

Jackson, Miss

Man uses costly ruse to summon aid after robbery

Bertram Ducson, 24, was dragged down a railroad embankment, beaten and robbed of $15. He then fired a false alarm to attract help, drawing police and firefighters who, while sympathetic, noted his method wasted city resources.

Philadelphia Bertram Ducson Ducson

Brunswick N C Adopts FiveVote City Slate System

Brunswick uses a unique method for mayor and council seats. Citizens vote for five candidates, and the five top vote getters win. The leading vote recipient typically becomes mayor, with no primary filings in the town of about 250 residents.

Brunswick, N.C Brunswick

Jan Hus Rally At Sokol Hall Wednesday

The Jan Hus lodge No. 81 IOOF holds a Wednesday rally in Sokol Hall opened by Linn Encampment Past Grand Patriarch J. H. Woodside who will serve as noble grand. Rainbow Canton No. 22 guards will escort. A film program Youth and the U N features teens at United Nations. Fred Watson, Iowa Grand Lodge grand master, will attend. Refreshments follow.

IOOF Sokol Linn J. H. Woodside Rainbow Canton U.N United Nations Odd Fellow Order Odd Fellow Lodge Odd Fellows Fred Watson Iowa

They’ll Wear Longer That Way Arrest in Fresno

Fresno police arrested Willis Streit a 34 year old transient after spotting him hitchhiking on highway 99 wearing only cowboy boots and a mustache with his clothes in a duffel bag over his shoulder. The officers said they disliked his manner of dress and took him into custody.

Fresno Calif Willis Streit Streit

Sometimes Burglars Have Consciences

DETROIT AP Mr and Mrs J D Molloy of Grosse Pointe Woods reported a belated police notice about a conscience stricken burglar. While they were away a thief took 150 pennies and a .32 pistol from a dresser. The items were later found inside a screen door with a note claiming the burglar could not take them but had oiled the gun.

Detroit J. D. Molloy Grosse Pointe Woods

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