Television Today Marks TVs Twentieth Anniversary
New York observes the 20th anniversary of commercial television this Saturday. The NBC debut at the 1939 World’s Fair drew amazement as telecasts from Empire State Building and President Roosevelt reached audiences within 50 miles. Estimates predict 30,000 TV sets sold by year end with prices between 200 and 600. NBC color programming will rise 60 percent next year to 1,630 hours.
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Marilyn Monroe Satisfactory After Gall Bladder Surgery
New York AP reports Marilyn Monroe remained in satisfactory condition after gall bladder removal at Polyclinic hospital. The 34 year old underwent a 24% hour operation with seven doctors, including her personal physician from California, and was resting with ex husband Joe DiMaggio nearby.
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East Iowans on USU Dean's List
Fifty six students named to the dean's list at Upper Iowa University for the final semester. Eastern Iowa seniors include Arlington Robert Bassett Central City Donald Bolton Earlville Mary Brown Fayette Anita Blaker Helen Jo Burger Frances Dunn Gerald Ericson Phyllis Faegre Verona Freyermuth Mary Hayes Russell Hunzelman Marion Landas Arietta Leonhart Lamont Joan Hamlett Oecelwein Paul Johnson John King Gilbert Walton Wadena David Stetson Waukon Erma Winkie West Union Gaile Carlson. Other area students include Arlington Laverne Herzmeee ee oo edar Rapids Jaarlick Paul Reichle Decorah Craine Baker Dorchester Joan Earmilie Larry Walters Faharon Blaker Guttenberg Elaine Miller Lamont Dennis Dake Merry Smith Maynard Joanne Kelley Marilyn Petratz Mechanicsville Ronald Rife Shellsburg Barbara Hatfield Strawberry Point Gerald Harvey Waukon Gary Gordon Winthrop Larry Crow Virgil Goedken.
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John King
Gilbert Walton
Wadena
David Stetson
Waukon
Erma Winkie
West Union
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Laverne
Gossip Starters Stand Out for Truthful Folklore
A sharp quip notes that many people do not repeat gossip but initiate it, highlighting a social dynamic where truthfulness and initiative drive rumor creation. The line frames gossip as a social force launched by proactive individuals.
Appointment of Executor in Iowa Estate
In re the estate of Joman cathe Ea une, appointed by the County lowe court. Persons indebted to the estate must make immediate payment to the undersigned. A claim against the estate must be filed with the Clerk. David McGuire, Attorney.
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Cote Estate - Nes
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Appointment of Administrator for Linn County Estate
Notice of appointment and qualification of M L Nathanson as Administrator of the estate of Scanian late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted must settle promptly and present claims duly authenticated to the administrator or attorney. Executors named Joseph J Severs attorney and January 29 date indicated.
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Divorce Plea Filed in Cedar Rapids Case Names Percival
Plaintiff seeks absolute divorce and custody of a child in an Iowa action. The petition, filed in Cedar Rapids, names George Percival as the defendant and asks for relief and costs. Attorneys for the plaintiff request default and a decree if the defendant fails to appear.
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Cedar Rapids Public Hearing on Property Seizure Terms
Fragments indicate Cedar Rapids public hearing about property seizure and an opportunity for interested parties to be heard. A dated notice references a tree of state actions and adoption procedures, with mention of a public mooring and legal process.
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Geir Rapids
Space Agency Unveils Two Stage Rocket Plans
A senior official outlined a two stage rocket project set for development in the coming months. The plan includes a re day for initial tests and signals a broader space program strategy.
Woman Seeks Treatment Across Hospitals For Exhaustion
A narrative traces a woman signing herself into the Cedar Rapids Gazette on June 30 1961. She then entered the Payne Whitney Clinic in New York a psychiatric facility and was moved to Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center for emotional and physical exhaustion. Earlier she had minor gynecological surgery at Cedars of Lebanon in Hollywood.
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Hollywood
Italy to fire a mouse into space aboard mission
Rome reports Italy plans a space mission carrying a mouse 180 miles up and back. Officials say the project tests biological responses in microgravity and involves a testing launch window.
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