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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1963

Page

7

Deserts Revival After Decades Without Rain

In the Kalahari region near South Africa Bechuanaland and South West Africa heavy rains flood a 100 mile square area. Rivers carry water and silt into the dried Molopo bed creating lakes where fish will thrive and farms stock crops. Farmers foresee years of harvests and irrigation using deep boreholes despite isolation.

Dennis Lee Royle Johannesburg South Africa Kalahari Cape Province Bechuanaland South West Africa Orange River Dett Rhodesia Molopo Upington

Militant Protestants Jailed in East Germany

Berlin officials report nineteen militant Protestants jailed for opposing East Germany anti religious campaigns. Among them are two clergymen nine students and eight laymen. Seventeen sentenced to 52 years total while two await trial. Most laymen belong to the Young Community youth movement in Brandenburg and Saxony.

Berlin UPI East Germany Soviet Zone Brandenburg Saxony

Poland and Albania sign 1963 trade pact in Tirana

The Polish press agency PAP says Poland and Albania, both out of the Soviet bloc, signed a 1963 trade pact promising increased trade though no figures were released.

Warsaw Poland Tirana Albania PAP Moscow Ghulyam Mohammed Shirzad Afghanistan

Cedar Rapids Jaycees to Fete 30th Anniversary With Nalley Speech

Max D. Nalley of Tulsa will speak at the Cedar Rapids Jaycees dinner meeting honoring the group’s 30th anniversary. The program includes a film of the 1962 Jaycee convention and honors Bob Jones. Guests include Ron O'Brien and other state officers. Reservations: EM 4-5135.

Max D. Nalley Tulsa U. S. Junior Chamber of Commerce Cedar Rapids Robert O. Bickel Jaycees C. R Bob” Jones Iowa State Organization Las Vegas Ron G. O’brien Fairfield Jaycee Nalley National Jaycee National Headquarters Jaycee War Memorial Fund University of Tulsa

Attache Case Contained More Than Lunch Says Survey

A Samsonite survey of over 10 000 professionals shows under 2 percent carry lunch in attache cases. Many use cases as portable bars and overnight luggage with items ranging from shirts to racing forms. Newsmen lead in shaving gear carried, while lawyers report zero lunch or snack transport.

New York

400000 Oysters Die in Harsh Belgian Winter

In Ostend Belgium experts report roughly 400000 oysters perished beneath a thick ice pack during a severe winter. Local aquaculture officials caution ongoing recovery efforts and potential market impact.

Ostend Belgium

Copper Pennies of 1943 Return to Haunt Public Imagination

Washington AP reports repeated claims of 1943 copper pennies despite official denial. Mint official Frederick Tate explains no mint produced 1943 coins and fakes circulate, with some zinc pennies plated to resemble copper. People chase $10,000 myths, while writers and automakers once fueled rumors.

Washington Frederick Tate Tate Ideutty Illinois

Gazette Want Ads Early for Best Low Prices

Classified note from Gazette advertising service urging readers to place want ads for best value and low prices. Mentions EM 2-1121 for contact.

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