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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1956
Page
5
In London, a crisis in the House of Lords grows as impoverished earls and broke barons miss sessions to earn living money. A special committee weighs compelling attendance and even salary trials to lure peers back to governing duties.
The whaleman statue in New Bedford was dedicated in 1913 honoring whalers. The inscription quotes a whaling motto reflecting danger and perseverance at sea.
Bioflavonoid from orange and lemon peels surges in use as a symptom relief for the common cold. Production climbs from 5,000 to 150,000 pounds yearly with sales around 1.8 million dollars while scientists note no cure exists and research continues into broader medical applications.
The Tin Can Tourists of the World meet at a two week convention in Tampa with about 1000 members. Royal Chief Carleton H. Andrews says the group centers on organized relaxing and friendly, nomadic trailer living. He notes the club began in 1920 to unite auto campers and has helped improve trailer camps and entertainment.
Weehawken New Jersey hosts Lucius Beebe and Charles Clegg aboard their private Pullman the Virginia City a Renaissance Venetian Baroque car with three bedrooms a dining room and a full galley A giant Great Dane named T Bone shares the space as Beebe jokes the croupier who funded the car valued the dog more than the car. The piece lampoons Beebe and Clegg and their glittering social hub in the Hudson River rail yards.
Notice states Cedra amends its articles by striking Article II and substituting a new Article I. Proposed place of business is in Des Moines City, Polk County. Signed by Daniel L. Reit, Assistant Secretary, on a date noted as January 1986.
Notice of appointment filed in Linn County Iowa on February 18 1956 naming Guaranty Bank and Trust Company of Cedar Rapids Iowa as executor. All debts to estate should be paid to the undersigned and claims filed with the Linn County District Clerk. Holmes and Holmes, Attorneys.
Charleston high school band debuts new Confederate gray uniforms marching to martial music. The attire revives Civil War era imagery as students perform school and community events amid mixed public reaction.
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