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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1956

Page

12

Experts Look Into Problem Of Old Age

Palm Beach Florida INS reports a conference of chemists sociologists and physicians addressing the growing issue of aging Americans. Dr Charles Sperti highlights extended life expectancy and calls for better care and understanding of elder needs including Emeritus House efforts. Prominent figures and organizations discussed include Frank Hale George Meany Mary Pickford and Nobel laureates. He argues against aging policy neglect and outlines goals to raise public awareness and improve aged welfare.

U.S George Washington Charles Sperts American Society For the Aged Sperti Cincinnati Institutum Divi Thomae Dr. Sports Frank Hale George Meany Mary Pickford Dr. Sperti Palm Beach Ernest Burgess

Time to Eat Across and Down Puzzle List

A mixed quiz clue set with across and down items. Entries include lamb, seafood, and various short words. puzzle spans common crosswords clues like Angus and stress. Some clues appear incomplete or corrupted with stray letters and missing punctuation.

Learning at 20 to 45 and beyond

The article reports a doctor's view that learning peaks around age 20 and declines about 15 percent near 45, with future changes depending on interest. It notes the mature mind works efficiently due to abundant memories linking new facts and mentions an elderly woman student aged 85 among younger classmates.

THE Cedar Rapids Leff

Accord Reached In Airline Strike Ends 63 Day Shutdown

Western Airlines and the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks reached an accord ending a 63 day strike that shut the carrier. A spokesman said the union accepted roughly a $300 monthly raise and dropped its demand for a union shop.

Los Angeles INS Western Airlines The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks

Plane crashes into control tower after car rammed airfield

Bryce L. Bredehoff, 21, drove off a Stapleton airfield street, smashed a steel fence, and collided with a Trans World Airlines Constellation taxiing for takeoff. He wedged the car under a wing. a propeller struck him on the head as he was knocked from the vehicle. He survived after drinking and blacking out.

Denver INS Bryce L. Bredehoff Stapleton Airfield Constellation Bredehoft

Russell Says He'd Support Johnson for Presidential Bid

Washington AP reports Senator Russell of Georgia said he would back Senator Johnson of Texas 100 percent if Johnson seeks the presidential nomination. The remark signals united support within the party ahead of potential campaign decisions.

Russell Johnson Washington D-Ga Texas

Brian Sullivan Featured On Voice Of Firestone

Brian Sullivan is the guest soloist on VOICE OF FIRESTONE airing Monday at Channel 9 at 7 30 p m.

Brian Sullivan Voice OF Firestone Channel 9

Amendment to articles sets Des Moines Iowa as business location

Notice from Cedra Inc with amendment to articles of incorporation changing Article II to designate the proposed place of business in Des Moines Iowa Polk County The amendment is dated February 13 1956 and signed by Milton M Fritch president and Daniel L Reit assistant secretary

Cedra, Inc Des Moines Polk Tate Iowa Daniel L. Reit Secr

Bank Admits Million Lost in Vault Mix Up

New York bank officials say a one million dollar U S treasury note, deposited for safekeeping by a smaller bank on February 8, vanished from vaults after routine retrieval. A major search by 120 clerks spanned four underground vault floors with the note considered mislaid not stolen. The insured note carried a March 15 maturity and cannot be cashed by anyone but the owner.

New York INL Chase Manhattan Bank John J. Shea U.S. Treasury U.S Shea

Aiming at the Nail and Hitting the Target

Dr R L Dieffenbacher discusses how driving a nail with a hammer injures fingers and how missed targets in criticism harm others. He warns against judging others based on gossip and urges self correction.

Constructing Better Hearts During Lent

A reflection urges restraint in harsh talk and gossip. It advocates careful planning and skill before acting, comparing constructive effort to building with nails and hammers. The piece emphasizes self examination during Lent to avoid harming others with thoughtless remarks.

Horse Buggies on Rise in Hungary

Hungary boosts horse drawn carriage output amid motor transport shortage. Magyar Nemzet reports a tool factory has been diverted to produce horse buggies and will supply large numbers this year.

Hungary Vienna Magyar Nemzet

Always a Bride at Afternoon Film Festival

Peggy Cumins and Terence Morgan star in Always a Bride shown in the Afternoon Film Festival at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday on Channel 9.

Peggy Cumins Terence Morgan Channel 9

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Bob Considine Fla Considine University of Chicago Emeritus House Sperts Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Bruno Furst School of Memory and Concentration Ageold Lamb Cooks United Uncle Rocky Pinnacle Cit Organ Hyman Appelman Calvary Baptist Church Third Avenue Morris First Avenue N.E Heidi R. L. Dieffenbacher Andant Trades Union Council SDA Rapids Barney's Paint & Wallpaper Co 1St Avenue Pia NEA Service, Inc Russ Landis First Ave. S.E Accu Ray Chesterfield Accu-Ray Cwcap Gers
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