Coe and Cornell Take Plaques In Iowa Forensics
Coe and Cornell colleges won plaques at the annual Iowa forensic tournament on the Coe campus. Tau Kappa Alpha presented awards for the most superior ratings across a two day event with 100+ speakers from 13 colleges. Coe dominated debate with four entries earning superior ratings. Cornell excelled in discussion with three superior scores.
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Cornell
Iowa
Forensic Association of Iowa Colleges
Tau Kappa Alpha
National Forensic Fraternity
Indiana Man Killed in Collision Near Decorah
Special to The Gazette reports Melvin Workman of South Bend Indiana was killed in a head on collision four miles north of Decorah on Highway 52. He crossed the center line and struck a semi trailer owned by Fernstrom Van and Storage Chicago driven by Eck Dawes. Dawes had minor injuries while Workman’s car and the van were badly damaged.
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Melvin Workman
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Workman
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Chicago
Eck Dawes
Dawes
Fine asbestos fibers show silk like strength and flexibility
Researchers note asbestos fibers possess notable flexibility and strength comparable to silk, highlighting potential durable uses in composites and textiles.
River Ship Cairo Opens Mississippi Navigation
McGREGOR The diesel powered river ship Cairo opened navigation on the upper Mississippi Saturday afternoon passing the pontoon bridge with two coal barges for St. Paul. The Cairo led two ice breaking barges and traveled from Dubuque to McGregor with good speed. Above the pontoon bridge the river remains closed but Cairo plowed through thin ice with no slowdown.
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End of Paris Newspaper Printers Strike
Paris Information Minister Pierre Bourdan announced the end of the newspaper printers strike. Printing trades workers will return to work Monday under the same prestrike conditions after the walkout began February 13, which shut down all Paris newspapers except some English language dailies.
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Paris
Pierre Bourdan
Funeral services for Walter H Bradbrook in Monticello
Walter H Bradbrook died suddenly Friday at his daughter's home. Services held today at 2 p.m. at the Methodist church with Rev. Virgil Grant officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. He was a Monticello barber for over 20 years, retired a year ago, and is survived by a daughter Mrs Alva Behrends and a daughter Mrs George Behrends of Cedar Rapids, plus five grandchildren.
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Walter H. Bradbrook
Alva Behrends
Virgil Grant
Oakwood Cemetery
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George Behrends
Cedar Rapids
Ward Barnes Eagle Grove editor dies at 63
IOWA CITY AP Ward Barnes longtime Eagle Grove editor and campaign manager for Gov. Robert D. Blue died in a university hospital after illness. He served as a 1940 Democratic national convention delegate and led Blue’s 1944 1946 campaigns. He taught in schools before returning home. Funeral in Eagle Grove Tuesday.
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Robert D. Blue
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University Hospital
Iowa
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Red Cross Drive Surpasses Goal in Linn County
The 1947 Linn County Red Cross drive collected over 50000 dollars against a 46700 quota. Ray Short, general chairman, said the campaign met its target with more contributions expected. Four divisions still to reach their minimum goals as the chapter continues outreach.
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Linn County Red Cross
Ray Short
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