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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1957

Page

19

Big Rush of Tourists To Europe Under Way

New York AP reports a surge in transatlantic travel as airlines and ships brace for record numbers. 76 liners will sail to Europe this summer, with tourism and cabin berths in high demand despite growing passenger ship capacity. 1960 passport processing is expected to rise. two new ships join the U S Europe routes, expanding berths for Western Hemisphere travelers.

Europe New York State Department Joseph Mayper Holland America Line Statendam Swedish American Line Gripsholm Canada Canadian Pacific Empress Fifth Avenue

Steps to Survival Kit Rec for Cedar Rapids Civil Defense

Laurie Van Dyke outlines a seven day emergency pantry proposed by the Federal Civil Defense Administration. The guide lists per person quantities for milk fruits juices vegetables soups meats cereals bread crackers beverages and supplements plus storage and rotation tips. C P Lewellyn Cedar Rapids civil defense chair will discuss the evacuation map for Immaculate Conception church meeting Monday evening.

Federal Civil Defense Administration C. P. Lewellyn City Civil Defense Council Women of Immaculate Conception Church Cedar Rapids

John Fischetti Wins Safety Cartoon Award

John Fischetti of NEA receives honors from Sigma Delta Chi and the National Headliners Club for a safety themed cartoon. The recognition spotlights his contribution to journalism ethics and safety advocacy.

John Fischetti NEA Sigma Delta Chi National Professional Journalistic Fraternity National Headliners Club National Safety Council Paul Jones Council Bruce Biossat New York NEA Service The Cedar Rapids Gazette

Engineers Club Hear Bullard At Cedar Rapids Meeting

The Yowa Natural Resources Council acting director will address Cedar Rapids Engineers Club Tuesday at 6 30 p m at the Sheraton-Montrose hotel. R G Bullard, planning engineer since 1952 and Iowa State College civil engineering graduate, will discuss Surface Water with Relation to Agriculture. The talk follows Bullard’s prior work with soil conservation and flood damage appraisal.

Yowa Natural Resources Council Cedar Rapids Engineers Club Sheraton-Montrose R. G. Bullard Bullard Council Iowa State College Soil Conservation Service Corps of Engineers

Coolness or Dignity? Gasque Defends Sweaty Debate

In Columbia, Senator Ralph Gasque argued against a bill while struggling with heat in the state senate. He attempted to remove his coat but was blocked by Senator Marion Gressette who said it would be undignified for a senator. Gasque retorted that his sweat would not out smell the bill.

Columbia D. C Ralph Gasque State Senate Gasque Marion Gressette

Reds Hold Missing Yank Say Reds Hold Missing Yank

Sources said Saturday that missing American Donald J. Blackwood 24 is being held on the Chinese island of Lappa in Macao harbor and Macao police have opened negotiations for his release Blackwood his Korean wife and baby disappeared from Macao last Saturday night It was not definite whether his wife and child were with him on Lappa but presumed They stopped in Hong Kong and Macao on the way home from Seoul where he served in the air force and married his wife

Hong Kong Donald J. Blackwood Lappa Macao Blackwood James Blackwood Hamilton Wis U. S Seoul Air Force Korea

Court Lets Mate Keep His Wall

Milan Italy court frees Alberto M. from desertion charges after ruling he may build a dividing wall to isolate himself in his apartment. He stated his wife insulted and frightened him, prompting the separation measure.

Court Mate Milan Italy Alberto M Alberto

Tavern Patents Fight Golf Range Next Door

Vido club owner Vonda Lou Taylor filed suit in circuit court to close a nearby golf driving range. She says errant drives from fledgling golfers threaten patrons and damage the tavern business in Clemens Michigan.

Mt, Clemens Mich Vido Club Vonda Lou Taylor

Racer Let Off After Soapbox Crash Endangers Patrolman

In San Antonio AP report Patrolman Calvin Klaener was rammed by a speeding soapbox racer driven by youths under 10. The officer gave a lecture and released the occupants. no injuries were reported from the rear collision.

San Antonio Calvin Klaener Klaener

Bat Prank Delays Show At Elizabethtown Theater

In Elizabethtown Kentucky a prankster released 30 bats during a screening of a creature feature forcing the theater to halt activities while staff and patrons chased the animals away.

Elizabethtown

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