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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1957
Page
9
A history from ancient myths to 1920s pilots traces parachutes from ridicule to essential gear. Early attempts by Lenormand and Garnerin gave way to 20th century use, with Lt. Harold R. Harris’s 1922 bailout marking the parachute’s acceptance in peacetime aviation.
In Brunswick a motorist left a $2.50 gold coin in a parking meter by mistake and could have parked legally for more than 215 hours. A coin dealer valued the rare piece at about 11 dollars.
Cedar Rapids aims for a citywide Clean-Up Week with daily themes from May and a planting clinic at Bever Park on June 2. Larry May leads the effort stressing fire prevention, home safety, and health as outcomes of the program.
Philadelphia court hears shoplifting case of Aus tin Ashton Jr. 37. Officials testify Ashton hid two men's suits valued at 70 dollars each in a pink bloomers under his topcoat. Magistrate sets bail at 5009 dollars for further action.
Stu Erwin stars in Bachelor Ball on Channel 9 matinee Sunday at 2 30. The program showcases a light comedy with Erwin in a leading role.
A workshop on child welfare organized by the Iowa Children's Home Society will be held May 15 in Cedar Rapids at the Roosevelt hotel. Presiding will be Mrs. Norman G. Lipsky, a state board member, with a public registration at 9 a.m. and a general session at 10 a.m. focusing on Iowa child welfare issues. The luncheon features Rev. William G. Menster speaking on citizen responsibility, price 1.75 dollars. Afternoon sessions include foster care needs, financing children's services, and a supervised adoption discussion for couples with prior arrangements led by Cornelia Himrod and others. reservations are requested in Des Moines.
Cedar Rapids set dates Oct 25 26 and 27 for the third annual Science Fair sponsored by the Council of Parent Teacher Associations. Mrs Glen DeWald chairing reports an early notice to exhibitors and strong interest from major participants. The non commercial event aims to showcase scientific processes in Cedar Rapids industry and encourage careers in science.
In Charleston West Virginia a small three legged deer dashed across a runway as an air liner was preparing to land. Airport officials stated there was no interference and no danger to the flight or animal.
Detroit designer Robert Shultz creates elaborate costumes for the Detroit zoo chimpanzees as part of a small exclusive clientele. He outfits a dozen chimp couture customers with 49 creations this year, requiring multiple fittings and drip-dry fabrics to withstand daily shows and frequent washing. He notes apes’ inability to talk makes the work easier than human clients.
Edwin Casper Van Dyke, a cowboy, slept in a hotel and woke on the street with a broken wrist and contusions after apparently stumbling through a second story window while sleepwalking. Police believe the incident occurred in Reno.
Berlin dispatch reports a Soviet official describing a thriving black market for toy pistols around Moscow. Officials with villas seek the West bound weapons as a status bluff, hoping for a peaceful summer and to avoid embarrassment at home.
Homestake Mining Company reports 1,627,719 tons of gold ore valued at 19,554,312 dollars for 1956, about 200 thousand dollars below the 1941 record. The 1956 output averaged 11.89 dollars worth of gold per ton of ore.
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