Back seat driver advice from 1958 Cedar Rapids Gazette
In a Cedar Rapids Gazette column from May 16 1958 John Reynolds recounts a humorous California road incident featuring a calm mother-in-law who acts as back seat driver. The piece cites AAA official guidance on intelligent back seat driving and lists do’s and don’ts to keep driving safe and pleasant for long trips.
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Cedar Rapids Cay
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John Reynolds
Catherine
Ted
Reynolds
C. ©. Hirr
Cedar Rapids Auto Club
AAA
Hirt
Birr
Carriers Earnings Fund Coin Collection Hobby
John Besler a Gazette carrier aged 14 uses his newspaper route earnings to buy coins and grow a collection now around 2000 pieces. His oldest coin is an 1831 penny while he serves 63 customers on Third Avenue SE and bikes when not stolen his bike recently.
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John Besler
John
United States
Third Avenue
Tenth Street
Bever Avenue
St. Matthew's
Art Hesler
Washington Ave
Students Vote Adopts No Honor System At Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati students rejected the honor system by a vote of 208 to 793. The News Record notes the board will decide final action, while current practice uses strict supervision under instructors and class proctors.
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Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
News Record
Attempted Revolt Fizzles in Bolivia Amid Turbulence
A short lived revolt in eastern Bolivia collapsed Thursday as leaders fled across the border. The chaotic event prompted regional concern and drew international attention as officials tracked the remaining factions and possible spillover effects into neighboring countries.
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Bolivia
LA Paz
Bo- Meet
Olivia
Sinatra
Brazil
Argentina
Channel 9Ment
Kidnaper Demands Ransom for Tharps Shephard Rex
In Dallas Julia Thompson reported her German shepherd Rex stolen. Police were told a dognapper demanded $125 after an initial $100 call. The ransom caller allegedly left evidence including the dog’s chain tag and rabies tag at her door. The threat to kill Rex was linked to nonpayment.
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Dallas
Julia Thompson
Rex
Wilson Is Named Acting Building Inspector in City
Cedar Rapids city council approved Leo W. Wilson as acting city building official by 4 to 1 vote. Effective May 19 he replaces retiring J. H. Lilly, while Building Commissioner roles require a licensed engineer per the code, a point raised by Stewart Shank. Mayor Mraghan and commissioners Gardner and Halvorson supported the appointment amid a pending building code update. Wilson has served six years as assistant building inspector.
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Wilson
Leo W. Wilson
Cedar Rapids
J. H. Lilly
Bob Johnson
Stewart Shank
Shank
Leo Wilson
Jim Mraghan
Don Gardner
Swede
Halvorson
Johnson
Lilly
City moves to restrict acting market staff amid Lilly departure
The council weighing a temporary acting service plan with limited days a week as Lilly departs suddenly. Johnson criticizes enforcement setup saying it would be unworkable and warns he cannot be responsible for accidents at the city market this summer while awaiting permanent reorganization.
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Johnson
Casals Delays Venezuela Trip Over Caracas Riots
World famed cellist Pablo Casals postponed his planned trip to Venezuela in protest against mob attacks on Vice President Nixon in Caracas. The delay follows the disruption during the Caracas events causing Casals to rethink travel plans.
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Casals
Nixon
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Pablo Casals
Venezuela
Caracas
Loading Zone Proposal Defeated by Cedar Rapids Council
Safety Commissioner Bob Johnson proposed a loading zone on First street east side between E and F avenues NW beside the city market. The Cedar Rapids city council defeated the plan without a vote as colleagues refused to act on the resolution.
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Bob Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Johnson
First Street
F Avenue
Notice of Appointment of Enecutrix No S825d
Notice of appointment states Sheunhter samed appointed May 1938 to manage estate of Waldo Lete in Linn County Iowa. Creditors and others advised to present claims and debts to the executrix Bernice Lefwsure at the Linn County District Court. Attorneys Thomas L Woods listed.
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Linn County
Linn
District Court
Bernice Lefwsure
Executrix
Fhomas L
Woods
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Nous Vous Plaisons Club
Hwy. 30
Syndicate
Hotel Roosevelt
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