Cedar Rapids Seen Through a 1949 Post Picture
A long feature in the Saturday Evening Post by John Bird portrays Cedar Rapids as prosperous and confident after World War II, noting 65 churches, a dry yet lively scene, a strong education system, and a diverse economy. The piece contrasts past impressions with later layoffs at Collins Radio and reveals evolving perceptions of the city.
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Lake Woebegone
Cedar Rapids
Nation
Saturday Evening Post
America
John Bird
Joe Kenecny
28Th St
Gazette Financial
Bruce Fishwild
Cedar Rapidians
Bird
Cedar
Sinclair Lewis
Towa
Collins Radio
Wilson's
Financial crunch empties grand Oxford professorships
Oxford University will leave two Regius chairs vacant due to a financial crisis, with the Greek and modern history posts not to be filled for at least a year and possibly longer. The 11 percent government funding cut triggers a retrenchment, freezing vacancies until money is available.
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Lundon
Oxtora University
Regius
Anne Lonsdale
Oxford
Seat belts save more than lives in Iowa hospital study
Iowa hospitals report average bills of 2458 dollars for crash victims without belts, versus 754 for belted patients. Study links belt use to lower injury severity, fewer head traumas, and shorter hospital stays, with 57 percent of unbelted injured not wearing restraints.
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Donna Lee Olson
Iowa
Des Moines
Tim Peterson
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Peterson
Towa Methodist
Iowa Traffic Safety Now
Governor's Safety Bureau
Iowa Department of Public Safety
St. Luke's
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Decorah
Downtown $11 Million Plan To Spruce Up City Center
A six year downtown improvement plan costing about $11 million will be outlined at public hearings on May 1 7 30 p m and June 1 at 8 a m in the Armory City Hall The plan finances include general obligation bonds funds from the downtown improvement district and revenue sharing money The first phase targets Third Avenue from the river to North Street railroad tracks and First Avenue to rail tracks plus Second Street to Ground Transportation Center The commission says work aims to attract more people downtown with sidewalks lighting benches planters and other features.
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Bird
Japan
Helen Mears
Cedar Rapids
Second Avenue
South Second Street
Samne
Ioman
Hal
City Hall
Cedariver
Sixth Street
Interstate 380
Eighth Avenue
Commission
Downtown Improvement Commission
Five Seasons Center
Varkade
Tom Aller
Linal
Third Avenue
North Street
Second Street
First Avenue
Ground Transportation Center
Pelle the Conqueror wins Cannes top prize
The Danish film Pelle the Conqueror directed by Billie August won the Golden Palm at the 41st Cannes Film Festival. American Forest Whitaker earned best actor for Bird. Three actresses shared best actress for A World Apart, Hershey Mousi and May.
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U.S
Forest Whitaker
Cannes
France
Pelle the Conqueror
Gerard Depardieu
Billie August
Denmark
Charlie Parker
Bird
Clint Eastwood
Cedar Rapids
Roger Ebert
Ebert
Iowa
Barbara Hershey
Linda Mousi
Jodhi May
Britain
South Africa
May
Hershey
Jeroen Krabbe
Elsie
Mousi
Chris Menges
Pelle Erbreren
Martin Anderson Nexo
Lasse
Pelle
Sweden
Stagecoach Runaway Injures Eight Near Geyserville California
Eight tourists were injured when a vineyard tour coach in Sonoma County crashed into a telephone pole after a team of horses bolted for nearly a quarter mile. One woman in serious condition was hospitalized. others treated and released. Tour guide Richard Dilworth attempted to regain control as the coach toppled wheels and struck the pole.
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Dilworth
Hunter
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Thes Deupree
Henry VIII
George I
uMtty Gang
Weary
Ames
Iowa Department of Transportation
Tim Trosky
Area Ambulance Service
Trosky
Jogni
SASCO
Woon He SE
Serond
Sota Atic
Bill McEvoy
Jim County
Deocrat
Ines
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