Sprinklers Born from Mill Fires Common Sense
Gary Peterson surveys early sprinkler history from 18th and 19th century experiments to modern heat sensitive heads. He notes cotton mill fires spurred water piping methods, describes system operation, and cites Cedar Rapids adoption and Fire Chief Jesse G. Hunter on effectiveness and cost. The piece projects broader home use as safety gains rise.
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Cedar Rapids
Jesse G. Hunter
National Fire Protection Assn
Hunter
Cedar Rapids hosts Nov. bridge sectional at Town House Inn
The Cedar Rapids fall sectional duplicate bridge tournament runs November 14 to 16 at the Town House Motor Inn. Novice games for players with under 10 master points occur at 8 p.m. on Nov 14 and 5 p.m. on Nov 16 with a $1.50 entry. Open events start 2 p.m. Nov 14 with Lena Hodgin pairs, 8 p.m. same day men and women pairs, and 2 p.m. Nov 15 two session open pairs with a 8:15 p.m. final and consolation. Nov 16 features team of four sessions at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. with side games. Fees: $2.75 championship, $2.25 side per session. Free dinner tickets Nov 15 and coffee at all sessions. tournament honors Lena Hodgin, 102, with chairmen and committees listed.
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Cedar Rapids
Town House Motor Inn
Lena Hodgin
C. W. Nowlin
Frank Zeman
Richard Golembiewski
Nigerian Drivers To Switch Sides In 1972 Plan
Nigerian motorists will begin driving on the right side of the road in April 1972. The government notes Nigeria’s colonial left side practice, yet geography near four former French colonies that drive on the right.
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Lagos
Nigeria
Britain
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Reiveren
Smiley's Home Entertainment
Paramount Pharmacy
First Avenue
Scotchgard
Kroehler
Smulekoff
La-Z-Boy
Smulekoff's
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