Live Reindeer Will Haul Santa in Cedar Rapids Parade
Santa Claus and live reindeer will travel through downtown Cedar Rapids Saturday during the annual Cedar Rapids Christmas parade. The eight reindeer team led by Dander Blitzen Gupid Comet Prancer Vixen Dasher Dancer is the only trained reindeer team in the United States. Antlers are removed to prevent injuries as crowds gather. Sponsors note deer are not vicious. antlers can pose risk when swung. Plans include displaying the deer downtown Saturday afternoon if possible. Six non competing floats join in, including a religious float by Calvary Baptist Bible School. The parade offers twelve prizes totaling $600 with first prize $200. Entry blanks are due by Wednesday with information from the Chamber of Commerce.
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New York Leads in Wood Production and Forest Resources
A New York State Commerce Department survey notes 44 percent forest cover, 11 million acres timber yield potential, and 2.4 million acres protected as preserves. New York tops paper manufacturing, ranks high in wood furniture, and advances in chemistry enable wood use in plywood fibers plastics and other products.
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Seversky Views Fort Worth as Atomic Target
Major Alexander P. de Seversky argues that Fort Worth Texas is a primary A bomb target due to its strategic air bases and bomber engine manufacturing centers. He contends New York would face less risk and discusses Russian bomb stockpiles and other aviation topics amid recent airport developments and aviation milestones.
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Civic Bureau Sets Town Meeting on City Needs
A town meeting style discussion hosted by the Civic Bureau at the Chamber of Commerce will address city needs next Thursday evening. Frank Nye will moderate with seven counselors including Howard R. Green and James F. Seo NYE lazo guiding six pre set questions on public improvements annexation zoning and coordinating civic groups.
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Chamber of Commerce discussion dinner reservations
A structured discussion will report results on a blackboard with one counselor answering questions and summarizing group answers. The meeting proceeds after a dinner at 6 15 p m in the Chamber building with reservations via the Chamber of Commerce at 5135 by noon Thursday.
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