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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1954
Page
4
Inez Robb reports on Belgian attitudes toward Americans highlighting warmth and hospitality during a period of mutual goodwill. Observers note exchanges between locals and visitors reflect cultural affinity and curiosity about American life and values.
In Dinant Belgium the author notes Belgians’ friendliness toward Americans after a rough arrival. He praises their resilience through two world wars and their push for a federated Europe. He recalls a local monument to 674 civilians killed in 1914 and the town’s role in stopping a German push during the Battle of the Bulge. The venerable burgomaster Leon Sasserath shares a terse wartime memory. Vive Belgium.
New York AP reports rising installment purchasing driven by post election optimism in stock markets and industry. Finance officials note auto and home appliance sectors lead growth as consumers increasingly use installment plans over charge accounts, with credit extended by merchants up about 30 percent over two years and auto debt surpassing 10 billion dollars by September.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of Earl Itelhill late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims will file them with proper authentication in the office of the Clerk of Linn County Iowa District Court. The Manceatts National Bank of Cedar Rapids Iowa is administrator. Sargent Spangler Hines, Attorneys.
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