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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1952
Page
3
A fragmented, poetic reflection contrasts human plans with divine will, noting rain as insufficient without favoring circumstances. The text invokes a mother figure and the line Man proposes, God disposes to underscore uncertainty and the limits of human effort.
The author recalls a thunderstorm that drenched the house and triggered memories of old friends and wet landscapes. He notes Iowa's drought, past Dust Bowl scare moments, and communities rationing water as rain finally arrives, easing long drought conditions. He reflects on farm life, weather, and the desire for rain amid historical drought fears.
The narrator recalls walking in the rain in shirt sleeves and enjoying the downpour. He notes a shift in weather and watches the world from his doorway while family members seek shelter. A memory of mercy appears as rain itself seems to soften the mood.
Washington reports manufacturing firms boosted sales in the second quarter while pre tax profits fell by a percent. After tax profits remained the same as Q1 1952. Sales across 23 industries rose to 61.4 billion dollars from 60.0 billion in the first quarter.
A word puzzle listing horizontal and vertical clues with several entries to solve. The grid includes terms ranging from foods to actions and animals, plus historical and biographical hints embedded in the clue set.
The body of 21 year old John J Tallmadge of Wauwatosa Wisconsin was found on Hallett Peak Colorado after a four month search. Forest Ranger Barton Herchiler led a 20 man rescue party and said the remains were badly decomposed and cause of death uncertain. Tallmadge had vanished July 11 while descending from the 12725 foot summit after leaving a group of climbers. Frank Cusack a Colorado Springs private investigator and cousin to Tallmadge said the family plans to bury him at home. A suitcase found at Estes Park Chamber of Commerce and a letter from an Iowa woman who said Tallmadge joined her party prompted the search.
Roger Brown, head of a New York recording company, offered President Truman $40,000 for one hour of work after he leaves the White House. Brown said he would pay for Truman to record four of his piano favorites, estimating the session would take about an hour.
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