Visa to Land of Vodka Is All Very Easy for Russians Say
Kenneth O. Gilmore reports from Washington on the Kremlin’s outward openness toward American visitors to the Soviet Union. Russian officials describe a simple visa process involving a letter to the Moscow embassy, a Russian form, two passport photos, an autobiography, and a 25 cent fee.
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Ashington
NEA
Russia
Aleksandr I. Zinform
Chuk
Kremlin
Volga
Vladivostok
Moscow
State Department
U. S.S
Red
U.S.S.R
Zinchuk
Washington, D. C
Soviet Union
U.S
Soviet Visa Application Translation Revealed by Embassy
The Russian embassy provided a translated form of an application for a Soviet visa. The document clarifies official terms and required information for prospective travelers and workers seeking entry to the USSR.
Adenauer Warns Soviets Fan Cold War Fires Across Europe
West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer told an INS correspondent in Bonn that the Soviet Union is dangerously fanning cold war tensions. He cited arms sales to Egypt and Moscow's anti French moves at the U.N. and warned that true German unification hinges on free elections and NATO security.
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Bonn
Ins
Konrad Adenauer
Soviet Union
Egypt
Moscow
Tom Agoston
International News Service
Germany
Rednauer
U. S
Europe
Adenauer
Schuman
Schaumburg Palace
Geneva
Russia
Free Nations
Eight Major Factors in Industrial Plant Site Selection
Governor Hoegh sponsored by the Iowa Development Commission, surveyed top U.S. industries to identify eight key site factors. Labor, power, transportation, community, geography, taxes, raw materials, and markets emerged as central considerations, with additional notes on sales potential, fire protection, and flood risk.
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Gov. Hoegh
Iowa Development Commission
T. E. Davidson II
Hoegh
U. S
Davidson
Burglars Take Fifty Dollars From Marengo Cafe
Marengo burglars broke into the Fred Greenway cafe at the junction of highways 6 and 212, gaining entry by a pried back window. They took $50 in cash, coin-machine change, and many items including cigarettes cigars ice cream bars and a portable radio. Mrs Greenway found the break-in Wednesday morning as the sheriff's office investigated.
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Marengo
Fred Greenway
Iowa Accountants Meet Under Carlson At University
Des Moines CPA leader Arnold Carlson will preside over a gathering of about 90 Iowa accountants at the University of Iowa Center for Continuation Study on Thursday. Warren O. Nelson from the University of Iowa College of Medicine is among seven scientists slated to share Francis Amory prizes in Boston for inventions or discoveries aiding genitourinary disease relief. George B. Perkins Dies. funeral set for Thursday for the 81 year old former state legislator who served about ten years in the 1920s. Mechants Strike. about 400 auto mechanics walk out against new car dealers in Des Moines with Local 1254 AFL IAM establishing picket lines seeking 16 cent hourly raises.
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C. Arnold Carlson
Des Moines
Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants
Iowa Accountants
University of Iowa Center For Continuation Study
Warren O. Nelson
University of Iowa College of Medicine
Francis Amory
Boston
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
George B. Perkins
Sac City
Perkins
AFL International Association of Machinists
Grinnell Receives 25000 Gift for Lectureships
Mrs Meyer Rosenfield of Des Moines donated 25000 to endow Grinnell college international relations lectureship. President Bowen announced the gift makes the annual lectureship a permanent endowment for bringing distinguished authorities on international affairs to campus to discuss current world events.
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Grinnell
Meyer Rosenfield
Des Moines
Grinnell College
Howard R. Bowen
Des Moines to Vote on 8.165 Million School Bonds
Des Moines school board moves to a fall special election on an 8.165 million bond package for seven new grade schools, 17 additions, two junior highs, and an auditorium gym addition to the Solar building, which will become the Des Moines technical school.
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DES Moines
Des Moines School Board
Des Moines Technical School
Auto Makers Not Cutting Production
Detroit reports suggest 1956 models will raise capacity and output across major makers. Buick plans a million yearly units, DeSoto foresees 35,000 cars in the last quarter, and Chrysler eyes 20 percent sales growth while Packard-Clipper consolidates divisions.
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Detroit
INS
Ford
Mercury
Buick
DeSoto
Ivan Wiles
General Motors
Flint
Chrysler
Marion Man Hurt When Car Hits Parked Auto
Orville Watson, 33, of Marion, suffered a head injury when his car struck a parked vehicle on First Avenue NE near Twenty-ninth Street. Police said he swerved to the wrong side, hit the car with force, causing a U turn and a swing over the south curb. He lost consciousness en route to St Luke's hospital after 1:35 a.m.
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Orville Watson
Marion l
First Avenue NE
Twenty-ninth Street
Watson
St. Luke’s Hospital
Pamphlet Planned on Packaging Yale Gifts
The post office department announced a free pamphlet on packing and wrapping Christmas presents for mailing. Available at all post offices after Oct. 15, it includes illustrations, box types, wrapping, tying, labeling, and tips to protect contents from damage.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Two Longtime Bankers At Sigourney Retire
SIGOURNEY Harry Helscher and C A Beistle retired from Keokuk County State Bank. Helscher began in Cedar Rapids and came to Sigourney, serving as vice president for many years and totaling 40 years in banking. Beistle served 32 years here. John J. Marget of Carroll and Robert G. Marget of Des Moines assumed management.
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Sigourney
Harry Helscher
C. A. Beistle
Keokuk County State Bank
Helscher
Cedar Rapids
Beistle
John J. Marget
Carroll
Robert G. Marget
Des Moines
Board of Supervisors Proceedings in Linn County Iowa 1955
The Linn County Board of Supervisors met September 20 1955 with Sutera Wiley Hood and others present. Motions approved minutes Sept 13 and appointments for deputy clerk and treasurer deputy. bond placed on file. tax and suspension petitions considered. a series of vendor and office supply payments recorded including Postmaster Lawrence and various firms, with expenditures listed and adjournment noted.
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Board OF Supervisors
County of
Greeean
Suee Piller
Otttion
Ali Aa
Otion
Wiley
Agner
Lees Park
Cues Vices Ane
Ruby Seysler
Hood
Linn County
Iowa
Code of Iowa
Foll County
Josephine
Johnson County
Fisheries Dependence on Tidal Inlets Highlighted
Tidal mud flats near estuaries form vital marine nurseries supporting multi million dollar fisheries. Menhaden shrimp striped bass salmon shad mullet and milk fish rely on brackish waters. algae fuel food chains and bay mechanics remain partly understood. Formosan practices show potential with 800 1200 pounds per acre yearly through fertilization and feeding.
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National Geographic Society
Gulf of Mexico
Lionel A. Walford
Fish and Wildlife Service
Minnesota Leads Iowa In Cutting Traffic Toll
A Des Moines AP report notes Minnesota leads Iowa by 3 percent in reducing automobile fatalities. Iowa reported 612 fatalities last year, Minnesota 643, while August figures show Minnesota down from 397 to 376 and Iowa from 386 to 377 this year.
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Minnesota
Iowa
DES Moines
Minnesota Department of Highways
Iowa Safety Patrol
Leo Hoegh
Orville Freeman
Gazette Want Ad Rates and Lost and Found Listings
Publication deadlines and rate card for classified ads as appearing in the Gazette. Includes lost and found notices with brief descriptors and rewards, from various locations and merchants, plus minor service ads and household items for sale.
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Ciette
Ae Gazette Pee
Personal ads and shop notices from 14th Street region
A collection of small business and personal notices listing services from alterations and clothing weaving to rental items and home repairs. Entries mention a hotel location, boutique openings, watch repair, cement work, painting, and general odd jobs. Reads like a mid century classifieds page with times, addresses, and contact numbers mixed with sale offers and party planning.
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Sih Bt SE
Magnus
Wegvine Sclvice
Enn
Sale
Roma Oor
Betarday
Njewe
Oh ' Ioliday
Salonensen
Ollywood Entertainment Service
Guaranty
Fecons
3Rd
Evelry
Child Care and Domestic Help Wanted in Local Help Ads
Classified notice listing opportunities for infant and child care in private homes, laundry, ironing, housekeeping, and cleaning services with contact numbers. Includes cautions about references for babysitters and a separate help-wanted line for male youths 16 to 19 to learn basic radio assembly with four days of training and favorable starting pay.
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Cleveland
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Ahketa
Akonaomax
Hasonpoc
Bonpockbi
Eva Wr
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Kingsbury Smith
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
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Marengo Cafe
Frank Snyder
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James J. Nance
Packard and Clipper Automotive
Packard-Clipper
Studebaker Car and Truck
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Plymouth
James E. Goodwin
Fisher Body Division
American Society of Body Engineers
Fisher Body
Marion
Yale
Otto F. Hanzuik
Meeere
Petro
Lawrence
Viss Et Co
Ook Aent and Varnish Co
Ih Palin Co
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Harmacy
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Med Aid Unity Laboratories
Med Aid
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Kiesen
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Hesan
Pecucty
Mel Laboratories
Crim Invest Frank As
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Hanslik
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Acoree L Esteot Co
Car
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Tare and
Allen’s Service
Kzeldler Concrete’ Producta’ Sachinery Co
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Miner
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Ancis Gaines
Sadam Gwewes
Arthur Lub
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Aa Merritt
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John Soukup
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Novak Monument CO
A Ave
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Newman's
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Hein Care Freie
K&am
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Daniels Park
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Conseater
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DA i Linerair
Chadima
Howdy Roberts
Ranger
Kenny Hofer
Frank Buhr
Melody Inn
12Th Ave
Mayou
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Sammy
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Draport Inn
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Aip Swiser
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M W. Freese
Sobins
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Dick Alexander
Robert Kalous
FY Kramer
Fifth St
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Artinson
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Vinc . Smith
Deely R. E
AUMO
Ed Rathje
J Ave. Carpenter
S. Dial
Bushel Arling Hughes
Hee Soy Hon
Bainting
State Nable
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Wally
Paul Nolan
Ravel
Wai Waddington
St. NE
Simon Carpenter
Rex
Vic Barow
Vic Barow, Phone 2- 5597 Grading. | Sodding. Rock Wall Est Cement Work Reneman
Dial
Cemet
Kramer
Pecainstas
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3Rd Ave
Maeror
Mealey
Oelwein
App
Western Auto Supply
Rome
Central Petroleum Company
Walcott
Asia Red
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1St Ave
Houseman
Allison
Progressive Nshiy
Thoroug
Sachas
Wazee Market
Nver
Colorado
Tate Ry
Toolm New Day “Precision Tool Builders
Ganette
Trax
Cable Tiivers
Ape Rentary Gacalls, Inc
Mental Earth Institute
Twin Towers
Roopera
Ted
Os Ne Werk
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SuarerTiet
Sheet Metal Co
REGIE
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Perchter
Sanang
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Troy Laundry and Dry Cleaners
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