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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1952

Page

2

Norman Thomas to Speak on World Questions in Cedar Rapids

Norman Thomas, famed Socialist candidate and lecturer, will headline Cedar Rapids third annual Conference on World Questions on October 19 and 20. The event, organized by local civic groups and the American Friends Service Committee, centers on American Foreign Policy Today and features four speakers over two days.

Norman Thomas United States Cedar Rapids Toe Thomas American Friends Service Committee, Inc Marion Ohio Bucknell University Lewisburg Princeton University New York City Christchurch New York Union Theological Seminary Socialist Party

Shopper Complaints Spark Postwar Retail Reforms

Five business editors from the New York press told the Sales Executive Club that postwar shoppers voice clear demands for better service, selection, and value. They noted department stores report sales lagging behind last year despite lower producer prices, while rising operating costs keep prices higher. The shoppers’ revolution is driving real changes in retailing practices.

E. B. Weiss Printers Ink New York Lawrence Drake Chain Store Age Sales Executive Club of

George D. Bruce Killed in Crash

WAUBEek man George D. Bruce 48 died in a Rapid City South Dakota automobile crash while en route from Butte Montana to visit his mother. Survived by four brothers Frank Clarence John Lawrence Ana mos a and two sisters Mrs William Ross Waubeek and Mrs A L Binley Anamosa. Funeral arrangements pending.

Waubeek Butte Mont Rapid City S. D George D. Bruce G. F. Bruce Franklin Clarence John Lawrence Anamosa

Gazette Want Ad Rates and Local Notices

Classified notices and ads from a midwestern Gazette page. Includes lost and found items, personals, rentals, services, jewelry, nursing homes, and local event promotions. Names like Colleen Stivers and Delbert Merrill appear with addresses and contact numbers, alongside rental services and shopping offers.

Dancing spots and local services listed around town

A jumble of dance halls and venues advertise Saturday events at Sammy’s, The Barnstormers pavilion, and Club Hiawatha with music by Mello. Nearby ads offer home services from well drilling and chimney repair to cement work, hauling, blinds, and remodeling plus job ads for clerical, waiter, and factory work.

Barnstormers Swisher Pavilion Twin Towers Highway Ze Eveystia Sammy's New Bille Park Zika Ave Kansas Cyclones

Wanted Immediately Assistant Personnel Director and Engineers

A college graduate is sought for the Assistant Personnel Director position along with two industrial engineers skilled in time study. The ad promises good pay and vacation benefits.

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