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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1949
Page
2
A writer extols Switzerland's neutrality and prosperity, praising its gold standard, high living, fashion, and order. Describes clean streets, immaculate parks, white horse gear, abundant bicycles, and meticulous landscaping, noting public affluence and orderly life.
George B. Parker, 63, editor in chief of the Scripps-Howard newspapers, died early Monday from an internal hemorrhage.
The notice proclaims the incorporation of Iowa Machine Company Inc with authority to conduct repair work, operate shops, and handle wholesale and retail trade. It authorizes contracts, borrowing, and employment of labor, and outlines the duration of twenty years from 1849 with officers and directors elected by stockholders.
Prague officials announce a children’s war game exercise to be staged near Prague on October 23 under military and police supervision. About 3,500 members of the Prague district pioneers, aged 11 to 15, will participate to learn defense and homeland readiness.
Washington reports the Annecy pact group of 32 nations will cut tariffs on 212 million dollars of imports and freeze 38 million more as it aims to boost world trade. Officials note benefits may lag due to licensing and country constraints though MFN clauses spread gains broadly.
The Arctic Ocean rarely hosts icebergs because nearby glaciers are scant and not large or active enough to calve bergs. This contrasts with regions like Greenland where glaciers produce numerous bergs.
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