Citys Only Private Fire Department Operated by Wilson
Cedar Rapids based Wilson and Company runs the citys sole private fire department, staffing eight men including a chief. The unit covers about 90 percent of the 35 acre plant with 53 valves and 65 alarm boxes. The department, started in 1903, has seen 15 small fires in five years, the largest halting pork production for three days in September 1955.
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Wilson and Company
Cedar Rapids
Don Rinderknecht
Charles Wall
Gus Peterson
Pete Knight
Wilson
City Fire Department
Wilson Police Department
Wilson and Company Fire Department
Rising costs and race busing spark 1950s political tensions
The piece notes high living costs, U.S. troops in Little Rock, and a looming test of federal school integration orders in the Deep South. It argues Republicans face a grim 1958 outlook as Eisenhower’s popularity wanes, GOP organization weakens, and Democratic attacks grow, with the party in defense of its presidency and minority status in Congress.
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Eisenhower
Washington
Congress
Money's Worth Research Spending Points To Era of Great Progress
Sylvia Porter argues that postwar research will fuel a space age society with moon landings, wall mounted TV screens and button operated kitchens. She notes the rise of a dedicated research industry since 1953, with spending surpassing $10 billion annually and growing.
Capital Improvements Drive Kansas Building Funding
Kansas has spent or allocated about 30 million dollars for campus building projects at state-supported schools over five years through June 30, 1958. A one mill statewide property levy yields about 4 million annually, mainly for capital improvements with dormitories funded by matching money from bonds or gifts. The levy began in 1942, rose to .75 mills, and 1955 added a quarter mill for dormitories, plus a .75 mill levy funds hospitals whereas penal institutions use the general fund. The State Board of Regents allocates funds by need, with all institutions seeking new and replacement buildings for growing enrollments.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
State Board of Regents
Satellite drive shapes GOP outlook for 1959
Washington reports that the United States will begin firing test satellites into space next December. A successful launch before Congress reconvenes in January could bolster the Eisenhower administration amid an election year. Republicans fear ongoing budget pressures and promise of new figures and possible tax relief remain unresolved as the year ends.
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Washington
U.S
Sputnik
Congress
Eisenhower
Notice of Appointment of Executor No 25855 Iowa Linn County
Notice is given that on October 10 1957 Frank R Dish executor was appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of George Rudish late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted to the estate must pay immediately and those with claims must file them with the Linn County Iowa District Court clerk duly authenticated via M L Nathanson attorney.
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Iowa
Linn
George Rudish
Linn County
Kone Linn County
Ray D
Pricate
theGlerk
Ruth G. Price
Clinton H. Moyer
Joy F. Smith
Noel Smith
M. W. O'Rieley
State of
Towa
Frank Thelken
Leavin
Executrix and Administrator Notices in Linn County Iowa
Two public notices appointed Sept 26 1957 and Oct 2 1957 name Ruth G Price executrix of Ray D Price deceased and Noel Smith administrator with will annexed of Joy F Smith deceased both estates in Linn County Iowa with requests for debts and claims to be filed with the Clerk of Linn County District Court attorney details included.
Notice of executrix appointment in Linn County Iowa
Gladys F. Thelken is named executrix of the estate of Frank Thelken, deceased of Linn County Iowa. All debtors must pay promptly and anyone with claims must file them with the Linn County District Court Clerk, authenticated. M W O Rieley acts as attorney for the estate.
Industrial revolution and space age pace of change
The passage argues that seven years from initial research, products reach mass production in 24 to 30 months, leading to a flood of new products, new markets, jobs, and factories. It frames a scientific industrial upheaval surpassing any prior era, driven by Sputnik era research and rapid progress set to redefine economics texts within a decade.
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England
San Marino Reds Bow Out Quietly
In San Marino the twelve postwar years of Communist rule ended peacefully as the Red minority evacuated the barricaded government house. No immediate transfer of formal authority occurred. Reds and anti-Communist rivals planned mutual law and order cooperation, with Police Chief Ettore Sozzi empowered to restore order and disarm militiamen from both sides.
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San Marino
INS
General Council
Council
Rimini
Italy
Ettore Sozzi
San Marinese
WHIRLYBIRDS Airs Tonight On Channel 9 at Eight
The long running television favorite WHIRLYBIRDS returns tonight at 8:00 PM on Channel 9 for relaxing viewing. Viewers can settle in for a classic episode in a familiar broadcast slot.
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Whirlybirds
Channel 9
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