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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1955
Page
6
Article notes the United States leads in paper bag use with Union Bag and Paper Corp. Savannah turning out 35 million bags daily and nine billion yearly. It also profiles the American Feline Society, its finances, and cat advocacy claims, plus a historical note on presidential succession delays and Washington’s oath timing.
Chicago AP report covers H V McNamara president of National Tea Company praising newspaper advertising as most productive for retailers. He cites a two thirds newspaper share of a 5.5 million dollar annual ad budget and notes local advertisers account for about four fifths of newspaper ad spend. He urges continued emphasis on newspapers over radio or TV.
Notice states on the 17th day of the month that Clarence ms vale ate is appointed and qualified as executor for the estate of a deceased Linn County Iowa resident. All persons owing debts must pay immediately to the undersigned. those with claims must file with the Clerk of Linn County District Court.
In re estate of Merveaux late of Linn County Iowa deceased. No. 24489. Board appoints executrices Evelyn Godford formerly Allaire and other executrices. Carl Hendrickson attorney. All debtors to estate to pay promptly and provide duly authenticated claims to the clerk of Linn County Iowa.
In the District Court of Linn County Iowa a hearing is set for October 24 1955 at 9 o clock A M to prove the last will and testament of Eugene Devereaux late of the county deceased. The hearing will be held at the Court House Cedar Rapids Iowa before the district court and is directed to all persons who may claim. Fisher Huston attorneys for the court.
Puzzle style clues mix with a notice of will from 1955 Iowa. The fragment lists crosswords and ends with a probate hearing notice in Cedar Rapids. Names include Otto Batley and Silliman & Gray as attorney firm.
The new Argentine government moved to erase a memorial to the Peron era by removing Eva Peron’s body from its tomb at the General Confederation of Labor headquarters and turning it over to kin for reburial. The report also covers unrelated aerospace speed records set at Edwards Air Force Base by a Douglas A4D, noting prior ocean level speed benchmarks and other recent record figures.
Washington reports the navy's A4D jet attack bomber set a new world speed record around a circular course at nearly 700 miles per hour and officials say it can fly even faster though the record may not reflect maximum speed capacity. The military notes speed tests and future improvements to the aircraft’s performance.
SAN FRANCISCO INS The county grand jury indicted Roy Swanson 58 former Minneapolis fireman on one count each of murder and arson growing out of the Polk hotel fire Oct 4. A bellhop died and 17 were injured in the blaze. Police say Swanson admitted setting it after ousting from the hotel.
In Kushiro Japan AP reports the bodies of 25 fishermen from two capsized boats were washed ashore after a storm off northern Japan. Six remain missing as rescuers continue the search.
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