Russian use of Czechs in germ war tests depicted
A former Czech health official, Zdenek Moudry, says Russians used Czechoslovak villagers as human guinea pigs in six Prague area sites. He witnessed two deaths from poisoned well water in 1947 and described escape, disinfection formula, and multiple assassination attempts before seeking asylum in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tron
Zdenek V. Moudry
Czecholovak Ministry of Public Health
Moudry
Ankrov
Prague
U. S
Czechoslovakia
U.S
Early Company Reports Signal Profit Upswing
Sam Dawson reports after-tax profits for the first 45 corporations in the July August September quarter show profits 29 percent higher than a year earlier with total earnings of 189 million versus 164 million. Dividends rose overall by about 4 percent for the first nine months, and optimism grows for year end payouts and final quarter earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.S
Ike Backer Gets Hot Truman Note
Former Army Secretary Kenneth Royall confirmed he received a hot letter from President Truman about his support for Eisenhower and said he would not disclose the contents. Royall noted he had written to the President before announcing his stance and that the correspondence remains private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Army
Kenneth Royall
Harry Truman
Dwight Eisenhower
Drew Fearson
Gen. Eisenhower
Royall
Franklin High appoints new administrative assistant and teachers
Biology teacher O. J. Deeds is named administrative assistant at Franklin High, replacing the late J. C. Benson. Deeds will leave teaching duties and earn $300 more annually as aide to Principal Ce Allingham. Clarence Westphal is added as assistant baseball coach with a $250 raise. Dorothea Konkol joins Johnson School to teach music with a $3 252 salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Deeds
Franklin High School
J. C. Benson
Franklin
Ce Allingham
Deeds
Clydearker
Clarence Westphal
Dorothea Konkol
Platteville, Wis
State Teachers College
School Board halts Cleveland grounds plantings due to drought
The Cedar Rapids school board, citing dry autumn conditions and water shortages, postponed Baumhoemer Nursery’s plan to install 19 junipers three winged back wahoos and two shade trees at Cleveland until spring. They approved Footlighters to use Big Springs basement as a scenery workshop pending insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Cleveland
Baumhoemer Nursery
Footlighters Dramatic Organization
Idle Big Springs
City Assessor Board Approves Five Deputy Promotions
The board approved five deputy promotions to fill vacancies from the retirement of Chief Deputy Arthur Mott. They discussed broadcasting high school basketball games with KCRG and agreed the normal policy allows any station to broadcast if facilities exist. Douglas Grant urged future exclusions be reported to him. Cecile Rukgab er was approved as dramatics coach at Wilson high school with a $100 raise. Two maintenance staff may attend a fire safety school Oct 27 28. Mrs Frances O’Brien and Mrs Aldo Jadrnicek were appointed clerks at specified pay. The board agreed to pay $2265 of a $5480 sewer extension project. They voted to pay $5000 and withhold $1000 on a plumber bill for Grant Wood school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Scolaro
Arthur Mott
KCRG
Douglas Grant
Cecile Rukgaber
Wilson High School
Miss Rukgaber
Frances O’brien
Aldo Jadrnicek
Kenwood School
J. W. Carragh
Grant Wood School
Iowa Woman Killed By Auto in Texas
Mrs. Lloyd Carpenter aged 60 from Waverly Iowa was killed near Tolar Texas when struck by a passing automobile as she and her husband traveling to visit their son Corporal Richard Carpenter had car lights fail and she tried to flag down a vehicle for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolar
Texas
Lloyd Carpenter
Waverly
Here
Maquoketa Farmer Kilburg Dies From Tractor Crash Injuries
John Kilburg 75 of Spragueville died in a Maquoketa hospital from injuries suffered in a tractor accident on October 8. The report notes carbon monoxide caution if present in air at one part per thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
John Kilburg
Spragueville
Memorial Organ To Be Dedicated In New Coe Location
Cedar Rapids dedicates its Memorial organ at the Coe auditorium at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Carnegie Institute organist Dr. Marshall S. Bidwell, who drew original specs for the organ, will present a dedication recital. The instrument now has 5473 pipes after 550 new ones were added. Officiating are Kenneth Moon Abraham Pilker H. H. Brooks and Rev James B Hodgson. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Coe Auditorium
Marshall S. Bidwell
Carnegie Institute
Pittsburgh
Bidwell
First Presbyterian Church
Coe College
Coliseum
James B. Hodgson
Coe
Two Iowa City Youths Acquitted in Delinquency Case
Two 19 year old Iowa City youths, Dennis Christiansen and Keith Skriver, were acquitted of charges of contributing to the delinquency of four juvenile girls by Judge Emil Trott. Testimony showed the girls, aged 14, asked to be taken to Davenport, with two fleeing home and two seeking placement away from an institution. Davenport police were alerted upon arrival. the girls were sent to juvenile authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
INS
Emil Trott
Johnson County
Pat Murphy
Don Wilson
Davenport
Murphy
Wilson
Dennis Christiansen
Keith Skriver
Farm Family Escapes From Burning House
Lone Tree Indiana fire destroyed a two story frame home Sunday night. Harold Eden his wife and three children Keith Kathleen and Karen and Eden sister Loretta escaped with only a few furniture pieces saved after Lone Tree firemen fought the blaze for over an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree
INL
Harold Eden
Fire Burns 30 Acres Timber Near DeWitt
A fire spotted by an airplane pilot burned 30 acres of dry timber southwest of DeWitt. Volunteers from Long Grove and Eldridge fought the blaze for three hours. One cabin was destroyed. The pilot alerted the Moline airport control tower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt
Here
Long Grove
Eldridge
Moline
Lost items and ads in Gazette Want Ad section
Classified notices include lost items a male Cocker spaniel named Henry, a key ring with keys, a car key set with plate 57-1265, a Gruen wristwatch, a red billfold with checks and cash. Contact numbers provided for responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Gruen
Ward
Lost and Found and Local Personal Ads Summary
A collage of lost items and local services appears, including missing items like a Eastern Star pin and dark shell-rim glasses, address listings at 623 6th St SE and 825 1st Ave NE, plus contact numbers. The page also features ads for tailoring, nursing home care, rental cars, rummage sales, clues about piano lessons, and multiple home repair and service offerings.
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Dial
St. SE
Brownee
Call
Happy Nursing Home
8Th St. SE
Helen Randall
Beate Ne Brosser
Goasy
1St Ave
Oumar Yate
Vince Jevgrey Rons
3Rd St. SE
Family Juice CO
Rita
3Rd Ave
Renee Tatth
Roosevelt Hotel
Susie Smart
Walker’s Drug Center
Walker
Raymond Eid
E. L. Norton
7Th St. SE
Morris Fur Shop
Mullin
Klingler Rest
Marion
Kenwood Transfer
Rock Sands Printing
Snd
SI NE
6Th Ave
Local Ads Offer Home Services and Job Openings
Classified listings show many trades and home services including dirt, basement, and cement work. upholstery. hauling. roofing. and tree work. Employment ads seek young men, clerical, and parts department positions with training and benefits. Community notices urge applicants to apply at local hotels and businesses in person.
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Lunder
California
Allison Hotel
Fae Tory
Ag Ork
Phin
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Sam Dawson
Ike Backer
Truman
New Post
School Board
Joe Suma
Chamber of Commerce
Forest Drive
Thompson Drive
Iowa
Marshall Bidwell
Gazette
Sunday Gazette
I. V. Novak & Son
Bainds
Surety
Wei Ba
DA Goodman Detective Service
Rosen’s Tailor Shop
Probasco Jewelry
Palace Theater
F A. Munneke
Swisher
Prairie Landers
Chesterfie
Ellis Blvd
Melody Inn
Sammy's
New” Place
Twin Towers
Piccadilly
Oma
Mayvu Pallroom
Wapsie Valley Cowboys ‘Club
Alwayy
CL Ll Lleer Business Services
Call Bowker Construction
F. W Lyman
Clark
Parternsy Lancer
MATL
Harvey Booth & Son
Bial
Bob Waddington
D Schmidt
Merchants Bank
Nolan
Mac Augustine
Dia
Atkins
Patal
NOBLE
H.ubbis
General Auling
Cal
William Turner
Jerry Voldingh
Goss Coit Union
Gradintep Racing
Albert Gee
36Th Ave
Bill Leibrand
Abrams Furniture
Ga Bulit Toom
Ee Enera
LEAR
Dimension
C. Luck
Turner Bros
Ronnenberg
Aanee Sa Ge
Rinhead Construction Co
Mound Ave
Christ Anderson
Dick Alexander
Constru Remo
G Boren
Ccs Voc
Ion A
Onnie’s Hauli
Adube
Irvin Martinson
John Vosdingh
Business
Carrie McKeever
Walker, Ia
Mares Senates
Nk Tae Hn Ho
East Side
U-70 Gazette
2Nd Ave
Dodge
Murphy Newman
Nesbit
Allen Motor Co
Melton
Financa
CIA
Paramount
W. B. Baker
America
Montrose
Emene
Hach Bros. Co
1St St. SE
Schamberger Motor CO
16Th Ave
2Nd ST
Collins Radio
VLACH
First
THE
Quaker Oats Company
Third ST. SE
2Nd ST. NE
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Zeb
Penice & Ford
10Th Ave
Stead York
Dearborn Brass CO
BAVE
Stociman & Sales
Mr. Bradley
Yagers
Aly
Jack
1St St
Cedar Rapids Barber College
Hasek
Care Spiegel
Cedar Rapids News
7Th St
Hbs Allis Chalmers
Art Baumearte
Amana
Paul Anderson
Trax Oil Company
Marion Theater
Kelso
Armstrong
Miss Blazek
Northwestern B
COMPA
Agpasary
Dewey & Almy Chemical CO
Wueoy Ave
Spiegel’s
Royal Laundry
4Th Ave
Times Theaer
St. Sw
Legion Town Club
Waitess
Pr & J
East Side Maidrite
Mirror Lounge
Ken
Verna Jackson
Perman Silos
Ono
CME
SRD Ave
Epicure Shop
Mrs. Davis
Killian Co
Ain Hotel
Mrs. Lindberg
J Hotel Montrose
Getcher
Rapids Chevrolet Co
Lindberg
KREB
Wee
E. Vern Co
Ookeeeter
State Automobile Insurance Association
5Th Avenue
S Moines
Ryan
Monticello
South Cedar St
Montiticello
Maus
Harmony
Manhattan
Ince
College Pharmacy
Morris Kats
Radio-Tv Mira. Assoc
Cherry Burrell Corporation
6Th ST. SW
Adolph Tracht
Culver Motor
Canalee
Nelson
Shoee
Liberal Commission
James A. Harnett
Montrose Hotel
Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company
Paversing
Ford
Eel
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Eddy Paper Corp
Gerald H. Lauzon
Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis
Minn
REY Uckman KR Hearn
Stevensoon Goton Co
Second Ave
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