Man Injured in Flash Fire at Petroleum Co
A flash fire at a petroleum firm in Cedar Rapids injures Bernard Cooper 21, who suffered first and second degree burns while drilling near a 1500 gallon gasoline tank. Fire crews stopped the blaze within minutes. Cooper treated and released at St. Luke's hospital.
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Petroleum Co
St. Luke’s Hospital
Bernard Cooper
Twenty-fourth Street
Marion
Cooper
Lester Topinka
Twelfth Street
Drill- Texas Petroleum Co
Union Texas Petroleum Co
Expired License Charge Against Hunter Dropped
Fire Chief Jesse Hunter faced a charge of driving with an expired license, dismissed in municipal court after he produced a valid license. Judge Loren M. Hullinger Jr. called the dismissal ordinary. Police reported the incident followed a minor Mt. Vernon road SE collision while answering an emergency call.
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Jesse Hunter
Loren M. Hullinger, Jr
Hunter
Mt. Vernon Road
Mt. Vernon Road SE
License Overage Ends In Court After Explosion Incident
Charges against Hunter were dropped after he produced a recently acquired license in court. The defendant had just left a gas explosion site on the southwest side when authorities filed charges on Monday and the chief appeared Tuesday morning.
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Hunter
Ron Cochran Hosts 6 PM Evening Report on KCRG TV 9
Noted commentator Ron Cochran joins KCRG TV 9 for a 35 minute Evening Report broadcast at 6 each weeknight. The program aims to deliver concise local and national news with Cochran's commentary.
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Ron Cochran
Kcrg- Itv 9
Ventriloquist Bergen Boosts UGN Drive With Demo and Figures
Bergen attends Cedar Rapids event as United Good Neighbors campaign reaches 37.2 percent of its $774,404 goal, totaling $287,801. Campaign divisions report varied progress with Educational Government at 28.6 percent and Professional at 44.1 percent, among others.
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UGN
Bergen
Edgar Bergen
United Good Neighbors
City fundraising drive shows strong early results
At a Tuesday meeting, groups like Meth-Wick Manor and Commonwealth Apartments exceeded goals in geography while 27 of 33 city departments reached 100 percent participation in the Education Government division. Campaign Chair James Colbert urged cleanup before Friday’s 7 30 a m report meeting at Sunshine Mission.
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Meth-Wick Manor
Commonwealth Apartments
James Colbert
Sunshine Mission
Cedar Rapids Gazette Established in 1883
The Cedar Rapids Gazette was established in 1883 by The Gazette Co and published daily at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscriptions are listed for carrier and mail delivery with various monthly and yearly rates and regional limits for towns with Gazette service. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local and AP news dispatches.
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the Gazette Co
Third Ave
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Secone
U.S. Territories
Associated Press
Cedar Rapids recruits form Cedar Valley Buddy Flight
The Air Force announces a Cedar Valley Buddy Flight of enlistees from Benton Cedar Iowa Linn Poweshiek and Tama counties. They are to be sworn in Dec 8 and flown to Lackland AFB San Antonio for basic training as a group. Two Navy recruits go to San Diego. Richard E. Mershon 18 Anamosa trains in nuclear engineering. Donald L. Connelly 17 in aviation. Frank J. Sebetka III promoted to lance corporal in the Marine Corps at Futema Okinawa.
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Cedar ‘Valley
Air Force
Cedar Rapids
Benton
Cedar
Iowa
Linn
Poweshiek
Tamar
San Antonio
Texas
Lackland Air Force Base
Cedar Rapids ‘Post Office
Navy
San Diego
Richard E. Mershon
Anamosa
Donald L. Connelly
Frank J. Sebetka III
Frank J. Se‘betka, Jr
Kesler Road
Marine Corps
Futema
Okinawa
Marine Air Wing Electronics Technician Role
A marine air wing electronics technician handles radar and comms systems on aircraft. Duties include troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of navigation aids and sensors. The role supports mission readiness and aircraft safety through precise diagnostics and testing.
Man Hurt Critically In Fall from Ladder
Robert Gatewood an 84 year old maintenance man at Waconia Sorglum Co fell from a ladder at work on Tuesday striking his head. He was listed in critical condition at Mercy hospital. Plant officials said the accident was unwitnessed and he was about four steps off the floor.
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Robert Gatewood
Twentieth Avenue
Mercy Hospital
Waconia Sorghum Co
Sixth Street
Gatewood
Children Hurt in Falls from Cars
A Cedar Rapids boy and girl suffered minor injuries after falling from moving cars on consecutive days. Bradley Anfinson, 4, and a 2 year old girl, both injured, were treated for lip cuts and abrasions. Anfinson is the son of Mr and Mrs Darrell Anfinson of 268 Drinkward Street NW.
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Cedar Rapids
Bradley Anfinson
Darrell Anfinson
Drinkward Street
Car incident leaves two injured on city streets
A man fell from a car on Johnson avenue NW at 3:40 p.m. Monday and was treated at Mercy hospital. Joanna Erger of route two drove the car. Janet Kriz, daughter of Vernon and Mrs Kriz, suffered facial injuries when she fell from a car driven by her mother on Wilson avenue SW at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday and was treated at Mercy and released.
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Johnson Avenue NW
Mercy Hospital
Joanna Erger
Route Two
Janet Kriz
Vernon Kriz
Wilson Avenue
Mercy
Rambler car ad touts value and safety features
An extensive sales pitch argues Rambler offers rust proofing, chrome primer baths, long lasting exhaust, double safety brakes, curved glass, roof racks, and cushioned acoustical ceiling. It claims low prices across models and emphasizes economy, handling, and owner benefits to persuade buyers.
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of Petroleum Equipment Co
Third St
Executives Club
Coe College
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E. Cohn & Sons Inc
L ST
Tonemaster
Cymmereye Cesteteet
AMR Cme
Ceriselowa
Mearl R. Wright
24Th St. Drive
S.E
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Cedar Valley
Tronics
Marine Air Wing
Man
Frankie Frisch
Frankie
Hill
Kentucky
Dea
Etraiont Bourbon
the Hill and Hill Distillery Company
Louisville, KY
Rambler
America
Danny Kaye
Cbs-Tv
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