Ratt Seafarer Sailed 115 Days to Samoa Aboard Raft
William Willis a 61 year old adventurer who journeyed 6400 miles from Peru to Samoa on a raft with his cat Meekie returned to San Francisco revealing a stormy voyage lived largely on dolphin by line and hook and stood almost all the time. His parrot Peekie did not survive the voyage. Willis said he was mentally prepared for solitude and considered the voyage very successful as he reached his intended destination.
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William Willis
Peru
Samoa
Meekie
Willis
Peekie
New York
South America
India
Meckie
Tuthill Calls for Swift Chest Drive Close
Cedar Rapids Marion Community Chest nears goal with 74 percent raised. General Chairman John B. Tuthill urged workers to finish solicitations this week for a final push at a Wednesday brunch. Total contributions reach 201 988 toward 270 362 goal as many groups report over the top.
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Cedar Rapids
Tuthill
Rezoning Hearing Monday Night for Northwest Area
The first of four public hear ings on Cedar Rapids citywide rezoning will be at 7 30 p m Monday in Roosevelt high school's library. The session focuses on northwest area changes north of First Avenue W and west of the Cedar River.
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Roosevelt High School
First Avenue
Cedar River
George Cockburn
City Plan Commission
Commission
Cockburn
McKinley High School
Missouri Carries Freight Tonnage Record on Missouri River
The Missouri river logged a 1954 navigation season record of about 285000 tons of freight shipments, with 267900 tons by Oct 20 and more en route. Commodities include steel molasses grain tin plate petroleum products and sugar. The river remains navigable to Omaha, 659 miles from the mouth, with season end expected near November 1.
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Omaha
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Missouri River
W. E. Potter
Missouri River Division
Army Engineers
Missouri
City Extends Street Oiling Payment Deadline to Nov 1
City Treasurer W. E. Miller announced an extension of the street oiling assessment deadline to November 1. About 29,700 of the 48,000 total has been paid. unpaid amounts will be billed to the county on next year’s tax bills.
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W. E. Miller
Miller
Record of Extreme Ocean Waves Reaches 70 Feet
Report notes ocean waves reaching heights of 70 feet or more. Observers describe towering seas impacting coastal areas and ships offshore. Meteorologists caution of dangerous surf conditions and ongoing monitoring for further swell development.
Fire Chiefs Meeting Set in Sioux City
Sioux City will host the fall meeting of the Iowa Fire Chiefs Association on November 7, announced by John M Hill. Fire chiefs from the state are expected to attend the gathering.
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Fire Chief Chiefs Association
John M
Hill
Sioux City
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Hiawatha Trailer
Hall Bicycle
Bruckner Machine Company
Skelly Oil
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Kaybee
O’meara’s
County Agent’s
Modern Laundry
New Process Laundry
W. D. MacKenzie Company
Iowa Radio Supply
Little Bohemian Restaurant
Pine Wood Inn
Stop Inn Tavern
Cedar Rapids Food Market
Sun Mart
IOA Foods
Nash-Finch
Holland Bakery
Sramek’s Bakery
Pete Bezanson
Inter- Ocean Reinsurance
Western Bohemian Fraternal Association
Weston D. Ralston
Roy E. Taylor
Werning
William Whipple
Lee B. Winterberg
William A. Woodward
American Mutual Life
Bankers Life
Equitable Life Insurance of
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New York Life
Travelers
Mutual Benefit Health and Accident of Omaha
Bruce West
Mutual Benefit Life
Royal Liverpool Group Insurance
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Harland Bartholomew and Associates
St. Louis
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Ordinance Committee
Ray Spielman
Map Committee
A. L. Smulekoff
Major Streets Committee
Ted Paulson
Tom Moore
Cedar Rapids Real Estate Board
Wilson
Franklin
Third St. SE
Hadlowe
Newman's
Witch Girl
Gypsy Boy
Pirate Boy
Newman's Bargain Square
Mary Miles
Newman
Disney
Donald Duck
Retax
Sepor
Corol Roy
Toy Shop
Playtex
Santy
Panty
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