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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1948

Page

7

Escape From Soviet Consulate Ended In Bold Leap

Mrs Kasenkina recounts a five day confinement on the third floor of the Soviet consulate ending with a daring escape by leaping from a courtyard window onto a wire. Lomakin and consular staff attempted to stop her as police and guards reacted, while she endured a tense, chaotic scene outside the building.

Glen Cove Long Island Lomakin Mme Consulate

Fragmented witness account frames a hospital scene

A fragmentary passage describes a near death moment as the speaker mentions an American hospital and expresses wishes to bystanders before losing consciousness. The text hints at a forthcoming continuation addressing Mrs Kasenkina’s story.

American Hospital

Don’t Judge a Chair by Its Cover Says Guide

The piece urges checking a chair's interior during shopping and at home. Inspect underpinnings for sagging springs and loose glue, test seat cushions, and assess arm structure. Early repairs prevent greater decay and extend the chair’s life.

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