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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1948
Page
5
New York AP reports about Mrs. Marie Morris Rushing and her fourth grade room where Polly the beloved guinea pig helped prevent a teacher from quitting. Polly's presence in room 4B transformed democracy in action, guiding students to protect and support the weak.
In a school tale Polly the guinea pig leads a dramatic escape to the rest room before an alarm. Polly walks in with excitement as Mrs. Rushing and students witness the pack saddle moment and receive the safety placard and best posted certificate. The fire chief attends to recount Polly’s story and the teacher reveals she burned her resignation to stay teaching.
American Airlines launched a bargain family fare plan allowing an adult with a full fare ticket to bring a spouse and children at half fare on any flight starting Monday Tuesday or Wednesday. The airline may also match United's recent 5 percent round-trip fare cut if approved by the Civil Aeronautics Board.
Public notice from Linn County Iowa appoints Esther Thri as executrix of Jennie Charter’s estate. Creditors must file claims with the clerk and provide proper authentication by a specified date. Debtors are urged to settle debts promptly and follow probate procedures.
Prague AP dispatch reports Justice Minister Cepicka charging foreign agents plotted to kill Gottwald in retaliation for Eduard Benes death. Interior Minister Nosek accused Catholic churches of anti state activity, amid heightened security for Gottwald at Benes funeral and tensions with Archbishop Beran over church resistance to the government.
The court has qualified Mary Agnes Seelig as Administratrix of the estate of Mary Agnes Seelig, deceased, of Linn County Iowa. All persons having claims against the estate must present them for immediate payment as required by law. The filing to be verified by the respective court and related authorities.
Washington AP report says Truman supporters seek a Texas victory Tuesday to blunt a Dixie revolt that could keep him off several ballots. States Rights backers contest party control at a Texas convention, with electors pledged for Thurmond and Wright. Louisiana ballot denial adds urgency as McGrath accuses Republicans of breaking price support promises to farmers.
McGrath warns that selling surplus crops quickly would flood markets and push prices down, undermining price supports. Henry A. Wallace plans to join the agricultural debate, with Progressive leaders to confer with farm chiefs in Chicago Tuesday night.
Chicago authorities say the blast at the E J Brach Candy Company last week killed 13 people, including Sam Spina, 32, as investigators scrutinize the incident.
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