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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1955

Page

11

Resume Speed signs spark Iowa highway debate and confusion

A reader letter criticizes the absurd Resume Speed signs in Iowa, noting their odd wording and close spacing near towns and construction zones. The piece argues the signs invite highway disaster and urges a review to replace them with clearer wording. An unrelated notice about Elmcrest Golf and Country Club bond redemption follows, detailing bonds to be redeemed and instructions to holders.

Iowa Maynard Iowa Highway Commission Iowa Department of Public Safety Elmcrest Golf and Country Club Merchants National Bank Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Emcrest Golf and Country Club Edward F. Bock

Why Did British Suppress News Of 2 Diplomats

United Press reports that the British foreign office delayed admitting that diplomats Donald D. MacLean and Guy Burgess were spies for Russia. For over four years officials denied or dismissed rumors while the men fled behind the Iron Curtain. The article questions why authorities kept silent despite knowledge of the risks.

Cambridge University Cambridge Foreign Office MacLean Burgess Russia Charles M. McCann United Press Donald D. MacLean Guy Burgess

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