Florida Gamble Bust Showcases Reform Drive in Miami Beach
Miami Beach and Greater Miami face a long battle against illegal gambling as reform groups grow from 250 to over 400 civic organizations. The Crime Commission pressed for action with Kefauver’s national inquiry rising from local seizures and law enforcement changes. Frank Katzentine credits cleaner politics and better sheriffs as reforms gain traction.
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Gold Coast
Crime Commission of
Greater
Miami
The
Angels
Frank Katzentine
Crime Commission
Katzentine
Miami Beach
White House
Sen. Kefauver
Tennessee
Washington
Kefauver
Democratic Party
Keef
Florida
Chicago
March Death Toll in Cedar Rapids Sets Five-Year High
Cedar Rapids health officials report 99 deaths in March, the highest monthly toll in at least five years. Assistant Health Officer Carl Smith notes 59 men and 40 women among the fatalities, with chicken pox leading illnesses at 67 cases and mumps at 36. February deaths stood at 74.
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Cedar Rapids
Carl Smith
Smith
Forfeiture action over adulterated Santa Clara Prunes seized
United States District Court in Cedar Rapids orders seizure and condemnation of 36 cases of Santa Clara Prunes labeled Four B B B B Brand Medium with net weight 2 Lbs each. The libel seeks forfeiture under 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(3) and requires all claimants to appear on the date set in the Northern District of Iowa. Marshal and deputy execute the Monition and announce court dates.
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United States District Court
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
United States OF America
Libelant
United States District Court For
Northern District of Iowa
United States Court Room
Fred Bisrmann
United States
Duglas Hincker
Appointment of Executrix in Linn County Iowa
Notice states Lena Pusateri is appointed Executrix of the estate of Grin avado also known as Joseph Gremaldo or Joseph Morgan, late of Linn County Iowa, deceased. Debts and claims should be presented duly authenticated to the Clerk of Linn County, Iowa, with attorney James E. Patterson listed.
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Towa
Linn
Cow
Beth Shoudy
Linn Coun
Iowa
Boepin
Linn County
State of
Line County
Grinavado
Joseph Gremaldo
Joseph Morgan
Lin
Lena Pusateri
James E. Patterson
Tosa
Ralph Execu Hoffman
Va “County
Lows
Ecepese
Dis
Grace jokes turn into medical request, council to legal
City council discussed a humorous line about Grace needing tonsil removal if she keeps talking about it. City Attorney Garberson suggested petitioners seek relief in district court. Waterworks data show March pumping at 233,805,000 gallons and daily average of 7,542,096 gallons with receipts of 40,099.97 from rentals and tax and 9,084.50 from sewage disposal. Expenditures totaled 31,981.58 in operating accounts 7,626.16 for permanent improvements and 16,833.08 from the construction fund.
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Seo. Louis
City Hall notes and bids set for city projects
Ten residents petition for grading and rock surfacing on Forty-ninth Street NE near Louisa Street. Public Improvements Commissioner Stolba says grading and culverts free if owners supply materials while rocking is assessment. Council sets bids April 28 for curb and gutter on Thirty-first Street SE. Iowa FFA gets permit for downtown parade April 19 during state convention. Fire Chief Kohout endorses payment of 15 500 to Peter Pirsch and Sons for a new 750 gallon pumper. Twenty seven residents seek reconsideration of the Adjustment Board action allowing a Quonset style used car display at 2817 First Avenue SE.
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Forty-ninth Street
Louisa Street
W. W. Stolba
G. W. Martin
Frank Young
E. P. Kohout
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Peter
Adjustment Board
George Roeniig
First Avenue SE
City approves Hennessey Brothers water mains contract
Council finalizes a resolution awarding the summer water mains installation to Hennessey Brothers, Inc. The action follows bid review and city work plans. Attorney Maurice L. Nathanson, for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9129, seeks a refund of the club’s cigarette permit after its Magnus hotel business ceased. The council grants the request pending records check.
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Hennessey Brothers, Inc
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Magnus Hotel
Maurice L. Nathanson
City approves billboard lease on First Avenue property
The council approved a lease with General Outdoor Advertising Company to maintain a billboard at the off street parking lot on First Avenue East next to K. P. Hall. The city will receive 250 dollars annually.
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General Outdoor Advertising Company
First Avenue E
K. P. Hall
Foreign Aid Critics Press Allies and Protest German Tax
A House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee urged attaching conditions to U S aid to Britain and other allies while pushing higher priority for Spain and firmer Franco actions. It urged continued Yugoslav aid with limits on Tito’s collectivization, and said no new German aid without clear Western Europe defense cooperation amid concerns over uneven tax structures.
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House
America
Britain
U. S
Spain
Generalissimo Franco
Clement J. Zablocki
D-Wis
Edna F. Kelly
Chester Merrow
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tito
Full Foreign Affairs Committee
Truman
European Federation
Europe
Far East
Korea
Germany
France
Italy
Captain Carlsen Returns to Sea Aboard Flying Enterprise II
Capt Kurt Carlsen regains his seafaring footing as he sails again on the Flying Enterprise II, the ship Isbrandtsen lines acquired for him. A private ceremony marked his new command and he leaves a world of parades and crowds for the crew deck. He had earlier stayed aboard the original Flying Enterprise for 13 days before leaping off last January 10. He received a Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal by act of Congress.
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Mobile
Ala
Kurt Carlsen
Carlsen
Isbrandtsen Lines
Falmouth
England
Merchant Marine
Gulf Shipbuilding Yards
Chickasaw
C. J. Hogstedt
Isbrandtsen
Frank C. Waller
Waterman Lines
Herbert M
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Future Farmers of America
Monogram
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