Elmer Allen Former Cedar Rapids Street Railway Chief Dies
Elmer C. Allen 66 former general manager and secretary of the Cedar Rapids and Marion city railway died at 5 45 am Saturday at his son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs Henry Hamilton 127 Cottage Grove avenue SE after seven weeks illness He was born December 5 1874 in Ypsilanti Michigan to Edward P Allen and Clara Cushman Allen He attended the University of Michigan and later entered public utility work He married Page Forman in 1898 She died in 1913 Allen moved to Cedar Rapids in 1913 where he led the railway church Elks and Masons He is survived by daughter Frances Hamilton grandson John Allen Hamilton and sister Mrs William R Thompson Funeral services set for 2 pm Monday at Turner chapel burial Oak Hill cemetery Friends may call at the chapel.
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Cedar Rapids and Marion City Railway
Henry Hamilton
Cottage Grove Avenue
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Ypsilanti, Mich
Edward P. Allen
Michigan
Clara Cushman Allen
University of Michigan
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Cedar Rapids
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Cedar Rapids Country Club
Frances Hamilton
John Allen Hamilton
William R. Thompson
Hudson, Mich
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Oak Hill Cemetery
Henderson Warns of Crackdown on Price Surcharge
Washington dispatch reports Leon Henderson head of Roosevelt price control agency warns 11 industries to keep prices reasonable or face economic sanctions by withholding supplies. He lists paper textiles steel coal drugs chemicals and other sectors under scrutiny. He says wages fall outside agency authority but will monitor as a prime cost factor and notes potential price rises to spur agriculture output.
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Yugoslavs Recapture Towns From Reich Army
BULLETIN BUDAPEST UP The army command said Hungarian troops entered the Yugoslav city of Subotica and broke the entire line of Yugoslav defenses. Yugoslav defenders were said to have checked the German advance in central Serbia at Krusovec, recaptured several towns, and inflicted heavy losses on the Nazi invaders. American dispatch notes 170 German tanks captured along with generals and war materiel. Yugoslavs fought a terrific battle southwest of Skoplje as they attempted to form a land corridor to aid British reinforcements.
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Battle in Greece opens as Allied line strained across Mount Olympus to Albania
British and Greek defenses face German panzer thrusts as RAF attacks disrupt lines. German attempts to sever the Phiorina Koritz road threaten retreat routes, with Yugoslav and Greek units fighting to hold off advances near Monastir and Skopje. Berlin signals greetings to Mussolini as Yugoslavia’s position weakens.
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Red Sea Route Opens Risks for U S War Cargo
Roosevelt opened a pathway to Suez for American ships carrying war cargoes raising concerns of search, seizure, or attack by Axis raiders. The new route, through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, could be targeted if cargoes aid Britain or other Allies. State officials cited hypothetical risks and treated each incident as a separate case.
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Iowa Assembly Ends with Beer Law and Truck Rules
DES MOINES AP The 49th Iowa general assembly nears completion as members sent final bills to Governor Wilson including a beer bill and a truck weight measure. The truck rule raises axle limits to 17 000 pounds and overall gross to 28 000 plus 500 pounds per foot. The beer bill allows Class C on premises to grocery stores and pharmacies with a $25 annual license. reduces class B bonds and bans sales to minors.
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Mayor hopes strike peace talks resume soon
Mayor Frank Hahn after a conference with Lewis J. Clark said negotiations leading to a settlement of the Wilson and company strike could be resumed early next week. He urged focus on present issues rather than long term plans and noted Cedar Rapids civic leaders and business men stay involved to bring both sides to a conference table.
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Federal mediation grows in parley on strikes across industries
United Press reports increasing use of federal conciliators to settle defense industry labor disputes. Southern coal operators seek certification of a strike threat at GM and a wage conference splits amid iron and steel orders. The UMW and UAW push for wage hikes and union shop while defense contracts and coal shortages intensify pressure nationwide. Norris urges curb on union initiation fees as Congress debates labor action.
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Coat Torn Off By Passing Car Near Cedar Rapids Girl
Hazel Ellingson and Vera Frazier suffered a near miss when an eastbound car swerved close on First Avenue at Twenty Seventh Street and ripped Hazel’s spring coat. The driver stopped briefly then fled. police urge reporting any found coat piece to avoid charges for failing to stop after an accident. Captain Gordon Hughes announced the request for information and warned of potential charges.
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Roosevelt push on requisition power for 39 Danish ships
Washington officials say Roosevelt seeks authority to requisition idle foreign ships to speed acquisition of 39 Danish vessels for a reopened Red Sea route to En Route and the Suez Canal. Easter holiday delays action. presidents aides expect rapid moves Monday or Tuesday after consultations.
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Rumor Yugoslav Premier Heads to Moscow Sparks Swiss Speculation
In Bern AP reports a Yugoslav premier Dusan Simovic reportedly left Yugoslavia on a mission that likely takes him to Moscow. The departure fuels ongoing speculation about Yugoslav relations with the Soviet Union.
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Martin Finds Midwest War Psychology Trend
Washington reports Rep. Thomas E. Martin says the Midwest shows a shift toward war psychology after a two week tour of Iowa and Wisconsin. He warns against rushing to war while arming and training programs remain incomplete, urging restraint and preparedness. He credits American industry and labor for progress but cautions the nation is not fully prepared for armed conflict.
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Ambiguous Riddle Lines Refer to Company and Crowds
A fragmented quip about a threesome labeled as a crowd appears. The text shifts to advertising used furniture inviting viewings at the front door, mentioning odd pieces and a dining room suite, all on the same day. The piece hints at humorous or provocative wordplay and a sales pitch for secondhand items.
J. D. White and kin injured in highway crash
Mrs. James D. White wife of the local truck drivers union agent was in serious condition at Mercy hospital Iowa City after a Friday night crash on highway 218 near North Liberty when a car driven by her husband blew a tire and overturned. White suffered facial and leg lacerations and possible hand injury. Mr. White had minor injuries and was also hospitalized. A third passenger, William White, brother of the agent, sustained facial cuts.
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Claim U S Envoy's Belgrade Residence Destroyed
Washington reports the American legation in Belgrade Yugoslavia says the home of Ambassador Arthur Bliss Lane was destroyed while legation offices and consulates remain intact. All staff and families are safe. The location of Lane at the time of the bombing is not stated.
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Yugoslav King Peter With Army In Athens Refuge
London dispatch reports 17 year old King Peter of Yugoslavia joined the Yugoslav army after fleeing his country. The Yugoslav government confirms the king is in Athens as Berlin and Rome acknowledge his departure.
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Mercury Reaches 80 Degrees Mark For First Time This Year
Cedar Rapids area forecasts cloudiness with scattered showers or thunderstorms weekend as spring warmth continues. The thermometer hit 80 degrees at 12 45 p m marking the year's first 80 high, after a 74 degree Friday, with mild, moonlit conditions and a rising morning low near 60 degrees.
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Gardiner Van Ness Founder of Grain Co Dies in Chicago
Gardiner B. Van Ness founder of a grain company bearing his name, with past branch offices in Iowa, South Dakota, and Illinois, passed away Friday in Chicago.
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Binder Announcement For Weekly Cookbooklets
A notice on the Cookbooklet page in the Sunday Cedar Rapids Gazette announces a new binder to be issued weekly for twenty consecutive weeks. The item highlights a limited run and directs readers to the paper for further details.
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British General Carton Captured in Norway Event
Rome dispatch reports Major General Carton, commander of British troops in central Norway a year ago, among Axis captures in North Africa. Dechart, a World War I veteran, is said to have been wounded eight times and lost an eye and an arm.
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La Cava Announces Marriage to Garland
Hollywood director Gregory La Cava disclosed Friday that he and actress Mrs. Garland were married. The AP report notes the unexpected union between the filmmaker and the renowned star, marking a quiet domestic milestone in Hollywood life.
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Report Nazi Raiders Sighted Off Mexico
Two sea raiders were sighted off the west coast of Mexico below the Gulf of California, as fishermen returning to Mazatlan reported Saturday.
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British Fight For Last Foothold On Continent
In northern Greece the Greco British line fights a turning German push on both flanks to hold a last European foothold. Mount Olympus anchors the Allied right while left flank pressure threatens key Phiorina, a gateway toward Greece. Greek Press Minister Nicoloudis vows the battle will be one of the best in history and that the Allies can hold.
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