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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1946

Page

26

Weather and notices in the Daily Record April 12 1846

The issue lists temperatures for several cities with precipitation data and forecasts for the coming days. It also records multiple local criminal fines for drunkenness speeding and related infractions, divorce petitions, theft reports, marriage licenses, hunting and restaurant license issues, and birth notices across Mercy St Luke’s and Sioux City locations. Names include Mrs Frances Mealhouse Brook Stevens Harold Schnider Wilmer C Dake and Lamir Rohjena.

Frances Mealhouse First Avenue W Brook Stevens Harold Schnider Fourteenth Avenue SE Wilmer C. Dake Eighth Avenue

F R Reaction To Japaneak Attack Is Told

Washington AP report details Franklin D Roosevelt briefing congressional leaders at the White House after Pearl Harbor. The stenographic record shows Roosevelt describing a shooting war in the Pacific and noting it was a terrible disappointment in time of war.

Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt White House Pearl Harbor Senate-House Congress Pacific Mr. Roosevelt Rep. Murphy D-Pa

Truman Pays Tribute to Roosevelt on Death Anniversary

President Truman extolled Franklin D. Roosevelt’s lifelong adherence to core ideals, praising his domestic and foreign policies as he urged continued commitment to social insurance, credit and economic principles. He contrasted Roosevelt’s stance with the global fight against tyranny and departed for Stewart Field, West Point to fly back to Washington.

Mr. Roosevelt Family of Nations Franklin D. Roosevelt Truman Stewart Field West Point Washington

Special Commendation for Chaplain Morton Hickman in Korea

Capt Morton Hickman pastor at Daniels Parksyemeran church 1941 1943 receives commendation from Major Gen Archer Lerch military governor Seoul Korea He led first Christian services in Korea royal palace throne room served 1943 44 Carroll First Presbyterian pastor 1944 entered service overseas over a year commendation notes his sympathy patience and just approach aiding Christian leaders and their congregations during military government in Korea

Morton Hickman Daniels Parksyemeran Archer L. Lerch U. S. Army Seoul Korea Hickman Royal Palace of First Presbyterian Church Carroll U. S

Rothlisberger's Body Recovered from Iowa River

The body of John Rothlisberger a 23 year old University of Iowa student from Washington Iowa was recovered by Iowa City police Friday after a boating mishap on April 1. A taxicab driver spotted the body about 400 yards south of the accident site and the remains were taken to Washington for disposition.

the Gazette Iowa City John Rothlisberger University of Iowa Washington Iowa River Rothlisberger

G I Brides To Be Out Of Europe by June 30

Paris AP reports the army will end transportation of G I brides from continental Europe by June 30. More than 6 000 dependents will have been sent to the United States, following a separate May 30 timetable for brides from the United Kingdom.

G.I Europe Paris United States U.S Army United Kingdom

Interest on Tax Refund Ordered for C R Firm

Lincoln Neb AP The Nebraska attorney general office rules the state must pay 10 percent interest on the tax refund judgment won by Zonal Mutual Liability Co of Cedar Rapids against Nebraska from the grant date until payment. The $699.50 judgment dates to a hearing on January 16. Ray Mills president of Cedar Rapids cancer said he had not been notified of the ruling. The auditor asked if interest would apply if payment awaited legislative appropriation.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska

Communist Red Troops Raid Rail Towns Across Northern China

Tens of thousands of Communist troops struck cities along 650 miles of rail lines from north China to central Manchuria as a five hour PCC debate failed to avert civil war. Communists encircled Changchun, capturing Siakiutai. Soviet aid and nutured barricade clashes were reported. mediation talks offered a five day truce but government refused to pause occupation.

Chungking North China Manchuria Political Consultative Council Tangshan Tientsin Harbin Central Rodion Y. Malinovsky Changchun Siakiutai Peace Preservation Corps Democratic League PCC League

Future Farmers State Officers Listed at Batavia Convention

State president is Future Farmers from Batavia with a full slate of officers led by David Walker as secretary and Jack Long as reporter. Convention HQs are Montrose with events at Roosevelt, Friday speeches include J Glyndon Stuff and a Friday night banquet featuring W J Peterson, University of Iowa history lecturer.

Batavia David Walker Monticello Jack Long Sac City Jack Hanson Hudson Newmark Nelson Harlan Robert Daub Fairfield Milton Friedow Kanawha Robert Havender Harvey Melvin R. Haden Lytton Dwight L. Kindsley Des Moines Montrose Hotel Roosevelt Hotel J. Glyndon Stuff Dixon Til W. J. Peterson Iowa University of Iowa

U S Faces Rise Of Two Billions In Living Cost

Washington AP reports that OPA warns Americans face a 2 billion dollar jump in living costs if amendments to extend OPA beyond June 30 pass. Porter argues provisions would raise clothing bills by 10 percent and shift 425 million from car buyers to dealers, with big effects on inflation. He cites three targeted provisions affecting price controls on autos, appliances, and textiles.

Washington Congress OPA Paul Porter Porter Spence

Deadline Set for Wacs To Enlist for Europe

Honorably discharged Wacs who want to reenter the corps for overseas duty in the European theater must file applications with the local U S army recruiting station by midnight April 20 the War Department announced Friday.

Omaha INS War Department

Found on Highway Woman Tells Tale of Robbery

Special to The Gazette Springville reports a semi conscious woman near Springville at 10 a m Friday said two strangers slugged her and robbed her of 800 dollars before ejecting her from a car. Doctors found no injuries and she remained in a half conscious state at Monticello hospital.

the Gazette Springville Barney Shaffer Sand Springs

Deaths John S. Jackson 53 Cedar Rapids resident

John S. Jackson 53 of 3131 Wood avenue SE Cedar Rapids died at 9:40 a.m. Friday after a long illness. Born April 7, 1893, in Cedar Rapids he worked for Wilson and Company until retiring in 1941. Survived by wife Ella two daughters Mrs Paul Spencer and Mrs Allen Glass seven grandchildren a brother Edward and sister Mrs Harry Hilton. A son Eugene Ray Jackson was in the Philippines April 28, 1945. Services in Beatty chapel at 1:30 p.m. Monday. friends may call.

John S. Jackson Wood Avenue Wilson and Company Cedar Rapids Ella Paul Spencer Allen Glass Edward Harry Hilton Eugene Ray Jackson Philippines Beatty Chapel

Mrs Skalsky of Ely Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Frank Skalsky, 53, longtime Ely resident, died Thursday morning after a long illness in a local hospital. Born near Ely February 11, 1893, she is survived by her husband and two sons, Lt. Commander Francis A. Skalsky of the naval reserve and Eugene, at home, plus a sister and brother. She was a member of the Bohemian Reformed church. Funeral arrangements await word from her son.

Frank Skalsky Ely Condr Francis A. Skalsky Naval Reserve Eugene Joseph Buresh Cedar Rapids John Telecky Bohemian Reformed Church Bresh Chapel Comdr Skalsky

Last rites for Mrs LeRoy Bick ford in Brady mortuary

The last rites for Mrs LeRoy Bick ford, 522 McKinley Street SE, will be conducted by Rev Carroll Roberts at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Brady mortuary with burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Survivors include two sons Carl Blake of Ollie Iowa and Paul Blake of Manly Iowa. Friends may call at the mortuary.

LeRoy Bickford McKinley Street Carroll Roberts Brady Mortuary Oak Hill Cemetery Carl Blake Ollie Paul Blakes Manly

Services for Bert W Anderson at Rohn chapel

Funeral services for Bert W Anderson of 832 A avenue NE are set for 2 30 p m Saturday in the Rohn chapel with Rev John E DeLong officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill cemetery and friends may call at the chapel.

Bert W. Anderson A Avenue NE Rohn John E. DeLong Oak Hill Cemetery

Half-and-half strike baffles mediators in Michigan

About 100 workers at Hinkley-Myers Manufacturing, in a wage dispute ongoing since November, report for work each morning but quit by mid afternoon. Carlyle A. Gray of the Michigan labor mediation board calls it a "half-and-half strike" new to the board.

Jackson, Mich Michigan Labor Mediation Board Hinkley - Myers Manufacturing Company Carlyle A. Gray Mediation Board

Cuticura Claims Clear Skin After Three Weeks Use

Miss B. Green of Davis Oklahoma reports her face cleared after three weeks with Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She says her skin is now smooth as a baby's and recommends the product to others at druggists.

B. Green Davis Okla

France Seen As Menaced By Spaniards

New York AP reports exiled Spanish republican leader Dr. Fernando De Los Rios claims Franco massed 450,000 troops on the French frontier and threatens France. He cites documentary proof and spoke as the republican observer at the UN security council sessions amid Poland’s charges about Franco and German scientists. The U.S. and Britain favor individual national decisions on Franco as Poland’s case is heard.

New York Spain United Nations Security Council Franco Fernando de Los Rios University of Madrid Washington France de Los Rios Paris Security Council Council Poland Truman United States Britain

Bill for 100 000 Vet Homes Signed

President Truman signed a bill providing 253.727 million dollars for veterans housing to supply about 100000 temporary dwellings for war veterans. Most homes will be converted service barracks, matching prior authorization for a similar number of temporary homes.

Washington Truman

Yank Who Fleeced Jap Banker Makes Escape

YOKOHAMA AP Earl Brown the marine who allegedly talked a Japanese bank president out of 500000 yen by posing as an army examiner has escaped from custody. The United States Eighth army provost marshal announced Friday that Brown fled while being taken to a dispensary. His home is Clarksburg West Virginia.

Yokohama Earl Brown United States Eighth Army Brown Clarksburg W. Va

Orange and Lemon Prices To Be Raised Slightly

An OPA official said price ceilings for oranges lemons and tangerines will be increased slightly next week. Retail rise will be negligible a fraction of a cent per pound. producer ceilings will be raised due to higher farmers costs.

Washington OPA

U S Scraps Export Curbs on Argentina

Washington AP reports the United States removed Argentina from its restricted export list clearing the way for resumed normal trade. The action ends curbs that had limited shipments and signals a broader thaw in bilateral trade relations between the two nations.

U.S Argentina Washington United States Popaty

Russian Paper Pays Tribute to Roosevelt

Pravda marked the anniversary of Roosevelt's death with high tribute and warned that forming an Anglo American military alliance against Russia would violate his principles. The article hailed Roosevelt as a promoter of friendship and collaboration between Russian and American peoples.

Moscow INS Pravda Roosevelt Russia

Persistent These Half Pint Italian Black Marketeers

Naples AP story follows a pint sized Naples street urchin Luigi selling a San Bernard puppy on the street. He hawks the dog to passersby with underscored cleverness, pressing for $20 then $15 while a crowd gathers. A soldier buys the dog as the boy shifts targets, and the narrator escapes with the pup.

Naples Luigi Joe San Bernard Alps

Japan Elects First Free Diet as Conservatives Roll Up Leads

Allied and semi official tallies show four conservative parties gaining a strong majority in Japan's 466 seat lower house. Liberal 135 seats Progressives 95 Social Democrats 87 Cooperatives 16 Communists 5 panekerets 89 and minor groups. Women win 22 seats including two former members wives. MacArthur and British official praise voting as Shidehara contemplates new party moves.

Ralph Teatforth Tokyo Japan Diet Liberal Party Progressives Social Democrat Cooperatives Communists Panekerets Douglas MacArthur W. McMahon Ball British Commonwealth Allied Council Party of Diet Takao Saito Baron Kijuro Shidehara Saito Shidehara Wataru Narahashi Liberal Social ‘Democrat MacArthur Barnard College New York

Greek Communist Paper Calls Election Fraudulent

The Rizopastis newspaper in Athens called the recent Greek elections fraudulent and invalid saying allied observers deemed the vote free and fair. It warned that extending the political anomaly in Greece endangers the nation.

Six-Cent Stamps Prove Bad Investment for Soldier

Former soldier Robert M. Weir in Lockport Illinois laments $400 in six cent airmail stamps bought while in Japan. Back home he cannot cash them or trade for war bonds as domestic airmail rose to eight cents. He appeals to the Chicago Sun for help marketing the stamps.

Lockport, Ill Robert M. Weir Japan Lockport Chicago Sun

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