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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1946

Page

12

Borge with 23 piece orchestra at Iowa stage Friday

Borge brings a 23 man orchestra to the Iowa theater Friday at 8 15 for a one night engagement. The program mixes Warsaw Concerto with humor and songs by Gershwin Kern Porter and others. Critics hail him as terrific with all seats reserved and tickets on sale at the box office or by mail order.

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Amber Stalled Again as Director Stahl Resigns

Hollywood reports production on Forever Amber stalled after director John M. Stahl quit without explanation. Producer Darryl F. Zanuck seeks a successor while Peggy Cummins remains ill delaying resumption. the film is about one third complete after 39 days of production.

Hollywood Amber John M. Stahl Stahl Darryl F. Zanuck East Peggy Cummins 20Th Century-Fox Studios Miss Cum

70-Pound Packages May Be Sent Overseas Now

The Post Office Department announced that parcels up to 70 pounds with a length and girth of 100 inches may be mailed to U.S. Army and Navy personnel overseas starting May 1. Navy requests are not required. Army only upon request. The previous limits were 11 pounds for Navy and 22 pounds for Army with 72 inches combined length and girth.

Washington Post Office Department Army Navy

Notice of Administrator Appointment in Linn County Iowa

State of Iowa Linn County ss notice is hereby given that on April 15 1946 the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate of Beth M VanHorn deceased All persons indebted must pay promptly Those having claims should file them with the Linn County Iowa District Court Clerk Charles W VanHorn M W O Rieley Attorney

Towa Linn County O . Beth M. VanHorn Iowa

Italians Push Plan to Scuttle Warships Instead of Surrender

In Rome protests rise as reports say Italy may keep only about 30 percent of its naval vessels. Naval Minister de Courten vows to prevent scuttling while Premier De Gasperi seeks to protect national assets amid Allied division of ships.

Raffalo de Courten Paris Italy Alcide de Gasperi de Courten

Mt Vernon Man Pleads Guilty to Firing Cannon in Yard

Paul Hoffman 27 apologized in Mt Vernon court for discharging a firearm within city limits by firing a cannon in his front yard. He said he tried knocking and tossing pebbles at the window to alert his wife and others who heard the shot.

MT. Vernon N.Y Paul Hoffman Hoffman

Man fires cannon at home after party delay

A man, unable to enter his home after returning late from a party, dragged a 20 pound cannon from the cellar and fired it, the blast heard around Mt. Vernon as police investigated the incident.

Hoffman Mt. Vernon

Feature Time in taal witnesse at local theaters

Listings show showtimes for Paramount The Jade Mask and other features at multiple venues including Palace Rialto Times Strand and Marion. Notable titles include Deadline at Dawn Journey Together The Ex Mrs Bradford and Thirty Seconds over Tokyo with varied schedules across theaters.

Song Written by La Salle Used in Veterans Campaigns

Minneapolis based writer Jack La Salle penned a song titled A Place to Hang My Hat used in housing campaigns for war veterans. He faced eviction and sought a new place to live as he pursued the campaign effort.

Minneapolis Jack la Salle la Salle

Attention Women Over 28 Night at Danceland

Danceland shifts from Over 30 to Over 28 on designated nights as a growing trend among women who prefer smoother rhythms to jitterbugging. The change marks a gradual easing of age rules to attract more dancers and maintain a welcoming ballroom vibe.

Danceland

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