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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1942

Page

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Reckless Driving Fine at Eveland Court

Police court at Eveland on Mt Ver Road SE charged a driver with reckless driving and fined $25 plus costs.

Eveland Mt. Verroad SE

Fire report of stove and wallpaper incidents at two addresses

A Thursday 11:08 am fire involved meat burning on a stove at 306 Twelfth Avenue SE, confined to meat and pan. On Friday at 3:30 am wallpaper on the third floor at 117 Second Avenue rekindled but was extinguished with one line of hose.

Twelfth Avenue SE Second Avenue

Mercy hospital birth notices on Sixth Street NW

Mr. and Mrs. Sixth Street NW welcome a daughter on August 13 at Mercy hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stolar of 1717 C Avenue NW report a daughter born August 13. Mr. and Mrs. George Bistricky of Route 1 Fairfax announce a son born August 13.

Mercy Hospital Sixth Street NW Joe Stolar C Avenue NW George Bistricky Fairfax

Three intoxication cases heard in county court

Arch ie Thompkins aged 52 of 1011 Bealer Court Wesley Dostal 29 of Toddville and Carl Chipley were sentenced for intoxication. Thompkins and Dostal received 15 days in the county jail while Chipley was sentenced to 30 days. All cases were before Justice H R Churchill.

Archie Thompkins Bealer Court Wesley Dostal Toddville Carl Chipley H. R. Churchill

Scattered Indian Riots Continue in Central Provinces

Police and troops fired on rioting mobs in five Nagpur areas as laborers looted grain cloth and sugar shops and set fires. Orders restricted movement, communications were disrupted, and police rounded up minor Hindu Nationalist leaders while Hyderabad and other states reported sporadic unrest.

Bombay Nagpur Hyderabad Nizam of

Indian Envoy Seeks More Industrial Aid

Washington India supply mission head Mahindra urged stronger industrial aid to India to bolster Allied war effort and lift morale, arguing aid would fortify a broader war base and support national resolve.

Washington INS India Ilash C. Mahindra

Ten Army Flyers Rescued After Ten Days in Jungle

An eyewitness diary from Yank details ten U S Army airmen stranded in a jungle for ten days. They survived by shooting game and fish, using rubber life rafts, and improvising meals while navigating streams and jungle trails before reaching a U S Army Air Force base.

New York INS

Alleged Contact Man in Swindle Tied to Cedar Rapids Case

Epstein Cook, alleged contact man in a fraud scheme selling counterfeit whisky warehouse receipts, remained free on $3,000 bail. Dr F A Haffe of Waterloo stood for a similar bond. Cook and Epstein Cook plead not guilty to obtaining money by false pretenses in district court. A county attorney accuses them of selling 1250 dollars in fraudulent securities to Msgr J M Molloy in April 1940 amid an extradition hearing for Henry Bernstein, to be heard before Gov. Dwight Green in Springfield.

Epstein Cago Ceder Rapids Liberty F. A. Haffe Waterloo Epstein Cook Iltyein Msgr J. M. Molloy Henry Bernstein Cedar Rapids Dwight Green Springfield

Suit Aimed at Black Market Steel Transactions

The Office of Price Administration filed its first suit to curb steel black market trading tied to Higgins shipbuilding interests. Judge Wilkin granted a temporary injunction against Willard P. Markle restricting steel purchases and resales over ceiling prices. Markle, in a Cleveland hospital, allegedly sold 160000 pounds to Higgins Industries at about 20 dollars per ton above the limit, about 68 percent excess.

Cleveland Office of Price Administration Andrew Jackson Higgins OPA James C. Gruener Willard P. Markle Robert N. Wilkin Markle Gruener Markle Steel Houston Texas Higgins Industries, Inc Higgins

Glider Student Dies in Iowa Plane Crash

Estherville reports P. H. Horne of Corpus Christi Texas, a student at the Army Air Corps school in Spencer Iowa, was killed when his glider crashed on Chris Jenson farm about 20 miles south. The sole occupant bore the name R. T. McCulloch. details were not released. The school is run by Hunter Flying Service of Cedar Rapids.

Estherville P. H. Horne Corpus Christi Texas Army Air Corpses School Spencer Chris Jenson R. T. McCulloch Hunter Flying Service Cedar Rapids

Russians Press Counter Attacks on Bryansk and Black Sea Front

An army bulletin reports Russian forces launched a large counter attack in the Bryansk sector about 200 miles southwest of Moscow and pierced German firing points with tank led infantry. It notes Nazi columns advancing toward Novorossisk breached defenses near Krasnodor forcing a Soviet retreat to a new line.

Bryansk Moscow Novorossisk Black Sea Krasnodor

Cedar Rapids City Lines Eliminates 87 Bus Stops

Cedar Rapids will cut 87 bus stops amounting to about 20 percent of total stops. The action aims to conserve rubber and fuel while maintaining 660 foot minimum spacing in key routes. Remaining stops include changes on Fourth Avenue East and West Highlands Line with several relocations and inbound outbound adjustments.

Seaion Cedar Rapids ODT Otto B. Lindemann Lindemann

Six More Axis Sinkings Reported by Associated Press

Recife dispatches recount survivors from three ships sunk in the western Atlantic since Pearl Harbor. Eighty seven survivors landed in Brazil include 46 from Treminnard, 11 from Tricula, and 30 from Havecten. Two Cuban merchants sunk by Axis submarines in Gulf of Mexico with 32 lost. Twenty seven rescued minutes after sinking. one Brazilian tanker also reported sunk in Caribbean.

Associated Press Recife Brazil South Atlantic Gulf of Mexico Key West United States Coast Guard Carib- Senn

Execution of 10 Czechs Reported

Official Czech circles reported the execution of ten countrymen in Prague and Bruenn over two days this week. Four were said to be executed for high treason and four for arson and blackout crimes, while two were executed for operating as secret wireless transmitters.

London Prague Bruenn BBC New York CBS

Big New Convoy Safely in Britain

One of the largest US troop contingents to cross the Atlantic has arrived safely in Britain. The convoy was untouched and troops described the crossing as like peacetime. Units including transport, artillery and anti aircraft left ships and went to awaiting trains for operations.

London INS United States Atlantic British Isles Britain

Difficulty of Putting Ceiling on Livestock Is Cited by Wickard

Secretary of Agriculture Wickard says establishing price ceilings for livestock would require complex controls at markets and farms. He noted Leon Henderson has not offered a definite plan but the Agriculture Department will help if needed. He warns limits could aid small packers while meat supply projections suggest higher per capita consumption through mid 1943.

Washington LLP Secretary of Agriculture Aay R. Wickard Thurss Wickard Leon Henderson Agriculture Department

Hamlin Youth Die in Highway Mishap

Audubon AP reports Andrew Lauritsen Jr. 17 of Hamlin died when his car missed a bridge on a highway north of Hamlin. The overturned vehicle pinned him, found by two neighbor girls. An inquest will be held. Survivors include the youth’s family.

Audubon (Ap Andrew Lauritsen, Jr Hamlin Weath Teboty

Boy Ervin Kirk Still Missing After Week

Ervin Kirk 14, son of Mr and Mrs George Kirk of 1871 Ellis Boulevard NW, left home last Monday and remains missing Friday. Described as 5 feet 10 inches, 135 pounds, wearing a blue striped dress shirt brown slacks and brown oxfords, no tie or hat. He was seen with friends near the North Western railroad bridge about an hour after leaving.

Ervin Kirk George Kirk Ellis Boulevard Ervin North Western Railroad

Ensign Merlin E Morris Serves in Puerto Rico

Ensign Merlin E Morris USNR formerly of Cedar Rapids and Coe College serves with the U S Navy in Puerto Rico. He attended the Navy school of indoctrination at Notre Dame University. With Mrs Morris he lived in Greenville Texas where he was advertising manager for the National Milling Company. Mrs Morris remains in Cedar Rapids.

Ensign Merlin E. Morris USNR Cedar Rapids Coe College U. S. Navy Puerto Rico Ensign Morris Navy Notre Dame University Morris Greenville Texas National Milling Company

Bishop to Join London Broadcast on Mutual Network

Grant E. Bishop son of Mr and Mrs Ben F Bishop 558 Forest Dr SE is scheduled to participate in a London broadcast as listed in The Gazette Thursday. The program will be carried over Mutual Broadcasting including station WMT. Bishop serves with the corps unit of the National Guard.

Bishop Grant E. Bishop Ben F. Bishop Forest Drive London Mutual Broadcasting Ce WMT Corps National Guard

Soldiers Arrive for Basic Training at Fort Knox

Private Arnold J. Tschirgi son of Mr and Mrs Fred Tschirgi 1209 Sixth Avenue SE and Private Alvin L Strait route 2 Center Point have arrived at the armed forces replacement training center at Fort Knox Kentucky where they will take their basic training.

Arnold J. Tschirgi Fred Tschirgi Sixth Avenue SE Alvin L. Strait Center Point Armored Force Replacement Training Center Fort Knox

Coggon Man Promoted in Navy Rank at Pearl Harbor

Dean D. Aldrich son of Roy L. Aldrich of Coggon was advanced from seaman first class to coxswain at Pearl Harbor this week. He enlisted in the United States navy in October 1938.

Dean D. Aldrich Roy L. Aldrich Coggon Pearl Harbor United States Navy

Waite Returns to Great Lakes for Gunnery Duty Assignment

After a leave spent with his parents Mr and Mrs Earl C Waite 2120 K street SW Arnold Wray Waite third class seaman returned Thursday to Great Lakes to await assignment to a gunnery council

Earl C. Waite K Street Arnold Wray Waite Great Lakes

Aviation Cadet Lunning Transferred to California Training

Everett Lunning son of Mr and Mrs C O Lunning of Emiry formerly of Cedar Rapids has been transferred from Santa Ana to Santa Maria California where he is enrolled in primary flight training.

Everett Lunning C. O. Lunning Emiry Cedar Rapids Santa Ana Santa Maria Calif

Army notes on rank and transfers for local servicemen

Private Bert Graham has reached technical sergeant third grade while stationed in England, as reported by his wife. Sergeant Walter C. Tucker, son of Mr and Mrs W Tucker, has been transferred from Camp Barkeley Texas to Camp Adair Oregon, with his wife planning to join him. Fourth Technician Charles R Spicer at Camp Polk Louisiana is on a 15 day furlough visiting his mother Mrs Nora McShane of 717 Second Street NW.

West Highlands Third Avenue Second Street Fourth Street Street Eighth Tenth Streets Rockford Thirteenth Street Fourteenth Street Maple Drive Seventeenth Street Johnson Avenue Fifteenth Street Burch Avenue Bert Graham Avenue NW Sergt. Graham England Walter C. Tucker Charles R. Spicer Camp Polk Nora McShane

Mexico Calls in U S Currency in Mexico

The treasury announced Mexico will call in all United States currency except $2 bills to prevent Axis agents using Mexico to launder looted dollars.

Washington Treasury Mexico United States

Four Die in Army Plane Crash at Shreveport

An Army plane crash near Shreveport Louisiana results in the deaths of four people including two officers. Investigation teams secure the crash site as early reports identify the victims and confirm no survivors.

Unarmed Bank Robber Shot in Escape Attempt

CHICAGO AP A 32 year old man was shot and wounded in the First National Bank lobby after an empty handed demand for money and resistance to detention. Two plainclothesmen fired five shots as the suspect fell near the elevators. He identified himself as Car thigh and said he needed money. Bank staff said he drew toward his hip and a guard then opened fire.

Chicago First National Bank of Chicago Clark Street Carthigh Leslie V. Curtis Samuel Bradford Bradford Spencer

Fourteen Firms Exceed War Bond Drive Target

Fourteen firms surpassed the Friday target in the ten percent payroll deduction war bond drive. Thirteen of these had 10 or fewer employees, led by Aurox Tool and Die Inc with 24 workers in the larger class. Notable small firms over the top include Veterans of Foreign Wars Cedar Rapids Knitting Co Don's Radio Service Rohn Funeral Home Coe College Book Store Izer's Conoco Campus Drug Store Dixie Cream Donut Big Shoe Store Denver Hog Serum Aunt Lizzie's Lunch Dillon Transfer Thomas Plumbing and Heating.

Aurox Tool and Die, Inc Veterans of Foreign Wars Cedar Rapids Knitting Company Don's Radio Service Rohn Funeral Home Coe College Book Store Izer’s Conoco Campus Drug Store Dixie Cream Donut Company Big Shoe Store Denver Hog Serum Company Aunt Lizzie’s Lunch Dillon Transfer Company Thomas Plumbing and Heating Company

Linn County Budget Passed After Short Hearing

Linn County adopted the 1943 budget in two and a half minutes during the sixth continuation of a hearing. Elmer Seevell attended. Clare Petty and Seevell voted yes while Clarence Beeson voted no. The levy for a three year road program faced earlier opposition and a tax reduction of $109,158 is scheduled to be certified by the county auditor.

Linn Elmer Seevell Clare Petty Seevell Clarence Beeson Beeson

Air raid casualties in Britain total 368 dead in July

The Ministry of Home Security reported July civilian air casualties in Britain reaching 368 killed and 803 seriously injured. Among the dead were 40 children and 160 women.

London Britain Ministry of Home Security

Deaths Betzer Funeral for Mrs Mary Betzer Saturday

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Betzer who died Thursday will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Turner chapel. Burial will be in ce, Ia. Friends may call at the chapel.

Mary Elizabeth Betzer Turner Chapel Ce, Ia

Federal court actions continue with six indictments

The jury began work as four indictments involve defendants on bond or in custody and will not be disposed of this term. James P. Bolton of Jackson, Tennessee pleaded guilty to two counts of the national stolen property act and drew three year sentences to run concurrently. Other defendants face charges under the selective service act and motor vehicle theft law, with none to be disposed of this term.

Danforth James P. Bolton Jackson Tenn Carroll Okla Iowa Oklahoma Bolton J. W. Moore Hubbard Texas Moore Waco Grand Sylvanus Wacker Hancock County Arlo Tatum Fort Dodge Oliver Philipp Floyd County Glenn Beard Sioux City

Presbyterian service guest preacher

Dr Lloyd Morris of Cedar Rapids will preach at the Mt Vernon Presbyterian church Sunday during union services at 10 45 a m.

MT. Vernon Lloyd Morris Cedar Rapids Presbyterian Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record Justice Court Bois Washington County Pennington Anderson Ravey Lewis U. S. Army Air Force Base Russia The of Quebec City Lines Bever Park Line Fourth Avenue Eighth Tenth Streets Tenth Twelfth Streets Fifteenth Sixteenth Bever Avenue Upland Drive Twenty-second Street Memorial Drive Ellis Park Line Fourth Street NW Ninth Street NW Ninth Street I Avenue NW N Avenue NW O and Penn Avenues Q Avenue Ellis Lane Mound Farm Line A Avenue C Avenue E Avenue Greene Avenue K Avenue Elmhurst Drive Hazel Drive Maplewood Drive Wildwood Drive Garfield School Sixteenth Street Grand Avenue Line Twelfth Street Bever and Washington Avenues Parkcourt SE Pleasant Drive Woodland Drive Third Street SE Thirteenth Avenue Twelfth Avenue Fifth Street SE Vernon Heights Fifth Avenue Seventh Street Seventh Avenue Th Avenue Fifth Street Mt. Vernon Road Eighth Avenue Eighteenth Street Mt. Vernon Avenue Nineteenth Street Twenty-fifth Street Knollwood Drive Sixteenth Avenue Third Street J Street Wilson Avenue C Street Eleventh Avenue First Street Kenwood Line First Avenue Twelfth Thirteenth Streets Twenty-fourth Twenty-fifth Streets Twentieth Street Twenty-first Street Twenty-fourth Street Linwood Line Fourth Sixth Street Ninth Avenue Eighteenth Avenue Fifteenth Avenue Eighth Street L Avenues Carlisle Street Oakland Road L Avenue Pereg S Axis A.E.F. Romeos U. S Shreveport Sean Coats Sya H. G. Fussell Betzer Coats Third Ave Second Federal Court Benton County Robert John Smith Brighton Smith Dale John Howard Burgess Marion Weet Burgess Dewey Stanley Officer Army
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