C. R. Crowd Bids Farewell to 25 Army Selectees
A farewell ceremony in Cedar Rapids honored 25 men bound for military service. Representatives from American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars and other groups attended, with color guards present. Names were read as gifts were handed out, and several men were reclassified after Des Moines exams. Five Negroes from the east side were noted among the departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service Aids
American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars
United Spanish-American War Veterans
Women's Relief Corps
Legion Auxiliary
Red Cross
Navy Mothers Club
Navy
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Nathan Berg
Fifth Avenue
James M. Cook
Sabin G. Nassif
Eighteenth Street
Edward Wendl Vrba
Fifteenth Street
William Gaston Cain, Jr
Washington Avenue
Ray Nelson
Third Avenue
F. Yardley
Clair J. Thomas
First Avenue
Robert J. Trembley
Seventh Street
Gilbert W. Borschel
Lloyd L. Temeryer
A Avenue
Jerry Barta
Cedar Rapids
Charles L. Comp
Toddville
Arnold H. Stark
Raymond J. Egeer
Coggan
Des Moines
Russians Rally for Battle of Stalingrad Fronts
Soviet forces fortify approaches to Stalingrad as the fiercest 14 months of war looms with reinforcements of tanks planes and infantry. Red Star vows the area will become the graveyard for new German divisions while Soviet reserves push to blunt German advances west of the Volga and along the Caucasus rail line near Min eralnye Vody Grozny and Novorossisk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalingrad
Red Star
Volga
Mineralnye Vody
Grozny
Esterday
Georgievsk
President to Use Executive Powers Amid Inflation Push
President Roosevelt moves toward executive action to curb inflation as plans from adviser Rosenman develop. A proposed overall economic agency would steer policy with Donald M. Nelson at the top, while the War Labor Board’s stance on wage limits remains. government approval may be required for broad group wage increases, though merit raises could continue without it.
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Judge
New York
Roosevelt
Mill
WLB
Rosenman
Allon
Donald M. Nelson
Local board members resign with listed addresses
The document names three board members who have left: Charles William Clarindaverett Jr. of 915 Ninth Street SE, Barry LeBlanche of 821 Eighth Avenue SE, and Edward Taylor Smith of 1226 Fifteenth Street SE. Their departures are noted alongside their residential contacts.
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Charles William Clarindaverett Son
Ninth Street
Barry LeBlanche
Eighth Avenue
Edward Taylor Smith
Fifteenth Street
Russian command halts German advance in key sectors
After three weeks of failed attempts to reach the river bank in Kletskaya and nearby areas, German forces pressed a wedge tactic. In Kletskaya and Kotelnikovski sectors the Russian command sent reinforcements and counterattacks forced the Germans to dig in and stop their forward drive, according to official statements.
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Sertilies
Guumtessi
Kletskaya
Kotelnikovski
Pages Torn from Life Magazine Before It Enters Canada
Detroit customs chief Martin R. Bradley said orders were issued to remove five pages from the Aug. 17 Life containing Detroit is Dynamite before crossing into Canada. The trimmed issue was intended for Windsor, Ont., across the Detroit River, with 100 000 copies affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Martin R. Bradley
U. S
Life
Canada
Windsor
WAACs Expected In London Soon
London papers report contingents of WAAC units will arrive in Britain soon. Washington had no comment on the London report. At Fort Des Moines Iowa about 40 Negro women are being trained as WAAC officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
INS
Navy Campaign Leaders Plan Local Recruitment Drive
Peters of Tama Cummings of Vinton Nall of Iowa City Ellis of Marengo and Beatty of 5 Members of this committee plan a navy recruitment push with a working group to carry out the drive. The secretary of the navy stresses ships and planes, and two booklets Men Make the Navy and What Kind of Job Can I Get in the Navy? will be available to interested men highlighting skilled trades and pharmacist’s mate roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Twice Defied WLB Threatens Boston Company
Washington officials report the War Labor Board threatens a Boston company over union contract signing with CIO United Electrical Workers. A board member calls H. C. Dodge, the company's president, refusal to sign "outrageous" as three other members warn that disobedience may compel action. The board, empowered by the President, resolves labor disputes certified to it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
CIO
United Electrical Workers Union
Reprece
H. C. Dodge
Dodge
You May Purchase 5 Pounds of Sugar With Stamp No 8
Sugar ration stamp No 8 will be good for five pounds of sugar in the ten week period from August 23 to October 31, as announced by the Office of Price Administration. The basic ration remains one half pound per person, but larger units were previously available and unsold packages face repacking to avoid waste of labor and materials. Stamp No 6 and 7, each for two pounds, may be used until August 22, with Stamp No 7 providing a two pound bonus.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Bright prospects for cool weekend in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids forecast looks cool as Saturday evening cools after 5 30 p m with temperatures slipping about three degrees as a steady downtrend continues and evening comforts hold steady.
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Cedar Rapids
Aeres Boge
Beekeeping in Illinois Hampered by Rain and Cold
Illinois bees produced far less honey this year due to rain and cool weather. The state agricultural department reported production likely between six million and 12 million pounds, down from typical high yields.
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Springfield, Ill
INS
State Agricultural Department
Baby's Body Found In Marengo Bayou
Special to The Gazette reports a newborn girl body found in Marengo Bayou near Roosevelt Park. The infant, wrapped in a rug towels and a woman’s dress, tied securely, appeared to have been in water for several days. Coroner C. E. Van Dyke is investigating.
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Marengo
Ant Wieultz
Courtney
Tor
Roosevelt Park
Corom C. E. van Dyke
Des Moines Vice Raid Nets Thirty Six Arrests
AP dispatch says a Des Moines vice raid resulted in thirty six arrests. Officers seized betting tickets, racing dope sheets, and records from the club's betting room as part of a crackdown on illegal racing and wagering activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Unsinkable rubber boats aid beachhead attempts
The account notes Solomons ramming craft failing to secure beach head positions while heavier equipment follows. Marines now test training in action with heavy gear, showing clear effectiveness.
Fleshless Skeleton near Keokuk linked to Arthur Cummings
In Keokuk AP report a fleshless skeleton found in a north pasture seven hours later was identified as Arthur Cummings, 58, a former carnival employee. Coroner Dr E L Kingsbury estimates death about three months ago. Cummings had served a five day jail sentence in 1942 and was released wearing clothing matching the skeleton.
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Cummings
E. L. Kingsbury
Lee County
Home Whitaker
Saboar
Colonel's Daughter Held in Shooting Of Captain France
A charge of assault with a deadly weapon was filed against Miss Margaret Herlihy daughter of Lieut Col E G Herlihy in con Carr 25 attached to anti tank division at Fort Huachuca Carr is in critical condition at the Douglas hospital Bowden said Miss Herlihy was in Cochise county hospital under police guard suffering from shock and hysteria Police Chief Percy Bowden quoted the 21 year old daughter as saying the shooting was the out growth of a quarrel Mrs Herlihy said the two were to be married Sept 15 Bowden related
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Herlihy
Fort Huachuca
Bowden
Indian independence talks and postwar status offer
Continuation notes that after internet troubles are crushed non-Congress political groups will be invited into discussions of India’s postwar status. It recalls a prior offer of postwar dominion status being rejected by nationalists amid ongoing negotiations and war cabinet handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Death notices for William J McLaughlin at St Patrick's Church
Funeral services for William James McLaughlin will be held at 9 am Monday at St Patrick's Church with Rev D J Lenihan. Military rites by the American Legion at Mt Calvary Cemetery. Viewing at Brush chapel Sunday evening as friends may call. McLaughlin served in the Marines 1922 to 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William James McLaughlin
Eighteenth Avenue SW
St. Patrick's Church
D. J. Lenihan
Mr. McLaughlin
Marines
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Hanford
American Legion
Brush Chapel
Traditional British Umbrella Ban Shocks London
The traditional British rolled umbrella once used by Neville Chamberlain on his Munich trip is banned for the duration. A new order blocks firms employing fewer than five from continuing operations until October 1. Ladies’ also barred from something not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Neville Chamberlain
Munich
Rhodes Bombardment of Rhodes by British Navy
A wartime diary recounts the fourth bombardment of Rhodes by a British warship group. Ammunition hoists ferried shells to gun turrets while flares lit the night sky. Despite antiaircraft fire, the ships bombarded shore targets, with several enemy E boats sighted. The narrator sustained a sprained ankle from a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes
Italy
Fashon
Three Nazis Downed Over Malta by RAF Fighters
British dispatch reports RAF fighters shot down a German fighter in daylight Saturday and two Axis bombers Friday night near Valletta Malta. The action reflects continued Allied air supremacy in the Mediterranean theater as raids persist over the island.
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Valletta
Malta
RAF
Dr Hecker Commissioned Report In Cedar Rapids
Dr John T Hecker remains in Cedar Rapids for at least the next month as authorities commission his service. The notice marks a formal appointment and outlines anticipated duration and responsibilities for the physician.
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John T. Hecker
Cedar Rapids
Paul Earl Enlists in Navy and Sees Hawaii Station
Paul Earl, son of Mr and Mrs Wa, has enlisted in the Navy on April 1 1941. He has declined the rating of chinist third class and has been stationed in Hawaii since December, according to word received by his parents from Whiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Earl
Whiting
Navy
Hawaii
Naval Flight Training Assignment Announcement
A naval selection in Innneapo announced he will be ordered to duty at the Iowa City pre flight school in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval
Inneapo
Iowa City
Private Barkwill Promoted at Davis-Monthan Field
Private First Class Charles W. Barkwill, son of Mr and Mrs Charlies E Barkwill of 1310 Eighth Street Marion, has been promoted to corporal at Davis Monthan Field Tucson while entering service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Barkwill
Charlies E. Barkwill
Eighth Street
Marion
Davis-Monthan Field
Tucson
Study Radio Men Enlist at Wisconsin Naval School
William Ja 20 and John Thomas 23 of Cedar Rapids study radiomen training at the University of Wisconsin Elwood naval school and enlisted in the navy in May.
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William Ja
John Thomas
Cedar Rapids
Naval Training School
University of Wisconsin
Elwood
Navy
Induction Training at Iowa Naval Pre-Flight School
2607 Fruitland boulevard SW will report for induction training in the class convening at the naval aviation pre-flight school at the University of Iowa next Thursday. McEvers enlisted June 18.
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Fruitland Boulevard
Naval Aviation
University of Iowa
McEvers
Kent Family Notes Sons Stationed Abroad in India and California
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Kent of Solon report their son Private Bill Zenishek is now stationed in India while another son, Cadet Bob Zenishek, trains with the air corps at Santa Ana California.
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India
Vernon Kent
Solon
Bill Zenishek
Kent
Bob Zenishek
Air Corps
Santa Ana
Calif
Cadet Clark Jennings Visits Parents in Iowa
Cadet Clark Jennings son of Mr and Mrs F J Jennings 2017 Grande avenue SE is in pre flight training at the Navy school of the University of Iowa and will spend the weekend with his parents.
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Clark Jennings
F. J. Jennings
Grande Avenue SE
Navy School
University of Iowa
Becomes Tank Mechanic
Private Russell A. Novotny of 610 Ninth Street SE has been graduated or assigned to a tank mechanic role in the military.
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Russel A. Novotny
Ninth Street SE
Tank Mechanic Candidate Enters Service at Fort Knox
A man trained as a tank mechanic at Fort Knox, Kentucky, enters military service. He previously studied at the Armored Force School and is poised to begin active duty, marking the start of his post training assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armored Force School
Fort Knox, Ky
Private Donald R. Cook Named in Toddville Notice
Private Donald R. Cook, son of Mrs Rhoda Cook of Toddville, is mentioned in a local obituary and military service notice detailing family links and the deceased or honored service member.
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Donald R. Cook
Rhoda Cook
Toddville
Navy Apprentice First Class For Kriz At Camp Elliott
Donald G Kriz son of Emil G Kriz of 2124 Mt Vernon avenue SE has completed field technician school and will be apprentice first class in the navy while stationed at Camp Elliott California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald G. Kriz
Emil G. Kriz
Mt. Vernon Avenue
Camp Elliott
Calif
Navy
Flight trainee William C Watson advances at Randolph
William C Watson completes primary flight training at Garner field Uvalde and advances to training at Randolph Florence. He is the son of H C Watson residing at 2123 Greenwood drive SE.
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William C. Watson
Garner Field
Uvalde,se
Randolph Fiorence
H. C. Watson
Greenwood Drive
Local Soldier Kriz Transferred to Camp McCoy Wis
Lieut Stanley X Kriz former Cedar Rapids resident was ordered to active duty with the engineers in June. He was moved from General Depot Columbus Ohio to Camp McCoy Wisconsin. His wife and son David accompanied by Mrs. Riepais, Mrs Kriz and Mrs. aracae Ge TE joined him at Black River Falls Wisconsin. They were joined by the Dvoraks for the trip.
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Stanley X. Kriz
Cedar Rapids
Corps of Engineers
General Depot
Columbus
Camp McCoy
Wis
David
Rie Pais
Kriz
Aracae Ge TE
Black River Falls
Dvoraks
Sergeant Harold Wilson and wife depart to Waco Texas
Sergt Harold Raymond Wilson and Mrs Wilson left Saturday for Waco Texas after a 10 day furlough with Sorat and his parents Mr and Harold Wilson of 124 Fourth Bn NW Wilson was transferred from Randol field to Waco field in April he serves as a radio instructor and aerial gunner
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Harold Raymond Wilson
Wilson
Wacofield
Texas
Sorat
Harold Wilson
Fourth Bn
Randol Field
Waco Field
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