Gypsy Lee Plans Novel Writing Tour After Strip Career
The entertainer known as Gypsy Lee reveals she will publish a novel with Simon and Schuster this fall. Born Louise Hovick in Seattle, she recounts how writing began as a spur-of-the-moment column project and grew into a full book, while hinting she may eventually retire from stripping to focus on writing.
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Miss Lee
Simon and Schuster
Gypsy
and Schuster
Wes
Plain Louise Hovick
Seattle
Wash
Ann Corio
America
Gypsy Ree Lee
Duce Son Honored Posthumously in Italy
Rome AP reports Italy awarded its highest decoration posthumously to Bruno Mussolini son of Premier Mussolini. Bruno was killed testing a large bomber when it crashed on August 7 during a test flight.
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Rome
Italy
Mussolini
Bruno
Doubling Of Plane Gasoline Refining Capacity Planned
Roosevelt and Ickes push expansion of 100 octane aviation fuel refining capacity as the nation seeks to secure adequate aviation gasoline for future operations. Early surveys aim to determine initial refining needs and accelerate capacity growth with minimal delay. Public discussions also touch on a municipal airport project for Cedar Rapids.
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Washington
E. Ickes
Roosevelt
Cedar Rapids
Townsend club to meet at 8 p.m. in Superior court room
City briefs note a Continental buffet event on August 21 at the Roosevelt Hotel. Townsend club No 3 schedules an 8 p.m. meeting in the Superior court room. Marvin Fatka, injured in an incident, is mentioned in the brief item.
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Continental Buffet
Roosevelt Hotel
Townsend Club No. 3
Superior Court Room
Two social visits report from Miss Mote and Miss Bailey
Miss Dorothy Mote and Miss Evora Bailey returned from a week long visit with Miss Mote’s brother Private Harry Mote of the Fourteenth Cavalry at Camp Funston Kansas. The reunion involved social calls and travel between their residences in Minneapolis.
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Dorothy Mote
Nineteenth Avenue
Evora Bailey
First Street
Lyman Accepted as Flying Cadet to Army Air Service
J B Lyman son of Mr and Mrs L P Lyman residing at 2510 First Avenue East has been accepted as a flying cadet in the Army Air Service and departed Des Moines Saturday morning for Hemet California for training.
Rotary Club hears voyage talk from Chamber aviation committee
John M. Drabelle of the Chamber of Commerce aviation committee will sail to speak with Rotary Club members about aviation topics and opportunities.
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John M. Drabelle
Aviation Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Annual barbers picnic hosted by Ladiesthe Master and Journeymen
A community event marks the yearly barbers picnic sponsored by the Ladies the Master and Journeymen groups. Members gather for fellowship, contests, and socializing at the designated hall. Names and exact dates are not fully legible in the fragment.
Real estate sale in Wolff estate reported by Pepples Bank
Real estate in the estate of P. A. Wolff who died February 13 was reported sold by Pepples Saving Bank as administrator on Saturday. Judge G. K. approved the sale of two parcels on E avenue near Eighteenth street NW and west of city limits on E avenue. Anna Shulgan bought the city property for 5000 dollars and W. H. Lightner paid 1200 dollars for the other parcel.
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P. A. Wolff
Pepples Saving Bank
G. K
E Avenue
Eighteenth Street
Anna Shulgan
W. H. Lightner
Living Costs Rise Again From War Start Levels
Washington reports living costs in large cities rose from mid June to mid July with a 1.8 percent monthly increase and 10.6 percent higher than June 1946. Wage increases have affected about 2.2 million factory workers, while overtime and seasonal prices for fruits and vegetables influenced spring costs.
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Washington
Festival food stand chaired by Bennett committee at fall fair
Bennett committee chair women for the American Legion auxiliary food stand are Mrs. F. C. Weich Mrs. Co W Pollock Mrs Art Bachus Janice Bachus and Norma Kruse. The post and auxiliary plan a picnic at Alex Park near Wheatland on Sunday August 24.
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Bennett
American Legion Auxiliary
F. C. Weich
Co. W. Pollock
Art Bachus
Janice Bachus
Norma Kruse
Post and Auxiliary
Alex Park
Wheatland
AFL CIO Warn Crisis In Unemployment Impends
Washington AFL and CIO warned millions in non-defense industries face a coming unemployment crisis as Leon Henderson predicted about 2.5 million job losses. The unions urged national and local cooperation to pool resources and plan with government and industry. They expect widespread layoffs in radio and washing machine sectors due to priority orders and fulfilled contracts.
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AFL. Cio
Washington
INS
American Federation of Labor
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Leon Henderson
Wou
AFL
CIO
On Broadway With Walter Winchell By Guest Columnists
August articles by guest writers fill in for Walter Winchell. The text chronicles road life for YD BOYS and touring musicians, with anecdotes about buses, towns from Cincinnati to New York, late-night music stores, and travel hardships. It notes accidents and union rules affecting tours.
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Mr. Winchell
YD Boys of the Road
Cincinnati
Sandusky
Scrantor
la Porte
Indiana
Hershey
Fifth Avenue
New York
Reduce Fees to Accelerate Baby Output Urged in Letter
A letter argues that lowering fees for each new family member will boost production of tyres ships tanks and planes by expanding the population base. The plea links demographic growth to military and industrial output.
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Ils
Patterson Lays Arms Production Surge for War Drive
Undersecretary of War Patterson reports US industry increased output in six months, with 36 percent more planes in July than December and many new plants coming online ahead of schedule. He praises managers and workers for advancing peak production while meeting luxury goods and normal supply needs.
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Washington
INS
National Defense Program
Patterson
Trick Smelled Ice Returns for Entry Yet Fails to Win
The entry named Trick Smelled Ice, kept in moth balls since last year, reappeared this year but did not secure a victory.
Four Year Fortnight Strike Ends in Providence
After four years and half, a prolonged strike ends in Providence. Workers carried placards claiming worn shoes to mark endurance, with long nightly protests ending Saturday night. Max Nathanson, longtime manager of Hope, sold his house and moved to Fall River after AFL-backed operators requested action.
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Gp de Lage
Providence
Max Nathanson
Hope
Motion House
Fall River
Mass
AFL
Marriage Revealed By Fatal Accident
A severed cord caused a fatal accident in Wichita Kansas. The victim died at the hospital where his wife Alice works as a nurse. The incident reveals their marriage.
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Wichita, Kan
INS
Alice
Good News for Stomach and Colon Sufferers
An advertisement announces a new 122 page book on Color Disorders Piles and Constipation. Readers may receive a postcard at the given address and the book will be sent free postpaid.
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Tom Wolf
Gasette
York — “Biffs
Neva A
Duce Son
WMT
Cedar Rapids and
Iowa City Railway
City Briefs
Marvin Fatka
Funston
Air Service
Drabelle
Welff
Woerderhoff
First Avenue East
Walter Winchell
Benny Goodman
Ohio
Upper
New York State
Pee Wee Monte
Patterson Lands Arms Production
Trick
Aaa
Montgomery
Second Street
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