Local Court Actions and Docket Highlights From Daily Record
The Daily Record lists multiple 1940 docket items including John Manaker 18 fined 50 dollars and costs for reckless driving with license surrender. misappropriation of funds case against Don Dunlap with 1222 repayment condition. Searles sentenced to 30 days for false uttering of a check. assault charge against Jerome Kriz dismissed. Also noted are newborns at St Luke's and residences with addresses across SE NE and SW.
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John Manaker
Route No. 1
Robert A Burke
Tenth Street
Don Dunlap
Eighteenth Avenue
Ball’s Court
Cov Searles
Eleventh Street
Jerome Kriz
Wildwood Drive
Martin B Newman
First Avenue E
H. R. Churchills Court
Names of Cedar Rapids and Wisconsin residents listed
The clipping lists multiple individuals with their home towns including Cedar Rapids Iowa Dubuque Dubuque Dubuque Cedar Rapids Kenosha Wis Gilson Ill Santa Barbara Calif and Cedar Rapids for various people Cletus d Schnoebelen Helen Mae Jayne Myra Small Novella Wych Paul Wilson Eleanor Cook Charles H Jansson Claris M Shallenberger and Ralph Gosso Lenor Woicke Viasta Kolarak and Elizabeth Jane French among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S Savage
Elizabeth Jane French
Cedar Rapids
Lenor Woicke
Viasta Kolarak
John C Carr
Genevieve Faley
Dubuque
Cletus d, Schnoebelen
Helen Mae Jayne
Ralph Gosso
Darien
Wis
Myra Small
Kenosha
Paul Wilson
Novella Wych
Gilson
Stanley C Mulholland
Santa Barbara
Calif
Eleanor Cook
Charles H Jansson
Claris M. Shallenberger
Raid on London Foiled in Clouds
British air raids across the Channel met Nazi night raiders over the Midlands where a direct hit killed a family of six and a shelter blast injured several. The Midlands joined London in Sunday night bombings as RAF bombers pledged to strike military targets around Berlin when possible.
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Channel
Midlands
England
Midland
Saien
Scotland
London
Air Ministry
RAF
Berlin
Empire
Daily Mail
Daily Mirror
The
Times
Daily Express
Daily Telegraph
R.A.F
Ortiz to Stay as Argentina Leader Despite Resignation Rejection
President Roberto M. Ortiz of Argentina agreed to remain in office after the legislative assembly rejected his resignation. The move preserves Ortiz’s tenure amid political pressure and ongoing discussions about the government’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Roberto M. Ortiz
Argentina
Legislative Assembly
America Not Ripe For Indispensable Man
The Plain Dealer endorses Wendell Willkie for President, arguing against Roosevelt as an indispensable leader. It condemns third term attempts, warns of state socialism and fascism, and asserts America must not elevate a single man above democratic process.
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SHE Plain Dealer
Wendell L. Willkie
United States
United States of America
the Plain Dealer
Plain Dealer
Roosevelt
Jefferson
Jackson
Cleveland
Wilson
The
America
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Gov. Roosevelt
Kentucky Hills
John L. Lewis
Perkins
Madden
Congress
United States Supreme Court
Paty
Chicago
Washington
German Republic
Italy
Russia
Germans Warned as British Bombers Raid Berlin at Night
Nazi announcements describe a heavy British air raid over Berlin with multiple waves of bombers and intense anti aircraft fire. Reports note confusion over bombs, Swiss rail reopenings, and leaflets claiming Pershing remarks urging destroyer aid to Britain.
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Berlin
Prussia
Saxony
Leipzig
England
Switzerland
Basel
Germany
Britain
General Pershing
United States
Reich
Dienst Aus Deutschland
Luftwaffe
Wheeler Rebukes Willkie Over Draft Bill Remarks
Congressman Len Wheeler of Montana told the Senate that Willkie knows as much about the draft bill as a 10 year old and that the Republican nominee does not understand what is pending. He accused Willkie of criticizing Congress for not acting faster on the conscription measure.
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Washington
INS
Wendell L. Willkie
Len Wheeler
Mont
Senate
Willkie
Wheeler
Police Capture Two Men With Stolen Car
Police nabbed Marvin Tony Law and John Balik after a chase that began at a Fourteenth street service station. A 1935 greenish blue coupe, reported stolen from Sherman Freeman, was spotted by Patrolmen Burke and Hines and recovered near Law’s residence. Both suspects had prior records including larceny and weapons offenses.
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Ira C. Freeman
Fourteenth Avenue
Third Street
Carl Burke
Andy Hines
Marvin
Tony" Law
Second Street
John Balik
Sixth Street
Law
Tom Condon
Bill Kudina
Jack Haberle
al Mikota
Freeman
Sherman Freeman
First Avenue
Mikota
Burke
Hines
Balik
Accident Victim Wins $9535 Over Whispering Cause
Ruth Norsikian a 35 year old tea demonstrator who has whispered for a year was awarded 9535 total compensation by Judge Lawrence Welch. She will receive 8.75 weekly for 300 weeks and 5.89 weekly thereafter for life unless her voice returns. The case hinged on aphonia with doctors split between voluntary and hysterical diagnoses. Her refusal to undress for examinations added intrigue to the legal fight.
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Omaha
Neb
Ruth Norsikian
Lawrence Welch
Compensation Insurance Court
Welch
Norsikian
Willkie calls for rapid draft passage and plane build up
Republican nominee Wendell L. Willkie urged quick passage of conscription legislation and faster military plane production. He criticized delays, praised Senator Byrd for exposing slow orders, and defended being a businessman running for public office. He rejected debating Paul McNutt as a waste of time.
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New York
Congress
Wendell L. Willkie
Willkie
Byrd
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
War Departments
National Defense Commission
Francis Biddle
Seattle
Biddle
Washington
Paul V. McNutt
Federal Security
McNutt
Gross Says He'll Take Some Part In 1940 Campaign
Des Moines, Iowa former broadcaster H R Gross says he will take part in the fall campaign. He did not confirm running as an independent or backing a Republican nominee. Gross stressed voters will hear his voice during the campaign and discussed plans with Wendell Willkie during a recent visit.
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Gross
Des Moines
INS
H R. Gross
Iowa
G.O. P
Wendell Willkie
Flynn charges Willkie will exceed spending limit
New York Democratic Chairman Edward J Flynn accused Wendell L Willkie of likely overspending beyond the Hatch Act limit of 3 million dollars. He predicted Roosevelt will win New York and Illinois with no southern losses and said Willkie has strong fundraising backing. Flynn cited polls showing a slight Willkie lead in key states and said Democratic leaders nationwide remain optimistic.
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New York
INS
Edward J Flynn
Wendell L. Willkie
Roosevelt
Illinois
South
Flynn
Willkie
Wijlkié
Ilinois
Washington DC Government Buildings Mentioned
The White House Capitol building Senate and House office buildings in Washington DC are referenced as key government sites.
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White House
Capitol Building
Senate
House
Washington, D. C
Funeral Thursday For Boy Killed In Utah Crash
The body of Robert Wendl Crane of Cedar Rapids will arrive home from Utah after a car crash near St George. Funeral services are set Thursday at 2 p.m. at Jane ba funeral home with burial in Bohemian National cemetery. Crane was 19, a Cedar Rapids junior drum corps member, Boy Scout, and Woodrow Wilson high school student.
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Robert Wendl Crane
Cedar Rapids
Adelka Crane
Second Street
St. George
Utah
Janeba
Bohemian National Cemetery
Denver
Colo
Woodrow Wilson High School
Mary Virginia
W. E. Wolrab
Milo Wolrab
Chicago
Sam Dunford
Los Angeles
Emil Vohaska
Veterans’ Club
Las Vegas
Roy McManus
Avenue NW
Billy
Boots
Jack Fromm
Highland Drive
Fromm
Jackie
McManus
Crane
Veterans’ of Foreign Wars
Amateur Radio Man Talks With Byrd Antarctic Station
Donald Atherton of Marion talks with Byrd expedition at Little America early Sunday. He used 245 am CQ and his call W9BSO. He spoke for an hour with Elmer, learned weather was 17 below zero with 17 feet snow on the ground. Little America uses 1000 watts. Atherton has 500 watts. Penguins were wished to appear. next two months for penguin arrival. Reception described as perfect.
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Donald Atherton
Route 2
Marion
Little America
Atherton
Elmer
Roosevelt Allocates 30 Million for Draft Camps
Roosevelt has allotted nearly 30 million dollars for preliminary construction of camps for the first 400 000 draftees. The funds come from a 100 million defense appropriation and will finance sanitary facilities at camp sites in advance of full construction. Location of the sites was not disclosed.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
War Department
Vacationers urged to notify Théo Gazette for travel coverage
The notice invites travelers to have Théo Gazette follow them on vacation by calling 21-1121 or informing their carrier. The instruction emphasizes easy setup before departure.
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Théo Gazette
Rose Hill farmer shows Angus champs at Des Moines fair
Elliot Brown of Rose Hill wins both junior and senior Angus champion bulls, with the senior taking grand championship. Des Moines exhibitor F W Hubbell earns Shorthorn senior and grand champion, while Turner ranch Sulphur Oklahoma shows the Hereford champion. Other open-class livestock winners include Poland China, Ayrshire, Jersey, and Shorthorn entries with multiple firsts across breeds.
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Des Moines
Elliot Brown
Rose Hill
F. W. Hubbell
Husted Brothers
Truro
Turner Ranch
Sulphur
Okla
J. C Andras and Son
Manchester
Poland
Chinn
Melgens Bros
Monticello
Murray
Chester
C. T. Keen and Sons
Alva Chandler Chariton
J. C. Andras and Son
F. W Hubbell
Es Moines
F. W
Hubbell
Aberdeen Aneus
Elliott Brown
Eliott Brown
Beef Cattle Department
Chester Whites
Boardis Futurity
C. T. Meen
Worthington
Eurene
Dunan
Granville
Aberdeen Angus
Calved
Koster
Ancus Farms
Gladbrook
Bull Raived
James 3B
Hollinger
Chapman
Kan Bull
Rose Hil
Bull Calved
Place Winners From Cedar Rapids and Marion Race Jerseys
Sutherland Dows of Cedar Rapids earned third in Jersey bull, four years or over, fourth in Jersey bull three to four years, and fifth in Jersey bull two to three years. I E Kemp of Marion took second in Aberdeen Angus five division, fourth in Angus bull calved May 1 to Dec 31, 1938, and third and seventh in Angus bull calved Sept 1 1938 to March 31 1940. Linn county 4 H club finished thirteenth in the mixed baby beef livestock contest.
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Sutherland Dows
Cedar Rapids
Jersey Bull
I. E. Kemp
Marion
Linn County 4-H Club
Deaths of George Mingo and Orman Fuller in Cedar Rapids
George Henry Mingo aged 76 dies at his Cedar Rapids home after a long illness. Survived by wife Eliza, three sons, three daughters, ten grandchildren, two great grandchildren. funeral at Beatty chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m. Orman Fuller aged 71 dies at his Cedar Rapids residence after a long illness. Survived by wife Viola and son Raymond. funeral at Beatty chapel Tuesday at 2 p.m. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery. viewing tonight 7 to 9 p.m.
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Orman Fuller
C Avenue
George Henry Mingo
L Street
Scott County
Cedar Rapids
Eliza
Raymer
Henry
Paul
Town City
L. P. Larson
Webb City
Frank Suchomel
William Hoffey
Marshalltown
Beatty Chapel
C Avenue NE
Illinois
Viola
Raymond
Monmouth
Béatty Chapel
E. A. Johnson
Marion
Oak Hill Cemetery
Death of D J Regan Touched Cedar Rapids Family
Mrs Dora Garvin of 803 Center Point Road NE learned Sunday of the death of her brother D J Regan in his Los Angeles home from a heart attack. He lived in Cedar Rapids until 12 years ago, then moved to the west coast. Funeral and burial are in Los Angeles. Survived by wife and two daughters in Los Angeles, a son in Los Angeles, and a brother James Regan in Bully of Hata and a ut Wiere.
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Dora, Garvin
Center Point Road
D. J. Regan
Regan
Los Angeles
Cédar Rapids
West Coast
Garvin
William Régan
Avehue
James Répan
Wiere
American reader counsels Gazette on pro America stance
A letter to the editor criticizes Current Comment and Mr. Ross for indirection and New Deal notions. The writer urges the Gazette to shed the My Day column and remain a distinctly American newspaper while expressing continued readership.
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Ross
Newton
America
Britain
Gazette
Aliens to Register Under 1940 Act in Cedar Rapids
Aliens over 14 must register by December 26 and provide fingerprints under AR 2 forms. Post office officials caution against first day crowds as 500 forms are prepared in Room 7 of the federal building and registrations will be sent daily to Washington.
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Cedar Rapids
George Beattie
Frank J. McCarthy
Federal Building
Beattie
Congress
Fireman Accused of Twenty Year Arson Career
Colorado Springs police say 27 year old Cripple Creek fireman William Hailey faces second degree murder charges after a 20 year arson spree. Dolan died from smoke in a Cripple Creek rooming house fire Hailey helped extinguish. Hailey admitted starting the fires and claimed an enduring urge to light blazes.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Cripple Creek
William Hailey
Morris Dolan
Dolan
Hailey
Bakersfield
Calif
Albuquerque
N. M
Heavy Italian raids hit Alexandria naval base
The Italian military bulletin announced heavy air raids on the British naval base at Alexandria. It claimed successive formations bombed the base and that English bomber forces near Mapédusa were sunk with a crew of three captured.
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Rome
Ins
Alexandria
Aléxandria
Mapédusa
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Seventeenth Street
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Atkins
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B Avenue NE
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