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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1946
Page
4
In Herford Germany many demobilized Allied soldiers struggle to adjust to civilian life. Some smuggle back into Germany to reunite with love interests or seek more exciting work, while others consider staying under military government for steadier pay and better amenities. Officials note restrictions aim to prevent unauthorized entries.
A condensed Reader's Digest style note questions how long the boom will last and what could end the era. It asks if overwork causes nervous strain and if fatigue stems from deeper trouble. The piece hints at racial myths and how many factors shape progress, noting 38 lasting articles in this issue.
Felix Tandre, captain of the 38 foot sloop Inanda, led 18 Estonian refugees from Sweden to Miami after Russia and Baltic politics forced their escape. He said Communist pressure and attacks in Sweden made life unbearable, and King Gustav warned they might be ordered back if they stayed. The voyage lasted 11 weeks as the group sought freedom in the United States.
George Bugs Moran, Virgil Summers and Al Fouts drew 10 to 25 year terms after being convicted of a June tavern employee robbery of $10,000. Judge Robert A. Martin ordered them moved to Ohio's penitentiary within five days as federal bank robbery charges were filed by FBI agents.
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