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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1946

Page

6

Is Pvt Ipar A W O L or Not

Fort Lewis, Wash. INS reports Pvt Ali M Ipar, a Turkish born Hollywood writer, is absent without leave while honeymooning with actress Virginia Bruce. Gen Kendall seeks to confirm if three three day passes were obtained innocently or culpably. If proven guilty, Ipar faces discharge while his marriage may hasten separation due to fatherhood status.

Fort Lewis Wash Ins Ali M. Ipar Hollywood A.w.o.l Virginia Bruce Ipar Paul W. Kendall Bruce Gen Kendall Santa Monica Las Vegas Nev Spar

Hoover urges U S to hold Pacific islands for national safety

Former President Hoover told Stanford University's naval school graduates that the United States should keep war won Pacific islands as a defense priority. He defended Navy administration as efficient and warned against transferring control, stressing preparedness and global defense.

Palo Alto Calif Hoover United States Pacific Islands Navy Stanford University Naval School

Freight Car Assembly Cut by Steel Shortage

Michigan City Ind. production at one of the nation’s largest freight car plants will be sharply reduced next week. Pullman-Standard Car Manufacturing Co says the cut comes despite a box car shortage because steel and other needed materials are unavailable.

Michigan City Ind Pullman-Standard Car Manufacturing Co

Russians to Stay In Japan Indefinitely After Occupation

The article discusses American and Allied views on Japan’s postwar future with Soviet presence expanding in Tokyo. It notes Soviet officials and troops may remain, shaping labor and political activity, while occupation authorities signal ongoing effort to outpace Soviet influence.

Yan Japan Russia Jawan Tokyo

Benton 4-H Boy Ranks Second in Judging Contest

Eastern Iowa 4-H members shine at the Iowa State Fair with Kadhel Urice of Winton placing second in the boys livestock judging contest scoring 964 of 1000, just 10 behind winner LaVerne Sunderman of Page county. Page county won the team event, Wayne second, Woodbury third.

Des Moines Iowa Kadhel Urice Winton LaVerne Sunderman Page County Wayne County Woodbury County Eugene Heldl Plymouth County Jones County Arlene Kuhn Audrey Schrader Scotch Grove Linn County Faye Rehder Janice Hayes Palo Washington County Rosamond Frances Sajka Riverside Polk Muscatine Henry County Davis County Marshall

Melon Patch Raid Fatal for Youth

A late night melon patch raid in Kansas City left 17 year old Henry Godat dead and three youths wounded. Jimmy Crouch 15 described how the boys tried to take melons when a voice shouted then shots rang out. Joe Fihnley 59, co owner, admitted firing two shotgun blasts and remained jailed pending an inquest.

Kansas City Jimmy Crouch Henry Godat Joe Fihnley

U S To Demand Indemnities of Yugoslav Govt

Under secretary of State Acheson said the United States will seek indemnities from Yugoslavia for loss of life and property in two air attacks. Five Americans were killed when an unarmed transport was shot down on Aug 19. The issue follows a prior Aug 9 incident and a Russian-reported Sept 28 five power talks in Moscow.

Washington Acheson United States Yugoslavia State Department Marshal Tito Austria Russia Moscow China France Britain

Selznick signs Paris designer for Selznick beauties

Industry notes from Louella Parsons report David Selznick hiring Paris stylist Jacques Fath to design exclusively for Selz nick beauties aiming to boost stars as best dressed. Laurette Taylor and Lynn Fontanne weigh film offers while sang the Red Stallion project nears talks. Bing Crosby stars in Emperor Waltz with Joan Fontaine aided by two dogs. J P Marquand faces title tweak for B F's Daughter. Eddie Knopf set for MGM project with Katharine Hepburn and Robert Taylor. Joe Louis and Lena Horne express interest in a joint film project.

David Selznick Jacques Fath Selznick Fath Paris Bing Crosby Bing Joan Fontaine J. P. Marquand B. F Eddie Knopp MGM Katharine Hepburn Robert Taylor

Notice of Appointment of Executrix in Iowa

Notice is hereby given that on August 16, 1946 the undersigned was duly appointed and qualified as Executrix of the estate of Julian L. Northrup late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment. Those having claims will file them in the Office of the Clerk of Linn County Iowa District Court Northrup Executrix. Wm Treichler Attorney.

State of Iowa Linn County Julian L. Northrup Iowan Iowa P. Northrup E P. Northrup Treichler State of Rose Shirk Leo H, Shire Geo. E. Farmer George el Hott Foster Towsst

Notice of Appointment of Executor No 18779 Iowa Linn County

Notice is given that on August 23 1946 Leo H Shire was appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Rose Shirk late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All indebted persons must pay promptly and those with claims should file them with the Clerk Linn County District Court Iowa. Geo E Farmer is attorney.

Britain Sees Communist Storm Troops in Poland

London reports accuse Poland of liquidating the Christian Labor party and forming a Communist controlled stooge group. Britain plans resettlement of Polish forces in the UK, Jalta Potsdam promises guiding elections in November, with potential loss of gold reserves and recognition if violated.

London Foreign Office Poland Christian Labor Party Stooge War Office Wladyslaw Andres United Kingdom Britain Italy Anders Germany Middle East France United States U.S Potsdam

Liberal feed supplies seen for livestock producers

Washington AP report says the Agriculture Department forecasts record or near record grain supplies for livestock and poultry in the coming season. Corn oats barley and grain sorghums are projected at 129000000 tons, 6 million more than 1942, 10 million above last year, prompting higher ceilings on cattle and hogs to incentivize feeder use. Hay and roughage carryover are also expected large, with byproduct feeds also rising above current levels.

Washington Agriculture Department Anderson

British Find Munitions in Jewish Villages in Palestine

British troops report uncovering hidden caches of ammunition in southern Palestine villages Dorot and Ruhama. Dorot yielded 15,000 rounds, 44 grenades, three Bren guns, nine Sten guns, a heavy machine gun and two mortars. Ruhama uncovered explosives and small arms under a new building’s concrete pit during third day of searches.

Jerusalem Palestine Dorot Sixth Airborne Division Ruhama

Troop ships expected in Seattle with 1415 troops

Two AP troopships scheduled to arrive in Seattle on Saturday bring a total of 1,415 troops. The Webster Victory from Yokohama carries 1,415 troops, while the Henry Failing from Alaska carries five. No other troopships are due on the east or west coast ports.

Associated Press Seattle Wash Henry Alaska Webster Yokohama West Coast

Initials Branded On Shoulders Of Infant

Detroit police questioned neighborhood children after a 17 month old boy William J Kelly was found crying on a sidewalk with initials AS branded on his left shoulder. The S was marked backward. Doctors cannot determine how the brand was applied. Two boys aged 12 and 10 were questioned without results.

Detroit William J. Kelly

Non-Housing Cut Effective at Once

Washington Civilian Production Administrator John D. Small ordered immediate enforcement of a 25 to 30 percent cut in non-residential construction unless linked to public health and safety or essential materials. Builders must show no alternative facilities exist. As veteran housing efforts accelerate, hardwood flooring is reserved for veterans housing, military hospitals, and emergency priorities.

Washington John D. Small Small Wilson Wyatt

Paramount and Rialto Theaters Schedule Change Notice

The Gazette lists Saturday film times for Paramount and Rialto, plus State Palace, Palace, Strand, and Marion venues. Entries include titles such as Monsieur Beaucaire Notorious Lover Come Back Tarzan and the Leopard Woman Blue Masquerade in Mexico Just Before Dawn Snafu The Story of G L Joe Stage Coach Easy to Look At Return of Rusty Dont Fence Me In with multiple showings throughout the day.

Rialto Prairie Rangiers G. L Joe Strand Marion Rusty Tarzan and Leopard Woman Mexico

Mantz Wins Bendix Air Race Top Prize in Cleveland

Paull Mantz, Hollywood charter operator, won the $25,000 Bendix Trophy race with a record 435.604 mph over 2,045 miles from Van Nuys to Cleveland in four hours, 42 minutes, 10 seconds. He earned $10,000. Jet pilot Col. Leon W. Gray set 493 mph in the noncontending jet, winning a special $1,000 award. Jacqueline Cochran, second at 422 mph, will donate her $3,000 prize to Army Air Forces aid. Third went to William Eddy. women’s prize honors went to Margaret Hurlbert in the Halle race.

Cleveland Paull Mantz Hollywood van Nuys Calif Mantz Frank Fuller Col Leon W. Gray Casa Grande Ariz Jacqueline Cochran Miss Cochrane Army Air Forces Aid Society Miss Cochran William Eddy la Jolla Ing Philip C. Loofbourrow West Point Margaret Hurlbert Painesville Ohio

Capital Policeman Is Robbed of His Badge

DES MOINES AP Traffic Patrolman Robert Grubb, at home Thursday night, saw a hand slide a cloth on his dining room table and reach through a window to grab his billfold. He chased outside but the arm vanished. The billfold held German and Japanese money and his police badge.

Des Moines Robert Grubb Grubb

Executrix Appointment in Linn County Iowa Estate

Notice: Ned Foster Zadnicek named executrix of the estate of George El Hott Foster late of Linn County Iowa deceased. Creditors must present claims to the Linn County Clerk. Otto L. Schluter is attorney for the estate. The notice is dated August 23, 1946.

Noldred Foster Zadrnicek Executrix Otto L. Schluter

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