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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1948

Page

11

24 Year Olds Begin Draft Registration Nationwide

The United States starts the 24 year old registration phase as 25 year olds registered yesterday. Officials aim to complete the 18 to 25 year old enrollment by September 17 18 while plans call for a 21 month service period with 25 year olds first then 24 year olds and downward. Incidents at several registration sites included delays in Indianapolis Boston Philadelphia Columbus and Harlem protests over the draft and racial segregation.

Washington Selective Service National Headquarters Indianapolis Boston Philadelphia Columbus New York Harlem Armed Services Army

Gun Incident At Whiteman Farm In Rosemont

A gun at the Whiteman farm in Rosemont was part of the senior Whiteman’s collection. Whiteman Jr., an Air Force veteran, is not in serious condition.

Whiteman Rosemont Collecon Whiteman, Jr Air Force

Sneak Preview Set For State Thursday

The State theater hosts another sneak preview Thursday night at 8 30 in addition to its regular program headed by Ruthless.

The State Theater

Careless Driver Cited After Ice Cream Defense

Dr. Douglas Blount told a Cromer court he was under the influence of ice cream when stopped for careless driving. He said the ice cream made him sleepy. The court fined him $20.

Cromer England Douglas Blount

Paul Whiteman Jr Wounded In Accident In New Jersey

Paul Whiteman Jr 24, son of the orchestra leader, was taken to St. Francis hospital Trenton after a bullet wound to the chest. His father said the injury occurred while cleaning a firearm.

Rosemont N. J Ins Paul Whiteman, Jr St. Francis Hospital Trenton

Notice of Can Redemption of The Bonds Near Cedar Rapids

Notice announces redemption of First out standing bonds issued by a company in Cedar Rapids Iowa. It lists dates 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 and states principal together with a 1 percent premium and accrued interest to October 1 1948 will be due at Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids. Interest on bonds ceases after October 1 1948.

Sai Merchants National Nir Cedar Rapids Iowa Sairincipal

The Babe Ruth Story Plays At Paramount and Iowa Theaters

The Gazette lists today and tomorrow theater schedules across Paramount Iowa State Town Palace and Marion venues. Titling selections include The Babe Ruth Story Good Sam Train to Alcatraz Ruthless Killer Dill and Unconquered with matinees and evening showtimes.

Zachary Scott Ruthless The State Today Ape the Gazette Paramount Iowa State Babe Ruth Tower of London Sam Alcatraz Dill Town Arkansas Marion Tobacco Road

Changes in My Life with the Redskins court battle looms

Corinne Griffith seeks court action next week to strike out drinking and smoking scenes and a scene critical of the Massachusetts senator in her book adapted for the film My Life with the Redskins. Advisor Richard Waltz argues for removal while Walter Goetz values the script at 50,000 dollars.

Hollywood INS Redskins Corinne Griffith Richard Waltz Congress Massachusetts Joe Fields George Marshall Walter Goetz Corinne Goetz Fields

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