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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1945

Page

14

Atomic Shave Is Permanent Says Violet Arnold

Detroit inventor Violet Arnold claims a permanent shave using X-ray treatment dubbed the X-ray razor United States patent 2339403. The method uses two five to ten minute sessions through an aluminum plate and repeated touches over five weeks to curl and remove whiskers leaving the face smooth. Other inventions include a round multi-deck boat and a jet propelled street car, plus August Osterholt’s patented whistle designed to fit between lips and yield a sharp tone.

Frederick Othman Washington Violet Arnold Detroit United States Miss Inold New York Eureka Atomic Power Karl H. Presch New Orleans Alexander Cargill West Palm Beach Fla August Marius Osterholt Hoboken N. J August

False Teeth Comfort With FASTEETH Powder

FASTEETH powder provides firmer denture wear with improved comfort for eating and speaking. Sprinkle on plates to reduce odor and avoid gummy or past tastes. available at drug stores.

Perug

NORITO PROMISES RELIEF FOR RHEUMATISM PAIN

Thousands of sufferers find NORITO quickly relieves rheumatism sciatica lumbago neuralgia and neuritis. The ad promises fast action and a money back guarantee if the first three doses fail to relieve pain prompting readers to visit their druggist.

Norito Phil

First Manhole Lock Aims to Curb Theft and Parachute Nerves

Historical ads present quirky inventions from John J. Morris of Tuckahoe and William C. Stohldrier of Bronxville offering the first manhole cover lock. They also reference a parachute hesitancy guide from Dayton Ohio inventors Frank G. Manson and James J. Maskey. An atomic shave appeal closes the fragment.

John J. Morris Tuckahoe William C. Stohldrier Bronxville N. Y Frank G. Manson James J. Maskey Dayton Ohio Patent Office Miss Arnold

Scope of State Department probe hinges on Hurley testimony

The House Un American Activities Committee may open a broad inquiry into the entire State Department after former ambassador Patrick J. Hurley accused some career diplomats of aiding Chinese Communists against Chiang Kai-shek. Rep. Mundt said the scope would depend on Hurley’s evidence and whether other unnamed officials also undermine U.S. policy.

Washington House UN American Activities Committee State Department Patrick J. Hurley Rep. Mundt R-S.d Hurley United States Foreign Service China Chiang Kai-shek Mundt Old Dies Committee

Troop Deployments Docking Across U S Ports

United Press reports thirty nine ships scheduled to dock Monday at east and west coast ports carrying about 39 800 troops. Details list named units and detachments across New York Newport News San Francisco and other locations with many undesignated personnel.

New York General Meigs Gy.m Eng Ord 17Th AA Westminster 12Th Armored Division A.A.A Treadway Bridge Co Drake Victory Steel Ranger John Vining Theat Boston Jue Island Victory Raymond Clapper Felipe de Bastrope West Point Newport News John Schmetzler Joyce Kilmer 167Th A.A.A Mormacwave Ord. Bd 167Th 590Th Signal Depot Co 36Th Traffic Regiment Ord. Co Ord Main W. W. Seaton U.S.S. Langley Henry W. Beecher John Hopkins San Francisco Bland Alaska Guam Arkansas Casablanca Santa Fe Pensacola Kochab Wachaprage Willoughby F. W. Dahl Laurentia Stonewall Flying Mist

Telephone expansion after war fuels nationwide service push

The piece argues that peace brings a vast program to extend telephone service on Elm Street and across the nation. It notes millions of new wires, central office equipment, and capital investment, creating many jobs while stressing affordable, high quality service for users and fair treatment of employees.

Fighting Divisions Negro Outfit Pounded Japs at Bougainville

The 93rd Infantry division, the first large Negro unit to see World War II combat, landed at Empress Augusta Bay Bougainville in 1944 and fought along the Numa Numa trial and Laruma river. It later served in the Treasury Islands Morotai and the Philippines before the war ended. The French helmet insignia recalls World War I service under French commands.

93Rd Infantry Division 93Rd Empress Augusta Bay Bougainville Solomons Treasury Islands Morotai Halinaheras Dutch East Indies Philippines 37Th Laruma Saua River Tuorokina River New Guinea 98Rd Tokyo

Notice of Appointment Executrix for Hromek Estate

Notice is hereby given that Marie Alice Hromer on December 1 1945 was appointed and qualified as executrix of the Henry Joseph Hromek estate in Linn County Iowa. All indebtedness should be paid to the executrix and claims filed with the Linn County District Court Clerk.

State of Iowa Linn County Henry Joseph Hromek Ate Iowan Towa Marie Alice Hromer

Truck Stops Thug Sought For Robbery

Matt Kimes once the Kid Outlaw of the 1920s was held after a truck collision on a North Little Rock street. He fled from Oklahoma prison on leave while sought for a $17 000 Morton Texas bank robbery on Sept 5. He used the alias Leo A Woods and was identified by fingerprint after hospital admission.

Little Rock Ark Matt Kimes Federal Bureau of Investigation Kimes Oklahoma State Southwest Morton Texas Leo A. Woods Miami Oklo Baptist State Hospital Bert Campbell Leo Woods FBI McAlester Oklahoma Salisaw Okla

LeRoy Announces Marriage to Chicago Socialite Kathryn Spiegel

Hollywood director Mervyn LeRoy confirms his forthcoming marriage to Kathryn Spiegel, a Chicago socialite. The couple plans a private ceremony after engagement news circulated through entertainment circles.

Hollywood Mervyn LeRoy Kathryn Spiegel Chicago

Notice of Probate of Will in District Court

Notice is given that on December 7, 1945 at 9:00 AM a will purportedly of Josephine T. Shirer, late of the county, will be offered for proof and admission to probate in the District Court at the Cedar Rapids Court House. Dated Cedar Rapids Town December 1, 1945. Arthur Axmear District Court clerk. Imogen B. Emery attorney.

State of Iowa Linn County Josephine T. Shirer Court House Cedar Rapids Laws Arthur Axmear Chore District Court Imogen B. Emery

Premature Ban on Atom Bomb Perilous Says Bush

Dr Vannevar Bush warns against a rushed ban on atomic weapons arguing for a sound domestic regulatory framework. He outlines five principles for legislation including control by Americans, safeguarding military knowledge, protecting public health, promoting free research, and careful handling of fissionable materials and radioactive byproducts.

Washington Vannevar Bush Bush Office of Scientific Research and Development Senate Atomic Energy Committee

Fiorello Signs for Sunday Broadcasts

New York AP reports retiring Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia will begin a coast to coast Sunday night commentary series on ABC from 8 30 to 8 45 p m starting Jan 6 The program will air between Louella Parsons and Jimmy Fidler and will run without an initial sponsor The star is said to be starting to twinkle with watering for the Little Flower while salary details remain undisclosed.

New York F. H. LaGuardia WNYC American Broadcasting Company Iowa ABC Mark Woods LaGuardia Hollywood Louella O. Parsons Jimmy Fidler Woods

The Gazette Theater Schedule Announcement

The Gazette lists Monday screens across multiple theaters with showtimes for Love Letters Dakota Hit the Hay Follow the Fleet Call of the Wild The Valley of Decision High Powered I'll Remember April Utah A Medal for Benny Royal Scandal Duffy's Tavern You Can't Do Without Love and more.

Palace Valley of Decision Rialto Utah Benny Marion

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