Chief Tecumseh Seeks Navy Reenlistment Amid War Fever
Chief Kiutus Tecumseh, a 33 percent disabled World War I veteran and descendant of Tecumseh, visited Cedar Rapids naval recruiting to reenlist. He fought on a submarine chaser, was wounded, and brandished a 120 year old tomahawk while declaring determination to serve despite not yet being accepted. Recruiters, led by M. C. Madson, pursued his reenlistment stance amid heightened wartime urgency.
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Robert Bradley
Petty Robbery Gang Chief Nabbed in Iowa Wisconsin
Wesley Puliver, accused of leading a gang in house breaking and small robberies across northeast Iowa, southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, was captured in New Albin after an all day cross state search. Police nabbed him as he entered a cafe after dark and he was to be taken to La Crosse, Wisconsin for further action.
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Waukon
Wesley Puliver
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Wisconsin
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Henee
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Cedar Rapids Men On Duty In Pacific War Front
The Gazette expands its list of Cedar Rapids and Marion men on duty in Hawaii and the Far East. Names added include Samuel C. Anderson Harry L. Berry David Jack A Briedlow Robert L James Custoi n Jr Ww J Shanahan and J Breedlove. The navy requests readers to report any missing names and notes no stations will be published. The list also notes Ithama Bailey now in a Los Angeles airplane factory after naval service.
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David Jack A. _ Briedlow
Robert L. James Custoi N
J. Shanahan
G Avenue
J . Breedlove
Third Avenue
Swat
Ithema Bailey
Seventh Avenue
Los Angeles
Highway users pay record state taxes and fees total
State and district highway users paid a record 1.309 billion dollars in 1940 in special taxes and fees across 48 states and the District of Columbia. The figure marks an all time high for the sector, reflecting growing funding for road programs nationwide.
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District of Columbia
G Men Begin Roundup Of Germans Italians Labeled As Dangerous
Washington AP reports the FBI started rounding up about 400 Germans and Italians labeled dangerous aliens. Officials say over 300 Germans and 50 Italians are involved, with arrests authorized to detain Axis nationals deemed a threat. Detainees will be sent to temporary detention centers, likely to be separated by nationality as in prior ship-related actions.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
United States
Campefedtion
Soraniaen Amid Rising Threats Faces Top Galactic Ranks
The Soraniaen, numbered 315,000, maneuver against the frontier, aiming to move within the upper echelons of lists tracking potentially dangerous aliens. Strong entities appear in context of interstellar containment and monitored threats.
Red Cross Receives First Army Clothing Request
Mrs. Peck announced a first request for clothing for men in the U S Army. Yarn was wired for and is due next week. Red Cross must receive assurance garments will be finished before January 31 before releasing the yarn. Shipment is scheduled for that date.
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U. S. Army
Peck
Eulogies for Des Moines Native First Lieutenant Greene
Iowa Democrats mourn the death of First Lieutenant Johann Gearmen Greene in Honolulu bombings. Jake More of Harlan called Greene a tireless party worker and true friend to Iowa Democrats. A Des Moines native, he practiced law in Colfax before enlisting as a reserve officer on August 4.
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Iowa
Toam Gearmen Greene
Jake More
Harlan
Democratic State Central Committee
Greene
Honolulu
Colfax
Archbishop David to visit Cedar Rapids for Greek Orthodox baptism
Archbishop David of the Syrian Orthodox church will be guest godfather for 6 month old Gary Nassif of Cedar Rapids. He arrives late Friday or Saturday and will conduct high mass at St. John's Syrian Orthodox church at 7 30 p m. The baptism follows at 7 30 p m with Archbishop holding the child. A reception will be held after in the church parlors.
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Engi Ee
Syria
Cedar Rapids
Gary Tannus Nassif
Eli J. Nassif
Tenth Street
St. John’s Syrian Orthodox Church
Seventh Street
Sixth Avenue
Thomas N. Abodeeely
David
Toledo
St. Louis
Mexico City
Carstens Named Asst. To Police Chief for Defense Activities
Cedar Rapids moved quickly to bolster defense measures. Chief Tom Condon named Fred Carstens asst to the police chief for defense activities after Carstens attended an FBI course on protecting public utilities and defense contracts. Patrolman Leonard Bruce was mentioned in the report.
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Fred Carstens
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FBI
Des Moines
Leonard Bruce
Cedar Rapids Population Estimate Rises to 63 500
The Cedar Rapids city assessor's office estimates a population of 63 500, based on normal growth and new homes added to the rolls since last spring's assessment. The 1940 census recorded 62 100 residents.
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