New Envoy Dies on Eve Of Mission to Great Britain
O Max Gardner 64 newly appointed United States ambassador to Great Britain died suddenly in a New York hotel hours before sailing for London. He suffered a coronary thrombosis at 2 a m and died at 7 25 a m Gardner, former governor of North Carolina and undersecretary of the treasury, was widely celebrated after his appointment and had been booked to sail on the United States liner America. He leaves three children and wife Fay Lamar Webb. Gardner was born in Shelby North Carolina March 22 1882 and educated at A and M College and University of North Carolina law school where he played football and was an all Southern tackle. The White House and official Washington mourn the loss of a popular public figure slated to become ambassador to the Court of St James.
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Another Cold Wave Sweeps Iowa With Snow and Winds
A new cold wave from Canada moved into Iowa bringing 40 mph winds and light to moderate snowfall. In Cedar Rapids three inches lay by noon with temperatures at 13 degrees. Roads, buses, and trains faced disruptions while forecasts warn of continuing frigid weather through Sunday.
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Soprano Harriet O Rourke Found Dead In Gas In New York
Harriet O Rourke a 24 year old coloratura soprano was found dead in a gas filled kitchen of her New York apartment. A note to her father cited career despair and her sister’s illness. Police say all four gas jets were open and a scrapbook traced her rise from Chicago to the Metropolitan Opera of the Air.
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Hog Prices Near Record at Chicago Stockyards
Hog prices at Chicago stockyards rose to 25.75 dollars per hundred pounds, the second highest level in history driven by restricted supplies after snow and cold disrupted feedlots. The market faces pressure from earlier price controls ending, with the record high of 27.50 set in mid October.
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Iowa Senate Debates Liquor By The Drink Measure
Iowa Senate committees file liquor by the drink bill allowing cities with 10 000 or more to adopt ordinances for sale by the drink with two license classes and set fees. The measure ties retailers to state stores and 85 percent liquor tax. A companion beer bill would curb rural taverns and raise the state tax per gallon.
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Sugar Stamp Increase Announced Early for 1947
The Office of Price Administration announced a new 10 pound sugar stamp valid April 1, ahead of schedule, with expected per person allotments rising to 35 pounds for 1947 from 25 last year. Congress debates lifting industrial and household quotas, while court cases challenge the historical-use basis for allocations and a farm department controlled extension is proposed.
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Trucker to Face Manslaughter Charges in Rail Crash
Kingsburg California. Four counts of manslaughter to be filed against 21 year old truck driver Philip L Mayer after his fuel oil laden trailer collided with the San Joaquin Daylight, killing four. DA James Thuesen said witnesses testified the wigwag signal worked and Mayer did not stop at the crossing.
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Petition Seeks Route Change for Grande Avenue Bus
Cedar Rapids council hears a petition to reroute the Grande avenue bus to serve Sinclair avenue and Linn and Eastern boulevards SE. The proposal would leave five blocks without service while Bever line would parallel, prompting longer walks for Grande riders. Mayor Hahn said the idea would be given serious consideration.
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Hardship Increases Granted More Liberally for Rent
Washington rent control officials said hardship boosts will be granted to landlords on a more generous basis starting Feb. 15. Increases will be allowed where net operating income has fallen from wartime peaks, and local officials will apply a looser interpretation of the peculiar circumstances provision that lets owners raise rents from below-market levels.
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Gem seizure and officer held after undeclared diamonds found
Col. Edward J. Murray on leave from Japan was placed under technical arrest after U S customs recovered diamonds totaling more than 210000 dollars. A 10000 dollar watch pocket find and a vault total of over 500 un declared gems led to the largest Pacific coast seizure. Murray commanded troops in the Lingayen Gulf to Manila drive and faced confinement at his Palo Alto home.
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U S Intervenes in Mt Clemens Pottery Pay Suit
The United States becomes a party to the Mt Clemens Pottery Co suit, opening the way to nearly 5 billion dollars in portal to portal pay claims. The justice department plans to appeal to the Supreme Court and invites CIO involvement, pending other groups' responses.
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Limback Lumber founder John Limback dies at 82
John A. Limback a Cedar Rapids business leader and longtime head of the Limback Lumber Company died Thursday at 11 am at age 82 after years of ill health. He helped found the Zimmerman and Limback Lumber Company in 1894 and led Cedar Rapids civic and business groups for decades. Funeral services set for 9 am Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church with rosary Friday evening. he is survived by a son Anthon in Seattle and a daughter Mrs James Y Canfield.
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Solons Cite Eisler Contempt Charge Over Testimony
Washington AP The House Committee on Un American Activities moved to have the Justice Department charge Gerhard Eisler with conspiracy to overthrow the U S government after he refused to testify and was cited for contempt. FBI chief J Edgar Hoover linked Eisler to the Comintern and possible espionage as he faced deportation and other charges.
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Byrd Expedition Ordered Out of Little America
Rear Admiral Richard H. Cruzen ordered the fourth Byrd Antarctic expedition to evacuate Little America in the Bay of Wales. Ships and the icebreaker will withdraw at 7 p.m. with 90 percent of personnel remaining ashore for a four week sea anchorage before the final evacuation.
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Senate unit backs excise extension for luxury items
Washington finance committee unanimously approved indefinite continuation of wartime excise taxes on furs cosmetics liquor and other luxury items. The bill has passed the house.
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