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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1945
Page
7
Walter Winchell style notes critique news bias and naval jokes while recounting broadcasts and showbiz gossip. References span CBS reporters and analysts, Weiners and Wallace, Warners suspension, Ellen Sheriden, Jon Sebastian marriage plans, and Berlin jokes. The piece juggles politics, press freedom, and entertainment in a rapid-fire column.
Notice of appointment of Dell a Taylor as administratrix of Nellie B Bell late of Linn County Iowa deceased. Creditors and claimants must file or settle debts promptly in Linn County District Court. Attorney Gee Claassen appears for the estate.
The American Legion urged a postwar employment target of 55 million jobs and warned the U S could become a Socialist state without broad prosperity. It proposed a wide program including market expansion, rapid returning servicemen reintegration, anti monopoly measures, deregulation, world trade, and peace terms overseen by an international authority.
London based dispatch reports deny German rumors of sea level or mountain top V series rocket sites in Norway. Norwegian sources say no evidence of V-2 V-3 V-4 launches in Norway, with most V-2s now blamed on Holland. RAF raids focus on Holland as Germany’s war prospects appear critical.
The navy issued strict orders to stop personnel overseas or afloat from sending scarce civilian items to friends or relatives. Prohibited items include alarm clocks cigars lighter cigarets coffee makers electric shavers irons fountain pens hunting knives pencils pocket knives radios razor blades and watches.
Secretary Morgenthau announced that series A savings bonds from 1935 will start maturing March 1. The bonds will be redeemed in cash at 4 for every 3 originally invested, with option to reinvest proceeds into series BE war bonds at any qualifying bank or trust company paying agent.
The Paramount theater will debut Here Come the Waves on Tuesday instead of Friday. Betty Hutton stars as twin Waves with Bing Crosby and Sonny Tufts as sailors. The musical features the hit song Ac-cent-iate the Positive.
Cedar Rapids college students wrap up Spiritual Emphasis week with vesper remarks in Sinclair Memorial chapel. Doris Cone says faith equals belief plus trust and confidence, outlining four kinds of faith in self elders ideals and God. Marian Johnson adds beliefs precede faith. Anna Mae Moses presides.
Hollywood report states Freckle faced actress Joan Barry signed with Monogram studios for an original untitled murder mystery film. Her attorney said the project has no relation to her court case over alleged paternity by Charlie Chaplin.
Howard M Punk named executor for Maggie M Funk estate in Linn County Iowa with court and filing details. Creditors must present claims to the Clerk of Linn County Court as provided by state law. Elliott Shuttleworth Ingersoll attorneys represent the executor.
Dr. Preston Bradley of Chicago nationally known radio speaker will deliver a public lecture at Peoples Church on February 22 titled What Are We Facing. Bradley, leader of America's largest liberal church in Chicago, is a pioneer in radio with a seven book output and editing The Liberalist.
Monday showings list at Paramount Iowa State Palace Rialto Times Marion with films including Since You Went Away Dragon Seed The Fighting Lady Summer Storm Cant Help Singing The Missing Juror Gildersleeve Ghost Phantom of the Opera Marine Raiders Frenchman's Creek and Meet Miss Bobby Socks with multiple daily times for each venue.
AP report by Louis P. Lochner reveals Field Marshal von Hindenburg favored restoring the monarchy and did not want Hitler as chief of state. Details suggest Hitler manipulated the will to imply Hindenburg endorsed him, while key figures Papen and Meissner know the truth, with one exiled.
Notice filed in Linn County Iowa announces Fred Blazer as Executor of the Anna Blazek estate. Creditors must file claims with the Linn County District Court Clerk. indebted parties should make payments to the undersigned. Attorneys Barnes Chamberlain Hanzlik and Wada Worth represent the estate.
Louella Parsons reports Dorothy McGuire will perform in Dear Ruth for USC in London and Enchanted Cottage while in London, amid studio bids for her. Robert Walker to play Jerome Kern in Til the Clouds Roll By. Charles Boyer hospitalized briefly under an alias after a nose bleed. Shirley Temple faced school publicity over Kiss and Tell. Susan Hayward expects twins. Susan Peters setback. Lauren Bacall seeks Anna Lu cast. Artie Shaw to tour Russia.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned is appointed Administrator of the estate of Joseph Topinka late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payments and those having claims against the estate will file them duly authenticated in the office of the Clerk of Linn County Iowa District Court.
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