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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1947
Page
21
Greek palace insiders say Prince Philip of Greece and Princess Elizabeth may wed soon with an official announcement possible by mid spring. Factors cited include London return from Africa, Philip’s naturalization, and a British army withdrawal from Greece.
Amid rising hopes of a quick Greek army withdrawal, Athena’s royal faction favors a royal betrothal. British forces may depart Greece within two months, easing tension after Axis peace accords. Philip, seen as a kin to King George, is popular with the Greek royals though little known to the Greek public.
Harvard University engineers under government orders will test shock resistant canal designs aiming to protect interoceanic trade and national security. Professors Casagrande Westergaard and Leet lead experiments using seismic and explosive simulations with soil samples from the Isthmus for a possible new sea level canal or upgraded existing waterway.
Albert Jack Green, 16, told police in Hillsboro Oregon he shot guitar salesman Ralph Porritt to obtain money because he owed a 25 cent ice cream bill at a soda fountain. Porritt, 49, of Vancouver Washington, was found dead beside his car with five .22 caliber bullets in his neck and head on the outskirts of Portland. The boy said he took his father's rifle, hunted near the highway, and fired through the car window after Porritt awoke and spoke.
Zofia Feldy arrived from Poland with her 17 year old daughter Czeslawa to join husband Anthoni in Chicago. Officials later said Anthoni had divorced her to marry another woman, barring her entry. A hearing was set. Anthoni admitted remarriage and took their daughter to Chicago as the child of an American citizen. Zofia appealed the decision.
At Ellis Island immigration center a woman, Zofia, hanged herself after taking a card from her luggage and looping it over a door. Anthoni awaited burial arrangements as authorities processed the case following immigration board rulings.
Tom McCauley hosts a promotional notice declaring himself the Yes man at Personal Finance Co. He markets personal loans from 25 to 250 dollars or more as the firm’s sole business. The ad invites local residents to apply, noting mail loans and weekend closures with standard contact details.
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