Cedar Rapids Weather: Bright Yet Cold Report
Cedar Rapids weather remained bright and cold with a 1 degree below reading at 7 a.m. climbing to 12 by 2:30 p.m. Tuesday peaked at 15 at 3:30 p.m. then fell to 10 at 7 p.m. and 6 at midnight per Chambers Inskeep company records.
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Cedan Rapids
Ain
Waston
New Orleans
Chattes City
iLos Angeles
Crasse
Havre
Cedar Rapids
Mercury
Chambers
Cedar Rapids Symphony To Feature Daebler At Memorial Coliseum
The Cedar Rapids Symphony presents Daebler, pianist, as soloist at Memorial Coliseum at 8 15 p.m. The concert showcases orchestral works with Daebler performing a featured solo.
Police Court Notes Fire Report at 408 Avenue NW
Police court brief notes a roof fire at 408 Avenue NW reported Wednesday at 7 24 am. Mrs Merle Rudd raised a general alarm. No court session mentioned due to holiday.
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Avenue NW
Merle Rudd
Notable Local Residents Named in Marshall Marion Cedar Rapids
Ruby E. Bonsum of Marshall town and Artie Mace Morris of Marion, William Lee Sloan of Marion and Leila Irene Flitsch of Alburnett, Louis J. Modracek and Agnes QO. Hach, both of Cedar Rapids.
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Ruby E. Bonsum
Marshalltown
Artie Mace Morris
Marion
William Lee Sloan
Leila Irene Flitsch
Alburnett
Louis J. Modracek
Agnes QO. Hach
Cedar Rapids
Birth Notices From St. Luke's And Mercy Hospitals
At St Luke's hospital a son was born to Mr and Mrs W E Mohr at 2933 E avenue NE on February 21. A daughter arrived to Mr and Mrs Ben L Sojka of 1528 Fifteenth avenue SE on February 21. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs W A Kramer of 1046 Twelfth street NE on February 22. A son to Mr and Mrs Arthur Wasendorf of 1127 Eighth street SE on February 22. A son to Mr and Mrs R L Sweet of 402 Twenty second street NE on February 19, previously listed as 402 Twenty second street W. At Mercy hospital a daughter to Mr and Mrs Lee Morris of Marion on February 21. Born to Mr and Mrs N D Barr of Waterloo on February 21 a daughter. Mrs Barr is the former Helen Hanry of Cedar Rapids.
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St. Luke’s Hospital
W. E. Mohr
E Avenue NE
Ben L. Sojka
Fifteenth Avenue
W. A. Kramer
Twelfth Street
Arthur Wasendorf
Eighth Street
R. L. Sweet
Twenty-second Street
Mercy Hospital
Lee Morris
Marion
N. D. Barr
Waterloo
Barr
Helen Hanry
Cedar Rapids
Chief Bans Beer Drinking By Cops While On Duty
The Cedar Rapids police chief orders no beer for officers on duty. A tavern owners group leader supplied a letter denying free beer to cops. The civil service hearing heard a discharged patrolman claimed free beer, but officials found the charge unfounded.
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A. O. Zahradnik
Cedar Rapids and Linn County Tavern Owners Association
Zahradnik
Vlach
Frank Novak
Civil Service Commission
Vinch
Iowa Senate Backs Plan to End Small Town Speed Traps
Des Moines Iowa Senators approved a measure to abolish speed traps on trunk highways by creating suburban districts. The plan would set 20 to 25 mph limits in residential business and school zones, with an amendment raising suburban limits to 45 mph.
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Des Moines
INS
Iowa Senate
Iowa lawmakers hear anti chain store tax push in Des Moines
About 1,000 independent businessmen marched to the Iowa statehouse to back a bill taxing chain stores. The measure would cap taxes per store at up to 550 dollars and aims to curb large chains amid claims it harms farmers, real estate, and local merchants.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Locust Street
Statehouse
United States
United States Supreme Court
W. F. Powers
Powers
Tom Couchman
John Connolly, Jr
Pml Jacobsen
Mason City
Iowa Hardware Dealers Association
R. J. Cavanaugh
Independent Association Board of Directors
J. A. Todd
Sioux City
Thomas H. Kerr
Fairfield
G. F. Matousek
Decorah
House
Ways and Means
Senate
Commerce and Traffe
Hopkins Sees 10 Million Unemployed Threat to Democracy
Secretary of Commerce Harry S. Hopkins spoke at Grinnell College warning that the nation cannot endure as a democracy with 10 to 12 million unemployed. He urged solving this economic problem to preserve democracy and praised pressure groups as part of democratic government.
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Grinnell
Harry S. Hopkins
Grinnell College
Cwner
Hopkins
America
Nebraska
Senate Defers Drug Sale Bill After Amendments
The senate postponed action on a bill to ban drug sales by unlicensed dealers in licensed pharmacies. The measure was amended to exclude harmless remedies and to restrict sales to residents within 300 feet of drug stores. The original ten miles was reduced to three miles, and the bill’s fate remains undecided.
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Committee Midmicters
Senate
Road Work Boosts County 1939 Budget
The county outlines a 1939 budget with a higher bond retirements fund at 268 901, up from 257 615, while secondary road maintenance stays near 198 410. General fund appropriations cover board of supervisors 7 370, auditor 19 750, treasurer 30 930, sheriff 18 820, courthouse costs 18 465, jail 7 965, elections 2 200, and other offices and services with minor increases and decreases from 1938 figures.
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General County Fund
General Fund
Board of Supervisors
Hopkins arrives in Grinnell for three day informal visit
Secretary of Commerce Harry L. Hopkins lands in Grinnell for a three day stay with friends and college connections as he prepares his first public address since joining the cabinet. He hints at a Des Moines speech outlining a business administration program and recovery plan while sharing jokes about the process.
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Grinnell
Harry L. Hopkins
Grinnell College
Hopkins
Robert V. Kerr
Des Moines
WPA
Kerr
Washington
Hopkans
Ea Bicmieehern
State Democratic Central Committee
Bureau of Fisheries
Weather Forces Postponement of Galento Fist Fight
Threatening weather in Miami on Wednesday postponed the scheduled bout between Galento and Widman to Thursday night, delaying the heavyweight clash.
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Galento
Miami
Fie
Baltimore theft suspect held for grand jury action
NAB GEORGE WASHINGTON, BALTIMORE. Washington was arrested Wednesday after stealing food due to hunger and was held for grand jury action.
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George Washington
Baltimore
Washington
Coe Students Speak On International Problems During Chapel
Coe College hosts an international chapel service during Fellowship week with four student speakers from distinct races. Juan Aguas urges Guam as a Pacific air base for protection and world friendship to persist. Akiko Hino defends Hawaii as civilized and cultured, while Art Taylor discusses the new Negro and its merit-based progress. Pin Wang from Hankow speaks on sacrifice and completing his father’s mission, outlining three keys to success: iron will, focused energy, and persistence.
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Coa College
Coe
Albert Manan
Juan Aguas
Philippines
United States
Guam Air Base
Aguas
Guam Island
Pacific
Hawaiian
Akiko Hino
Hawaii
Art Taylor
Cedar Rapids
America
Pin Wang
Hankow
China
Symphony Orchestra Presents Works New to Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra performs tonight at 8 15 in the Memorial coliseum with several works never before heard in Cedar Rapids. Prof. Max Daehler of Coe College is soloist in Liszt Cone No 2. Beethoven Symphony No 3 and Strauss The Gypsy Baron highlight the program, plus Grieg incidental music from Peer Gynt. Admission is free.
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Cedar Rapids
Napoleon
Beethoven
Europe
United States
Johann Strauss
Franz Liszt
Liszt Self
Edward Grieg
Ipsen
Peer Gynt
Miners Die From Rock Slide due to Belts
Sudbury Ontario coroner P F E La Flamme ruled that two miners died in a rock slide on Tuesday night because they wore safety belts. Three other miners in the same mine escaped with minor injuries while not wearing belts.
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Sudbury
Ont
P. FE. la Flamme
Congress hears Washington farewell address on birthday celebration
Congress marked George Washington's birthday with readings of his farewell address. Vice President Garner appointed Sen. Taft and Rep. Lanham to read the address in the Senate and House, with ceremonies at Mount Vernon and Alexandria. Discussions on Guam seaplane base and defense plans heightened debate on Roosevelt's defense program.
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Washington
Congress
National Capital
George Washington
Capitol
France
Great Britain
John N. Garner
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Senate
Fritz Lanham
Texas
Mount Vernon
Alexandria
George Washington Masonic National Memorial
United States
Vinson
Naval Committee
House
Pacific
Guam
Roosevelt
Rep. Fish
N. Y
Woodring Seeks End to U S Plane Limit Debate
The piece notes Woodring pressuring for lifting the U S plane limit to boost foreign trade. It contrasts Republican opposition led by Rep Joseph W Martin with Democratic leaders including John W McCormack and Sam Rayburn. It describes party dynamics during the Export Import Bank debate and a key motion to recommit.
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Joseph W. Martin
Mass
Tennessee Valley Authority
John W. McCormack
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Banking and Currency Committee
DeVerne Hersom to Receive Award for Quick Rescue
DeVerne Hersom a Cedar Rapids driver for Railway Express will be honored by Fred Sargent president of North Western at a meeting of the Iowa Volunteers in the Montrose hotel at 8 p m Thursday The award of merit recognizes his life saving action when he rescued two boys minutes before an oncoming train He carried the youths from the tracks as a second train approached Also on the program are Charles Penningroth and selections by Cavaliers girls drum corps The public is invited
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DeVerne Hersom
Cedar Rapids
Railway Express Company
West Side
North Western
Fred Sargent
Hersom
Iowa Volunteers
Montrose Hotel
Mr. Sargent
Charles Penningroth
Cavaliers Girls
Publ
Constantine Declares Sunday Rest in Roman Empire
Sunday becomes a legal day of rest under Emperor Constantine, aligning with the shift from the Jewish Sabbath observed on Saturday and marking a pivotal change in imperial policy toward weekly worship and rest.
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Constantine
Cops In Squad Car Chase Stolen Car Again
Police in squad car No. 1 on the east side chased a stolen 1939 eight cylinder sedan on Mount Vernon avenue but could not overtake it. The car, taken from L. M. Little at 1606 Park Avenue SE between 7 45 and 8 30 p.m., was recovered by Bukacek and DeVore on a side road off highway No. 94. Thieves escaped and the chase continued after sight was lost.
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Bukacek
DeVore
Mount Vernon Avenue
Stusak
Sergt. Connell
First Avenue E
L. M. Little
Park Avenue SE
Bukacek and DeVore
Mundelein protests Vatican radio plan for pope name
Cardinal Mundelein of Chicago condemned a proposed Vatican radio announcement of the new pope. He argued radio should honor Vatican traditions by letting Rome hear the name first, voiced to friends at the College of St. Mary of the Lake. Camillo Cardinal Caccia Dominioni spoke from St. Peter's balcony.
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Vatican City
George Cardinal Mundelein
Chicago
Congregation of Cardinals
College of St. Mary of the Lake
Mundelein
Rome
Camillo Cardinal
Caccia Dominioni
St. Peter's
Supervisors Adopt New Buying Rules for County Purchases
The board approves new purchasing rules including signing requirements for purchases over fifty dollars and exclusive handling of office supplies by the county auditor. A supplementary resolution requires board authorization for sale of waste materials or obsolete equipment. Beeson suggests relocating course house supplies and returning empty barrels for credit.
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Robert M. Vesely
Beeson
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McCall
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