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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1946

Page

4

New Cardinals' Titular Rites To Open Today

Two American cardinals begin possession of their titular churches in Rome. Edward Mooney takes Santa Susana on Quirinal Hill at 4 pm and Samuel Stritch receives Santa Agnese fuori le Mura a half hour later. A ceremony for John Glennon at San Clemente is set for Tuesday.

Vatican City Ins Vatican Edward Cardinal Mooney Detroit Church of Santa Susana Quirinal Hill Samuel Cardinal Stritch Chicago Santa Agnese Fuori le Mura St. Agnes Outside the Walls Francis Wilfred Hurley San Francisco Cardinal Mooney Father Hurley William F. Murphy Saginaw Mich Michael J. Ready Columbus Ohio Allen Babcock John Wismara Msgr Salvatore Capoferri

Aviation World's Fair At Omaha July 18 to 21

The World's Fair of Aviation will run July 18 to 21 in Omaha at Fort Crook in conjunction with the National Aeronautic Association convention. Ak-Sar-Ben announced completion of arrangements. Proceeds go to army and navy service funds and Ak-Sar-Ben educational and civic funds.

Omaha National Aeronautic Association Fort Crook Army and Navy

Tire Output Gains but Many More Are Needed

The Civilian Production Administration reports automobile and motorcycle tire production totaled 28,292,112 in 1945, up 50 percent from 18,899,022 during the 1944 peak war year, but a long road remains to supply all who want tires.

Washington

Trowbridge Named Head of Geologists Group

CHAMPAIGN Ill AP Prof A C Trowbridge of the University of Iowa was elected vice president of the Association of American State Geologists at a meeting Saturday He succeeds Edward Troxell of Connecticut who became secretary Dr Meredith E Johnson of New Jersey was elected president.

Champaign, Ill A. C. Trowbridge University of Iowa Association of American State Geologists Edward Troxell Connecticut Meredith E. Johnson New Jersey

Nominal Penalties For Cruiser Loss With 880 Lives

The Navy ruled that no one faced severe punishment for the Indianapolis disaster that killed 880 sailors. Captain Charles B. McVay III was found guilty of failing to steer a zig zag course but had his court martial sentence remitted due to an excellent record. Four officers received letters of reprimand for delays in searching for survivors, with Forrestal signing two reprimands to Commodore Gillette and Captain Granum, and Admiral Nimitz signing another to Cmdr. Sancho.

Washington Indianapolis U.S Japan Navy Charles B. McVay McVay A. M. Granum Milwaukee Nimitz Cmdr Jules C. Sancho Leyte

Senator Predicts Meat Price Drop

Senator Thomas of Oklahoma forecast lower meat prices due to ample supply and heavy slaughter. He cited full warehouses and surplus chickens selling at half the ceiling price, and anticipated a similar drop in beef despite wage concerns from the administration.

Washington Sen Thomas D-Okla Senate Agriculture Committee Agriculture Department

Regret Over US Troops Removing Czech Nazi Documents

U S Ambassador Laurence A Steinhardt voiced deep regret after American troops unearthed and removed a cache near Prague containing Czech and German protectorate papers. The trove included documents of Nazi protector Karl Hermann Frank and prewar files of President Eduard Benes, which were taken without Czechoslovak government authorization. The foreign office said the troops were unaware of the contents.

Prague United States Laurence A. Steinhardt Foreign Office Bohemia Karl Hermann Frank Eduard Benes Steinhardt

Boettigers Plan New Phoenix Daily Newspaper

John Boettiger and Anna Roosevelt Boettiger said they bought the Phoenix Shopping News to launch a new daily paper in Phoenix. Boettiger previously published Hearst's Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

Boettigers New Daily Phoenix Phoenix, Ariz John Boettiger Anna Roosevelt Boettiger Phoenix Shopping News Boettiger Hearst Seattle Post- Intelligencer

Divorce suit withdrawn by Boris Karloff's wife

Mrs Dorothy Pratt withdrew her divorce suit against actor William Henry Pratt known as Boris Karloff. Attorney S S Hahn gave no statement on reconciliation status. The action was filed in Los Angeles and was announced Saturday.

Boris Karloff Los Angeles Dorothy Pratt William Henry Pratt S. S. Hahn

Rainbow WWI veterans plan meeting at memorial building

Rainbow veterans of World War I will hold a meeting in the Memorial building Monday at 8 p.m. Call Century Cabs for service. Also notes three ads about babies for sale, a cooking school, and two residents returning home from Mercy hospital and Pittsburgh travels.

Rainbow Veterans

Lehti To Speak On Link-Belt Speeder History At Rotary

David H. Lehti vice-president of Link-Belt Speeder Corporation will give an illustrated talk and brief history of his organization at the Rotary club luncheon Monday noon at the Roosevelt hotel.

David H. Lehti Link-Belt Speeder Corporation Rotary Club Roosevelt Hotel

Man Charged With Larceny Over Sardines

Phillip Philipakis aged 59 of 1109 Thirteenth Avenue SE faced larceny charges for taking three cans of sardines from the Me Too downtown store. He paid a $25 fine plus costs, with $10 and costs suspended after payment. Detective Alfred Wilson and officers took him to the station.

Phillip Philipakis Thirteenth Avenue SE H. R. Churchill Philipakis Alfred Wilson Me Too Leland Duncan John Stodola

President Signs Naval Officer Retirement Bill

President Truman signed legislation authorizing retirement of navy officers at the highest temporary rank held in wartime with satisfactory service. The bill lowers the retirement age from 64 to 62 for all officers except fleet admirals and permits retirement boards to trim the active list. fleet admirals may retire at will or due to disability.

Washington Truman Navy

Death blamed on her refusal to yield phone

In Wilmington a fire that killed 74 year old James J. Stowers started when he spilled kerosene on his clothes while tending a wood fire. A neighbor reported a long party line telephone conversation blocked urgent help as flames took hold.

Wilmington Del INS James J. Stowers Stowers John S. Donahue, Jr

Brazilian Cardinal Ini Suffered Influenza in Rome

Cardinal Vasconcellos of Brazil experienced a mild bout of influenza in Rome on Saturday. He is the fourth newly elevated Latin American cardinal to contract illness while in the city or during the period.

Rome INS Carlo Cardinal Vasconcellos Brazil

Price control foes blamed as merchants of doom

OPA- continues arguing that limiting markets and inflation restore prosperity would betray the wartime investment of 300 billion dollars and 248 161 American lives. Porter labels opponents as doom prophets while defending price controls as needed for veterans, farmers, small businesses, labor, insurers, and bankers.

America Porter

Congress Hunts Draft Substitute for May 15 Expiry

Washington AP reports a search on Capitol Hill for a substitute to halt the draft when the law expires May 15. Chairman Carl Vinson proposes a 600000 volunteer occupation army with doubled pay, overseas family transport, and 30 day yearly furloughs. House members doubt adoption and vow opposition.

Washington Capitol Hill Truman Eee Carl Vinson D-Ga House Naval Committee House Military Committee Vinson

Second Victim of Crash Identified

DES MOINES AP The second victim in a crash and fire was identified as Eleanor Golay 28 of Des Moines. The other victim Daniel B Loesbe 22 a gunner's mate first class home on leave was identified earlier. The pair died when their car hit a railing and caught fire on a highway bridge six miles west of Des Moines.

Des Moines Eleanor Golay Daniel B. Loesbe Here Polk County Sheriff's Office Audrey Miller Soesbe Dr. W. Soesbe

Spain Defends Allied Stance Amid Axis-Linked Dossier

The Spanish embassy released documents arguing Spain acted under pressure and in self defense to avoid Axis invasion, praising Franco's pro Allied course while noting past promises to aid Axis supply lines. The United States planned to publish a dossier labeling Spain as an Axis ally, prompting counterclaims from Madrid.

Washington INS Spain United Nations State Department Byrnes U.S Argentina Eduardos Amos Brazil Madrid Amos Rio de Janeiro Roosevelt Franco Winston Churchill House of Commons Straits of Gibraltar Mediterranean Spanish United Kingdom British Empire Commonwealth Hitler Mussolini North Africa

Pepper urges Pauley to withdraw nomination for undersecretary

Senator Pepper states at a Chicago press conference that Ed Pauley should ask President Truman to withdraw his name from the navy undersecretary post. If Pauley refuses, Pepper says the President may decide the public interest and national harmony require withdrawal, or the Senate will have to reject the nomination.

Chicago Sen Pepper D-Fla Edwin W. Pauley Truman Mr. Pauley

Police use tear gas as crowd of 2000 protests in Bombay

In Bombay police fired three rounds and used tear gas to disperse a crowd over 2,000 defying a ban on public gatherings. In Calcutta a rally displayed Communist, Congress, and Muslim emblems with speakers blaming British and Indian authorities for unrest in Bombay and Karachi. Resolutions protested shootings in both cities.

Bombay Calcutta Karachi

Hidden hand blamed for riots across Bombay Calcutta and Egypt

The London Sunday Times says a hidden hand provoked violent anti-British riots in Bombay Calcutta and Egypt. It notes Attlee’s remark that left wing elements and Communists may be inflaming the unrest and questions deeper causes beyond hooliganism.

London INS London Sunday Times Bombay Attlee Commons Sunday Times Calcutta Egypt Indian Congress

Funeral services for Theodore Jayne conducted at Turner chapel

Theodore Jayne died suddenly at his home 317 G avenue NW. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Turner chapel conducted by Rev J P Gable of Marion. Burial at Cedar Memorial park cemetery with military services by Hanford Post American Legion at the grave. Friends may call at the chapel.

Theodore Jayne G Avenue NW Turner Chapel J. P. Gable Marion Cedar Memorial Park Hanford Post American Legion

Henry D. McNabb 81 Dies After Long Illness In Cedar Rapids

Henry D. McNabb 81 of 810 B Avenue NE Cedar Rapids died at home at 7 10 p m Saturday after an extended illness. Born October 23 1864 in Agency Iowa he lived in Cedar Rapids 34 years. He worked for Milwaukee railroad since 1892 retiring as night yardmaster in 1937. Survived by wife Anna six children Corbin Aaron Mrs Sylvia Francis Mrs Ethel Baer all of Cedar Rapids Mrs Goldie Peters Davenport and Mrs Anna Alt Richmond Calif Four sons preceded him in death. Funeral 7 p m Monday Beatty chapel with body to Ottumwa for burial Tuesday. Friends may call Beatty’s.

Henry D. McNabb B Avenue NE Agency Iowa Cedar Rapids Milwaukee Railroad Anna Corbin Aaron Sylvia Francis Ethel Baer Goldie Peters Davenport Anna Alt Richmond Calif Beatty Chapel Ottumwa Beatty’s

Funeral services for Frank J. Rooks

Services for Frank J. Rooks who died early Saturday at his sister’s home 510 F avenue NW will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Moon chapel led by the Rev. Frank Ward with cremation to follow. Friends may call.

Frank J. Rooks F Avenue NW Moon Chapel Frank Ward

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah E Brunson at Moon chapel

Mrs. Sarah E Brunson dies at her daughter Lucy G Smith home. Rev Floyd Hinshaw will conduct services at Moon chapel Monday at 2 PM. Interment in Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Sarah E. Brunson Lucy G. Smith Fifth Street NW Moon Chapel Floyd Hinshaw Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Seven-Year-Old Boy Leaves Home for Parents

A seven year old boy wearing overalls climbed from a basement window at the Children’s Home on Fifteenth Street NE and walked to his parents’ former residence at the Eleanor hotel on First Avenue. The hotel manager notified police and Patrolmen Murphy Davis and Frank O’Neill brought him back to the Home after brief questioning at the station by Captain Steve Stolba. The boy, at the Home about a year, said he wanted to find his parents.

Fifteenth Street Eleanor Hotel First Avenue Murphy Davis Frank O’neill Steve Stolba

Wisconsin Woman Confesses Driving Husband to Rival and Killing Him

Mrs. La Vera Connor, 48, admits she drove her husband Marlowe to the apartment of his assistant Mrs. Aasen and after eavesdropping shot him. She was charged with third degree manslaughter, with a possible two to four year term.

Madison Wis la Vera Connor Norris E. Maloney

Accord on Army Merger Reported by Chou

From Chungking Communist General Chow En lai says an agreement for unifying Nationalist and Communist armies has been reached. The plan places all troops under the ministry of national defense, bars military interference in politics, and proposes a 50 to 60 division force when totals reach 30 and 90 divisions respectively.

Shanghai INS Chow En-lai Chungking Chinese Political Consultative Conference George C. Marshall Truman China Ministry of National Defense All-China Army Albert C. Wedemeyer Chiang Kai-shek

Two Belligerents Vanish Then Reappear in Street Scene

George W. Frazier and John Frasher were seen outside the Red Goose tavern at 132 F avenue NW. Police arrived at 7:13 and found the pair gone, later reporting they were back on the sidewalk and disturbing the peace was charged by proprietor John Neal.

George W. Frazier C Avenue NE John Frasher Vernal Street NW Red Goose Tavern F Avenue NW Ray Murdock George Shimek John Neal

Coal reserves outlasting 3000 years at current rate

The Bituminous Coal Institute says United States coal reserves exceed enough to last more than 3,000 years at today’s consumption pace.

United States The Bituminous Coal Institute

Fraser Praises Arbitration Use in Wage Dispute

H W Fraser president of the Order of Railway Conductors of America told a three man board that voluntary arbitration is desirable for settling wage disputes but faces a crucial test as 18 railroad brotherhoods seek a 2 50 daily raise. He said this national case contrasts with strikes and that workers demand wage equality with other industries.

Chicago H. W. Fraser Cedar Rapids Order of Railway Conductors of America Fraser

Doughton Seeks Nineteenth Term In Congress

Washington Rep. Robert L. Doughton, 82, chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, reluctantly files for re election to a 19th consecutive term. He had contemplated retirement but, answering calls from both parties, submitted notice to run again.

Washington INS Robert L. Doughton D-N C House Ways and Means Committee Congress Doughton House of Representatives

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Michael Chinigo Trowbridge Geologists’ Group First Ave Fernity LUC Cedar Rapids Monument CO 3Rd Ave Bendorf Henry Bendorf High Amana Robert Blue Iowa City Iowa County Call Century Cabs Adv RKO Iowa Theater Bungalow Cooking School F. A. Marek Washington Avenue Mercy Hospital E. M. Soboda Third Avenue SE Pittsburgh Cardinal Ini John B.turner & Son S.E Prophets of Doom Pierre Loving Generalissimo Franco Pauley Jayne Services Books Services Brunson Services Rohn Funeral Home Elien B. Rohn Clarence Beatty Third Ave Tel Iowa Memorial Company Third Avenue Texas the Connors John Charles South Pacific Chou Dial Florist Barta Hesser Iny W. Hesser Cedar Rapids’ Funeral Home Beautiful Frank W. Barta Jay W. Hesser Ah Esser Vrreatorss Fifth Avenue and Eighth Street
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