Record Postal Receipts Top December Business
Cedar Rapids post office set a December 1943 record with $86,196.90 in receipts, helping the monthly Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce report overall gains in building permits inbound and outbound car loadings and clearing house figures. The December totals surpassed November and December 1942 levels, with permits rising to $48,631 and clearing house debits reaching $52,918,079.
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Cedar Rapids
Consolidated Business Report
December utility and transport figures for a region
Connected telephones rose to 21 757 in December from 21 738 in November and 20 866 in December 1942. Electric consumption reached 30 709 800 kilowatt hours in December, gas use hit 86 305 700 cubic feet, new car sales were four, and real estate transfers fell to 239 from 264 in November.
Raim Listed as Missing in Action in European Theater
Lt Milo Raim named on Army Casualty List among 543 missing in action. The notice lists Raim family details at 1053 Seventeenth Street NE Cedar Rapids Iowa and notes European theater as the area.
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Milo Raim
Washington
ANL
United States
Iona—Raim
Milo A
Rose J. Raim
Seventeenth Street
Cedar Rapids
Raim
Notice of Probate Executrix in Linn County Iowa
Notice is hereby given that Barbara Erusha is executrix of the estate of Anna M Javorek deceased in Linn County Iowa. All persons indebted to the estate are asked to make immediate payment and claims must be filed with the Clerk of Linn County District Court. Frank Syhacee and F W Hann, Attorneys.
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Iowa
Anna M. Javorek
Linn County
Tanistrict Court
Linn
Ynacek
Linn Coun Y
Did Diamond Jim Suffer Stomach Pains
Suffering stomach or ulcer pains and indigestion reportedly plagued Diamond Jim Brady after meals, prompting advice to try Udea Tablets. The advertisement claims a 25 cent box relieves acidity and offers double money back with a first dose music guarantee.
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Diamond Jim
Diamond Jim Brady
Free plane rides offered to 17 year old cadet prospects
Civil Air Patrol announces free sorties for 17 year old army Aircrew prospects at Hunter airport this Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Eight planes will be ready after 2 p m Saturday and after 1 30 p m Sunday flown by CAP licensed pilots. Parental permission forms required from Cedar Rapids high schools CAP members VFW office or Army recruiting HQ.
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Army
Hunter
Civil Air Patrol
Cedar Rapids
Veterans of Foreign Wars Office
Priebe and Sons Election Friday
The National Labor Relations Board regional office in Minneapolis announced an election Friday for employees of Priebe and Sons Inc at Cedar Rapids to decide on representation by Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen Local 170 AF. Voting runs noon to 1 p.m. at the plant.
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National Relations Board
Minneapolis
Priebe and Ons, Inc
Cedar Rapids
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of
North America
Local 170
Priebe and Sons
First Street
Repairs of Tank Cars Slow Oil Deliveries in 1942
Repairs of tank cars in the Eastern fuel carrying service reduced oil deliveries in 1942 by less than one tenth of one percent, showing minimal impact on overall supply.
Referee's sale report for Linn County real estate
A Linn County district court notice reports a referee sale of North West quarter and North East quarter in a Cedar Rapids area parcel. The sale at private bid occurs January 28 1944 at 2 PM at the courthouse with highest bid accepted if superior to the referee's report. Attorney Harold B Aypool and referee Martin Hagen announce offer procedures and hearing details.
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District Court
Linn
Martin Hagen
Dorriteg Ag E Real Es Escri
Tion
Fighty
Ayake
Homestead
Iowa
Harold B.aypool
Williamsburg
Graduation Exercises Plan for 185 Seniors
Graduation exercises scheduled Thursday at 8 p m in the Memorial Coliseum honor 185 seniors from Roosevelt Wilson McKinley and Franklin high schools. Dr Irwin J Lubbers of Central College will speak on Todays Youth and Tomorrows World with Supt Arthur Deamer introducing. Diplomas presented by four principals and the program features a combined high school orchestra.
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Roosevelt
Wilson
McKinley
Franklin
Memorial Coliseum
Supt
Arthur Deamer
Irwin J. Lubbers
Central College At
Pella
Arthur J. Deamer
Grant F. Anderson
Pierre A. Tracy
Fred J. Kiluss
W. L. Paxson
M. S. Hallman
Ruth Mueller
Franklin High School
Christmas in a French village with hearty hospitality
Pfc. Lawrence H. Gray of Cedar Rapids writes from North Africa about a Christmas encounter with a French postmaster, schoolteacher, and family who invited him and Schrader to coffee and Christmas dinner. They shared custard, pastries, wine, and warm language barriers while practicing French and enjoying generous hospitality. A later note mentions New Year’s dinner with the same hosts.
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Pfc
Lawrence H. Gray
Cedar Rapids
North Africa
Second Avenue SE
Schrader
Christmaas
Notice of Dissolution of Hearn Stevenson Motor Company
The Hearn Stevenson Motor Company announced its dissolution by unanimous vote and distribution of net assets to stockholders. The business was formerly engaged in a service operation and was acquired by Stevenson Motor Company, a limited partner. Dated December 30, year. President L. B. Eoriitha Akiegance Treasurer.
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Hearn-Ste
Bay R Company
Hearn-Stevenson Motor Comny
Bonston
Eeyrice
Said Corporation
Earn Stevenson Motor Company
L. B. Eoriitha
Full Leased Wire Reports Note AP UPI Text
The provided text is boilerplate credit and advertising notes from wire service material. It lists Associated Press United Press International and advertising representatives in Chicago New York and Detroit. No specific news event details are present to summarize.
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Associated Press
United Press International News Service
Allen-Klapp Company
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Fifth Avenue
New York
New Center
Detroit
Media Records
A.N.P. Bureau of Advertising
New Boeing B-29 Superfortress Revealed for 1000 Mile Flight
Chicago reports details of the B-29 Superfortress with a near nine ton bomb load for 1000 miles. Gen H H Arnold calls it a major improvement over Flying Fortress and Liberator. Features include six gun posts two remote controlled chin turret and waist turrets.
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Chicago
Chicagoan
H. H. Arnold
Army Air Forces
Flight
Fortress Tricycle Landing Gear and Large Wing Span Report
The design features tricycle landing gear with all wheels double tires. Wingspan measures 141 feet, larger than the B 17’s 103 feet 9 inches. Cruising speed is about 250 mph at 25 000 feet, with a gross weight between 100 000 and 120 000 pounds.
Nazi Occupation Forces in Norway Face Heavy Garrison
The text estimates about 400000 Nazi occupation troops are needed to control Norway's population of around 3,000,000, highlighting the strain of the occupation on the country.
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Norway
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