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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1944

Page

3

Democrats Seek Roosevelt Fourth Term at Party Meeting

The Democratic National Committee unanimously urged President Roosevelt to seek a fourth term, calling him a world humanitarian leader and pledging confidence in his leadership. Robert E. Hannegan was elected party chairman and announced resignation as internal revenue commissioner, with Roosevelt offering best wishes. The Chicago convention site was chosen, with a late JulyDemocratic nomination anticipated.

Washington Democratic National Committee Roosevelt Robert E. Hannegan St. Louis National Party Frank C. Walker White House Hannegan Internal Revenue Chicago James P. Alyward Walker Ozarks James A. Farley Theodore F. Green Rhode Island Edward J. Kelley Green National Committee

Movie Stars and Heroes to Promote Fourth War Loan Drive

Cedar Rapids hosts film stars and five war heroes Monday January 31 to back the fourth war loan drive. Stars include Marjorie Woodworth and Paul Kelly alongside military honorees First Lt. Robert L. Carson Second Lt. Norman W. Hyman Cpl. George F. Adams Sgt. John Walser and Gunner's Mate Ralph Multer. A Memorial Coliseum rally is hoped with Hollywood backing and the Hollywood victory committee aims to boost bond sales.

Cedar Rapids Marjorie Woodworth Paul Kelly Robert L. Carson Norman W. Hyman Cpl George F. Adams John Walser Ralph Multer Hollywood Victory Committee Memorial Coliseum

Rail labor row ends with wage settlement and private railroad return

From the dispute over wage adjustments to the government seizure and then a final accord, the federal process collapsed into a negotiated settlement. The final deal raises nine cents an hour, plus a paid week’s vacation, ending a long standstill as railroads are returned to private ownership.

Fraser

Oldest G I Promoted in Santa Ana

John Westervelt 75 years old, identified by the Army as its oldest G I, was promoted Saturday from staff sergeant to technical sergeant in Santa Ana California.

Santa Ana Calif John Westervelt Army G.I

Newspaper Subscription Rates and Advertising Directory

This excerpt lists subscription prices for various delivery options and durations, including weekly, monthly, and yearly mail editions. It also provides advertising agency contact details for Allen-Klapp Company with addresses in Chicago New York and Detroit.

Allen-Klapp Mpany Michigan Avenue Chicago Fifth Avenue New York New Center Detroit Media Records A.N.P.A. Bureau of Advertising

Pullman Firms Lose in Ruling

A three judge U S district court refused to modify an earlier ruling that the four company Pullman sleeping car combine violates anti trust laws and must be broken up. The court ordered absolute separation of manufacturing from servicing and rejected a plan to force ongoing servicing while allowing continued exclusive relations. Judge John Biggs Jr dissented.

Philadelphia U.S Pullman Pullman Group Pullman Company Pullman- Standard Car Manufacturing Company David A. Crawford Pullman, Inc Albert B. Maris Herbert F. Goodrich John Biggs, Jr

Bolivia to Declare War on Axis Predicts By August

Washington dispatch reports Fernando Iturralde undersecretary of Bolivia’s government predicting a declaration of war on the Axis by August. He denies pro Axis or Argentine influence in Bolivia’s recent revolt, calling it a national upheaval against tin mine owners and economic injustice.

Washington National Mediation Board INS Bolivia Fernando Iturralde Iturralde

Bricker and Stassen Open G O P Conference Offices

In Des Moines at the Young Republicans gathering Gov. John Bricker of Ohio and former Gov. Harold Stassen of Minnesota opened faction headquarters. Iowa Gov. Bourke Hickenlooper urged harmony as John Quinn of Lincoln, Neb., started the Stassen office and promised Stassen would be available.

Des Moines John Bricker Ohio Harold Stassen Minnesota Young Republicans Conference Bourke B. Hickenlooper Iowa John Quinn Lincoln Neb Tom Dewey New York Stassen

Elliott Roosevelt To Post in Britain

Col. Elliott Roosevelt, a U.S. air force photo reconnaissance officer, has returned to London after serving in Britain and the Mediterranean. He is expected to take a major photographic post under Lt. Gen. Carl A. Spaatz, commander of the United States strategic air forces.

London Elliott Roosevelt U. S. Air Force Britain Mediterranean Carl A. Spaatz United States Strategic Air Forces

Bricker Campaign Holds Conference On Election Issues

Robert Barton of Columbus, Ohio, Bricker secretary, led the headquarters operations. The conference focused on election problems including soldiers' voting and veteran returns, outlining challenges ahead for the nomination process.

Robert Barton Columbus Ohio Bricker

Plane in Crash Broken in Two

A sport plane forced to land near Hawkeye Downs Saturday afternoon broke in two on impact. No injuries reported as authorities investigated the incident and noted the pilot was unharmed.

Hawkeye Downs

Pilot escapes as plane belly lands after takeoff

The damaged low wing monoplane owned by F. E. Corey and partners broke apart but left occupants unharmed after a takeoff from Hunter airport. The fault forced a belly landing. Leo Damge, the airport operations manager, called it a perfect emergency landing.

F. E. Corey Fifth Avenue SE Corey Bob Bell Harold Ammons Hunter Leo Damge

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