Two Killers To Roll Dice With Death
Two youths Kelly and Sandusky were convicted of the murder of J Edward Sprouse a Tennessee tobacco executive. Sprouse was bound to a tree and shot as he begged for mercy. The jury recommended death and the pair await sentencing with a plan to roll high dice to decide who dies first.
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Nashville
Tenn
J. Edward Sprouse
Tennessee Tobacco
Sprouse
John Kelly
Marion
Ill
James Sandusky
Kelly
Sandusky
Hickman County
Centerville
Ramona Coy
Lewiston
Minn
Athens
Ala
Tennessee
John P. Sprouse
Marines
12th Victim of B-29 Crash Dies
Sgt. Francis L. Podleski, 31, died at Kirtland field Albuquerque after a B-29 crash killed 11 other air corps personnel. He suffered critical burns and spoke of fallen buddies. Survived by wife, two sons, mother Mrs Mary Podleski, and in laws. Two soldiers pulled him from the wreckage.
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Albuquerque
N. M
INS
Francis L. Podleski
Kirtland Field
Air Corps
Mary Podleski
Elberta
Mich
Isabel Guzman
Darwin
Texas
Eldon Hawkins
Oxnard
Calif
War Bride Ship Arrives. 183 on S S America
The S S America reaches New York with 183 war brides and children among her passengers. Friday and Thursday saw the only other transport due in the U S. The General Langfitt lands in Seattle bringing 566 troops and 19 civilians from Japan.
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Associated Press
S. S. America
New York
U.S
Langfitt
Seatttle
Japan
Weekend Movie Schedule From The Gazette
Friday listings for Paramount Iowa State Palace Rialto Times Strand and Marion theaters show films including Till the Clouds Roll By The Jolson Story The Bachelor’s Daughters Rendezvous with Annie Step by Step Rebecca Sundown Jim Pardon Us Spellbound Little Tokyo U S A Ride Ranger Ride That’s My Baby Down Missouri Way Song of Arizona with showtimes across the day and late evening slots.
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Paramount
Iowa
Jolson
Annie
Palace
Rebecca
Rialto
Sundown
Jim
Little Tokyo
U.S.A
Veloz and Yolanda Again Delight Cedar Rapids Audiences
Nadine Subotnik reports that Veloz and Yolanda drew a strong crowd at the Paramount despite recent appearances. The 1947 show, stronger than 1946, features repeats and new numbers, with standout dream sequences and Latin dances. Amelia Gilmore and Elizabeth Talbot-Martin headline the supporting cast, while Betty Black, Jerry Shelton, Garretson, and Hughes provide musical backing.
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Nadine Subotnik
Veloz
Yolanda
Paramount
Amelia Gilmore
Elizabeth Talbot-Martin
Miss Gilmore
Miss Talbot-Martin
Hildegarde
Talbot-Marin
Betty Black
Cedar Rapids
Jerry Shelton
Garretson
Hughes
Veloz and Yolanda Impress Cedar Rapids Audiences
After a brief Cedar Rapids stay, Veloz and Yolanda delivered a captivating performance that convinces this observer they will have lasting careers. The Hollywood dance studio opening and their Thursday show highlighted their strong stage presence and professional poise.
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Hollywood
Veloz
Yolanda
Cedar Rapids
Longtime Wichita Cutter Frank Grant Dies at 106
Frank P. Grant died Thursday night at 106 after a long life in Wichita. He worked as a scissors grinder until his 95th birthday, retiring in 1936 following a serious injury when struck by a train. Grant was born in Naples, Italy.
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Wichita
Kan
Frank P. Grant
Grant
Naples
Italy
Notice of Administratrix in Linn County Iowa Estate
Notice of appointment of administratrix and executrix for Linn County Iowa estates. Lillian Schrader named Administratrix of Alvin J Benish estate and Lena D Smith named Executrix of James W Smith estate. Creditors urged to file claims and debtors to pay promptly. Attorneys Crissman and Bleakley listed.
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State of Iowa
Linn County
Alvin J. Benish
Iowa
Catrix
State of
Tone
James W. Smith
Lena D, Smith
Crissman
Bleakley
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