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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1947

Page

12

Russians Help Seal Global Whale Treaty As Allies

Washington says Russians join 12 nations in a whale protection treaty and two protocols. The accord creates an international whaling commission to study whales, enforce closed seasons, establish sanctuaries, and limit catch sizes.

Frederick C. Othman Washington Senate International Whaling Commission Argentina Australia Brazil Canada Denmark France New Zealand Norway Peru Great Britain South Africa Holland Mexico

Statehood for Hawaii Tough On Flagmaker

New York based report on how Hawaii’s potential admission as the 49th state disrupts flag design. Flagmakers face redesign of stars and stripes, with debates over 49th star layout and implications for stamps and presses. Industry figures estimate millions of flags in circulation would need replacement. Puerto Rico statehood adds further design headaches.

James Powers New York Senate Hawaii Bloom D-Ny Digby Chandler Annin and Company Alaska Chandler Arizona New Mexico Sam Coolich Sam Z. Schetz National Flag Company Empire State Building Puerto Rico

Clarahan Pleads Innocent To Drunk Driving Charge

Boyd Allan Clarahan, 35, of 709 Fourth Avenue SE, charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, pleaded not guilty in district court. Bond set at $500 by Judge Floyd Philbrick. he was jailed in lieu of bond after arrest Wednesday night at the Eighth Avenue bridge testing lane for driving without lights.

Boyd Allan Clarahan Fourth Avenue SE Floyd Philbrick Clarahan Highway Patrol Eighth Avenue Bridge

Modern Living Claims Victims

Refined foods and lack of exercise blamed for rising constipation cases. Adlerika touted as a new laxative that aids digestion by relieving gas pressure and moving waste through the digestive tract. Ordered as two bottles with caution to use as directed.

Friars Club Feuds Over Access for Wives in Hollywood

Hollywood Friars, a new branch of the exclusive club, faces pressure from members’ wives demanding invitations to events. George Kelly notes the shift from New York’s stag culture to Hollywood’s female presence. The club now allows wives for dinner on select days and contemplates lunch access, while planners build a luxury facility on Sunset Strip. Initiation is $600 with $120 monthly dues.

Aline Mosby Hollywood Friars’ Club Friars George Kelly Frank Sinatra al Jolson Jack Benny Kelly New York Eastern Friars Warner Heinz Roemheld Edison Hotel 47Th Street Hollywood Friars Sunset Strip Bing Crosby New York Group George Raft George Jessel

European Aid Backers Face uphill fight in Congress

Washington officials warn that approval of additional aid to western Europe remains precarious as Congress debates Greece and Turkey aid totaling 400 million, foreign relief 350 million, and extension of import export controls Taft opposes. State Department cautions Congress hesitancy may jeopardize essential supply distribution.

Washington Congress Russia Western Europe Taber Sen Taft Ohio State Department Taft Senate

Sherman To Film Why Do We Live

Hollywood columnist Louella Parsons reports producer Harry Sherman will film Why Do We Live using research by Graham Baker and Teddi Sherman. Danny Kaye signs with Jack Warner for post Mitty duties. Jane Wyman rushes back to work after a devastating baby loss. Vivian Blaine tours Europe. Kent Smith to rehearse Anthony and Cleopatra with Katherine Cornell.

Sherman Hollywood Ins Hollywood Harry Sherman Graham Baker Teddi Sherman Broadway Kent Smith Katherine Cornell Anthony Cleopatra Katharine

Train ride saved Hungary from fiscal crash for communists

Hal Boyle recounts a 1946 U S aided return of Hungary s gold reserve to back a new currency The 22 tons of gold shipped from Frankfurt aboard a wartime train restored financial stability and kept a Western window open to Hungary though Russian pressure persisted The piece notes Soviet delays and a post voyage party but ends with a tone of guarded optimism.

New York Uncle Sam Hammer and Sickle Hungary Austria Frankfurt America Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Fuehrer

Marion Couple Wed in Cedar Rapids Ceremony

Louise Garat and Omer Philip Miller both of Cedar Rapids were married Friday morning by Dr. C. E. Drummond. Miller, a barber, and the couple plan to live in Cedar Rapids. Attendants included the bride’s brother Rob ert Holecek and Mrs. Joe Holecek Jr. of Cedar Rapids.

Louise Garat Omer Philip Miller Cedar Rapids C. E. Drummond Robert Holecek Joe Holecek Miller Harold M. Howe George L. Erwin Marion George L. Erwin, Jr Anamosa

Police Hold Man Who Gave Brothers Beer

Three Sterling brothers and a fourth man were held by Cedar Rapids police after their arrest downtown. Two juvenile brothers passed out in the back seat and required a doctor who said they were not in danger. The 28 year old who provided the beer faces charges of contributing to the delinquency of minors and drunkenness. The driver is booked for contributing to the delinquency of minors and operating a vehicle with faulty brakes.

Sterling Cedar Rapids

Foster Arraigned On Delinquency Charge

Stanley E. Foster, 19, of 1922 Ninth Street SW, was arraigned in justice court on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor girl. He waived to the grand jury, posted $100 bond, and is reported to be on parole from Indiana after a year in a state institution for car theft. Police notified Indiana authorities.

Stanley E. Foster Ninth Street Justice Court Foster Indiana

Five Die In Collision Between Car And Gas Truck

Five people died in an early Friday crash in Tallahassee when a car and a gasoline truck collided head on. Investigators labeled the wreck severe with fatal injuries reported at the scene. Police urged caution for motorists and are reviewing the cause of the collision.

Tallahassee

Pre-Olympic Meet at Nebraska Draws Big Crowd

Lincoln AP reports a potential 15 000 spectators for the pre-Olympic AAU track championships at the University of Nebraska stadium. Friday focuses on junior events with finals in the 3000 meter walk and 5000/10000 meter runs, while stars like Herb McKenley and Harrison Dillard draw attention for Saturday’s showdowns.

Lincoln University of Nebraska Stadium Herb McKenley Illinois Harrison Dillard Baldwin-Wallace College AAU NCAA

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