No Pullmans Allowed for Short Trips
Civilian Pullman service to be discontinued July 15 on all trips of 450 miles or less to free cars for troops. About 900 cars will be withdrawn, leaving two thirds of Pullman cars for military use. Applies only to Sleeping cars. chair cars and diners unaffected. Col. J Monroe Johnson of the ODT cites troop redeployment and anticipated peak July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of Defense Transportation
Pullman Company
Europe
Pacific
Johnson
Solon Flags Wall Street Swindle Ring in Tax Scam
Washington Republican Rep. Lyle Boren charged congress with probing a legal wall street scheme called Swindle Inc that allegedly drains the U S treasury of 500 million dollars yearly through non profit tax free utilities and revenue bonds. He named Guy C Myers and Howard L Aller as key figures and cited a Omaha sale of the Nebraska Power Company for 45 million amid talks of hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wall Street
United States Treasury
Congress
Lyle H. Boren
D-Okla
Swindle, Inc
Credit Mobilier
Whisky
Federal Treasury
John W. Murphy
D-Pa
H. Carroll Reece
R-Tenn
Boren
Guy C. Myers
Vets Get Sleepers On Last Lap Of Trip Across U S
Two hundred veterans of ground and aerial warfare in Europe were moved from antiquated coaches to well equipped pullman sleepers in Salt Lake City. The 5th Division and Eighth Air Force veterans will finish their cross country journey to Fort MacArthur and Camp Pali Calif. They complained of poor accommodations at many stops and water and toilet facilities failing on the remaining coaches.
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Salt Lake City
Europe
Union Pacific
Fort MacArthur
Calif
Western Pacific
Camp Pale
Eighth Air Force
Sarge Cpg
Los Anon
Myles Standish
Boston
Pullmans for Only Nine Percent
CAMP SHANKS NY UP Maj Charlies K Lord chief transport officer at the army redeployment camp here disclosed that only nine percent of European veterans shipped out by rail are able to get pullman transportation. More than 40,000 men had been shipped in the last 30 days and only 257 of 4,913 left Friday rode in pullmans. Soldiers from the 44th and Fifth divisions complained of antiquated equipment and crowded day coaches. The army says pullmans are requested when travel exceeds 12 hours and are rarely available.
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Fort Snelling
Minn
Fifth Corps
Europe
G.I
Treasury Post Goes to Vinson
The White House announced Friday that Fred M. Vinson would be nominated by President Truman to succeed Henry Morgenthau Jr. as secretary of the treasury. Vinson, 55, currently directs war mobilization and reconversion and has long served in fiscal roles in Congress and on the circuit court of appeals bench in the District of Columbia. His home is Ashland, Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
White House
Fred M. Vinson
Truman
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Treasury
Vinson
Senate
Churchill
Marshal Stalin
Berlin
Morgerthau
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Circuit Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Ashland
Breakins at Yager's and Beauty Studio Reported
Cedar Rapids News reports two breakins netted burglars about 600 in cash and merchandise. Jack Yager says 312.50 worth of jackets and mackinaws stolen since April 18. A breakin at the Iowa theater building studio yielded 200 to 300 in cash and checks. Entry gained by jimmying the front door lock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detective Bureau
Jack Yager
Yager Clothing Company
Fhandise
Iowa
Japan Invasion Possible, Geiger Says Your Forces Could Land Anytime
Lt. Gen. Roy S. Geiger, commander of Pacific fleet marine forces, warned that Japan is ripe for invasion and American troops could land anytime. He cited overwhelming U.S. superiority, recalled Okinawa resistance by Japanese civilians, and noted kamikaze threats as a nuisance while predicting Japan’s morale would weaken.
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Pearl Harbor
Japan
United States
Roy S. Geiger
Pacific Fleet Marine Forces
U. S
Geiger
Holland M. Smith
Pacific Marine Forces
Third Amphibious Corps
Guam
Peleliu
Okinawa
U. S. Ryukyus
Simon Bolivar Buckner, Jr
Geiger Sai
Butter to Take Fewer Points in August
Washington AP reports the government will raise civilian butter availability in August by about 12 percent. The point value drops from 24 to 20 points per pound, with civilian supply rising to 90 million pounds from about 80 million. Officials cite revision in war requirements as the reason.
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Washington
Anderson
Bowles
Canadian Recognition May Signal Poland Flag Grant
Ottawa AP report notes Prime Minister Mackenzie King saying the government has recognized the Polish government in exile as the legitimate authority. The move comes amid wartime diplomacy and shifts in allied recognition of Poland as a national unit.
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Ottawa
Mackenzie i
National Uni
House Votes Revision of Taxes to Help Business
The House approved a five point tax revision aimed at speeding postwar reconversion by aiding small business and employment. It would raise the excess profits exemption from 10,000 to 25,000 and accelerate refunds, with debates over a retroactive railroad exemption. The measure passed 246 to 91 and moves to the Senate.
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House
Washington
Senate
Rep. Slaughter
Dmo
Sabath
D-Ill
Rules Committee
Wabash
Eberharter
D-Pa
Rep. McCormack
D-Mass
Pennsylvania Railroad
Slaughter
Plane Pilot Finds Body Near Troy Mills River
Dorothy Coleman, 20, drowned July 3 while wading in the Wapsipinicon river near Troy Mills. Pilot Willard I. Carson spotted to the riverbank and guided deputies to the body five miles below Troy Mills. The body was recovered and taken to Beatty mortuary in Cedar Rapids. Services set for 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Beatty chapel, burial in Morrison cemetery. Surviving: Bert B. Coleman. Mrs. Mary L. Coleman. two brothers Clarence and Bert Edward. two sisters Hazel Cook and Lena Mze Floyd. grandmother Agnes Odland. Miss Coleman attended Toddville high school.
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Cedar Rapids
Dorothy Coleman
Wapsipinicon
Troy Mills
Willard I. Carson
Carson
Central City
Coleman
Beatty Mortuary
Beatty Chapel
Earl Brockman
Marion
Morrison Cemetery
Miss Coleman
Bert B. Coleman
Mary L. Coleman
Clarence
Bert Edward
U. S. Navy
Hazel Cook
Colorado Springs
Colo
Lena Mze Floyd
Agnes Odland
Add 2 C. R. Men to Rolls of War Dead
Cedar Rapids reports two more locals killed in action in World War II. Pfc. Willard Lineweaver 22 MP died in Linzig Prussia by bazooka shell. survivor list includes mother Daisy Lineweaver and several Cedar Rapids relatives. Staff Sgt. John F Barton 24, killed on Okinawa June 23, formerly Krejci Brothers employee, St. Wenceslaus High School alumnus, Cadets of St. George member. parents and three Cedar Rapids sisters noted among survivors.
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Cedar Rapids
Prussia
Okinawa
Willard Lineweaver
Linzig
Daisy Lineweaver
Center Point Road
John F. Barton
John Barton
Eighth Street
Pfe
Lineweaver
McKinley
Wilson and Company
Harry
Italy
Edward
Paul
Raymond
Lawrence Ollaway
John Pizel
Hazel
Grace
Betty
Glen Mayhew
Vinton
Sgt
Barton
Pacific
St. Wenceslaus High School
Krejci Brothers Grocery
Cadets of
St. George
St. Wenceslaus Parish
Mary
Adeline
Helen
Allied Vessels Clearing Road To Singapore
Allied forces press toward Singapore as British task force sweeps coastal approaches of minefields. Tokyo radio claims massive US air raid with 16 ships two carriers flagging a five way strike. Clearances southeast of Car Nicobar Island and evacuations underway foreshadow invasion plans for the Malay Peninsula.
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Malay Peninsula
Singapore
Tokyo
Car Nicobar Island
Sumatra
Indo-China
China
20Th Air Force
Washington
Japan
Nippon
Shimizu
Fujiyama
Maruzen
Shimotsu
Osaka
Kofu
Chiba
Tokyo Bay
Akashi
Iwo Jima
Liu Wei Cheng
Gulf of Tonking
Berlin Powers Struggle Over Food and Boundaries
Soviet authorities maintain strict control over all Berlin military government as Americans British and French seek to establish zones and government. Western allies face delays in formal Berlin rule while food supplies and storefront goods shift under Soviet barter terms. President officials report discord over Allied planning and the Russians’ control of boroughs and food reserves.
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Berlin
United States
Russia
Mecklenburg
Magdeburg
Thuringia
Saxony
Churchill Off for Vacation in France
London AP reports Prime Minister Churchill left Saturday for a vacation in southern France. The British Press Association said he would stay at a manor house near the coast, with details on dates and arrangements sparse.
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London
Churchill
France
British Press Association
County E Bond Drive Nears Goal On Deadline Eve
Linn county war bond readers checked Friday and Saturday sales to ensure the $3,490,000 E bond quota is met by tonight’s deadline. County Chairman George Hearn said the effort sits on a thin edge but should surpass the top, with results announced later today. City Chairman Edwin B. Zeller reported strong employer response to accelerate payroll purchases to credit Saturday noon, noting Northwestern Bell Telephone’s Cedar Rapids unit credited $82,335 toward Linn county’s drive, excluding E bonds.
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Cedar Rapids News
Linn County
George Hearn
Hearn
Edwin B. Zeller
Zeller
M. H. Morrison
Northwestern Bell T Company
Cedar Rapids
Production Resumes At Carnegie Illinois Steel Mill
Chicago UP reports Carnegie-Illinois Steel's South works restarted production after a 24 hour shutdown caused by a strike. About 109 narrow gauge railway operators were idle due to the stoppage. CIO United Steelworkers said the dispute would be settled through regular grievance procedures.
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Chicago
South Works
Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation
I Is
CIO
United Steelworkers of America
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Hinsdale
Ill
Nate
J. Monroe Johnson
ODT
New York
Detroit
Kansas City
St. Louis
Twin Cities
War Department
York
Solon
Pullmans
Yager's
Cedar Rapides News
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Associated Press
Reds
Daniel de Luce
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