New Phase Of War Begun By Naval Battle
The Mediterranean clash between Britain and Italy signals a new phase of hostilities as nations weigh sea control. The struggle affects the Balkans Near East and Hitler's Europe plan, with both sides claiming battlefield gains amid Munich talks. The piece links naval power to broader strategic aims.
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Munich
Mediterranean
Balkans
Balkan
Europe
Near East
Britain
Axis
Mussolini
England
Marion man arraigned on larceny from building
Ed Corum of Marion pled not guilty at arraignment before Judge Ring on larceny from a building charges. Bond set at 500 dollars. Information filed by County Attorney Thompson accuses him of stealing radiators and cast iron pipe from the O G Waffle building July 6, valued under twenty dollars. A buyer testified he purchased the items for 5.82 dollars. Corum previously served 30 days in county jail in 1938 for coal larceny. Deputy Whittemore said a painter friend supplied the radiators and pipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Corum
Marion
H. C. Ring
Corum
King Thompson
O. G. Waffle
Morris Goldberg
B Avenue NE
P. J. Whittemore
Bowker Writ Of Attachment Granted In Non Support Case
Theodora Marie Bowker obtained a $500 writ of attachment against her estranged husband Jim Bowker with no bond on his property. She seeks divorce on cruel treatment, custody of four children, and half his earnings as support and alimony. They married June 18 1926 in Dubuque.
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H. C. Ring
Theodora Marie Bowker
Jim Bowker
Judge suspends five year sentence for Frank Clayter
Judge H C Ring Thursday revoked the suspension of a five year sentence to Fort Madison penitentiary for Frank Clayter who was found guilty March 27 1939 of assault with intent to murder. He remained out of town on good behavior and was picked up on return. He is in county jail. Articles of incorporation filed for Paris Cleaning and Laundry Marion. Board includes A P Munson Susan Munson Rose Garrison and C A Garrison with 10000 capital stock. District court May term adjournment ordered for July 13 by Judges Haas and Ring.
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H. C. Ring
Fort Madison
Frank Clayter
Clayter
Paris Cleaning and Laundry Company
Marion
A P. Munsen
Susan Munsen
Rose M. Garrison
C. A. Garrison
C. J. Haas
District Court
Tipton State Bank Sues C I T Corp In Auto Replevin Actions
The Tipton State Bank filed two automobile replevin suits Wednesday afternoon against the C I T Corporation of Tipton seeking recovery of vehicles.
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Tipton State Bank
C. I. T. Corporation
Cedar Rapids Case Seizes Cars From Tipton Bank Seeks Possession
The plaintiff alleges a 1937 Dodge coupe and a 1940 Plymouth sedan were wrongfully seized at Tipton and moved to Cedar Rapids. The bank asserts ownership through transactions with alleged car owners and seeks possession plus $350 in detention damages.
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Cedar Rapids
Tipton
Wolfe divorce suit filed over cruelty in Cedar Rapids
Anna C. Wolfe sues Ernest T. Wolfe for divorce, citing cruel and inhuman treatment. They wed June 10, 1920, in Cedar Rapids and have four children. She seeks custody of the children, the family furniture, and alimony of 125 dollars monthly.
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Anna C. Wolfe
Ernest T. Wolfe
Cedar Rapids
Dukes Freed On Part Pay Of Fine For DWI In Topeka
H L Dukes of Topeka Kansas was released Wednesday after paying 104 dollars of a 300 dollar fine and four dollars court costs for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. A 60 day period to pay the remaining balance was set. Palmer McLaughlin and Tuetken were named to appraise a 1000 dollar judgment against Tom McDowell by the estate of S B King who died February 5 1939. George Merrill faced a divorce action from Georgina Merrill filed on cruelty grounds. Judge Ring issued an order restraining him from molesting her.
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H. L. Dukes
Topeka
Kan
H.C. Ring
Dukes
George Merrill
Georgina Merrill
H. C. Ring
Merrill
Iced coffee recipe promotes Butter-Nut flavor
A short ad-like note promotes iced coffee using double strength brew poured over ice. It recommends Butter-Nut coffee for a rich smooth mellow taste and claims pony iced coffee will be delicious. Advertisements in the Gazette.
Merrill seeks custody of two children
Merrill requests custody of their two children. George H. Athoff appointed weed commissioner for Linn township by Linn county supervisors Thursday. G M. Goudy had recently resigned. Franklin H. Ellis, administrator of Bertha May Ellis estate who died November 25 1937, ordered by Judge C J Haas to file full report within 10 days.
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George H. Athoff
Linn Township
Linn County
G M. Goudy
Franklin H. Ellis
Bertha May Ellis
C. J. Haas
Frozen Under Ice But He Must Be Counted In Census
FAIRBANKS Alaska AP A census enumerator seeks to count a dead Eskimo whose body lies frozen under six feet of ice near the North Arctic coast. The Eskimo was last seen alive Oct 1 and would be eligible for census inclusion per regulations for persons living Oct 1.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Jens H. Forshaug
Forshaug
Arctic
Boiler Blast at Frisbee Lumber Sawmill Kills Three
At Frisbee Lumber sawmill near Holcomb Missouri a boiler exploded shortly after noon Thursday killing three men, including Luke Davis and Elmer Smith, and injuring eight others, five critically. Local doctor J E Cochran reported the hospital treated the wounded.
Explosion At Delta Oil Station Injures Mill Workers
The blast at Hillcrest Oil Station, one mile north of Delta Missouri on highway 92, left the most seriously injured as mill workers. The cause was not known at once. Manager Dimmit awoke to the fire and nothing was saved. some insurance was carried. Delta sits near the Arkansas line.
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Holcomb
Missouri
Arkansas State Line
DELTA
Hillcrest
Highway No. 92
Dimmit
Dimmits
Jap Advisers Seek Expansion Southward Amid War Strains
Tokyo reports say cabinet advisers favor extending foreign policy south toward French Indochina and the Dutch East Indies. Kokumin notes closer Japan axis ties, seen as challenging Premier Yonai. Hochi writer predicts Britain may block Burma road, urging Hongkong occupation and anti American alliance plans.
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TOKIO
Indo- China
Dutch East Indies
Kokumin
War Office
Japan
Mitsumasa Yonai
Hochi
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