War Service Notices From Local Homes
Harold Kridler, son of Mr and Mrs Paul L Kridler, graduates as second lieutenant from MIT Meteorology Department and will visit before reporting to the Des Moines Weather Station. Dorothy Donegan promoted to third class petty officer in San Diego. Pvt Donald F Donegan stationed at Camp Roberts. Delman Bowers, son of O J Bowers, stationed at Bowie Texas as expert infantryman. Mr and Mrs Raymond L. Stephens return to Boca Raton after visit with relatives in Stephens home. Merrell L. Phillips leaves University of Pittsburgh as aviation student. Pfc Robert E McEndree transferred to Camp Swift Texas from Fitzsimmons General Hospital. Capt and Mrs R D Smith and daughter Ann Hamilton Smith on leave with Capt Smith in Army Air Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Kridler
Paul L. Kridler
Maplewood Drive
Department of Meteorology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge
Dorothy Donegan
Camp Elliott
San Diego
Calif
S. P. Ralston
D Avenue NE
Donald F. Donegan
Camp Roberts
D Avenue
Tech
Delman Bowers
O. J. Bowers
Toddville
Bowie
Texas
Springe
R Pfe
Raymond L. Ste
Boca Ra- Fla
Lesliere
O Avenue
Stephens
Army ‘Air Corps
Merrell L. Phillips
University Ofttsburgh
Pittsburgh
Robert E. McEndree
M. B. McEndree
Yeath Street
Fitzsimmons General Hospital
Denver
Colo
Camp Swift
R. D. Smith
Ann Hamilton Smith
Greenville
S. C
From Iowa Cafe Owner to Major at Foster Field
Roland M. Smith former owner of Smiths cafe in Iowa City has been promoted to major at Foster Field Texas where he is mess management officer in charge of feeding personnel at the field and its three outposts. Major Smith has been stationed at Foster Field since May 1942. He is an honory member of the I club of the University of Iowa a member of the Elks the Mason ic Order Rotary and Odd Fellows. Mrs Smith is with the major in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland M. Smith
Smith's
Iowa City
Foster Field
Texas
Major Smith
I' Club
University of Iowa
The
Elks
Masonic Order
Rotary
Odd Fellows
Ku Klux Klan Disbanded as National Group
ATLANTA AP The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan once claiming 5 100 000 members has disbanded as a national body the Atlanta Journal reports The headquarters in Atlanta are vacant imperial wizard James A Colescott has sold his home and left the city He said the suspension came at a klanvaka tion held secretly on April 23 He added the order is not dead only local chapters are released from imperial headquarters authority remains to reincarnate at any time There are about 15 000 natives on the Solomon Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Atlanta Journal
Fred D. Moon
Journal
Klan
James A. Colescott
Colescott
Speech by Leahy on independence and war ethics at Cornell
The speaker extols American independence and liberal education shaping citizens, warns against peace at any price, and urges preparation to deter international aggression. He cites war experiences, calls for Christian principles, and anticipates postwar treaties to prevent future conflicts while stressing homeland defense and national fortitude.
Vision of lasting peace by united restraint
A speaker cites an approach to preserve international peace through a formal alliance of civilized nations. He urges a solemn agreement to act against any aggressor, using collective power to prevent future wars and preserve liberty, provided allied nations stay committed and the plan remains simple and targeted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Defects in League cited as fatal to world peace
The speaker argues two fatal flaws in the League of Nations: lack of wholehearted support from member nations and it being overburdened with collateral duties. He urges future generations to summon courage and determination to preserve liberty, warning enemies see Americans as strong and pledging to pass liberty to posterity after victory.
Cedar Rapids Gazette History and postage details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1882 by The Gazette Company and published daily and Sunday at 500 3rd Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Entered as second class matter June 18 1932 at the Cedar Iowa post office under the act of March 2 187. Full leased wire reports from Associated Press United Press International News Service. The Associated Press has exclusive rights to republished air news credited or not credited in the paper. 475 2.50 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Gazette Companys
3Rd Ave
Iowa
Cedar
Associated Press
United Press International News Service
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Marvin Titler
Central City
Max Field
Ala
Milo
Mike) Mitvalsky
F. S. Mitvalsky
Fourth Avenue SE
Macon, Ga
Ku Klux Klan
Solomon Islands
de Lune
U. S
Luxe
U.s.royal
Delium
U.S
Standard Tire Co
First Avenue and
First Street NE
Dial
Leahy
America
Cornell
Assassins of Liberty
Wenong Bang
Stinker
League
Allen-Klapp Company
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Fifth Avenue
T Brewing Co
Montgomery Ward
Square Yoro
Piksuiesuets Ward
Second ST. Secial
Second ST. SE
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