Iowa Endures Polar Air From Canada Driving Unseasonable Weather
Iowa somber spring gives way to June cool, wet spells as Continental Polar air from Canada stalls temperatures, prompts revising planting plans, higher coal use, and record rainfall. Meteorologists cite persistent cold fronts and Gulf moisture causing overcast skies, floods, and challenging field work across the state.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Canada
Rockies
Ohio Valley
Great Lakes
Atlantic
S. E. Decker
Weather Bureau
Federal Building
Gulf of Mexico
Lt Beverly Salome Decorated by Patton for Meritorious Service
Lt Beverly M Salome formerly of Cedar Rapids received the Bronze Star from Gen George S Patton Jr for meritorious service in operations against an enemy from June 25 to December 25 1944 while serving as chief nurse of the neuropsychiatric section at the 35th evacuation hospital in France. The decoration was given alongside Lt Col Creighton W Abrams Jr and other service members.
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United States
Beverly M. Salome
Cedar Rapids
France
Salome
George S. Patton, Jr
Third Army
Creighton W. Abrams, Jr
Bastogne
Merly
George Salome
Seventh Street SE
35Th
Paul E. Salome
Avenue NE
South Pacific
Richard A. Salome
Wrightfield
Aome
Louisville, Ky
Ohio air corps captain returns after 29 months in Pacific
Capt. Salome and his wife and children, now with him, previously lived at 711 A avenue, as the family reunites after his 29 months in the Pacific with the Army Air Forces.
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Ohio
Pacific
Army Air Forces
Salome
World Problems Viewed at Drake Institute Session
Viva Boothe of Ohio State warned that postwar unemployment and low U.S. morale threaten a world government without a strong economic program. Northwestern’s Dr. Franklin Scott urged equal sovereignty for nations in a world organization analogous to 48 states under the U.S. government. Allan B. Kline of the Iowa Farm Bureau noted Syria and Poland crises highlight issues an international body must handle.
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DES Moines
Midwest Institute of International Relations
Drake University
Viva Boothe
Bureau of Business Research
Ohio State University
Miss Boothe
United States
Franklin D. Scott
Northwestern University
New World Organization
Cedar Rapids Woman Involved in Tipton Car Wreck
Mrs. Evelyn Fitch of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Tipton, suffered cracked ribs and bruises when her car overturned a mile east of Ward on a gravel highway Sunday afternoon. She was taken to Dr. B. A. Storey’s office by Mr. and Mrs. Francis Moffit and later returned to Cedar Rapids.
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Gazette
Tipton
Evelyn Fitch
Cedar Rapids
Ward
B. A. Storey
Francis R. Moffit
State Could Stage Cleanup In Des Moines
The League of Iowa Municipalities says in its June issue that responsibility for non enforcement of the law rests with the governor. It argues most Iowans favor enforcement and a governor who enforces would likely be re elected. The piece notes local officials hesitate due to political risk and cites state power to intervene if desired.
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Des Moines
League of Iowa Municipalities
Iowa
Iowa Liquor Permits On Sale For Year Ahead
Des Moines Iowa liquor stores begin issuing about 425000 liquor permits for residents. Permits cost one dollar and are valid for 12 months. Current permits expire June 30, new labels needed after July 1. Whisky limits apply to one fifth monthly. wines cordials rum and gin unlimited. July supply expected similar to June. August whisky outlook unclear due to corn supply and wartime grain effects.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Dick Lane
State Liquor Control Commission
Lane
Europe
British Isles
Critelli Sentence Delayed to June 15
Johnnie Critelli, owner of a Des Moines tavern, was convicted of liquor conspiracy on May 24. Sentencing was postponed to June 15 by District Judge Lou Ladd. He was given until June 12 to file a motion for new trial and objections.
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DES Moines
Johnnie Critelli
Lou Ladd
Davenport Paper Must Pay Back Newsprint
The Davenport Democrat and Leader was charged by the War Production Board with exceeding newsprint quotas under order L 240. The paper agreed to repay 35.05 tons, to be returned as 8.76 tons in each of Q2 1945, Q3 1945, Q4 1945, and Q1 1946, alongside two other papers.
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Washington
Davenport Democrat and Leader
War Production Board
WPB
Democrat and Leader
School Boy Loses Legs Under Train
Des Moines 11 year old Richard Steffen was injured Monday night while trying to hitch a ride on a freight train. He fell beneath the train as a Minneapolis and St. Louis freight passed. In critical condition, doctors say he has only a slim chance of recovery.
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Des Moines
Richard Steffen
Richard
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Two Held on Illegal Gas Coupon Charges
Joseph Raymond Cullatta and Frank Lotta of Chicago were bound over to the federal grand jury by United States Commissioner Nate Levinson for illegal possession of gasoline coupons in violation of OPA orders. Bonds were set at $5,000 each.
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Mason City
Joseph Raymond Cullatta
Frank Lotta
Chicago
Nate Levinson
United States
Notice to Bidders for Linn County Road Work
Sealed bids for grading incidental work on 13.32 miles of Onda Roads and related excavation and culvert work are due by 10 00 A M June BL 1945 in Cedar Rapids. Bids opened after the time, with certified checks, and proposals on county forms only. County reserves right to reject any or all bids and will apply Iowa state highway specs where applicable. Board of Supervisors Linn County Iowa by Clare Petty Gate Otto P Hanzik County Auditor.
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Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Onda
Ope
Ce Boa of Supervisors
Iowa Bank
Pceormance Mn
Eithis Ten
Iowa
Iowa Highway Commission
Certified Public Accountant
Iowa State Highway
Ega
Board OF
Superv
Ons LINN_COUNTY
Clare Petty
Gate
Otto PF. Hanzitk
Comity
Sailor's Return Sparks Teary Goodbye at Waterloo
The sailor and his wife shared a sorrowful farewell at the Waterloo railroad station. Moments later he dashed back from the train shouting that his leave papers give him two more days before he must depart, leaving the scene filled with emotion.
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Waterloo
Navy Cannot Locate Dying Child's Father
Waterloo three year old Diana Peel, dying from leukemia, may not see her father Seaman Richard J. Peel who is believed aboard a Pacific warship with a radio blackout. The navy cannot confirm contact or arrange a flight back before her death.
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Waterloo
INS
Diana Peel
Pacific
Navy Department
Richard J. Peel
Marianas
Peel
Diana
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Iowa Farm Bureau
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