Irish Scions Threaten Boycott of King George VI Reception
Washington reports a 75 strong Irish group led by McGranery and Sweeney threatened to skip a congressional reception for King George VI unless Sean Russell, Irish Republic leader, is released from Detroit arrest. McGranery and Sweeney pressed for action after White House assurances, while others like Rep. Tinkham also declined the invite.
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White House
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Russell
John Russell
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George Holden Tinkham
Mass
England
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Contractor Confessedly Lost In Tank Returns From Lunch
Chicago firemen drained 15000 gallons from a water tank where Thomas Salles was repairing a fire sprinkling system. They searched the tank after he went missing and nearly drained it before he returned from lunch, unharmed.
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Wilson High School Athletic Awards Day Recaps Honors
A Wednesday awards program at Wilson High School honored senior and junior high athletes in intramural softball handball tennis basketball and intr a city tennis. Coach W L Barnard presented track letters and several students received G A A and W awards along with sportsmanship honors.
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W. L. Barnard
Randall C. Hart
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Kathleen Check
Maxine Woods
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Marjorie Robbins
Blanche Marsoni
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Libbie Cerveny
Martha Suchy
Lillian Kelley
Chevron
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Charles Fisher
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Tom Janos
Vern Reeder
Henry Urban
Don VanCura
Lawrence Welbes
Bob Ennis
Chicago and Northwestern Rail Change in Schedule
Chicago and Northwestern Railway announces a schedule change effective Saturday June 10. For full particulars see Agent.
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Moravec graduates from Shattuck academy in Faribault
Dr and Mrs E L Moravec return from Faribault Minnesota after their son Marvin E Moravec graduates from Shattuck Military Academy. He comes home with his parents. Walter D Patterson of this city receives a patent for a combination woodworking machine. Harry F Tisher of Cedar Rapids elected grand junior counselor of the United Commercial Travelers at Creston convention. Mrs Thomas E Smith sustains severe scalp wound and her two children slightly cut in a collision at Tipton for Union College in Des Moines. Elizabeth Rohrback public health supervisor heads to Mason City to organize nursing service. L H Stubbs elected president of the Iowa Association of Local Insurance Agents at Des Moines meeting.
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Faribault
Minn
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Shattuck Military Academy
Walter D. Patterson
Harry F. Tisher
Cedar Rapids
United Commercial Travelers
Creston
Thomas E. Smith
Smith
Tipton
Ager
Union College
Des Moines
Elizabeth Rohrback
Mason City
L. H. Stubbs
Iowa Association of Local Insurance Agents
Cedar Rapids High School Graduation Speaker and Local Pastor Moves
Dr Charles Wesley Flint president of Cornell College gave the graduation address at Cedar Rapids high school where 126 diplomas were awarded. Rev Wilbur L Clapp longtime pastor of First Baptist church has accepted the role of field secretary and campaign man.
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Cornell College
Cedar Rapids
Wilbur L. Clapp
First Baptist Church
Congressman Good speaks at Coe College science hall cornerstone
Congressman James W. Good of Cedar Rapids was principal speaker at the cornerstone laying for the Carnegie Science hall at Coe College. Arthur Bradley, a University of Illinois student, has returned home. John N. Ainslie, previously tied to the public schools, is noted in the report.
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James W. Good
Cedar Rapids
Carnegie Science Hall
Coe College
Arthur Bradley
University of Illinois
John N. Ainslie
Local Briefs Note Personnel Moves in Cedar Rapids Area
Red Wing Minnesota returns to Cedar Rapids for an insurance firm post. Albia High School principal Arthur Ferguson has returned to his home in Cedar Rapids.
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Red Wing
Minn
Cedar Rapids
Arthur Ferguson
Albia
Britons Question Receptions As Royals Arrive
London reporters note New York harbor to be swept for mines for King George and Queen Elizabeth while weighing American views after newsreels. A heat wave dominates public attention as the royal visit begins.
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Queen Elizabeth
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United States
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King and Queen Visit Sparks Mixed U S Buzz
Newspapers wrapped the royal visit in vivid scenes with the king and queen in raincoats at the Cave of the Winds Niagara Falls. The event was canceled yet stories had already been written, with headlines like The king in United States crazy welcome and crowds calling for faster access.
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Niagara Falls
United States
Daily Mirror
King
Tire wear mystery leaves rear right prone to punctures
A snippet notes the right rear tire is the most frequently punctured, suggesting a pattern in road conditions or vehicle load. The cause remains under investigation, with experts examining tire pressure, alignment, and debris exposure on common routes.
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