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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1947

Page

12

Million-dollar fire destroys Honolulu main hangar

A massive fire and explosion at John Rodgers airport in Honolulu destroyed the main hangar, causing nearly one million dollars in damage. One man was injured as Honolulu Pearl Harbor and Hickam field firefighters battled the blaze that started at 10 45 p m and took hold within minutes. Two navy planes inside the hangar were lost and six outside were scorched, with the airport closed for hours while crews saved adjacent facilities.

Honolulu MNL John Rodgers Pearl Harbor Hickam Field Navy Naval Air Transport

Lutheran Choir Leader Sunday Services in Memorial Coliseum

The Missouri Synod Lutherans of Benton and Linn counties plan 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. services at the Memorial Coliseum to mark the 401st anniversary of Martin Luther’s death and the 100th founding anniversary of the Missouri Synod. Rev. W. S. Wendt of Belle Plaine’s First Lutheran Church will direct a 100-member choir for both services. The choir will sing two songs at the gatherings.

Lutheran Churches Missouri Synod Benton Linn Counties Memorial Coliseum Martin Luther The W. S. Wendt First Lutheran Church Belle Plaine

Lutheran services set in Cedar Rapids and Chicago

Elfred P. Bloedel will be organist at Trinity Lutheran Cedar Rapids with Louis J. Sieck of Concordia Seminary as speaker at the afternoon service. Sunday will mark Cedar Rapids' second Lutheran service this month, with three churches having April services and the next convention event planned for Chicago in July.

Elfred P. Bloedel Trinity Lutheran Church Cedar Rapids Sunmead Louis J. Sieck Concordia Seminary St. Louis Chicago The Synod

Imaginary Ailments Cause Real Distress, Mayo Doctor Says

Dr. Walter C. Alvarez told the AMA that many Americans seek treatment for stomach ulcers or heart trouble when no disease exists. He argues such complaints stem from mental disorders and urges general practitioners to also act as psychiatrists to provide effective care. The physician notes chest and abdominal discomfort often originate in the brain, with fatigue and ill health likely mental in origin.

Atlantic City Mayo Clinic Walter C. Alvarez American Medical Association

Gorilla Attacks Keeper at City Zoo Enclosure

A gorilla mauls a keeper at the city zoo after stepping beyond a safety line. Attendant Giunta is seriously injured as the animal, Bamboo, clashes with bars and is restrained with a hose. Bamboo has a history of recent aggression, including a prior attack on a keeper during an April incident.

City Zoo Giunta Presbyterian Hospital Zoo Freeman Shelly

Davis Rescued From Enclosure By Water Pressure

A report notes that Davis was released only after persistent water streams from fire hoses forced the animal back into its cage, ending the incident.

Davis

Heat Wave Brings Payouts in Bluefield City Bet

In Bluefield West Virginia the temperature topped 90 degrees reaching 92 on Tuesday. The local chamber of commerce bet has paid off for the third time since its 13 year start, as residents enjoy the rare air conditioning bonus amid the heat.

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Former Naval Officer Charged with Theft in Alabama

FBI agents said Cmdr. Dolph Allen, 50, former naval officer, was arrested at his Perdido Bay, Alabama home. Two truckloads of Navy property including band instruments were found on the estate, with property valued at unspecified amount.

Mobile Ala INS FBI Tenyesson Field Fla Cmdr Dolph Allen Perdido Bay J. J. Gleason

Use of Science Books Protested in Dakota

Rapid City South Dakota AP report states the school board debated two science books after a petition signed by 500 residents claiming the volumes conflict with the Bible. Teacher Mrs. Frieda Overton spoke as part of the discussion.

Dakota Rapid City S. D Frieda Overton

Unclear Text Cites Bishop McCarty and Non Signers

The fragment mentions Rt. William T. McCarty, bishop of the Rapid City Catholic diocese, as one of the non signers. It also references phrases like Its Story and Pathways in Science and discusses life on Earth and coins, in a cryptic passage.

Retee Earth iIts William T. McCarty Rapid City

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