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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1947
Page
9
Wiesenberger, a veteran pawnbroker, has seized about 250000 dollars worth of loot over 20 years. His tips earned three police commendations and a reward for capturing a notorious jail breaking Connecticut jewel thief. He detects stolen goods and signals police when strangers fail to identify themselves.
New York cops admire Wiesenberger the store vault guardian who corners felons, survives threats, and even directs a clerk to bar doors. He keeps a .32 revolver handy and frequents the West 54th Street precinct when not on duty. He once nabbed a valet who looted a Long Island home.
In a tense pursuit a detective speeds to a reported incident scene. He keeps all newspapers about his hobby as he carves a path through busy streets toward the unfolding event.
Wisconsin Republicans announce a straw ballot selecting 12 possible presidential candidates to gauge support. The bid aims to measure party sentiment ahead of the national contest and influence campaign planning.
The text announces the incorporation of the R. D. Bunting Lumber Company in Iowa. It outlines term duration, dissolution conditions, and roles of officers, including treasurer and president, with directors to be chosen by stockholders.
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