Diplomatic Tax Authority To Delve for Nazi Assets
Randolph Evernghim Paul, former general counsel for the treasury, becomes special presidential assistant and negotiates for German assets hidden in neutral countries after World War II. Switzerland, Sweden lead the cache with Spain and Portugal following. Paul, a noted tax expert and lecturer, had a long career shaping major tax bills and now confronts this new diplomacy task.
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Washington
Congress
Randolph Evernghim Paul
The
Treasury
Switzerland
Sweden
Spain
Portugal
Paul
Yale
Harvard
Cedar Rapids Exporters Urged to Target South America
Philip A. Webb Jr of the Illinois Central told Cedar Rapids exporters at the Montrose hotel that South American demand can shore up U S trade when domestic demand weakens. Webb and J M Giralt outlined using Gulf shipping via New Orleans and urged a formal Cedar Rapids exporting group with reliable U S consular reps.
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Cedar Rapids
South America
Philip A. Webb, Jr
Illinois Central System
Montrose Hotel
Webb
J. M. Giralt
Illinois Central
Havana
O. J. Williford
United States
U. S
Cedar Rapids Hosts Pan-American Delegations Visit
The Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce invited Pan-American delegations visiting the port of New Orleans to Cedar Rapids to acquaint themselves with local industries. Harold Harmon, Cedar Rapids agent of the Illinois Central, presided.
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Cedar Rapids
Ruptured Ducks Vote To Back Housing Committee
A World War II veteran group known as Ruptured Ducks voted to meet only when an emergency war warrants it and endorsed their 11 man housing committee. The vote supported chairman Ralph Mack after he said the organization has no ties to a Ruptured Duck club formed earlier this week. The resolution stressed the original group was informal and aimed at resolving Cedar Rapids housing issues for veterans.
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Ralph Mack
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Senators Ponder GM Strike Probe
Senator Murray says a senate labor subcommittee may investigate the General Motors strike situation. He notes discussions among members that GM aims to bust the union and cites delays by the National Labor Relations Board in handling union charges over collective bargaining.
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Washington
Murray
D-Mont
Senate Labor
General Motors
National Labor Relations Board
Notice of Divorce Petition in Linn County Iowa
In The District Court of The State of Iowa In and For Linn County Lloyd E Riddle plaintiff files for absolute divorce from Lulu C Riddle on grounds of desertion. You must appear before the court in Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa by April 20 1946 or default will be entered. John F Gaston Jr attorney for plaintiff Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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District Court of the
State of Iowa
Linn County
Lloyd E. Riddle
Lulu
C. Riddle
Lulu C. Riddle
District Court
Iowa
Desero
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Ernlas
John F Gaston, Jr
Linn County Red Cross sees resignations and leadership change
The Linn county Red Cross board announced the resignations of home service secretary Mrs James B Sigmund and disaster relief chairman H A Schimberg. A G Keyes 1945 chapter chairman was named to succeed Schimberg. Plans will allocate council funds as it operates from the new veterans hospital in Iowa City. The chapter will skip sending a junior Red Cross representative to the Philadelphia convention June 18 21.
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Linn County Red Cross
James B. Sigmund
Home Service
H A. Schimberg
A. G Keyes
Incentive Lumber Prices Target Cedar Rapids Housing Shortage
Cedar Rapids lumber dealers advocate mill incentive pricing as quicker relief for the city’s housing shortage. Led by Owen T. Barry of Hawkeye Lumber and Coal, the group claims material supplies now support about 200 housing units, and mill availability could enable 500 more homes to be built this year in Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids
Owen T. Barry
Hawkeye Lumber and Coal Company
Service members honored and promoted from Fairfax area
Vernon A. Dubishar, son of Mr and Mrs Ben W Dubishar of Fairfax, promoted to corporal and stationed at Tokyo with the 65th Infantry, Company D. Estill. Several service members receive honors, discharges, or transfers including Lt Shannon Estill posthumously awarded the Air Medal, Arnold K Jayne discharged, and Robert Blessing released from Fort Leavenworth.
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Vernon A. Dubishar
Ben W. Dubishar
Fairfax
Cpl. Dubishar
Tokyo
65Th Infantry
Shannon E. Estill
Mary K., Estill
B Avenue NE
Estill
G. E
Robert Blessing
Howard Blessing
Sixth Avenue SE
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
Pfc
Rollins J. Brookner
T. Brookner
Seventh Avenue SE
Donald C. Cook
Forest C. Cook
Mechanicsville
Airborne Infantry
Fort Bragg
N. C
Marvin L. Rooks
D. L. Rooks
Fourteenth Street
Fort McClellan
Ala
Seaman
Robert Dale Rooks
Navy
Pennsylvania
Pvt
Raymond L. Wright
Fifth Avenue SW
Fort Bliss
Texas
Executrix Notice in Linn County Iowa Estate of Frederick H Bunker
Jennie S. Bunker appointed and qualified February 28 1946 as Executrix of the estate of Frederick H Bunker deceased Linn County Iowa. Creditors urged to make immediate payment and file claims with Linn County Iowa District Court Clerk through attorney Carl Hendrickson.
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State of Iowa
Linn County
Frederick H Bunker
Iowa
Jennie S. Bunker
Kitten's Ear Tweed and Jackie Grey Jr Blouses
A description of Kitten's Ear tweed fabric in aqua melon blue with Earl Glo rayon lining and a Jackie Grey Jr blouse featuring a flattering yoke and front button closure. Includes sizes 10-16 for the tweed and 9-15 for the rayon blouse.
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Jackie Grey Jr
Japs Ordered To Build Homes for Yank Troops
General Maceo Arthur directed the Japanese government to construct and maintain about 20 000 homes for occupying American and Allied forces in Japan. Plans call for two and three bedroom cottages and duplexes with 900 to 1500 square feet, American style plumbing and cooking facilities, built on five or six basic floor plans with varied exteriors.
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Tokyo
Maceo Arthur Thursday
Japan
Notice of Administratrix Appointment in Linn County
Notice states the undere ruary 1946 as Administratrix of the estate of Harry E Pratt of Linn County Iowa is appointed and qualified. Creditors must present claims duly authenticated to the Clerk of Linn County District Court Iowa for settlement.
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Linn County
Harry E Pratt
Iowa
Dew
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