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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1943

Page

2

Police Court Pie Keune Case At 1002 Fifth St

Pie Keune of 1002 Fifth street was charged with drunkenness and disturbing the peace. He paid a fine of 25 dollars plus costs.

Pie Keune Fifth Street

Local Fire and Birth Notices From Cedar Rapids Area

Fire crews respond to a chimney fire at a Cedar Rapids two story frame dwelling owned by Anna McCaulley on gath avenue SE after a sprinkler break at National Oats company 717 Sixteenth. Also listed are births at St Luke's and residents Langguth Eastman Stein Lawler with new daughters and sons born March 9 to Hiavacek Melichar Sheriff families in local addresses.

National Oats Company Anna McCaulley Gath Avenue Center Point Road Frank Hiavacek Fifteenth Avenue St. Luke’s Joe C. Melichar Twelfth Avenue George Sheriff C Avenue NW

Angus Breeders Auction Opens With 1250 Dollar Bulls

Iowa Angus Breeders association spring sale at Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids sees top price of 1250 dollars as a calf from May 20 sold to Iowa State Ames and grand champion of the state Angus show. A second 1250 dollar bull, a two year old from C E Shawver Knoxville, bought by Don Koenigam. Total: 86 bulls cows and steers expected, with average over 600 dollars.

Iowa Angus Breeders Association Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids Iowa State College Ames Otto G. Nobis Davenport C. E. Shawver Knoxville Don Koenigham

Harry Sanderson Dies Funeral at 1 30 Thursday

SPRINGVILLE services for Harry Sanderson were announced with a funeral planned for 1 30 p m Thursday. The obituary notes the longtime resident and details unknown.

Harry Sanderson

Price ceilings may be cut as production costs fall

Washington AP Prentiss Brown, Price Administrator, said on Tuesday a reduction of price ceilings could follow a drop in unit production costs. He denied any planned broad exemptions or changes to existing designations.

Washington (Ap Prentiss Brown

Geese report unites press in global news service

International news service reports a coordinated effort by major presses to share updates on migratory geese patterns. The collaboration aims to standardize coverage and speed of reporting across outlets worldwide.

Press Unites Preasnternationa A! News Service

Ceiling on live hog prices predicted by government

The article notes an expected live hog price ceiling of about 14.50 per hundredweight, with quoted figures around 1.50 above current top market quotes and 1.25 above the 13.25 level the secretary would administer. It mentions OPA plans for corn ceilings near parity and concerns from farm groups about a corn famine if storage-driven ceilings persist.

OPA Chicago Marvin Jones Byrnes Jones

Theft of a Radio Valued at $30 Reported

A theft case records the loss of a radio valued at thirty dollars from a residence. The incident is under investigation and totaled items and suspect details are not disclosed in the readable text.

Eleanor Ho

Three games slated for Gold Ball tourney at YMCA

Collins Radio faces Quaker Oats at 7 followed by Delta Phi versus Link-Belt Speeder at 8 and Iowa Manufacturing meeting Alburnett at 9 in the Gold Ball basketball tourney at the YMCA.

Y.M.C.A. Collins Quaker Oats Delta Phi Link-Belt Speeder Iowa Manufacturing and Alburnett

Ced ar Rapids Chamber Dinner To Hear Gazette Editor

Mrs M E Feiden reports her wrist watch missing between 10 30 and 10 35 PM. Harry Boyd editor of The Gazette is scheduled to address members of Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce at a dinner Thursday night at 6 15 PM at the Chamber.

M. E. Feiden C Avenue NE Harry Boyd The Gazette Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce

Duffy Mother Dies After Illness

Mrs. Josephine Duffy, mother of the family, died Monday evening after a prolonged illness, according to funeral notices observed in today’s obituary briefs.

Josephine Duffy

Cedar Rapids enlistments reported by recruiting office

The Cedar Rapids recruiting office reported the enlistment of two local men. Sebern of 615 Third Street NW and Earl L. Manholtz of 728 Third Street NW signed up.

Cedar Ac Ation Corps Suesday Cedar Rapids Sebern Third Street Earl L. Manholtz

Cameron Heart at the Elks Club Tuesday Noon

A brief item notes Cameron attending a gathering at the Elks Club on Tuesday at noon. The fragment mentions a heart occurrence but lacks further details about people, place specifics, or outcomes.

Cameron the Elks Club

Lions Club to discuss Cedar Rapids development plan luncheon

The Cedar Rapids Lions Club will hold a Thursday noon luncheon at the Roosevelt to discuss plans for local development and community projects. Members will review proposals and coordinate upcoming civic efforts with keynote remarks likely from city officials.

Cedar Rapids Atc Com Calasteas The Lions Club Roose

New Red Cross Class Formed in Irving

A new class in Red Cross home care is formed in Irving to support group safety. Mrs. Howard Van Winkie is named Sabreirs guiding the program with community volunteers assisting.

Red Cross Irving Cansecull Howard van Winkie

Forty seven Japanese planes raid Wau airfield in New Guinea

MacArthur's Headquarters reports a coordinated raid by 47 Japanese planes over the Wau airdrome area, 31 miles southwest of Salamaua. The strike involved 26 bombers and 21 fighters, produced light damage and casualties, and occurred after Japanese forces in Salamaua. Allied patrols also reported a Japanese power barge survivors observed on Goodenough and near Tufi.

MacArthur Australia Wau New Guinea Salamaua Gasmata New Britain Goodenough Island Waibula Goodenough Tufi

Heavy American Raid on Munda Strikes Solomons Bases

Washington reports one of the heaviest recent raids on Munda by American dive bombers and torpedo planes. The assault set large fires at supply dumps and anti air positions, with additional strikes earlier the same day on Munda and three other Solomons bases. No American losses or casualties were reported.

Washington Munda Solomons Navy Wedness

Charge Boosted on Rail Flat Cars Standing Idle

The rate charged shippers for railroad flat cars held over three days beyond the 48 hour free time period has been boosted from $5.50 to $11 for cars with 150000 pound capacity and to $15 for cars rated above 150 car. The new order is designed to expedite release and return of flat cars, Sundberg said.

Sundberg

Perkins Opposes Legislation on Absenteeism

Secretary of Labor Perkins told the House Naval Affairs Committee she opposed a bill to provide absenteeism records to draft boards. She argued absenteeism stems from conditions that must be corrected by industry and labor, not by law, and suggested fining deliberate absentees while urging a system built with unions and war factories.

Washington Perkins House Naval Affairs Committee Mmittee

Tax plan aims to bring taxpayers current by doubling up

In a contentious discussion the Carlson bill gains minority support as it mirrors Rum proposal to restore earning power and require most taxpayers to become current. Gearhart notes committee plan could compel savings against 1943 income taxes for new filers, with focus on normalizing tax payments.

House Gearhart

Medill Women Hear Miss Hamblin On Journalism

Medill school in Evanston hosts a symposium on opportunities for women in journalism tonight featuring Dora Jane Hamblin of The Cedar Rapids Gazette. Hamblin, honored as outstanding Medill graduate, will participate at the invitation of Dean Kenneth E. Olson.

Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism Evanston, IL Dora Jane Hamblin The Cedar Rapids Gazette Hamblin Medill Kenneth E. Olson

USO Chooses Cedar Rapids HQ Site for Recreation Center

The USO Cedar Rapids committee selects an L shaped building at 106 108 Second Ave and 126 First St SE for its permanent headquarters and recreation center. The space includes about 3 000 square feet on the ground floor with a large basement and fronts on Second Avenue and First Street. A furnishing committee led by Reginald Figge Roswell Pickford and others seeks donations of usable items to equip the center and plans to have the center ready by next week with volunteer staff and possible future secretary.

USO Committee For Cedar Rapids Second Avenue First Street Eree E Lumir Severn Peterson Furniture Company Ars. Ear Soboda USC Cedar Dently USO

Revenue Office Extends Hours to 9 P.M. This Week

The Revenue Office announces new hours up to 9 PM starting Thursday March 15 to accommodate the rush of income tax returns. With the filing deadline near, many taxpayers plan to visit after typical business hours as demand remains strong.

Office of Internal Revenue Federal Ee Ae Eearch 15

50 More Nazis Killed by French

London dispatch reports Fighting French headquarters tally about 50 German dead in 24 hours of renewed Paris street fighting, lifting Nazi fatalities to around 400. Underground networks are armed and ready for strikes against a draft labor campaign, with Germans arming the war ministry corridors and police patrolling roads and passes along the channel and Atlantic coasts.

London Paris Aes Geri War Ministry Clermot-Ferrand Hon — Savoy Axis English Channel

Roosevelt Shows Lead For Fourth Term In Polls

Polls indicate FDR has 52 percent backing for a fourth term, a stronger showing than the 1938-39 drive for a third term. Fortune in March 1939 found 36.9 percent favorable to a third term, while an AIPO survey three months ago placed Roosevelt at 52 percent for a fourth term.

Washington Roosevelt Fortune Magaze Fortune American Institute of Public Opinion

Governor Urges Controlled Spending To Shield State Rights

The governor said total appropriations would rise to about 1.5 million while urging restraint against federal overreach. He highlighted state employee wages averaging 1200 and a 15 percent cost of living increase as a target for possible raises. He praised the legislature for choosing conservatism over unlimited spending as soldiers fight abroad.

Dr. J T Grayston tributes at Turner chapel service

A tribute service for Dr J T Grayston was held at Turner chapel Wednesday afternoon. James E Waery of Iowa City, formerly of Cedar officiated. The event noted simplicity and drew friends and fellow workers to pay respects.

J. T. Grayston Turner Chapel James E. Waery Iowa City Cedar i

Chinese Advance Deepens on Salween Front

Chiang Kai-shek's headquarters report Japanese forces retreating in confusion from the Salween river front after heavy losses. Chinese troops have captured three more towns in Yunnan province, according to the communique issued Wednesday night.

Chungking Salween River Yunnan Chiang Kai-shek

War planning in wartime mobilization and manpower balance

The speaker describes how officers were selected through months of staff study and joint Navy collaboration, with goals approved by the joint chiefs and President Roosevelt. He compares U S force size to enemy totals and urges applying wartime efficiency to industry and agriculture. He argues for a balanced, efficient mobilization across services.

General Staff War College Navy Army Coast Guard Marine Corps Joint Chiefs of Staff Roosevelt U. S Germany Italy Japan

Men and Women IN THE SERVICE

Long list of local service personnel identified by names, addresses, and current assignments. Updates include transfers from Jefferson Barracks to Kansas, Fort Jackson to South Carolina, and assignments at Fort Lewis Camp Scott Hawkins Savannah and other bases. Several graduates from army air force schools and promotions noted.

LaVern Prior O. W. Prior 1658 Memorial Drive Army Air Corps Jefferson Barracks Earl Mettinger Army Air Force Hunterfield Savannah John J. Mettinger N Street Ely Army Air Forces Madison Wis Jack Durin Alfred Durin Linden Drive Navy San Diego David W. Perkins Camp Carson Colo Wayne Perkins First Avenue SE the Gazette

Radio Entertainers Considered for Draft Deferments

OWI considered draft deferments for seven radio entertainers including Bergen Skelton Hope Eddy Gosden Ross Peary and Kyser as war effort consultants. Only Edgar Bergen received a deferment, and he is now talking about enlisting.

Washington Office of War Information Kay Kyser OWTI OWI Edgar Bergen Red Skelton Bob Hope Nelson Eddy Freeman Gosden Amos Amos and Andy Lanny Ross Harold Peary the Great Gildersleeve Kyser Douglas Meservey Bergen

J. P. Morgan Resting Well After Heart Attack

J. P. Morgan, 75, banker, remained resting well Wednesday morning after suffering a heart attack on February 25 when stepping from a train. He is at Boca Grande, Florida, under care.

Boca Grande, Filia J. P. Morgan Morgan

U S Faces Food Shortage Fears Amid Eating Binge

The AP reports the United States may be over worrying food shortages as a “binge of eating” dominates public concern. The piece notes widespread consumption patterns and seeks to offset fears with data on supply and demand.

Two Soldiers Receive Aid Listed by Police Book

Police updated a Good Samaritan Department record naming two more soldiers aided by the ice. Off a train at Union station, Private William E. Robinson was taken to Mercy Hospital after being found seriously ill and aid was arranged. Melvin Vert of Madison Wisconsin, recently discharged, appeared at the station requesting transport to the Ray M Bonsib home at 1714 Park Avenue SE and was escorted there by squad car.

Ice A Unior William E. Robinson Mercy Hospital Robinson Melvin Vert Madison Wis Ray M. Bonsib Park Avenue SE

Death of John Clarence Anderson in Cedar Rapids

John Clarence Anderson known as Andy, aged 30 years in this area for decades, died at 2 a.m. Wednesday in Cedar Rapids after a brief illness. Born January 10, 1891, in Reed's Landing Minnesota, he served in the American Legion Hanford post No. 5 and worked 25 years for the Rock Island Railroad. He recently worked as an elevator operator in Linn of Quebec. Funeral services will be held at Moon chapel at a time to be announced. friends may visit the chapel.

John Clarence Andy) Anderson Avenue Cedar

Corp. Bob Thompson Dies in New York Auto Crash

Word has been received of the death of Corp. Bob Thompson in a motor vehicle accident Sunday night in New York. His father Frank R. Thompson of St. Louis was office manager for Cities Service here years ago. Thompson was the nephew of Miss Regina French of 312 Twelfth Street SE. Burial will be in a military cemetery in New York.

Corp Bob Thompson New York Frank R. Thompson St. Louis Cities Service Company Thompson Regina French Twelfth Street

Freese Rites Thursday Delayed Funeral in Cedar Rapids

Services for Lewis T. Freese, who died Monday in a Cedar Rapids hospital, will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Charles Bridges of Kenwood Presbyterian officiating. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery in Louisa. Friends may call at the chapel.

Lewis T. Freese Charles Bridges Kenwood Presbyterian Shiloh Louisa

Mrs Anna Jirsa Dies at 90 in Cedar Rapids

Mrs Anna Jirsa aged 90 died at 11 am Wednesday after long residence at 1409 Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Funeral arrangements will be announced later by family authorities at her residence apply for details.

Anna Jirsa Cedar Rapids Second Avenue SE

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Daily Record Gertrude R. Mitchell John Clarence Anderson Ee San Hospital Richard Langguth Palo Arlene Eastman Lawrence E. Stein Sylvia M. Lawler Angus Special Springville Sean Sen Free Geass Ee Emaker Media 8 Records ANPA City Briefs May Dial Doe Will Pythian Hall St. James Church Mt. Hermon A. M James Dine Lions Taylor Reginald Figge Roswell Pickford Craemer Struesky Robert Camp Revenue Office Stimson Robert Wessale Frank Wessale Sixth Street Roci SW Jefferson Barracks, Mo Kansas Dave Kanellis Ce Ee Great Lakes Naval Training Station Ral Benham Sixth Avenue Thomas H. Morrison Fort Jackson S. C Mt. Vernon Avenue Quartermaster William Gerald Neill Ton Callter Sancous Sines J. Neill John E. Wharton William Barta Frank Barta First Avenue NW Fort Lewis L. Simonsen Eighth Avenue Camp Scott Farragut Idaho Earl E. Rieke Gazette News Department Africa Fourth Avenue Harold E. Gifford Bever Avenue Southwestern Institute of Technology Weatherford Oklo Joseph W. Schweln Amarillo Texas Army Air Field James Dunn P. S. Dunn Pendleton Minaee C. E. Crago Fort Leonard Wood Delilah Hronik Atlantic Fleet Louis A. Zobac Vincent Zobac Lincoln Neb Burbank Calif Paul Leo Baker Petty Bakers Jack Signal Corps Camp Kohler U.S Hendrick Las Gabes rTamt Public Sereiea Good Samaritan Department
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