Indictment Hits Major U S Distilleries and Dealers
The U S anti trust division won indictments in Denver charging 19 large distilling companies eight wholesale liquor firms two associations and 54 individuals with conspiracies to fix raise and maintain prices on alcohol shipped into Colorado from outside the state Names include Hiram Walker Inc Schenley Distillers Calvert Distilleries Frankfort Distilleries Glenmore Distilleries and Fleischmann Distilling along with officials and dealers across the industry.
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Denver
INS
Anti-Trust
United States Department of Justice
United States
Colorado
Hiram Walker, Inc
Detroit
Schenley Distillers Corporation
New York City
Calvert Distilleries Corporation
Frankfort Distilleries Inc
Louisville
Glenmore Distilleries Company
Fleischmann Distilling Corporation
Pauk Named Chaplain for Iowa State Guard Contingent
The Rev. Zdenek F. Pauk of Cedar Rapids was named chaplain for the second contingent of 32 officers and men, assigned by Lieut. Col. John T. Lonsdale of Ames. The main body of 288 men will report March 16 at Camp Dodge for guard duty on bridges utilities and production sites after four weeks of basic training.
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Zdenek, F. Pauk
Cedar Rapids
John T. Lonsdale
Ames
Iowa State Guard
Camp Dodge
Associated Press
First Linn county case under 1941 bad check law
County attorney Crissman terms Albert Hansen’s trial in district court the first under the 1941 statute on fourth conviction of false uttering of checks. Hansen, already jailed, faces charges for passing a bouncing check to Ervin Belgren on August 14, 1941, after prior guilty pleas in 1941 and 1942.
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W. W. Crissman
Linn County
49Th General Assembly
Albert Hansen
Hansen
Ervin Belgren
H. R. Churchill
Two Wives Seek Divorces in District Court
Two divorce petitions filed in district court allege cruel and inhuman treatment. Maxine B. Elmore seeks divorce from Orville W. Elmore and was granted an injunction against molestation and a $500 writ of attachment. Judge G. K. Thompson issued both writs. custody of a minor child is requested. The couple married March 16, 1940. In the second suit, Bess.
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Maxine B. Elmore
Orville W. Elmore
G. K. Thompson
Noxzema Medicated Cream Promises Clearer Skin
A long-time beauty pitch touts Noxzema as medicated cream that smooths rough dry skin and heals pimples and blemishes. A limited-time offer presents a 25 cent trial jar for 19 cents plus tax for a 10 day use as night cream and powder base.
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Chen-Ic
Nowrema
Shanklin Seeks Divorce From Charles S Shanklin
Shanklin files for divorce from Charles S Shanklin whom she wed May 12 1914. Arlene Lloyd granted 12 weekly alimony by Judge Haas after requesting divorce from Orville Lloyd in March 1940. She renews petition alleging cruel and inhuman treatment since reconciliation. Married May 28 1934 they have four minor children. Linn County Board grants J G Vernon 20 working day extension for surfacing county trunk roads J and C from Robins to Springville under farm to market program. delay cited.
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Arlene Lloyd
Orville Lloyd
C. J. Haas
Linn County Board of Supervisors
J. G. Vernon
Robins
Springville
Vernon
Will of Cedar Rapids music head Alice Inskeep probate
The will of Miss Alice C. Inskeep former Cedar Rapids public school music head died Feb 28 and was admitted to probate in district court Thursday. The bulk of the estate goes to sister Maria E. Inskeep and Augusta Ziesing who are named executrices without bond. The will of Mathias Nemecek who died Feb 26 was also admitted to probate in district court Thursday.
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Alice C. Inskeep
Cedar Rapids
Miss Inskeep
Maria E. Inskeep
Augusta Ziesing
Mathias Nemecek
Thursay
Berger Speaks at Coe On Spiritual Reality
Dr. David I. Berger of Coe College preached on “The Seeming Unreality of the Spirit” in chapel, outlining four steps to make the spiritual real through Scripture, devotion, worship, service, and consistent living. Mrs. Grace Huddle Lockhoff presented a vocal piece, “The Prodigal Son.”
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Coe College
Chapel
David I. Berger
Los Angeles Raid Fear Linked to Japanese Submarine Planes
St Louis report says Rep Arnold asserted three Japanese planes launched from submarines caused the Los Angeles February 25 scare. He noted west coast residents were convinced the raid was real, contrary to Navy Secretary Knox’s false alarm description.
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ST. Louis
Arnold
Ill
Los Angeles
National Defense
Tolan Committee
Navy
Frank Knox
Snakenburg Quits State Legislature for F B I
Des Moines reports Governor Wilson received the resignation of J Dick Snakenburg age 27 of Sigourney a Democrat and former youngest house member who says in his letter he will join the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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Des Moines
INS
George A. Wilson
J. Dick Snakenburg
Sigourney
Snakenburg
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Montana Population Change 1940 vs 1930
The 1940 population of Montana reached 554,136, up from 537,606 in 1930, reflecting growth over the decade.
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Montana
Pictured young actress and assorted crossword clues
A scanned puzzle page listing horizontal and vertical crossword clues, including entries like young actress, great lake, form ed a knot in, nocturnal flying mammal, and other various word hints. The page blends multiple clue types with numerical numbering and clue phrasing typical of a newspaper puzzle feature.
Axis Claims Blows to British Cruisers at Sea
Axis forces report major naval action with Germany claiming 823,200 tons sunk in American waters and Italy asserting hits on a large British squadron in the eastern Mediterranean. Berlin says submarines sunk or damaged several ships off the Americas while British and other targets in the Caribbean and English Channel also faced attacks.
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Associated Press
Mediterranean
Mussolini
High Command
Adolf Hitler
Central American
America
Berlin
British West Indies
English Channel
Scotland
Pull the Trigger on Constipation with Dr Caldwell's Laxative
When constipation disrupts after meals stomach upset bloating and gas use Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin. Doctors have long favored pepsin in laxatives to ease stomach sensitivity. This pleasant tasting combination awakens lazy bowels and relieves discomfort. Take as directed for relief and feel worlds better.
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Dr. Caldwell
Council Denies Move House Permit Across Cedar River
City council upholds an ordinance restricting moving houses over any Cedar River bridge. Ray Davis sought to relocate a bungalow from Eighth avenue SE to the west side but the request was refused. Public improvements head Williams cited weight fears and a recent ban on moving three homes. The council also refunded 18.75 to Paul Sramek and renewed Clarence Glee’s class C beer permit at 3334 First Ave NE.
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Cedar River
Ray Davis
First Street
Eighth Avenue
Fourth
Fifth Streets
Dave Williams
Paul Louis Sramek
Clarence L. Glee
First Avenue
Iowa Electric Light and
Power Company Authorized to Install Street Light on B Avenue
The power company is authorized to install a street light on B Avenue between Eighteenth Street NE and Nineteenth Street NE to improve nighttime visibility and safety in the area.
El Kahir Shrine Hosts Masons and Knights Templar
El Kahir Temple invited Masons Knights Templar and Scottish Rite members to a Montrose hotel entertainment and buffet after a Shrine meeting. Harlan Snyder arranged Pearl Harbor Norway and Russian front films shown by Frank Pratt. Cedar Rapids Masonic male chorus led by William Kinderknecht performed selections. Summer chicken body temperature may reach 106 degrees.
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Scottish Rite Masons
Knights Templar
el Kahir Temple
Montrose Hotel
Norway
Harlan Snyder
Frank Pratt
Cedar Rapids
Eight Bodies Recovered Off Newfoundland Coast
Rescue crews recovered eight more United States seamen found in Placentia bay after a gale last month sank the destroyer Truxtun and cargo ship Pollux. The total death toll from the storm reached at least 189 sailors.
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ST. Johns
Newfoundland
United States
Placentia Bay
Truxtun
Pollux
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