Seven Nazi spies convicted and sentenced in federal court
Seven convicted Nazi spies, including a woman, received prison terms from 12 to 20 years. Kurt Ludwig, Paul Borchardt, and Rene Froehlich drew 20 years each, the maximum. Hans Pagel, Mrs Helen Mayer, and Karl Mueller got 15 years, while Frederick Schlosser received 12. Two others Lucy Boehmler and Carl Schroetter await sentencing later.
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New York
Kurt Frederick Ludwig
Paul T. Borchardt
Rene Froehlich
Hans Pagel
Helen Pauline Mayer
Karl Victor Mueller
Frederick Schlosser
Lucy Boehmler
Carl Schroetter
Miami
Patrolmen Gift Traveling Safety Trophy to Legion
Iowa highway patrol veterans donate a silver traveling safety cup to the state American Legion for annual award to the post with the best highway safety program. The period runs to July 1 each year and the trophy remains non permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
DES Moines
Iowa American Legion Post
C. A. Knee
Iowa
Harry ©. Brown
James E. Clapp
Clarence B. Day
Wilbur E. Eicher
Richard §. Hohl
Chief Knee
Claude Shearer
Albert A. Sterzing
Reubin W. Warner
Charles E. Woods
Sweden Expropriates All Coal Supplies
The Swedish government announces expropriation of all coal in the country citing strategic needs. The action affects major mines and energy producers, with government agencies coordinating supply redirection and compensation plans for holders.
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Department of Commerce
Courthouse Fines Moeller in Fatal Highway Crash Case
In Cedar Rapids a district court fined Fred Moeller 300 dollars and costs for failure to stop and aid after the fatal accident on Highway 149 that killed Grover Cleveland Powers. The judge overruled a demurrer challenging the motor vehicle code title as unconstitutional. Moeller was arrested after police traced the crash via broken headlight glass and mud at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland Powers
Cedar Rapids
Fred Moeller
Newhall
G. K. Thompson
Thompson
Moeller
Guy Linville
47Th General Assembly
General Assembly
Linville
W. W. Crissman
Supreme Court of Iowa
Crissman
Sergt
Clarence Day
Highway Patrol
Gordon Hughes
Three Divorce Petitions Filed in District Court
Three divorce petitions were filed in district court. Two petitions allege cruel and inhuman treatment while the third cites desertion. The plaintiff claims her husband deserted her on November 1, 1938, Alma.
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Alma
Partition of Devol Property Appoint Auction Sale
Harold M. Soper named referee by Judge C J Haas in a suit by P O Devol and Devol heirs against O Connor parties. The court set Devol interests and ordered sale at auction as property could not be equitably partitioned. Appraisers H J Soper J B Finney and A J Schuler named.
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Harold M. Soper
C. J. Haas
P. O. Devol
Aseneth Devol Bucklin
Nellie Devol Fisher
Tom O' Connor
Irwin P. O'Connor
L. M. Paul
Haas
Nellie Devon Fisher
Perjury case against Cedar Rapids dentist continued
The case of Dr. W. H. Beshears a Cedar Rapids Negro dentist charged with perjury was continued to the next term by Judge J. E. Heiserman at the request of Beshears’ attorney who said he had no time to prepare a defense. Beshears is out on a $2,500 bond and was arrested after allegedly perjuring himself in a divorce trial before Judge G. K. Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Beshears
Cedar Rapids
J. E. Heiserman
Beshears
G K. Thompson
Beatty Revoked Suspended Sentence Sent to Reformatory
Raymond Beatty, once given a 15 year suspended sentence on a forged instrument charge, was taken to the Anamosa reformatory after Judge G. K. Thompson revoked the suspension on Deputy Harlan Snyder’s custody. County Attorney W. W. Crissman sought the revocation after reports of several bad checks. Albert Hansen, charged with false uttering of a check and previously convicted on three counts of false uttering of checks under $20, has until March 18 to plead before Judge J. E. Heiserman. Hansen is serving a Linn county jail term from a bad check verdict by Justice H. R. Churchill.
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Raymond Beatty
Anamosa Reformatory
Harlan Snyder
G. K. Thompson
W. W. Crissman
Beatty
Albert Hansen
J. E. Heiserman
Hansen
Linn County
H. R. Churchill
McDonald Pleads Guilty to Beer Sale to Minor
Thomas P. McDonald Jr. pled guilty to selling beer to a minor in district court before Judge G. K. Thompson. He was fined 300 dollars plus costs, with the fine suspended on the county attorney's recommendation after his November arrest for selling beer at his tavern. Betty Spencer seeks an annulment from Kermit Spencer, alleging lack of actual consent to their February 15 ceremony.
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Thomas P. McDonald, Jr
G. K. Thompson
McDonald
Betty Spencer
Kermit Spencer
U.S. Indicates Rail Route to Be Taken Over
A five day old strike on the Toledo Peoria and Western railroad nears a government seizure as War Labor Board appeals for arbitration. President McNear and two southern officials face Railway Labor Act charges while 154 freight cars sit idle in Keokuk Iowa to Essner Indiana yards.
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Peoria
Ill
Toledo, Peoria and Western Railroad
War Labor Board
George P. McNear
WLB
Washington
Pearl Harbor
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Brotherhood of
McNear
Souther Railroad
United States Department of Justice
Army Quartermaster General's Office
Iowa City Man Dies Of Gunshot Wound
Joseph Mace Jr a 30 year old Iowa City welder machinist died in University Hospital from a self inflicted gunshot wound. He was found by police with a .22 caliber bullet in his forehead and had been taken to hospital Wednesday morning. Coroner George D Callahan ruled the death a suicide.
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the Gazette
Iowa City
Joseph Mace, Jr
University Hospital
Mace
Johnson County
George D. Callahan
Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollar Verdict in Crash Death Case
A jury awarded $8,500 to Mrs. Mary Little administrator of Harry Little’s estate against H and W Motor Express. The suit sought $25,000 for Harry Little’s death from injuries after a Nov. 24, 1940 collision with an H and W truck. He died Jan. 8, 1941.
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Decorah
Mary Little
Harry Little
H and W Motor Express Company
Little
H and W
Willie Willis and family tale from a curious quote
A sensational quote focuses on Willie Willis and his relatives, describing a family scene where Skinny’s mother checks on the father’s drinking and Skinny’s smoking. The remark highlights behavioral probes within a tense domestic setting.
Scottish Terrier Wins In Show In Cleveland
Mrs. W. J. Macaulay's 21 month old Mac's Welton Tweed won first in open class and was named best of winners at the Western Reserve Kennel Club show in Cleveland. The 15 point total elevates it to champion and limits further competition to expos only. the dog will be entered in Cincinnati on Saturday.
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William J. Macaulay
Indian Road SE
Western Reserve Kennel Club
Cleveland
Mac
Welton Tweed
Cincinnati
Frank Welch Named Unofficial Navy Recruiter for Linn
Frank C. Welch president of Peoples Savings Bank and West Side draft board member was named an unofficial navy recruiter for Linn County. He will dispense information and work with the local recruiting station under Lieut. Commander Phil R Weaver. Welch is a World War I veteran who served on the USS Wilhomena and was discharged as a junior lieutenant in 1919. Other unofficial recruiters named include W. W. Nall Iowa City Charles Cummings Vinton H V Ellis Marengo John G Peters Tama C C Mason Montezuma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Welch
Peoples Savings Bank
West Side Draft Board
Linn County
Phillip R Weaver
Iowa
Welch
United States Navy
Weaver
W. W. Nall
Iowa City
Johnson County
Charles Cummings
Vinton
Benton
H. V. Ellis
Marengo
John G. Peters
Tama
Tama County
C. C. Mason
Montezuma
Poweshiek County
City Clerk Extends Saturday Hours to Aid Absent Voters
The city clerk's office on the third floor of City Hall will be open from 8 am to 5 pm Saturday to help absent voters apply for ballots for the March 30 municipal election. Qualified voters out of the city on March 17 may obtain an absent voter's ballot. Those ill and unable to vote at polls may receive a ballot by mail.
Sinclair Father Son Banquet Draws About 100 Attendees
About 100 persons attended the father and son banquet at Sinclair Memorial Presbyterian church Thursday night. City Attorney Dwight Krumholtz spoke on Character Building as the main address. Rev. W C Porter was toastmaster. George Moran played piano, James Michel sang, Verl Stearn and William Porter performed a duet. The Women’s Industrial Society served the dinner.
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Sinclair Memorial Presbyterian Church
Dwight Krumholtz
W C. Porter
George Moran
James Michel
Verl Stearn
William Porter
The
Women’s Industrial Society
F D Roosevelt cites sabotage risk to government buildings
President Roosevelt told reporters that numerous secret incidents have raised fears of sabotage to government buildings in Washington and nationwide. He ordered tighter guards and blackouts at an estimated cost of 18 million dollars to be requested from Congress. He did not know if additional guards alone would prevent sabotage.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
City to End Fiscal Year With Bonded Debt of 2,000,000
Cedar Rapids reports bonded indebtedness near 2 million at year end. The city began with 2,162,600 and added 50,000 in new bonds while 210,000 remains to be retired by March 31. Future retirements total 209,000 in the next year and rise through 1946-47. If no new bonds are issued, all debt could be extinguished by 1953 under current plan.
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Cedar Rapids
Lion Tamers Frame Judge Johnson at Oyster Supper Prank
Members of the Lion Tamers, a Loki group formed by the late W G Loftus, hold an oyster supper at fire station No 6 where Judge Harry S Johnson the club president is targeted in a mock summons for loud talking. Dempsy Jones entertains and 65 attend as W H Clifford is named president for the year. Fire Captains Novak and Coleman and firefighters Hahn Besta Vinch Ellsworth serve the meal.
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Lion Tamers
W. G. Loftus
Harry S. Johnson
Lion Tanners
Fred C. Henson
W. L. Crissman
W. W. Crissman
W. C. Benesh
Roy Downer
Lous Melsha
Robert M Wesely
Joe Carberry
Jack Yager
John Thomas
Jim Smith
Marvin Burkholder
M. G. Swords
Henrys. Ely
Merritt Heath
George Cummings
Dempsy Jones
W. H. Clifford
Washington Avenue SE
A. J. Novak
Andy Coleman
Dick Hahn
William Besta
Richard Vinch
Ralph Ellsworth
Rubber Hearings Set to Open April 6
Washington based hearings by the senate defense committee will open April 6 to investigate the rubber shortage. First witnesses include Secretary of State Hull, with others such as Secretary of Commerce Jones, Interior Ickes, Thurman Arnold, Edward Stettinius, War Production Board official Batt, and lend-lease head. Also named are army and navy officials and Standard Oil representatives per a telegram from Senator Truman.
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Washington
INS
Senate Defense Committee
Hull
Commerce Jones
Interior Ickes
Thurman Arnold
Edward J. Stettinius
William L. Batt
War Production Board
Truman
D-Mo
Los Angeles
Army
Navy
Standard Oil
Technicality Wins New Trial in Baby Slaying
Ida Aitkins, convicted of the murder of her 14 month old niece Bertha Lorene Aitkins, wins a new trial after the court reporter died before typing the vital record. The Missouri Supreme Court ordered the retrial due to the missing record necessary for an appeal of the Platte county trial. The 20 year sentence stands pending retrial.
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Jefferson City
Ida Aitkins
State Supreme Court
Paul R. Spicer
Platte County
Aitkins
Tiny Bertha Lorene Aitkins
British Seize French Merchant Ship Saint Domingues
A British warship captured the Saint Domingues, a French cargo freighter from Para to Martinique laden with foodstuffs, amid reports on Friday.
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Para
Brazil
Saint Domingues
Martinique
Postpone M. and St. L. Sale Until Mid May
J C Demar assistant counsel for the Minneapolis and St Louis railroad reorganization manager said the sale of the railway has been postponed to May 15 because no one was ready to bid under the proposed plan. Also notes U S wages in 1941 rose 22 percent over 1940 per commerce department.
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Minneapolis
J. C. Demar
Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad
United States
Department of Commerce
Corregidor officer laments lack of aid amid bombing
Amesbury Massachusetts INS report says Philipine defenders endure bombardment while awaiting reinforcements. Mrs. Charles H. Raymond, mother of Lieut Fred Raymond USNR commander of a naval patrol boat, quotes his letter describing maddening Japanese air raids over American Filipino forces.
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Amesbury
Mass
INS
Philippines
United States
Fort Corregidor
Charles H. Raymond
Fred Raymond
U.S.N.R
Navy trains mobile hospital units for epidemics and emergencies
The navy staffs mobile hospital units with two doctors and four hospital corpsmen to respond to epidemics and other emergencies, training for rapid deployment and field care.
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The
Navy
Iowa CCC alumnus leads Corregidor fort section
Fairfield AP reports Capt. W. H. Owen Jr., former Keosauqua CCC camp head and Ames resident, commands a Corregidor fort section in Manila Bay. He wrote Feb 4, censored since Dec 13, describing rough conditions but confidence in the outcome for him and his two sons.
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Fairfield
W. H. Owen, Jr
CCC
Keosauqua
Ames
Corregidor Island
Manila Bay
Naval
Owen
Philippines
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Lisi
Weather Report
Jemima
Jemima Wioles
Reveille
Frances Brown
Charles Edward Brown
Brenneman
First Avenue
Rae
U.S
Willie Willis
Skinny
W. J. Macaulay
Frank Welch
Linn
Sinclair
F. R
Texas
California
Judge Johnson
America's
Defense
Dinty Moore
St. L. Sale
Pepsi-Cola
A. J. Geesaman
Corregidor
America
Ritz
WABISCO + NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY
Iowan
Corregidor Fort
Acme Poultry Market
West End
F Ave
Dial
First St. NW
Igram-Kalell
M Ave
Center Point Rd
H. K. Igram
Sixth Street
Hamed Foods
Second Avenue
Sanitary Farm Dairies
Swan Soap 2
Rinso
Folger's Ffee
Calif
Sunkist
Wilson's
QOIKA
18Th Ave
Imwarket
New England
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