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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1944

Page

2

Sweden Urges Finns Not To Break With Russia

Stockholm reports say Finland sent its note on Russian armistice talks to Moscow via Stockholm. King Gustaf V and Sweden urge Finnish leaders to avoid a breakdown. Finnish officials silent on the appeal, amid fears of full scale war and a Saturday deadline. Russia believed to have modified terms.

Stockholm Finland Moscow United Press Helsinki Gustaf V Swedish For Office Oeting Risto Ryti Baron Carl Gustav von Mannerheim Russia

Daily Record stamp and coupon notices and local filings

A dense list of stamp and coupon values across multiple books with valid through dates, plus various penalties and fines for offenses. Includes details on gasoline, sugar, fuel oil, plane and shoe coupons, and a series of local judicial notices with names and addresses. Includes births and marriages notices and a house fire incident.

Ugar

Tragic Air Attack During Amphibious Action

Fragment from page one describes a chaotic sea landing where transport planes, warned to avoid firing, were mistaken for enemy planes. Bombs rained on the convoy, setting ships ablaze while confusion and miscoordination sparked criticism from naval authorities over air force conduct.

Army Navy

Brunswick arson scare ends with youth suspect

In Brunswick Maine an 18 year old war worker Jean F Gamache set seven fires and fired on deputies while fleeing. The fires endangered 10 families damaged four houses one store two garages burned an automobile and ten caskets in an undertaker's garage. Damage is about 25000 dollars.

Brunswick Roland Alexander Norman Emerson Warren A. Purington Jean F. Gamache

Federal Court Will Convene on April 4

The April term of federal court for the northern district of Iowa will convene in Cedar Rapids Tuesday, April 4. Naturalization proceedings will be held in the federal courtroom Monday, April 3.

Federal Court Northern District of Iowa Cedar Rapids Federal Clerk’s Federal Court Room

Death of Howard R. Lee driver in Kansas tragedy

Howard R. Lee 34 a Burch Truck Lines driver was found dead in his truck near Hillsboro Kansas from carbon monoxide poisoning. His body was brought to Cedar Rapids for services set Monday at Beatty chapel with burial in Tripoli cemetery. Surviving are his wife five children parents two brothers and four sisters.

Howard R. Lee Eleventh Street Burch Hillsboro Kaw Cedar Rapids Beatty Chapel Tripoli Cemetery Beatty's Lee Robert Larry Sylvia Romaine Dianna Albert Lee Tripoli Albert Donald Marjorie Bucholtz Donna Lee Faye Tegtmeier Eva Neuendorf Waterloo

Mrs Laura Dorman 95 Died Today in Kansas Home

Mrs Laura Dorman aged 95 died today at her daughter s home in Paola Kansas. She lived in Cedar Rapids more than 25 years and is survived by three daughters Leota Potter of Easton Kansas Ena Margaret Brown of Cedar Rapids and two others in Davenport. Services and burial will be in Lyndon Kansas.

Laura Dorman Louist Doty Paola Kan Dorman Cedar Rapids Leota Potter Easton Ena Margaret Brown Davenport Lyndon

Fred C. Dice Dies After Lingering Illness at Cedar Rapids

Fred C. Dice 72 of route 1 Cedar Rapids died at 9 50 p m Thursday after a lingering illness. He was born November 3 1871 in Fredricktown Ohio and served in the navy at Farragut Idaho. Funeral plans to be announced. Friends may call Saturday at the Rohn chapel.

Fred C. Dice Route 1 Cedar Rapids Fredricktown Ohio Ice Navy Farragut Idaho Rohn

Franks Rites Saturday in Des Moines

Cedar Rapids veterinarians report funeral services for Bris C. C. Franks wife of the state veterinarian will be held at 10 30 Saturday morning in Des Moines with arrangements announced Friday.

Cedar Rapids Bris. C. C. Franks Des Moines

Ames Approves Revised Butter And Oleo Text

Iowa State College bulletin committee approves a revised pamphlet on oleomargarine versus butter for April distribution. The original pamphlet titled Wartime and Food Policy faced dairy industry protests, spurred economist T W Schultz to resign amid claims of external influence on academic freedom. the state board of education rejected those charges as unfounded.

Economics Schultz State Board of Education

Tow Car Looses Grip As Truck Trailer Jams Tracks

A Rock Island streamliner halted for 32 minutes after a Hawkeye Motor Express trailer stalled on tracks at Eighth Avenue SE. Tow car driver Harold Emmons broke an ankle when the light vehicle lifted the trailer 12 feet. Emmons was taken to St Luke's hospital by ambulance. The trailer was finally hoisted back onto the tractor by the failed tow car. The train arrived at 10 45 and waited until 11 20.

Rock Island Streamliner Hawkeye Motor Express Eighth Avenue SE H. E. Wess Springville Harold Emmons St. Luke’s Hospital

Enlistment Reported for 17-Year-Old Miller

City briefs note Robert E. Miller of Toddville was enlisted in the U S Navy Reserve as reported by the Cedar Rapids navy recruiting station on Friday. Miller is 17 years old.

Robert E. Miller Toddville U. S. Naval Reserve Cedar Rapids Miller

Reverend Anderson Sermon at Shueyville Church Service

The Rev Lyle K. Anderson will speak on A New Standard at 9 30 am Sunday service at Shueyville United Brethren church. Church school follows at 10 30 am and Christian Endeavor meets at 8 pm.

Lyle K. Anderson Shueyville United Brethren Church Christian Endeavor

Mrs G R Nelson Leaves For Pensacola Visit

Mrs G R Nelson of 405 First Street SW travels to Pensacola Florida to spend several weeks with her husband who is stationed at the Pensacola naval air station as an aerial photographer.

G. R. Nelson First Street Pensacola, Fla Pensacola Naval Air Station

Boy Scout Troop 4 Waste on Drive at Harrison School

Boy Scout Troop No 4 will conduct a waste on drive in the Harrison school of Saturday. The territory north of E avenue will be covered, and residents are urged to have their paper ready.

Harrison School E Avenue

Cedar Rapids men appear on Maquoketa guidance program

Four Cedar Rapids men took part in a guidance conference program Friday at Maquoketa high school. They were Dr. Charles A. Anderson president of Coe College, Robert Buckingham Coe College admissions director, Walter A. Shupp Linn County superintendent of schools, and Harry E. Kelley guidance instructor at McKinley High School.

Cedar Rapids Maquoketa High School Charles A. Anderson Coe College Robert Buckingham Coe Walter A. Shupp Linn County Harry E. Kelley McKinley High School

Red Cross Drive Picks Up in Cedar Rapids

Red Cross dimes from pupils and a $5 contribution from former Kidawazapi Camp Fire girls aided the campaign. Workers at campaign headquarters noted the surge, with downtown Cedar Rapids showing improved participation after a slow period. James W. Bell, county drive chairman, said the drive gained momentum on Thursday.

Kidawazapi John Randall Red Cross Joyce Skinner Frances Fleckenstein Charlotte Helming Sue Randall Gloria Cohen Randall James W. Bell Cedar Rapids

Farmer Charged With Failure to Care for Livestock

Port Stickle, 55, appeared in Justice H. R. Churchill’s court on a Humane Society charge for failing to provide shelter and sanitation for three horses several cows and pigs. The yard near Mt Vernon road had slush water moldy hay and three dead pigs. Case continued two weeks with possible dismissal on proper conditions and costs.

Port Stickle H. R. Churchill the Humane Society Stickle Albert W. Quinn Mt. Vernon Road Forty-second Street Co Humane Society Pp Linn County The Humane Society Quinn Sadowsky

Restrictions on R Gasoline Coupons Effective April 1

A district rationing letter to Linn county board says R coupons may be exchanged at outlets with bulk transfers after April 1. Only these outlets may accept R coupons. others must stop after April 1 and dispose by April 10. E coupons may still be used at eligible outlets, and local boards will exchange E for R for non highway purchases.

Linn County Cedar Rapids Des Moines

Plan of Concession To British Opposed

Washington lawmakers in both houses questioned talks on easing Britain's three year old pledge to refrain from exporting lend-lease materials. It was learned Thursday that initial negotiations are underway to modify the accord to allow Britain to resume limited export of commercial goods it has been unable to supply due to the war.

Washington Great Britain United States

Wreck Near Rome Reported To Wipe Out 800 German Casualties

Naples AP dispatch says papers recovered from a German prisoner reveal that a train wreck about 100 miles north of Rome recently caused 800 German casualties. The headquarters stated the wreck was believed to be the work of Italian saboteurs.

Naples Rome

Unable to raise payrolls due to tightened margins

Company cites budget constraints and volatile demand as reasons preventing payroll increases. leadership says efficiency measures and capped growth will preserve stability while exploring selective wage improvements later in the year.

Courthouse Names Administratrix for Estate of John S Wolfe

A Cedar Rapids court names the courthouse administratrix for the estate of John S Wolfe who died March 2. Phil G Ruvelson of St Paul Minnesota sues The Silver corporation in district court seeking a 143 30 judgment on an account.

John S. Wolfe Cedar Rapids Phil G. Ruvelson St. Paul Minn The Silver Corporation Ruvelson

Woman in Linn county jail pleads guilty on lewd charge

Margaret Hynes aged 33 of 429 Fifth avenue SE pled guilty in Judge G K Thompson s court on Friday. She faces 36 days served starting March 9 with the remainder suspended. Appeal bond set at 1500 dollars.

Margaret Hynes Fifth Avenue SE Linn County G. K. Thompson

Landlord sues Biggers for forcible eviction in Mt Vernon

Bertha Swim, owner, filed a district court forcible entry and detainer suit against Mr. and Mrs. L E Bigger for two months rent on a lot in Mt Vernon. A writ of ouster is sought. A three day notice to quit was served on March 2 per the petition.

L. E. Bigger Mt. Vernon Bertha Swim Biggers

Buoyant St Patricks Day Weather With Rain Ahead

Cedar Rapids area enjoys mild St Patrick day with sun and clouds. Forecast calls for possible light rain or snow Saturday amid little temperature change. Tonight's low around 30. statewide light rain or snow expectations in places with cooler pockets. Cedar Rapids readings near 30 to 33 during day.

Cedar Rapids Erin St. Patrick Winchell Congress Weather Bureau Iowa Council Bluffs Chambers Spencer

Bridges Says U S Adopting His Ideas

Australian born labor leader Harry Bridges told the University of Colorado that his years long call for boycotts of Germany and Japan and for international thinking are now being adopted by the United States. His remarks drew protest from the Colorado American Legion at Boulder.

Boulder, Colo Harry Bridges United States Bridges University of Colorado Germany Japan Colorado American Legion

Foss Gunning for Flyer Who'll Make Him Ace of Aces

AN ADVANCED SOUTH PACIFIC AIRBASE UP-MA Joe Foss returns to action in the South Pacific eager to engage a Japanese fighter. He has 26 confirmed kills, tying Eddie Rickenbacker and Gregory Boyington, and seeks the big battle that would crown him America's ace of aces. He remains reticent about his exploits while praising the F4U fighter and leads a squadron he trained.

South Pacific Joe Foss Foss America Eddie Rickenbacker Gregory Boyington United States

Burglar Seeks Cheese Story In Liquor Store Break In

Los Angeles police sought a burglar Friday tied to a tale about a mouse who stole cheese from a trap. The thief disabled a burglar alarm at a liquor store, leaving investigators with a curious motive and a quiet clue.

Los Angeles

Army sold $161,164 worth of dry cells for $130

Rep. John J. Cochran said the War Department last spring sold 27,090 dry cell batteries at Ogden Utah for $130 after receiving them at a cost of $17,999. He noted possible violations of regulations, partial disposals, and an ongoing investigation into misjudgment and improper sales to civilian buyers and firms.

Washington John J. Cochran D-Mo War Department Cochran Army Service Ogden Utah J. W. Harbertson Harbertson W. W. Grothe Bountiful, Tech Ninth Service Command James M. Harbertson Jake Hayutin and Burstein- Applebee Kansas City House Treasury Department

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Sweden Daily Record Cma Donald Lafren A Avenue NE L. A. Sten Johnson Avenue NW S. J. Storm Bever Avenue SE L. J. Burianek Second Avenue SE St. Luke’s Thur Oppenheimer Center Point Road Keith Beatty Mercy Elmer Karasek Bowling Street George Telecky Rockford Road Vernon — Marion Charles Mann Tenth Street Mann Fort Francis E. Warren Wyo Luvera Maifield Robert W. Dillon Jane Carolyn Nelson William G. Kysely West Branch Virginia Swallom Palo Dorothy Alma Tanner Harold Leroy Tanner James H. Wiggins Louise M. Wiggins Scien DR Ft GO Fussell Oft Nan C.R Truck Kansas Ames City Briefs Amy Ev Erder Fiewe Krebs Krebs Flower Shop Third Avenue SE Teens’ Department Deb Town Cc Trudy Hall Jr Eeeneven D Teen St. Pat’s Flyer
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