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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1940

Page

15

Mrs Harriman Pleads Innocent In Lottery Case

Mrs Grace Harriman of New York and six co defendants faced charges in Santa Fe New Mexico relating to a lottery operation. Her attorney stated she pleaded not guilty and sought to clarify her role amid alleged efforts to obtain funds for sale expenses and related transfers.

Santa FE Grace Harriman New York Onda John Ret Hlinois Ruth Hanna Mesry Colin Harvia Philan Tainty Neblett Ficeenck Benduhn Harriman Hee- Mary Dierieux Joseph F

High School Group Reports On Pinball Machines

A church youth group from a local high school surveyed the west side, finding many pinball machines and noting payoffs often occur at the counter. They plan to report results to Juvenile Court Investigator Russell P Henry and discuss gambling concerns with Reverend Rivlette Schropp.

Desines Pune Foe Elhich School Ruttell P Henry Tre Tosa Supreme Court Rivlette Schropp People’s Society of the Pieroat Congregational Church

Bar Grain Markets Involved In Durant Linked Scheme

Washington AP Grover P Hil assistant secretary of agriculture announced an order barring trading privileges for H W Armstrong and company Joseph Prehhalter William C Durant Catherine L Durant and Clement B Johnson. The action cites a Buchhalter plan used to manipulate wheat futures via powers of attorney to create misleading profits while concealing losses and charging extra commissions.

Washington Grover P Agricu Hre Vionday de Fon H W Armstrong and Company of New York City Joseph Prehhalter Wiliam C Duomnt Ciutherine L. Durant Clement B Johnson Fee Aveocffeals and Associates Commerdity Exchange Act Catherine L Durant Ard Johnson Armstrong Company Tre Buchhalter Joseph Buchalter William C Durant Tre Order

Curtiss Wright Atlas Merge Creates $165 Million Entity

New York AP reports Curtiss Wright and Atlas announce a $165 million merger. Atlas founder Floyd Bodlum, 48, and Atlas head George N Arms join the management in the milestone deal that fuses two major industrial players.

Curtiss-Wright and Atlas Corporation New York Curtiss- -Wright Corporation America Floyd Bodlum George N Arms

Curtiss-Wright Merger Plan To Be Submitted For Approval

The board by chairman and Guy W. Vaughan president of Curtiss Wright approve a merger plan to be submitted within three weeks to stockholders of both companies for their approval.

Guy Www. Vaughan Curtiss- Wright

Dahl Check Charges To Stand For Ex Aviator

Los Angeles district attorney said bad check charges against Harold Dahl will not be dismissed and that extradition from New York will not be sought. Dahl must provide his own transport to clear the case, with extradition estimated at $500 while Southern California charges total $15.

Los Angeles Harold Dahl New York Dahl California

Mussolini Sings On Return From Brenner Pass Meeting

Benito Mussolini sang on his way back to Rome after a meeting with Adolf Hitler in the Brenner Pass. He stepped from the train at Bologna to cheers from the crowd and greeted Bologna fascist leaders before joining well wishers in singing fascist hymns.

Rome Benito Mussolini Adolf Hitler Brenner Pass Duce Bologna

Marengo Couple Get Reno Marriage License

Reno Nevada AP reports a marriage license issued Monday to Christopher Stanton 39 and Emeline Meeks 36 both of Marengo Iowa. The action formalizes their marriage plans in Reno.

Marengo Reno, Nev Christopher Stanton Emeline Meeks

Radio Listings Across Stations in Evening Schedule

Broad slate of 1930s era radio programs across WMT WGN WCCO WSUI WHO KFJB KTJB and others including Amos n Andy Mr Keen Ned Jordan Cavalcade of America and Lux programs. Highlights feature Aldrich Family Archie Griffin era shows and music variety from Glen Miller to Ted Travers with multiple station supplements.

WMT Easy Aces WGN Ralph Ginsburgh WCCO Amos Andy WSUI Austin WMI Mr Keen Weeo Jimmy Fidler Fulton Lewis, Jr Herne KFJGB WHI KTJB WMJI Aldrich Ned Jordan MCCO Wito Johnny Preventa FVJB Orrin Tucker Court of Missing Heirs KFIB Eleanor Tarney Wmr Cavalcade of America aAlbum Artists Fibter Moly Spab Leonard Keller Kate Smith Haaward McCreery Serch Glen Miller Bob Hope Kreib Lee Williams Orch Heidelberg Orch Thomas Gallagher Walter Wee Howse Sistes Jari McLean Cedric Adams WOGN Dick Jurgens Rollie Johnson bin Atentiana Ted Travers Bute Harrans Orch Wiit Frankie Masters Late News Paul Sullivan Guy Lambardas Orch WGON Feinkie Masters Jo—Wat Howard McGrears Howard McCreery Neas Dick Jarsenst Diex Urcens Glen Gray Southland Sincers WGS Arthur Godfrey Ma_Perkins Neus KFJB Sam Marnett Wol Betty Wells Katty Kells KFJIB Road of Life Myrt Marie Johns Myrna Dee Sercent WOI Hilltop House Bill June Baker Prosran Kitty Kelly Wreek David Harum Markets Orchestra Morning Mail Box Youne Dr Malone Hannah Maree WOII Don Pedro Bis &Iter Beock Shelf KFIR Wait—Hiltop Nevs Kitty Keene Magic Kitchen Farm Home Hour Grandma Travels KPIB Don Roth Carters Elm Street Woman of Courage KFJD Muvsic Roth Wgn—Radio WECO Rhythm Street Forum Tom Owens Cowboys Valia Iowa Harold. Turner Sonzfellows RF Jib Karl Hunt Arch der Doakes Wsuil Joyee Jordan Arnola Grimm KYJR Openul Judy Jane KFID Judy and Son Betty Crocker Woi—News Wcco—Society Wsui—Camera News Mary Marlin Kfib—News Review Woi—Musicale Abookman Amanda Honeymoon Hill Woi—O Men and Books Bill Anson Madrigal Bincers Ma_ Perkins Anthony Woi George Weller Wgn-Salerno Turner School of the Air Popner Young Mmeet Ma Brown Gospnel Singer Fourth Estate Varieles Watr Strella Dallas Mary Sothern Moses Jung Lorenzo Jones State Medical Society Ed McConnell Widder Brown Gas Stackforch Orean Kathleen Norris Charlie Flagler Srattery and Baines Bill Meardon Crea O'Neills Harold Turner Mano Billy Betty Mho Lize L. S Henry Weberord Hedda Hopper Seow Mort Miss Julia WoOt Save America HV_ Kaltenborn Muscal Monds Jack Armstrong Krb—Gasalcade of Drama Europe WIIO Ellen Randolph

Nazis Say Half Of British Top Ships Sunk Or Damaged

Berlin AP report cites German news agency DNB claiming half of Britain's premier ships have been sunk or damaged by U boats mines and air attacks. It names vessels including Nelson Hood Repulse Barham and Royal Oak among those affected.

Berlin Britain DNB Nelson Rodney Hood Royal Oak Guenther Prien Scapa Flow Repulse Baram

Jury panel questioned for lacking WPA workers and farmers

Omaha AP Attorney G P North challenged an entire jury panel as unrepresentative in the Flor Ida Deprez case against Omaha policemen and the Street Car company for 50 000. He argued over half of jurors are excused before lawyers review them and urged inclusion of WPA workers and farmers.

Omaha G P. North WPA Florida Deprez North

10 20 30 Years Ago in the Gazette March 19 1930

City primaries set final mayoral race J F Ball and C D Huston compete for mayor. Finance safety streets and parks departments pick rival candidates. Local residents Mr Mrs A W H Lenders return from Florida. Philip A Larson of Cedar Rapids earns bachelor of science at Iowa State College. Oliver Swab returns from travel.

J. F. Ball C. D. Huston Louis Roth Louis Burgus Department of Finance John Starman S. C. Wiles Department of Safety Louis Zika W. E. Curtis Department of Streets Ed Stefan Ed Sheftie Department of Parks Florida Philip A. Larson Cedar Rapids Iowa State College Oliver Swab

Locarno to Rome First Link in Wartime Air Web Opens

A Swiss transport plane opened the Locarno Rome service with 11 passengers and 15000 letters aboard. The new mid European air link is the start of a wartime network including Locarno Barcelona Locarno Munich and Zurich Paris routes operated by Swiss planes.

Locarno, Switzerland Rome Locarno Barcelona Munich Zurich

Local residents leave for travels and changes at schools

Mrs Edward H Smith and Mrs W G Dows depart for Hot Springs Arkansas to stay several weeks while R S Cook visits Chandler Arizona and plans for California until May. Harold Jensen is elected senior class president with Josephine Blackwood as vice president Kirk Yerkes secretary and Dorothy Young treasurer. Isaac B Smith and Dr G E Crawford travel to Jacksonville Florida for an extended vacation. John E Young appears in The Money and The Girl at Greene's Opera House. W N Elliott resigns from Grand hotel day staff to take a position in Sheridan Wyoming. Donald Cooper, four, injured after being struck by a car at First Avenue and Third Street.

Edward H. Smith W. G. Dows Hot Springs Ark R. S. Cook Chandler Ariz Cook Doris California Joseph Patek Cedar Rapids Omaha Oil and Refining Company Harold Jensen Josephine Blackwood Kirk Yerkes Dorothy Young Sonville Fla John E. Young Greene’s Opera House WN. N. Elliott Grand Hotel Sheridan Wyo Donald Cooper First Avenue Third Street

Alumni I Club Adds Four Honorary Members

The University of Iowa alumni I club expands to 374 members after four honorary appointees. Edwin R. Moore Jr of Waterloo Dr John E Dorman of Fayette Sam W Gaynor and M A Moore of Sioux City were elected by the executive board.

Iowa City University of Iowa Edwin R. Moore, Jr Waterloo John E Dorman Fayette Sam W. Gaynor M. A Moore Sioux City

Burling ton orders 15 Diesel buses for western routes

Burlington Transportation unit of the Burlington railroad says it placed a 350000 dollar contract with General Motors for 15 diesel powered buses to run regular service between Chicago Denver Salt Lake City and California.

Chicago Burlington Transportation Company Burlington Railroad Denver Salt Lake City California General Motors Company

Gracie Fields and Monty Banks Tie The Knot

Gracie Fields and Monty Banks wed in Beverly Hills Monday night. Fields, described as the world’s highest-paid actress, and Banks, her director producer, affirmed their marriage in a high profile ceremony attended by industry figures.

Gracie Fields Monty Banks Beverly Hills, Calif Ins Beverly Hills

Woman Charged With Begging In Front Of Restaurant

New York 74 year old Louise Nelson faced a court on Monday charged with begging outside a restaurant. When accused she admitted having about $5,000 in the bank. The court ordered a one day jail term.

New York Louise Nelson

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