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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1947

Page

12

Montgomery Experiments With Camera

A newspaper style review of the MGM film Lady in the Lake directed by Robert Montgomery. It highlights first person narration via Montgomerys camera, the plot with detective Marlowe, and standout performances by Audrey Totter and Lloyd Nolan, noting innovative camera tricks and comparisons to Citizen Kane influence.

Robert Montgomery Audrey Totter Lloyd Nolan MGM Paramount Theaer Nadine Subotnik Hollywood Montgomery Philip Marlowe Raymond Chandler Sirony Black Leon Ames Jayne Meadows Tom Tully Orson Welles P.S

Brotherhood Engineers re-elect Johnston to three-year term

Cleveland report notes Alvanley Johnston was re-elected Thursday night to a new three-year term as grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, continuing his leadership since 1925.

Cleveland INL Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Alvanley Johnston

Two Convicted in Linotype Firm Swindle Case

New York jurors found Jimmy Collins and Irving Cohen guilty of first degree grand larceny in the $780000 Mergenthaler Linotype Company fraud. Collins and Cohen faced long sentences after a five hour verdict, with Collins potentially facing up to 770 years and Cohen up to 820 years on multiple counts. Cohen reacted with pallor as the verdict was read.

New York LLP Jimmy Collins Irving Izzy the Eel Cohen Collins

Inside Man Key Witness in $780,000 Swindle Trial

William Arthur Nickel testified for the prosecution after confessing his role in the Mergenthaler fraud. The clerk earned $64 a week and awaits sentencing on his guilty plea. Isadore Rappaport faces a separate trial and is free on $85,000 bond. Collins’ attorney thanked Judge Leibowitz for the fair trial. Martin Benjamin spoke on Collins’s behalf.

Martin Benjamin Collins Samuel Leibowitz William Arthur Nickel Miami Beach Fla Nickel Mergenthaler Company Isadore Rappaport

Paramount Lady in the Lake and multiple showtimes

The Gazette lists Friday film showings across several theaters including PARAMOUNT with Lady in the Lake at 1 3:05 5:15 7:25 9:35 and shorts, IOWA with Trail Street The Ghost Goes Wild Shrine Minstrel, STATE with Gallant Bess Susie Steps Out, PALACE with Claudia and David Having Wonderful Time, RIALTO with Smoky Smith The Cat Creeps, TIMES with Sister Kenny Shadow of a Woman, STRAND with Blazing the Western Trail Crime Doctor's Warning and MARION with The Show-Off Wild Bill Hickok Rides.

Gazette Paramount Iowa Trail Street Gallant Bess Susie Palace Claudia David Rialto Smoky Smith Kenny Marion Wild Bill Hickok

Sonnett Named Head of Anti-Trust Division

Washington AP Attorney General Clark designated Assistant Attorney General John F Sonnett to lead the justice department antitrust division. Wendell Berge’s resignation from the post became effective Thursday and Sonnett will take over the duties.

Washington Clark Friday John F. Sonnett Wendell Berge Justice Department Anti-Trust Berge

Appointment of William O Gray Receiver for Buperiag Photo Co

Notice informs that William O Gray of 902 American Building Cedar Rapids Iowa has been appointed Receiver of all remaining assets and property of the Buperiag Photographic Equipment Company Cedar Rapids Town under the District Court order dated May 5. The court on April 17 19d set June 3 1947 as the final day to file claims against the receivership and requests notice of the order and rights of the Receiver.

William O. Gray American Cedar Rapids Iowa Buperiag Photographic Equipment Company Sistrice Court Ding Gountysons Order of Cortiaing William OQ. Gray

El Kahir Shrine Minstrel Show Shines in Iowa Theater

Lou Breuer reviews the El Kahir minstrel show at the Iowa theater praising Friday night performance as top local talent. He highlights Edith Reed Atkinson as standout, notes acts by Margaret Turnbull and Jimmie Canarr, the Jubilee singers, and the Four Jumps of Jive, urging audiences to attend the last show.

Lou Breuer Iowa Margaret Turnbull Jimmie Canarr Bob “Deacon” Davis Max Eph” Hahn Pat Schaber Shirley Hamel Shirley Knights of Columbus Jubilee Singers Edith Reed Atkinson Dick Kaufman Dick Donahue Dick Rennie Doug Battin Jones Boys Korn

They Won't Name Hill For Shaw, He Objects

Dublin park officials, acting on the playwrights wish, will refrain from naming Dalkey Hill Bernard Shaw Hill. The plan was opposed as awkward and unattractive, with officials saying a different tribute is preferable.

Hill Shaw Dublin Park Dalkey Hill Bernard Shaw

Fragmentary Quote Incomplete Across Printer’s Credits

A truncated OCR fragment discusses mortality and eternity as a motif in Shaw’s writing. The readable words hint at a clash between earthly life and enduring ideals, but no concrete event, person, date, or place is established for a full news item. The fragment lacks a complete context.

Frisco Sees May Day Heat Record At 86 Degrees

Thousands of San Franciscans packed beaches and parks as temperatures soared to a new May 1 high of 86 degrees. The sunny blast drew crowds to city spots, marking a sizzling start to the month.

Frisco San Francisco

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