Italy to Send More Men to Soviet Front
London reports Mussolini and Hitler discussed manpower needs at Salzburg with emphasis on boosting Axis forces for the Russian campaign and Mediterranean operations. Rome cabinet reportedly approved decrees, and German police units may bolster Rome as Japan's Oshima travels toward Rome amid axis talks.
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London
Rome
Adolf Hitler
Ito
Mussolini
Council of Ministers
Hitler
CBS
Eastern Front
Mediterranean
Wich Himmler
Gestapo
Hiroshi Oshima
Germany
Salzburg
Munich
Japan
Tokio
Oshima
Corriere Della Sera
Milan
Electric Ranges Frozen by WPB Limits Production
The War Production Board froze all domestic electric ranges held by manufacturers distributors and retailers on Saturday. Existing stocks and future production must serve armed forces lend lease orders and new defense housing projects. May quotas for electric ranges rise. no new production after June 1 except high priority orders. Replacement parts may still be produced.
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Washington
War Production Board
WPB
City Arborist Warns Of Cankerworm Infestations
Reports of cankerworm damage rise in Elmhurst drive Maplewood drive and a six block wide First Avenue area as spraying is urged on a wholesale basis. The editor warns that delays cost more to replace dead trees and cites issues with unlicensed tree “men” and the need for an effective shade tree ordinance to curb abuses seen in neighboring cities.
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Elmhurst Drive
Maplewood Drive
First Avenue
Park Department
R. K. Alman
Linge Meyag
Nenport
Des Moines
Omaha
St Wenceslaus Play Behind the News at Auditorium
The senior class presents Behind the News at 7:30 pm in the St Wenceslaus auditorium with Jane Cooper and Elmer Scott driving the plot to reestablish a newspaper and trap a murderer. Supporting roles include Petunia, minor players, director Rev J Syrovy, and a cast of many names in a three act program with comedies and Farces.
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St. Wenceslaus
Jane Cooper
Betty Bousek
Chronicle
Elmer Scott
Charles Zobl
Jane
Petunia
Bernard Friedl
Nat Foster Holmes
Joseph Lastuvka
Wesley Havek
Richard Petska
Kathleen Koob
Mary Barton
Bohemian Dramatic Association closes season with Czech Paradise
The Bohemian Dramatic Association presents Karel Forts three act Czech Paradise in C S P S hall tonight directed by Vaclav Picek. Cast includes Marie Bohac Frank Sykora Rose Dryml Frank Janeba Rose Bartunek Charles Bohaty Libbie Cerveny Esther Pazour T B Hlubucek Charles Kohoutek Joseph Pazour Charles Pulkrab and Marie Chmelick. Show starts at 7 30 and ends by 10.
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Bohemian Dramatic Association
Karel Fort
Joseph Pazour
Charles Pulkrab
Marie Chmelick
Pupils of St. Ludmila To Stage Annual Evening Program
The St. Ludmila school pupils present their annual program at the school tonight at 7 30. The lineup includes The Princess musical wicked fairy with Rose M Hansen and other pupils such as Dean Hamilton Joanne Nikodim Marilyn Brush Dennis Charipar Josephine Cisler Tone Erger Arnold Dostel Susan Jeemenek Theresa McCune James Carol Novek Druscilla Raim Vian Sumner Charles Tichy Thomas Waewener Mary Ann Guanedin Cir Brusial sketch Princess Theresa Charipar John Kune Leon Suchomel sisters Dolores Mullin Judith Meyers fairy godmother and more.
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St. Ludmila
Rose M. Hansen
Dean Hamilton
Joanne Nikodim
Populace
Marilyn Brush
Dennis Charipar
Josephine Cisler
Tone Erger
Arnold Dostel
Susan Jeemenek
Theresa McCune
James Carol Novek
Druscilla Raim
Vian Sumner
Charles Tichy
Thomas Waewener
Pienistt
Mary Ann Guanedin
Brusial
Theresa Charipar
Prince
John Kuneee
Leon Suchomel
Dolores Mullim
Judith Meyers
Czech Outdoor Festival Planned by Czech Alliance
The Czech Alliance plans an outdoor festival at Z. C. B. J. Park on August 2 with a festival committee to be appointed soon. To promote Czech literature the association will mail monthly bulletins with brief book descriptions to all vetted organizations and remind that membership is not limited to a specific group.
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Czech Alliance Association
Z. C. B. J. Park
Czech Alliance
Reading Society Library Policy on Borrowing Czech Books
The Reading Society allows anyone to borrow books from its library, including Czech titles, under standard lending terms. Members may access Czech literature, return dates, fines, and renewal options are set by the library's borrowing rules.
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Library of the Reading Society
Cemetery Association Meeting Planned at CSPs Hall
The Czech Cemetery association will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the CSPs hall. The annual in-
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Czech Cemetery Association
C.S.P.S
Mothers Day Program Aired On Czech Melody Sponsored
A special Mothers day program will be aired on the Czech Melody sponsored station, featuring songs and reflections to honor mothers. The event highlights include performances by local artists and a tribute segment dedicated to maternal figures.
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The
Czech Melody
Z.C.B.J. Dramatic Circle Meeting Planned
The Z C B J Dramatic Circle will meet in the Z C B J hall Tuesday evening to discuss upcoming performances and club affairs.
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Z.c.bj. Dramatic Circle
Zc.bj
Karla Masaryk lodge meeting to be held Wednesday
A meeting of the Karla Masaryk lodge C S A will be held in the C S P S hall Wednesday evening.
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Karla Masaryk
C.S.A
C.S.P.S
City Briefs reflect local meetings and personal notices
The Cedar Rapids brief notes the Czech school board meeting at 7 30 p m on Thursday and Damaska Matice gathering at 1 30 p m in the Bohemian school with a program and refreshments. St Marys Court W C O F meets Wednesday evening, Wilson W Sell improves in Mercy hospital, and Lieut Robert O Benecke and family welcomed a son born May 2 in Lawton Oklahoma. Mothers day program plans and real estate advertising teased.
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Damaska Matice
Bohemian School
Port High School ROTC Senior Student and Rank History
A Port High School ROTC member is described as a senior student who previously held the ranks of corporal, first sergeant, and first lieutenant. The summary notes his progression through junior officer and noncommissioned officer roles prior to reaching senior status.
Two Enter Navy Training from Cedar Rapids Area
Two new recruits from Cedar Rapids area reached the Great Lakes naval training station during the week to begin training. They are Clifford Van Sixth Street SW Cedar Rapids son of R A Shaffer of Toddville.
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Cedar Rapids
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Clifford van Sixth
Ea Son
R. A. Shaffer
Toddville
Reverend Schwegler Departing for Army Chaplain Duty
The Rev. H G Schwegler pastor of First Lutheran, is called to active duty as an army chaplain. He will attend morning services at the First Lutheran church and depart for his post in Francis E Warren, Wyoming, this afternoon.
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H. G. Schwegler
First Lutheran Church
Francis E. Warren
Wyo
Mr. Schwegler
Motorcycle crash victim hospitalized after Marion incident
A man identified as Schaefer was thrown from a motorcycle in Marion around midnight Friday. He was taken to St. Luke's hospital with a broken collar bone and abrasions over his body. The accident occurred as attendants described the events surrounding the crash.
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St. Luke's Hospital
Schaefer
Marion
Fragmentary Crime Report Item on Head and Back Injury
A fragmentary excerpt notes injury to the right side of the head and back. No suspects or context provided in the readable text.
Townsend Club No 1 Meets to Elect Delegates
Townsend club No 1 will meet at 8 p m Monday in the superior court room of the Memorial building to elect delegates to the second district convention in Cedar Rapids on May 17.
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Townsend Club No
Superior Court
Memorial Building
Cedar Rapids
Navy enlists Yorks cousin with remarkable vision
Cleveland AP report says the United States maritime service granted special permission to enlist Byers, cousin of Sgt. Alvin York, noting his 20 10 vision and eagerness to serve. He exceeds height limits by four inches and will require special accommodations, including uniforms and bunk space. He aims to join gunnery duties as soon as possible despite regulatory hurdles.
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Cleveland
United States Maritime Service
Alvin York
Byers
Tests Prove Auto Speeding Doesn’t Save Much Time
Indiana highway commission reports a 45 mph speed saves little time over 100 miles. In tests across 30 cities and towns, the 60 mph driver averaged 46.44 mph while the 45 mph motorist averaged 39.42 mph. The time loss is negligible, the commission says, urging caution to protect tires, car, pocketbook and life.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Highway Commission
Washington
St. Louis
Detroit
California aircraft eyes rise through early war years
When war broke out in Europe in September 1939, California aircrafts had 23 910 eyes. Twenty one months later on enst 1941 the total rose to 104 000.
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Europe
California
Enst
Parents Classes Show Times and Assignment at YWCA
Parents are invited to bring the blank to Y W Co A for class assignment. Available class times include 2 45, 3 30, and 4 15 with two sessions. The notice directs participants to join at the specified times for enrollment and grouping.
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Electric
Tony
Abc-O-Matic
ABC
Goodyear
Goodyear Service Store
Second Avenue
B. K. Alman
City Arborist
South Side News
Janice Stodclla
Vechstil
Carol Chorus
Lester Frank Joens
Joens
Edward Kube
Dennis Mulherin
M. Panek
George Sid ‘Drak Ghin
Dr. Kure
Zelezny
Office
William Pitlik
Robert Macken
Joseph Seda
Susy Scoid
Leonard Krumm
Coloniel
Betty Tickal
Barbara Tickal
Joan Rorick
Verna Musel
Seen Womacka
Elaine Regan
Rose M Anna Hasek
Pauline Barta
Aeetine” Landeren
Betty A. Wallace
Marjorie Dickaninies
Elaine Striances Stechcon
Charlene Hamilton
Elizebeth Holmes
Rose Kund
Ter
Marine
Clifford Moore
A Vern
Red Cross
Serbousek
Verna Kuncl
Patricia Pitepatrick
Lillian Wishniewsky
Elaine Heitz
Mary A. Seukup
Esther Dostal
Therese Phillipp
Barbere Hansen
Joanne Cisier
Helen Dostal
Dorothy Vomacka
Dorothy Barta
Briardale Coffee
Pian Outdoor Festival
City Briefs
Walter L. Neal
C Avenue
I. W. Smith
St. Mary’s Court
Wilson W. Sell
Sixth Street
Mercy Hospital
Townsend Club
Roy Forney
Avenue NW
Robert O. Benecke
Lawton
Okla
Benecke
Gertrude Benecke
Claiborne
Arnold Layer
Cedar Rapids Stamp Club
Montrose Hotel
G. W. Borschel
Leo Trachta
Rockford Road
Donald Thenhaus
Daven
Newman
Westminster
Miss
Westminster Church
Navy
Schwegler
C. R
Lanky
Sgt
Anl
Montgomery Ward
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