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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1942

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Radio schedule highlights Joan Fontaine and notable guests

NADINE SUBOTNIK reports on Monday air dramas featuring Joan Fontaine in The Printer Was a Lady on Cavalcade of America at 7 p.m. over WHO and Fontein in Suspicion on The Radio Theater at 8 p.m. over WMT. Henry Morgenthau Stimson Knox Neilson lead a money talk at 8:30 p.m. on Ramona's 8:55 p.m. 5 minute shows on WENR. Jayne Corstens appears on Contented at 9 p.m. over WHO. Star Gazing debuts Monday 7:19 p.m. on WGN with Forrest Lewis. Wor Pop originates from Canada on WMT at 7 p.m. and Great Artists Series on WHO at 8 p.m.

Hunt-Fontaine Joan Fontaine Lynn Fontaine Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau Henry L. Stimson Navy Frank Knox Donald M. Neilson War Production Board Ramona WENR Fea Jayne Corstens WHO Florenz Ziegfeld Forrest Lewis News of Radio and Hollywood WGN Wor Canada WMT Free Norwegian Air Force the Telephone Hour Vox Pop Alfred Wallenstein

Television Schedule Fragments from May 1942 Broadcast Day

A scrambled list shows a Tuesday May 5 1942 schedule with early morning WA morning programs on WGN WMT and WHO featuring news Cavalcade Hoople Hour and various talk and music slots. Afternoon and evening blocks include Navy Band Men of the Sea Beaux Lute and Beauchamp era titles with multiple station references and program names.

Ir Malone Wax Bing Jane Tucker Walter WGN Rhymster Prescott Pres Ma Perkins Navy E Youngs

Notice of Estate Proceeding in Linn County

The notice informs all concerned that a probate case for the estate of Samuel C. may proceed under Iowa law. The undersigned executrix requires appearance at the Court House in Cedar Rapids on the date set, with final action by the court. Elliott Shuttleworth & Attorneys represent the executrix.

Samuel Ce Linn Cedar Rapes Chines of May Ieee Dloe Ea Ah Rae Grimm Elliott Shuttleworth & Attorners Executrix

Court notice from Linn County with May date and legal action

A fragmented court notice from Linn County references a May date and a case involving Demamia Attorney. It notes proceedings at the court and the admission of a matter to a docket, with mention of Cedar owe and related parties.

Cork L. D. Demamia Viet Court

Cedar Rapids Entrants Win in Talent Quest

Four Cedar Rapids entrants placed in the fourth annual Walther League Talent Quest and handcraft contests of the Lutheran church. Frances Euken won first in poster division. Lois Deulefser tied for second with Richard Potzer of DeWitt. Julian Freund placed third. Ruth Brammer was second among contralto soloists. Elkader won most points. Ottumwa won first in handcraft. Winners proceed to guest, handcraft and master gift contests at the Walther league convention in Denver July 8–12.

Cedar Rapids Lutheran Church Iowa Frances Euken Lois Deulefser Richard Potzer DeWitt Julian Freund Ruth Brammer Elkader Society Ottumwa Denver M. F. Juergensen A. Bostleman W. S. Wendt P. L. Bornhoeft Paintines Gus Mackensen Holy Cross Davenport Raymond Cross Venport Irene Maprei Port Delmar Les Wes Mens Quartet Hura Ilewell Parang Kulou Iota Dome George Richard Patser George Yode Pinte F Herepel Kader Helen Trin Venpert Stoffa Trinity Uaa Paul Holy Cross Cae Willem Hehmeier Oralee Ee Eee Sette Chumes

Italian Submarine Declared Overdue and Lost

The Italian high command said on Monday that an Italian submarine is overdue at its base and must be considered lost, signaling a likely submarine tragedy.

Rome

Riley kid bluff exposed by Willie Willis

Willie Willis recalls sensing the Riley youth was bluffing to intimidate him and explains he read the risk and acted tougher, revealing the ruse. Willis stresses the ease of intimidation backfiring when faced with a stronger resolve.

Riley

Corregidors Men Awarded Silver Stars for Flag Rescue

For a second time Corregidor's garrison braved enemy fire to raise their flag atop the 100-foot pole on the fortress island in Manila. Captain Arthur E. Huff of St. Louis and three enlisted men earned silver stars from Lieut. Gen. Jonathan M. Wainwright for gallantry in action. Enlisted men are Corp. Louis A. Roark of Gypsum Kansas Private Roy Bailey of Kansas City and Private Harley H. Leaird of Durant Oklahoma.

Washington Corregidor Fortress Island Manila Arthur E. Huff St. Louis Jonathan M. Wainwright Corp Louis A. Roark Gypsum Kan Roy ©. Bailey Kansas City Harley H. Leaird Durant Okla

Dies Says Plot-Driven Hearings Move to Border and West Coast

Rep Martin Dies of Texas says hearings by the Un American Activities Committee will be held in west coast and Mexican border cities rather than at his Jasper ranch. He cites threats to his family and says Washington is unsafe for them. details were not disclosed.

Beaumont Texas Martin Dies un-American Activities Committee West Coast Jasper Dies Washington

Dimmed coastal lights ordered along New England shore

Major Gen. Sherman L. Miles commanding the First Corps area ordered the dimming of lights along the entire New England coastline for three miles inland. He said the war measure protects shipping, which is exposed to submarine danger due to coastal sky glow.

Boston INS Sherman L. Miles First Corps New England Miles

Premier Stauning of Denmark Dies

Theodor Stauning, 69, Danish prime minister since 1934, died Sunday in Copenhagen after a hip injury from a fall. King Christian relieved him Friday and appointed Finance Minister Wilhelm Buhl as state minister to serve in both roles.

London Theodor Stauning Denmark Copenhagen Stauning Christian Wilhelm Buhl Buhl

Quebec gold output 1940 first half totals 497333 fine ounces

In the first six months of 1940 Quebec produced 497333 fine ounces of gold, reflecting strong mining activity in the province during that period.

Quebec

War costs up to $160 billion forecast for U.S. WWII effort

Treasury data show the United States has spent about $26 billion since July 1 1940 for war preparations and fighting costs, with total World War II outlays likely to exceed all prior American wars. Breakdown shows Army lead at over $1.25 billion, Navy nearly $1 billion, plus lend lease and China loan amounts and other agencies contributing smaller sums.

United States Treasury RFC Budget Bureau Army Bie Navy China Maritime Commission War Shippings Administration Presidents Special Defense Fund Selective Service System National Housing Agency Federal Works Agency Federal Security Agency

Radio Beams Cited In Airliner Crash

Salt Lake City INL reports faulty radio direction beams being tested as a possible cause of a United Airlines mainliner straying off course before crashing, though investigators say tests and pilot reports show beams functioned. The crash killed 17 people.

Salt Lake City INL United Airlines UAL

Symphony Final Program At Memorial Coliseum Opens Music Week

A varied audience heard Cedar Rapids concert marking the start of Music Week. New soloists Frank Bates and Steven Barwick impressed in organ and piano works with the Cedar Rapids Symphony under Prof. Joseph Kitchin.

Fhee Memorial Coliseum Cedar Rapids Frank Bates Steven Barwick Joseph Kitchin Goldmark Schubert Strauss Mr. Bates Guilmant

Forested Lands Dominate Swe Region With Pines and Spruce

Reports show forests of pine and spruce cover over half the area of Swe, shaping land use and local economies. Officials note conservation efforts and timber industry influence.

Spruce

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