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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1944

Page

8

Hollywood Stars Join Burns and Allen Show Tuesday Night

Ray Milland appears with George Burns and Gracie Allen on CBS and WMT to back George in a campaign skit for assistant role. Jimmy Cash performs with Felix Mills orchestra and speaks on The Facts Bill Goodwin at 9 30 p m. Olivia de Ronalds guests on Colman show at 6 30 p m. Inter-American development forum features five keynote speakers at 8 30 p m on Mutual and GN. Music week highlights include Nocturne de La Neologie by Maurice Hyman aired 10 30 p m on Blue and Serenade to America premieres at 5 15 p m on NBC.

Hollywood Ray Milland George Burns Gracie Allen Burns and Allen CBS WMT Ray George Gracie Jimmy Cash Felix Mills Ware Bill Goodwin Steel Wage CIO Philip Murray Conference of Inter-American Development Commissions American Forum of the Air Mutual Henry R. Arnold United States Army Air Forces Eric Johnston Chamber of Commerce American Commission For Inter-American Devs Nelson R. Rockefeller Inter-American Affairs Eee Eduardo Villasenor Mexican Inter-American Development Commission Senor Valentine Boueas Fer Maurice Hyman New York University Federation of Music Clubs NBC

Program Schedule Snippet Captured From Broadcast Listing

Hour by hour radio schedule lists shows and hosts including Berle Skelton Steper and Arthur Hall with various news segments and broadcasts noted. The fragment references Burke Burlin Lewis and Colm wartime time marks and a late night 10 38 p m update.

Reé Skelton John Steper Arthur Halcom Warine News & An Lewis Bevere Gross Burlin

Roosevelt vacation plantation photo policy questioned

President Roosevelt's vacation at a Georgetown South Carolina plantation had no publishable photographs taken, according to Presidential Secretary Stephen Early. He told reporters Monday that no pictures were made for publication during the stay.

Washington Stephen Early Roosevelt Georgetown S. C

Hannegan Predicts Roosevelt Will Run and Win Again

In New York at a $50 dinner, Robert E. Hannegan asserts President Roosevelt will seek re election and be victorious. He criticizes Gov. Dewey for leadership flaws and calls for continued Roosevelt leadership amid world tensions. The event supports Democratic fundraising and features Alben Barkley and James Farley.

New York Robert E. Hannegan Democratic National Committee Roosevelt Commodore Hotel Thomas E. Dewey Hannegan Dewey Alben W. Barkley Kentucky James A. Farley Soviet Russia

Fourth term bid attacked by Republican leader

Washington observers report Harri son E. S. labels Robert E. Hannegan as Roosevelt campaign manager for a fourth term. Spangler accuses the New Deal group of planning a lengthy convention and hints the White House has discussed a perpetual presidency for months.

Washington INS Harrison E. S Republican National Committee Monday Nigr Robert E. Hannegan Roosevelt Spangler Palace Guard White House New Deal Chicago Democratic Party

Price Support Extended to Lighter Hogs

The War Food Administration moved to extend price support to lighter hogs weighing 180 to 200 pounds starting May 15 to curb market glut. The current 200 to 270 pound hogs receive $13.75 per hundred pounds in Chicago. Officials note the lighter hogs are often unfinished and not of good to choice quality. Local farmers are urged to hold lighter hogs while feed and market conditions adjust amid corn market restrictions and embargoes. Illinois Association president Earl C. Smith urged withholding hogs under 200 pounds, citing potential long term relief from the corn freeze.

Washington War Food Administration Chicago WFA Illinois Iowa Nebraska Minnesota Indiana Earl C. Smith Illinois Agricultural Association

Genevieve Fisher Announces Retirement at Ames

Genevieve Fisher, dean of the home economics division at Iowa State College since 1927, will retire September 1. She will be succeeded by Dr. P. Mable Nelson, head of the foods and nutrition department since 1926 and chair of the State Nutrition council. The State Board of Education is to meet to approve the retirement and appointment.

Ames Genevieve Fisher Iowa State College Dean Fisher P. Mable Nelson State Nutrition Council State Board of Education

Des Moines Club Operator Charged With Unpaid Whisky Duty

Dave Fidler, operator of Club 100 in Des Moines, was arraigned in federal court on a charge he purchased 150 gallons of barrel whisky with unpaid federal taxes. Commissioner Ver non A. Sigler bound the case to the next grand jury term and Fidler posted a $3,000 bond before release.

Des Moines Dave Fidler Club 100 Fidler United States Vernon A. Sigler

Des Moines duo charged with whisky tax evasion

Wayne Sowers and Joseph Rayes of Des Moines face charges of possession and transportation of untaxed whisky. Each was released on a $3,000 bond after appearing Saturday.

Wayne Sowers Joseph Rayes Des Moines Sowers Rayes

Dock workers secure eight cent hourly raise

The War Labor Board approved an eight cent per hour wage increase for about 1,000 Mississippi River dock workers on Monday in Washington. The decision affects longshore laborers and signals a boost to earnings for the river freight workforce.

Washington Mississippi River War Labor Board

Two Forts Forced Down in Sweden

Report from the Swedish News Exchange states two American Fortresses were forced down in Sweden after an incident on the continent Monday. Crews of both planes were reported safe.

Sweden New York Can Swedish News Exchange

Atlantic War Losses Highlight 1943 Overseas U.S. Mail

In 1943 the Atlantic saw several million mail items sent overseas vanish in transit, a wartime casualty noted as crews worked to protect communications. The report reflects late 1943 sentiment on global mail losses and the strain on Allied logistics.

Atlantic

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