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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1941

Page

7

Judge Grants Directed Verdict For Governor In Libel Suit

Des Moines AP report states Judge Frank Shankland directed a verdict for Governor George A. Wilson in Lehan T. Ryan's $60,000 libel suit after Ryan failed to prove malice or damages. Ryan, a former assistant attorney general, planned an appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court, arguing the case involves a question of protecting the public from untruthful statements by officials.

DES Moines Lehan T. Ryan George A. Wilson Frank Shankland Ryan Iowa Supreme Court Shankland Supreme Court Thomas J. Guthrie Wilson Guthrie Frank D. Johnson

Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Claims Bile Flow Boost

Vintage advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a remedy to stimulate 2 pints of bile daily. It promises relief from gas, constipation, and a sour mood, urging readers to buy 10¢ or 25¢ packages and take as directed.

Carter

Fire destroys Dygert dairy barn in Manchester blaze

A fire of undetermined origin swept through E. F. Dygert’s farm on highway 20 east of Manchester early Tuesday evening, burning a 70 by 100 foot dairy barn, an 18 by 35 foot silo, a machine shed and garage, and causing about 10000 dollars in damage. No livestock perished, and the farm run by John and Donald Stanton was partly insured.

the Gazette Manchester E. F. Dygert Highway 20 John Donald Stanton

Fort Crook Bomber Plant May Finish by Oct 25

Army engineers said a steel delivery date change could allow Fort Crook bomber assembly plant to complete by October 25, more than two months ahead of previous completion estimates.

Omaha Army Fort Crook

Radio Program Schedule Highlights National Lineup

A dense listing of radio broadcasts across stations WGN KFJB WMT WSUI WHO WOI and others. Programs span news music drama sports sermons and variety shows from early morning to late night with host names and times.

Witt WGN WIUI KFJB WMT Rens WakeBparss Revie WOT Scorts Herne WSUI Scott and Austin Mr. Keen WOI WPA Leonard Keller Tene Martin Dr Christian Hos Way Gabriel_ Heatter Wic Edale River Reflections Eddie Cantor KPJB Tad Aemie Bums Orch America In Kay Kyser Fulton Lewis, Jr Raymond Gram Moeet Mr Meek Whispering Smith Bert Hirsch Waterloo Chicago WGN Tate Sammy Kaye Claude Thornhill Gray Gordon del Courtney Neil Bondshu Art Jarrett Ashland Hillbillies Herald Charley Worcester Parma WWMT Alta Bud Siim Stine Jerry Zelda JH Dowp KFIB Waito Eaedack Shelley Woraniae Shop Victor H. Lindlahr Captain Herne Saddle Mountain Roundur Wun Tom Owens Edna O'Dell Jack Shelley Homebuilders Joe Doakes Make’ Believe U. S. Army Lonefellows Golden Treasury Closing Markets Ma Perkin KFB Kate Hopkins Woodland Ramb Guiding Light Corntussel Newa Mansui Vic and Sade Cubs-Giants Wb5ui University Young Dr. Mason Iowa State WalOreen Ho—Stella Dallas Memory Lane Shore of Bess Jle Lorenzo Jones Joyce Jordan Younge Widder Wsuui Johnson Portix Lif The_ O'Neills Wool—Far Lands Shirley Sadler Don Forbes Clalines Wolf—Wartbure College Writers’ Workshop Bob Edge Wmt—Radio Council ABC Club KFPJB Coral ‘Islanders Wmt—World Today Captain Midnight Arnold Grimm

British Pilots May Be Trained In U S

British and American officials pursue a plan to bring about 2 000 young Britons to the United States for preliminary flight training as combat pilots. The plan involves American and British authorities nearing a final decision, with 40 of 108 Intercoastal ships offered to help build a 2 000 000 ton pool for service to both nations. Trainees would enter as civilians due to neutrality and study at six schools in California Florida Texas Oklahoma and Georgia.

Washington War Department Maritime Commission Roosevelt England United States California Florida Texas Oklahoma Georgia

Iowa draft boards to call 350 men for Army training

Lieut. Col. Robert L. Fulton announced that between June 1 and 10 local draft boards would be called to provide 350 men for induction into the U S army for a year of training.

Des Moines Robert L. Fulton Iowa Selective Service U. S. Army

MBS Chiefs Quit National Association of Broadcasters

The three principal stockholders of Mutual Broadcasting system Bam berger Service WOR WGN Inc. Don Lee Broadcasting resign from NAB. Alfred J. McCosker cites NAB not representing the entire industry and siding with others. Resignations signed by E M Antrim and Lewis Allen Weiss.

E. M. Antrim WGN Lewis Allen Weiss Don Lee Broadcasting System MBS

Agriculture Dept Seeks Rules for Futures Markets

In Washington AP the Agriculture Department asks futures markets to adopt new rules following warnings against excessive speculation in farm products. The department urges measures to curb volatility and protect producers and consumers.

Agriculture Dept Washington Agriculture Department Commodities Futures Markets

Regulation push aimed at curbing market speculation

J. M. Mehl, chief of the department's commodity exchange administration, urged markets to form committees to report on new rules after sharp advances in cottonseed oil and soybeans. He warned twice in a week against undue speculation and cited two problems: limiting defense program driven speculation and adapting to changed agricultural marketing due to federal price stabilization programs.

J. M. Mehl Department Commodity Exchange Administration Mehl

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