Supreme Court Rules DPC Machinery Subject to State Tax
The Supreme Court ruled 7 to 0 that Defense Plant Corporation machinery is taxable as real property in states treating such machinery as real property. RFC officials say the ruling will force millions in payments to local tax units. the government holds about 4 billion in machinery across 46 states. Justice Black delivered the opinion, noting state laws govern real property definitions unless Congress specifies otherwise.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Defense Plant Corporation
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
OPC
Pennsylvania
RFC
Justice Black
Congress
Keck Promoted to Full Professor at Coe College
Dr. Warren N. Keck, acting chairman of natural sciences at Coe College, is named professor of biology by the board of trustees at its spring meeting. A University of Iowa alumnus, he earned his master's and PhD there, joined Coe in 1936, and has been active in the Ornithologists' Union, serving as its president.
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Warren N. Keck
Division of Natural Sciences
Coe
Board of Trustees
University of Iowa
Keck
Ornithologists’ Union
City Assessor Urges Aid to Finish 1946 Tax Rolls
Cedar Rapids City Assessor Jim Scolaro asks property owners not yet visited by field assessors to call his office or arrange visits to homes or offices. All assessments must be completed by May 31 to avoid omitted assessment penalties as the board of review adjourns. Owners must inform the assessor of their property details and assist in valuing property to prevent shifting tax burden.
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Cedar Rapids
Jim Scolaro
Board of Review
Scolaro
Iowa
Dr Earl English Named to Accrediting Group
Dr Earl English former University of Iowa faculty has been appointed executive secretary of the accrediting committee for the American Council on Education. The group will oversee the planned national organization to accredit journalism schools in the United States. English is now an associate professor at the University of Missouri School of Journalism and will receive a leave of absence.
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Chicago
Earl English
University of Iowa
American Council On Education
United States
English
University of Missouri School of Journalism
Civic Bureau to Hear Boyd Speech on Washington Visit
The Ga zette editor Harry Boyd will address the Civic Bureau meeting at the Chamber of Commerce Thursday at 6 15 p m. He will report on his recent trip to Washington D C.
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Harry Boyd
The
Gazette
Civic Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Boyd
Washington, D. C
Barbara Dunshee Fined in Traffic Court
Barbara Dunshee of 1844 First Avenue E was fined $5 and costs on two counts in police court on Tuesday after a Saturday accident. She faced charges for failing to report the accident and yield to a pedestrian. Pedestrian Fred Kehne of 714 Memorial Drive SE suffered bruises. report filed Monday evening.
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Barbara Dunshee
First Avenue E
Fred Kehne
Memorial Drive
First Avenue
Second Street
Kehne
West Side Board Sends Nine For Army Induction
Nine men left Cedar Rapids Tuesday for army induction from the west side draft board. Names include William Birky Jr and Albert H Gandy among others with addresses on SW and NW avenues and streets.
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West Side Board
Cedar Rapids
West Side Draft Board
William Birky, Jr
Twenty-seventh Avenue
Albert H. Gandy
Third Street
Linn Board
Buena Vista County
Leonard A. Meyer
E Avenue
Dale G. N
Wilson Avenue
Anton Sykora, Jr
Nineteenth Avenue
Stephen R. Svee
C Street
Elmer M. Trachta
D Avenue
Dwight J. Wicke
Ninth Street
D. Youtzy
Two Motorists Fined For Reckless Driving
Two motorists were fined in police court Tuesday on charges of reckless driving. Charles Butler Vernon faced a $50 fine plus costs after an unidentified man reported an erratic vehicle in the police station area. John W. McNamara of Anamosa paid $25 and costs after being clocked at 55 mph on First Avenue between Thirty sixth and Thirty eighth streets E about 1 30 a.m. Tuesday.
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Charles Butler
Vernon
John W. McNamara
Anamosa
Butler
Scotty Duncan
First Avenue
Duncan
Roy Walker
Jerry Navratil
McNamara
Thirty-sixth
Thirty Eighth Streets
Marine Corps Commander Holland M. Smith Retires After 41 Years
San Diego report notes Lt Gen Holland M Smith aged 64 retires from the Marine Corps on Wednesday after a 41 year career. The veteran leader known as Howling Mad Smith concludes service with honors in a long record of command and marine achievements.
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San Diego
Calif
Holland M
Howling Mad) Smith
Marine Corps
Lost and Wanted Ads Flood Local Notices and Services
A jumble of lost items and classifieds fills the page from pets and personal pleas to home services. Lost items include a brown leather billfold with $35 and ID, a 1931 BMX wheel tube and tire, a diamond lapel pin, and bifocals. Services on offer include carpet cleaning, furniture hauling, weaving, beauty salons, and locally advertised trades. Numerous want ads seek help for cleaning, hauling, lawn care, and employment in Cedar Rapids and nearby areas.
Watches and Clocks Repaired by C G Hover
Local ad listing services by C G Hover at 523 3rd Avenue for watch and clock repairs. Also offers music dancing and tutoring with piano lessons by Mrs Claude Everson at 321 22nd Street SE and contact Shin 5412.
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Lesso
Claude Everson
St. SE Shin
Messenger Phone Hours Listed on Notice
A fragment lists contact information for Messer with a phone number 3-1676 and hours from 8:00 to 5:00, indicating a business or service availability.
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Pig
Aay
Am Nes
Messer
Job Roles Listing for Industrial Plant Personnel
A terse listing enumerates personnel roles at an industrial facility including one painter, one welder, seven metal polishers, one factory messenger, one machine designer, and one material control man. The item reads like a staffing snapshot from an employment board or internal memo.
Wanted District Managers and Salesmen for farm products
Rapid growing manufacturer seeks five managers and supervisors in Illinois Iowa Wisconsin and Indiana to hire train and lead sales efforts selling directly to farmers. No age limit health and energy required ownership of a small car and willingness to travel weekends. Earnings range from 3000 to 10000 with growth from repeat business. All correspondence confidential and interviews arranged by mail to Box M-287 Gazette.
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Illinois
Iowa
Gazette
Average Earnings for Operators After Three Months Experience
No experience needed for a 40 hour week in Cedar Rapids with Northwestern Bell. Earnings rise with longer work weeks and include regular increases, steady work, paid vacations, and sickness benefits. Apply by seeing the chief operator at the Telephone Building.
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Cedar Rapids
Gazette Route Opens for Ambitious Boys This Summer
The Cedar Rapids Gazette announces abundant route openings as wart production declines and G.L.'s return to prior jobs. Apply now to secure a route this summer. immediate applications are urged at the Circulation Office, Cedar Rapids Gazette, dial 2-112.
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Berg
G.l’s
Cedar Rapids Gazette
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Warren Keck
Dr. English
Cee
Richard
Rochelle
Janet
Kay Watson
Ateon
Arlene
Dorothy
Palace
Ernest Montgomery
I’ Ave
T Rapids
Palo
Black
Blackie
Jack's Store
Kenwood An
Geen — Parker Pens Incents Jewelry Store
3Rd St. SE
Leo
3Rd Avenue
U.S. Army
Claxton “Collese Pharmacy
AVICE
bi _Dutton ve
LEE Riders
Jack's
1St Street
Post Office
Joe
Hall Bicycle Co
LaDres
Singer Sechme Center
1St Ave
W. W. Richards
CAB Inc
Aise
Gobi Compacts & Son
Parier Wedish
Pete
Commonwealth Beauty Salon
Swisher Pavilion
SEERS
Art Kassel
Act
Earl'’S
Kingston Hall
Golden Pheasant Orchestra
Melody Lane
Mirror
2Nd Ave
Hallwood Cafe
Marion
Mt. Vernon Ave
Chris
King, Ree
Call Robte
Coemen Pramas & Heating
Dial
Ray
Aepet
Arthur Gray
Mack Augustine
Leo J. Smith
Towa
Jack Ice
Renee
Eerie
Brush
Co. L. Wenner
Dial Bs
Ee General
Ronnie
Maytag Sales and Service
A. W. Pate Co. Inc
1St St. SE
Ste. U
Center Point Road
Iris Pur
Granby
Hennessey’s
Fiorer E Dial
J Ave
Ave
Arit
Groun
Kendall
Saw Shade Hospital
1St St. NW
Acer Costruction Co
Guarantyannes Building
Eieesay Rock
Chas. Holman
Ist &T
Eac
O & O Co
LAO Enc Amores
Ahlgren
16Th St
Geo. Krebs
Dial Veteran’s
Gardens
West Side
P.O. Box
Saene
Cayeteking
Zette
McAllister
Reliable Man
Wan
Burns
10Th St
Carver
Allison
Rawleigh
Rawleigh Co
Dept
Freeport
Ill
Gibson
Aeddie
Red Cross
Bors
Bremers
Iowa City
Reid-Way Co
Terview
Klinger
Klinger Paint Co
Saint Ane Rineet Pais Paint Co
Welder
Metal Polishers
Factory Messenger
Cherry-Burrell Corp
10Th Ave
Quaker Oats Company
2Nd St. NE
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Bishop ‘Cafeteria
Cedar Rapids, IA
Cook
Hotel Roosevelt
Allen Motor CO
1St Avenue
Secedar Rapids
Montrose Hotel
Tenth St
Applyerson
NEW Process Laundry CO
Bendix
Russell Knapp
21St St. SE
S. S. Kresge CO
Taft
Artiste Beauty Salo
3Rd Street
New
Easant
Ist
Ames
Fountain Girl
A. W. Strawman
Ansmosa
GooDp Poalary
Perromné Co
Iowa Theater
Tate
Bile Ares Paint Paint Co Wy
Ives
Cisar
Mer National Bank
Oeomcrete Ma Construction
Otter
W.m
Terry-Durin
Terry-Durin Coottepine
P. O
May Drug Company
George Keith
E. Cohn & Sons
L St. SW
Rapaport
Sud Avenue Auto Parts
Twin Towers
Cedar Rapids Transfer & Storage Co
Nona Tren
Wton Square
New York
N. Y
Ane Busine
Smill Town Cafe
San
McKesson Robbins
Union Station
Ayer al
Roosevelt Hotel
BELL
Bowhum Grill
3Rd St
Eddie Mack
Anager's
Montrose
Taft Grill
2Nd Ave. SE
Ord
Palace Theater
Third Avenue
Virginia
Sunday Gazette
Autos & Trucks—Sale
Handler Motor Co
Dodge
Plymouth
DeSoto
Dodge Ck
Ces
Odel
Ott
CAR Exchange
Kingham
Bob Meade
Chevrolet
Graham
Cailing
Jack’s Shell Station
3Rd Ave
FORD
5Th St
Auto Parts & Service
Rapaport Auto Parts
5Th Avenue
Frog City
Tire Headquarters
Grea
Goodrich Vertown
B. F
F. Goodrich
Pas Ender Department
Culver Motors
Pontiac
2Nd Ave. E
O’brine’s Auto & Body Co
8Th Ave
Wee Ee
Ave. NE
Ivery Service
Russe’s
Phillips
FOX Garage
E Ave
EE Ave
Wathan M Motors CO
Hudson
Peeindshield Weld
Mills Skey
Ave. SW
Salae
Tae Fae
Sind
Cheney
Russe Service
3Rd Ave. BW
Pertlec Bros
Tiseth Ave
Ian Motor Co
Hudson Dealer
Schamberger Motor CO
Caress
K Ave
ATF
Standard Equipment Co
Ghurst Motor Co
Een
Iowa County
Watkins, Pullman
Sethor Glad Iron
Mt. Vernon
F Ave
RGC. Oy
Morris Pu
Rosen's
Home Oil and Gas Co
Eas
Ureka
Indy
Sires
Berg Ave
Ailer
Bowling St
Monticello
James King
Aan
Gilda
O'Brine
O'brine’s Auto & Body Co
Baxter
Baxter Motor CO
3Rd Ave. SE
Allen’ Motor CO
Our
Hearntievensen Motor Co
Swab Motor CO
de Soto
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