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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1951

Page

2

Marines Promote 17 East Iowans In Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids area reports 17 Marine Corps promotions after recruit training in San Diego. Gustave R. Ohrt, 19, Springdale, enlists for the Marine Corps. M. O. Bachman, Marion route 1, to report for 14 days of training in Evansville Indiana. Promotions list Cedar Rapids denizens Raymond E. Pierce Jr., Gerald E. Hinton, Edward W. Dillon, plus several others from Iowa City and eastern towns.

Springdale Marion Marine Corps Cedar Rapids Gustave R. Ohrt M. O. Bachman Marion Route 1 Evansville Ind San Diego Raymond E. Pierce, Jr Lorna Pierce Fifth Avenue Gerald E. Hinton Lena Medulan Sixth Street Edward W. Dillon L. A. Dillon Iowa City John J. Suappal John F. Suappal Leland D. Schindler Charles J. Schindler Ralph L. Lenz Ralph E. Lenz Donald L. Stoner O. C. Stoner Harold G. Frantz Leonard Frantz Vincent C. Schnoebelen B. J. Sc Tom Short Lisbon Donald E. Bunge Emil Bunge Mechanicsville Leland F. O’brien Thomas O’brien Belle Plaine

Hise resigns as state attorney general appoints replacements

Des Moines IN S anounced Don Hise resignation as first assistant to Attorney General Robert Larson and named Clarence A. Rading to succeed him. Hise will join the Hatter and Hatter firm in Marengo. Glenn L. Gray of Rockwell City named to fill vacancy created by Kading’s promotion.

Des Moines INS Robert Larson Don Hise Clarence A. Rading Hise Hatter and Hatter Marengo Kading Glenn L. Gray Rockwell City Larson Gray Drake University

Disabled Vets Talent Show Sets 35 Acts at Memorial Coliseum

Thirty five acts have been scheduled for the Disabled American Veterans talent show in Memorial Coliseum Saturday night. Frank Suchomel, chairman of the show, announced Thursday that the acts include orchestras, dancers, singers and comedy.

Memorial Coliseum Frank Suchomel

Local talent show to aid DAV hospital relief fund

A three hour show begins at 8 p.m. with Suchomel announcing first prize of $50. Twenty other prizes will be awarded. Proceeds go to the DAV hospital and relief fund.

Suchomel DAV Hospital

B 36 To Fly Over Cedar Rapids Saturday

An air force B 36 bomber will fly over Cedar Rapids near 11 a.m. Saturday for Armed Forces day. The official time may shift up to 30 minutes due to weather or traffic. The base is unidentified with a flight path from Pierre to Bismarck via Grinnell Cedar Rapids and Davenport in eastern Iowa.

Air Force Cedar Rapids Cmdr R. S. Glessner Cmdr. Glessner Pierre S.D Bismarck Grinnell Davenport Iowa

Beardsley Expected to Seek Third Term

SIOUX CITY AP Governor William S Beardsley will seek a third term, state Rep Harold Sam Nelson told the Sioux City real estate board. He said Attorney General Robert L Larson likely will not run against Beardsley but will stay in the public eye as a potential successor. Nelson also predicted a flurry of liquor raids during the period.

Sioux City William S. Beardsley Harold “Sam” Nelson

Beardsley Responds to Nelson on 1952 Ticket

Nelson predicted wide support for State Senator C. S. Van Eaton if he seeks the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor in 1952. In Des Moines Gov Beardsley called the remark illuminating and offered no direct comment beyond noting it as an alternative to a no comment.

C. S. van Eaton Sioux City Des Moines Beardsley Nelson

Getting Set for Atomic War Civil Defense Call

Philip Wylie urges Americans to prepare for atomic threats with civil defense: mass training, stockpiles, evacuation plans, and local readiness to protect cities. He warns failure could lead to surrender and a shattered Liberty in a grim future.

Walter Congressional Senate Washington

Japanese Kites Once Carried Men in 18th Century Tales

In 18th century Japan, makers built enormous kites capable of lifting a person. The feats reflect advanced craftsmanship and daring experiments in aerial transport.

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