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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1944

Page

29

New Tires to A Card Drivers Possible in Fall

AP reports OPA chief Charles F. Phillips says A card drivers may receive new tires as synthetic allocations rise to 2,000,000 monthly later this year. Production may hit 2,000,000 tires by fall though not all A card drivers will get tires. B and C cards remain backlogged. gasoline ration aims to raise East driving to 475 miles monthly.

Washington Charles F. Phillips OPA Phillips Petroleum Administration

Elliott Roosevelt Tied to Texas REA Delay Claim

Lt jg Clyde T Ellis testifies before the senate REA committee that Texans suspected Elliott Roosevelt influenced the Brazos River transmission project delay. Ellis says Harry Slattery blocked a power sale contract, costing the Texas project about 180000, a matter linked to Elliott Roosevelt’s friendship with Texas Light and Power Company.

Ellis Carroll L. Reedy Elliott Roosevelt

Mack Manufacturing Corporation Amends Articles of Incorporation

Notice states Mack Manufacturing Corporation amends its articles by striking several provisions and substituting new ones. Principal place of business becomes Dyersville Iowa. authorized capital stock set at 150 000 dollars with 750 preferred shares and 50 100 par common shares. Preferred stock carries 6 percent cumulative dividend and no voting power. optional call at 102 dollars per share after 30 days notice. Board of five directors. annual stockholders meeting second Monday of February. Officers: Chair, President, two vice presidents, Secretary, Treasurer.

Mack Manufacturing Corporation Dyersville Dubuque County Towa Board of Directors J. Denkhoff C. J Adams

Letter Placed in Evidence Delays Action on Contract

Beedy states a letter directed to Steve Early in the White House was placed in evidence long ago to delay action on the contract.

Steve White House Beedy

Youth Claims Identity in Slaying Case

In Los Angeles a lanky youth detained on a fugitive warrant for William Hamick, sought in the slaying of John Miller of Johnson City Tennessee, identified himself as Kenneth Carroll. Lacking ID, he was jailed for booking on suspicion and signed for his belongings with the name William Hamick.

Los Angeles Kenneth Carroll William Hamick John Miller Johnson City Tenn

Appointment of Administrator Probate No 17518

Notice in Linn County Iowa that on May 23 1944 T L Phillipson was appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Frank A Phillipson deceased. Creditors must pay the estate and filing of claims is required with the Linn County Clerk. J J Hronik is the attorney.

State of Iowa Linn County Frank A. Phillipson T. L. Phillipson

Strike Costs 1 200 Landing Vessels

The 13 day strike of machinists at Granite City Illinois Steel company cost the Navy 1200 LST and LCT landing craft. Some 160 AFL machinists walked out in a dispute with CIO United Steel Workers millwrights. Mill shutdowns paused operations, leaving 1800 workers idle. The plant produces steel plates for the landing boats.

St, Louis Granite City, Ill

Air Transit of Wounded Yanks in Record Mass Move

In San Francisco on Wednesday the largest US air transfer of wounded soldiers began. Twelve C-47 planes of the Air Transport Command flew 375 wounded servicemen from South Pacific battles and their attendants to 16 army hospitals near their homes. By nightfall the wounded, including 32 litter cases, would be within 300 miles of home, reducing multi day train travel.

San Francisco United States ATC

Unclear Parent Child Dispute Ties to Court Appearance

A fragment shows a family tension over a plan, with a note from a father apologizing and children seeking independence. Parents debate the future while Carlson plans a west coast trip after Quincy's court appearance on a disorderly conduct charge tied to disciplining his daughter.

Carlson West Coast Quincy

Not Proud Moment Spanking Daughter for Marriage

A father recalls disciplining his daughter after she brought home her husband. He says he was not proud of this act but explains it was his reaction as a protective parent to their only child and her marriage.

Kansas City Lorene Quincy Merle. Carlson Harold E. Quincy Tom Wigger Mary Sherrow Quincy

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