Dies Probers Seek 50 Thousand Fund Boost
The House Committee on Un-American Activities plans a 50 000 increase to its 100 000 appropriation to probe subversive activities more thoroughly. Chairman Dies says 500 to 700 witnesses, possibly 1 000, require travel and stipends. Public hearings may not resume until August. It is noted that skidding causes about 750 000 injuries annually.
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Washington
House Committee On un-American Activities
Dies
Tex
Divorce Cases and Estate Matters in Cedar Rapids Court
Divorce suit Stella M. Smith versus Monte E. Smith on cruelty submitted to Judge H. C. Ring. Carmer and Carmer obtain $450 as lump sum child support in lieu of $5 monthly payments. Betty Brazauski seeks divorce from Walter Brazau ski and restoration of name Betty Lane. Ida E. Fay will dated July 30, 1935. A. W. Bass named administrator following court order. Oneida Ltd. petitions Cedar Rapids to restrain Silver Corporation via temporary injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella M. Smith
Monte E. Smith
H. C. Ring
Beryl Carmer
Roy Carmer
C. J. Haas
Betty Lane
Cedar Rapids
Ida E. Fay
Ed Lundquist
A. W. Bass
Asta
Bass
Oneida, Ltd
Oneida, NY
H C. King
Silver Corporation of
O Brien faces injunction over plaque silverware pricing
George O Brien allegedly offered two brands of plac e silverware below official retail prices through contracts with authorized retailers. An injunction bond of 250 dollars is posted. A permanent injunction is sought at the final hearing.
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George O. O Brien
County awards road resurfacing contracts to De Wees and Whitney
Linn county supervisors awarded a crushed stone resurfacing contract for 15 12 miles in Fairfax township and districts 11 32 33 34 and 50 to De Wees and Whitney Marion contractors at 4830 84. Bids from Cedar Rapids Myron Baker Independence Concrete Materials and Construction Springville were higher. Concrete Materials and Construction won 2 miles for district 128 at 3270.
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Fairfax Township
Linn County
de- Wees and Whitney
Marion
B. L Anderson
Cedar Rapids
Myron Baker
Independence
Concrete Materials and Construction Company
G Vernon
Springville
College
Fairfax Townships
Field of Five Completion Figures At August 15
Completion date set for August 15. L Anderson is slated for $3 660 Myron Baker for $3 840 DeWees and Whitney for $3 330 and J G Vernon for $3 720.
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B. L. Anderson
Myron Baker
DeWees and Whitney
J G. Vernon
Sears Roebuck Posts Large Gain In Sales
Sears Roebuck and company reports fourth period sales from April 24 to May 21 totaling 54.38 million dollars, up 11.88 million or 28 percent from 42.50 million in the same 1938 period. Chicago source notes the year over year rise and period dates.
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Chicago
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Former major leaguer Barney Pelty dies at 59
Barney Pelty, former major league pitcher and Cedar Rapids starter, died in Farmington Missouri on Wednesday at age 59. He pitched for the St. Louis Browns from 1904 to 1911.
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Farmington
Barney Pelty
Cedar Rapids
Pelty
St. Louis Browns
English Motorist Gas Tax and Horsepower Charge Cited
The typical English motorist pays a gasoline tax of 130 cents an American gallon and 375 dollars for each unit of horsepower.
Weather Pranks Hit Mississippi and New Orleans
AP reports odd weather events as winds neared tornadic force in Winterville and Itta Bena Mississippi. A barn was lifted by a strong gust while a cow was carried about 100 yards but unharmed. Shrimp swarms alarm New Orleans households as editors note unusual weather.
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New Orleans
Winterville
Miss
Itta Bena
Rock Island Reports Profit After Four Months
Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad reports net operating income of 290050 for January through April 1939 reversing a 924444 deficit in the same period of 1938. The report highlights a sharp year to year turnaround for the company.
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Chicago
INS
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Agricultural officials see no change to loan rates for wheat
Washington AP reports Agriculture officials responding to protests say there is no basis to alter loan rates for wheat in Omaha Nebraska and Kansas City Missouri.
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Washington
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Omaha
Neb
Kansas City
Three Reports of Vandalism Made in City
Three vandalism reports came in from different city sections on Wednesday. F R Simpson of Woodland drive and Grande avenue SE said a house under construction was damaged, with $75 in losses including shingles. Marvin Cheadle of 2021 Third street SW reported paint on doors and windows and hay scattered from his barn. In the northwest, street fights on Eleventh street NW between M and Penn avenues were broken up around 10 p.m.
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F R_ Simpson
Woodland Drive
Grande Avenue
Marvin Cheadle
Third Street
Eleventh Street
M and
Penn Avenues
Night thefts target trout hatchery in Colorado Springs
El Paso county sheriff seeks nocturnal rustlers after Eugene Lilly reports 400 rainbow trout stolen from his private hatchery in Colorado Springs. Authorities describe the incident as a major fish theft and appeal for information.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Sam Deal
el Paso County
Eugene Lilly
Eyeshade Fire Kills Richmond Man
In Richmond Indiana 75 year old William Mack Reed died after a cigar lit while wearing a celluloid eyeshade caused a fire in his home six weeks ago. The tragedy illustrates how eye coverings can ignite and worsen accidental blazes.
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Richmond, Ind
William Mack Reed
Notice to Sell Real Estate in Receivership District Court Linn County
D W Bates, Receiver of the Iowa State Savings Bank Cedar Rapids, proposes private sale of bank real estate in Linn County for 215000 with potential higher bid acceptance. Hearing set May 1 1930 at 9 AM Cedar Rapids Linn County Court House to show cause why the sale should not be granted.
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District Court of Iowan
Linn
D. W Bates
State of Iowan
Towa State Savings Bank of
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Iowa
Iowa State Savings Bank of
District Court
Linn County
D. W. Bates
Towa State Savings Bank
A. Ky Murray
District Court of
Linn County Court House
Dwo Bates
Iowa State Savines Bank of
Inns
Jes Mekotn
Walter R. Hutchinson
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