Protection Of Public Welfare Is Aim Of Strict Building Code
Cedar Rapids building department enforces the building code to ensure safety and proper placement of structures. Inspector Otis L. Leefers, praised for the code’s effectiveness, is critically ill but helped shape the current rules over 20 years. Permits and inspections govern all work from foundation to final finishes, with costs covered by fees and some contractors arguing against charges for enforcing the provisions.
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Otis L. Leefers
Cedar Rapids
Leefers
Harry Martin
Leonard Berry
Public Measure Code Regulation Debate
A public measure code is argued to be enforced at public expense like other ordinances. City councils have historically believed such costs should not be borne by the city.
Conselman Co-Creator of Ella Cinders Dies
William Conselman aged 52, noted movie writer and co creator with Charles Plumb of the Ella Cinders comic strip, died at his Los Angeles home. The strip appeared daily in The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
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Los Angeles
William Conselman
Charles Plumb
Ella Cinders
Cedar Rapids
Sub
Conselman dies after monthlong illness in Los Angeles
Writer Conselman who conceived the Ella Cinders comic strip with Plumb died after a monthlong illness in urban Fagle Rock. He is survived by his wife Mina, a son William Jr, and a daughter.
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Conselman
Plumb
Ella Cinders
Los Angeles Times
Mina Conselman
William, Jr
Conte D Savoia Sails for Genoa and Naples with 160 Passengers
New York reports the Italian liner Conte D Savoia departed on schedule for Genoa and Naples on Saturday carrying 160 passengers.
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New York
Norris Sees Roosevelt Likely To Seek Third Term
Washington AP reports Senator Norris believes President Roosevelt will almost have to accept a third nomination as delegates solidify support. Talk now centers on the vice presidential pick with Byrnes Wheeler or O Mahoney named as possible running mates and even a Roosevelt Garner ticket considered. Republicans press for a clear answer in the fireside chat expected Sunday.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Norris
Ind
Germany
English Channel
Byrnes
South Carolina
Wheeler
Montini
O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Roosevelt- Garner
Mr. Roosevvelt
Bruce Barton Unable to Speak at PETROLEUM Institute Program
Fort Worth Texas report says problems from the European war prevent Congressman Bruce Barton from delivering the scheduled speech at the tenth mid year program of the American Petroleum Institute.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Ins
Bruce Barton
American Petroleum Institute
Voter activity lags as June primary nears in Linn County
Campaign talk fades behind war bulletins while absentee voting rises slowly. In Linn County 20 people cast in person ballots. 11 of 41 mail ballots to disabled or out of county voters returned. Changes in party affiliation numbered 29 with several shifts between Democratic Republican and other affiliations. Polls open June 3 from 7 to 8 in Cedar Rapids area and 8 to 8 outside. voting places updated in Monroe Township Center School No 4.
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Linn County
Robert M. Vesely
GOP
Farmer-Labor
Cedar Rapids
Vesely
Monroe Township
Loggerhead School
Center School No. 4
Awards Are Presented To Cub Pack 13 Members
Cub pack No 13 held its May meeting at Fillmore school with cubmaster C L Johnson presiding. Den No 2 received attendance and achievement ribbons. Bear badges went to Billy Tal born and Kenneth Johnson. Wolf badges to Billy Wil born Arthur Van Cleve and Bobby ale. Bear rank silver arrow to Jack Krdlick. Wolf rank silver arrows to Bobby ale and Arthur Van Cleve. Bear books awarded to Bobby Hale and Arthur Van Cleve. Certificates to past den mothers Mrs G Johanos Mrs G Pretfer and Mrs 2 Dresher. New members Douglas Peverill George Harmon Melsin Wolford welcomed. Membership cards issued by M T Aman. Bert Chappel Scoutmaster of Troop No 124 Portland Ore spoke on cubbing and scouting on the West Coast.
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Cub Pack No 13
Fillmore School
C. L. Johnson
den No. 2
Billy Talborn
Kenneth Johnson
Bobby Peterson
Billy Wilborn
Arthur van Cleve
Bobby Ale
Jack Krdlick
Bobby Hale
Cedar Rapids Raiders Entertain Cubs and Visitors
Stan Gehrke Bob Hershey and Charles Workman of the Cedar Rapids Raiders entertained the Cubs and visitors during the event in Cedar Rapids.
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Cubs
Stan Gehrke
Bob Hershey
Charles Workman
The
Cedar Rapids Raiders
Gandhi says Britain can cope with any difficulty in war
Gandhi states Britain needs no sympathy as it faces war and that India is tied to Britain by the cabinet’s will. He adds India’s dependency will drain away as it has in the past and cautions against hindering Britain.
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Bombay
INS
Mahatma Gandhi
Britain
Gandhi
India
Golden Gate Fair Opens Second Season in San Francisco
The Golden Gate International Exposition began its second season in San Francisco on Treasure Island with parades concerts fireworks and spectacles. Officials hope attendance will surpass last year’s opening day figures of about 128 440 paid admissions as crowds arrived by ferry and via the bay bridge.
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San Francisco
INS
Treasure Island
San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge
2,400,000 CCC Men Potential Defense Material
Washington AP surveys America's civilian conservation corps shows 2,400,000 men as potential defense material with 50,000 pieces of automotive equipment. Of seven years’ work 2,100,000 have been turned out and 300,000 have training under army officers in military discipline and citizen duties, with structured routines and care of equipment and quarters.
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Washington
America
Civilian Conservation Corps
CCC
Horse Breaks Up Mules Sit-Down Strike at Sea
New York AP reports a black stallion used to disperse a sit-down strike of Missouri mules aboard the Ville de Liege, a Belgian liner carrying 411 horses and mules bound for Allied service. The scene featured a tense deck and the ship preparing for a risky North Atlantic crossing to expedite embarkation.
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New York
High Seas
Ville de Liege
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