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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1944
Page
11
Warner brothers bid for The Wallflower amid theater success and big plans for film adaptation. Jack Warner and Hal Wallis competed, aiming near 200000 dollars with authors surprised by the movie interest. Marsha Scott refuses old maid roles, William Powell and others traveling or recovering. Errol Flynn sidelined by a sprained ankle.
Los Angeles Charlie Chaplin filed a formal reply denying paternity of Joan Barry's seven month old daughter. He asserted the suit seeks a cash settlement due to his reputed wealth rather than a trial on the allegations.
The Gazette lists Friday showtimes for Paramount Iowa State Palace Rialto Marion and other venues. Titles include The Heavenly Body Passage to Marseille Girl in the Case The Navy Way Texas Masquerade Adventures of Tarfa Nazty Nuisance Law Rides Again Mummys Tomb Princess O Rourke He's My Guy The Purple Heart and Sweethearts of the U S A with multiple daily screenings.
At Tule Lake segregation center California an American-born Japanese man Shi ochi James Okamoto age 30 died from a bullet fired by a military police sentry. An eyewitness civilian employee described a confrontation as the guard demanded the internee stay in the truck then fired when he moved.
Persons applying for tire purchase certificates should expect five to seven days for processing. A T Pleune chief clerk Linn county war price and rationing board said Thursday that regulations allowing book holders to apply have been modified.
Pleune notes processing work has trebled and lack of help delays board review. He warns applicants to file several days ahead of when a tire replacement is needed to avoid delays.
Washington AP The Office of Price Administration announced the appointment of an oats industry advisory committee. Members include B. O. Holmquist and A W. Nielson of Omaha and S. W. Wilder of Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Mary Keys, the last of Oklahoma's quadruplets, plans a June wedding to Sgt. Jack P. Anderson. The ceremony will take place in Oklahoma City on June 9, with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Flake M. Keys announcing the marriage.
Bruce Fishwild reviews The Navy Way at the State theater starring Robert Lowery and Jean Parker as Navy trainees at Great Lakes. The plot centers on a former prizefighter undergoing training and a love triangle, with mixed praise for performances but criticism of a stale premise. Also shown is a Hopalong Cassidy feature and a short on war bonds with songs by Sinatra and Crosby.
City Arborist Richard Alman filed a letter to Frank Svec detailing a Penick and Ford plant gas complaint. Alman agreed with the dispute, ordered further observation, and asked notification of any additional damage with notes on odor date and time.
At St Luke's hospital commencement on Thursday evening Miss Violet Ruth Holdiman of Decorah and Miss Elizabeth Ann Mershon of Ackley graduated with distinction. Their class were among 19 students to receive nurses diplomas and posted the highest records.
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