Willow Run Plant Faces Question Of Postwar Use
The Willow Run complex built for B-24 production may end its war role with no immediate plans for repurposing. Ford and union leaders weigh options as officials note new aircraft contracts but question the plant's future and local relief impact.
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David J. Wilkie
Detroit
Willow Run
Army Air Forces
Wayne County
Washtenaw County
Ann Arbor
Ypsilanti
Sexton
Air Forces
Union
Henry Ford
Henry Ford II
Ford Company
Ford
Truman Committee
Burlington Puts Glass Dome in Passenger Car
Chicago AP reports Burlington will add a streamlined car with a glass enclosed dome for panoramic views. The raised roof compartment, heat and ray resistant glass, 24 seats, and a short staircase will allow unobstructed scenery from all sides with plans for broader use if travelers accept the innovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Burlington
Ralph Budd
Linn County Real Estate and Mortgage Reports May 18 24
Conveyances recorded in Linn county totaled 89, with 18 mortgages aggregating 82805 dollars. The report by Linn County Abstract covers the period May 18 through May 24, comparing to the same week last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Linn County Abstract Company
Massive Aberdeen wind tunnels reveal supersonic tests
Army unveils the largest known supersonic wind tunnels at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Dr. Edwin P. Hubble reports rapid design proof and required modifications within days. The test facility aims to cut costs by replacing factory trials with in‑flight velocity testing for bombs, missiles and aircraft.
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Aberdeen Proving Ground
Edwin P. Hubble
Mt. Wilson Observatory
Aberdeen
George G. Eddy
Research and Development Center
Hunters Buy Licenses In 1943 44 Season
The fish and wildlife service reports 7 505 258 hunters bought licenses in the 1943 44 season, boosting state coffers by 13 547 152 dollars but with a revenue drop of 51 271 from the prior year. Michigan led licenses with 732 479, New York 589 864, Pennsylvania 582 242. Federal migratory bird stamps were issued to 1 164 191 sportsmen, down 215 901 from the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Fish and Wildlife Service
United States
Pennsylvania
Michigan
New York
Building Permits In Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids issued numerous permits for remodels repairs and new garages across addresses on Third Avenue SE Seventeenth Avenue SW Eighth Street SW and more. Projects include re roofs remodels and garage additions with values ranging from 50 to 275 dollars.
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Cedar Rapids
W. A. Mason
Third Avenue
Dan Kucera
Seventeenth Avenue
Frank J. Teply
Sixteenth Avenue
John Peter Stemple
Sixth Street
William Schmidt
Eighth Street
Merle Burton
Thirty-first Street
O. C. Grumbholtz
Twelfth Street
A. C. Winne
Wes Svoboda
D Avenue
W. H. Clifford
Washington Avenue
Frank Kratoska
C Avenue
Joseph L. Williams
Cold Stream Avenue
W. Olson
F. H. Felter
Twenty-secont
Frank Snyder
First Avenue
Georgia Beall
B Avenue
Charles N. Cassady
Elying
Frank Blazek
Twenty-first Avenue
Helen Romanowski
Third SE
Sam Potter
Eighth Avenue
Joseph Grubhoffer
Twelfth Avenue
Mrs. C. Daniels
B Avenue NE
Flicker Named Assistant Manager of Foreign Freight Traffic
I C. Monroe J Flicker becomes assistant manager of foreign freight traffic with headquarters in Chicago effective June 1. He has served three years as Illinois Central general agent at Milwaukee and previously as district service agent at Waterloo.
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Monroe J. Flicker
Illinois Central Railroad
Milwaukee
Chicago
Harry Sundberg
Chamber of Commerce
Wateroo
Cedar Rapids Tool Engineers Charter Local Chapter
The Cedar Rapids chapter of the American Society of Tool Engineers received a charter at a Friday banquet at the Roosevelt hotel. About eighty attendees heard J. F. Plumb welcome members and present temporary officers. C V Briner of Cleveland outlined the society’s purpose and growth. Briner presided over a unanimous vote to retain acting officers as the new chartered chapter made Cedar Rapids the seventy first chapter. A technical session followed with Lloyd L. Lee speaking on planetary milling.
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Cedar Rapids
American Society of Tool Engineers
Roosevelt Hotel
J. F. Plumb
Manufacturers’ Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce
John Speck
Michael Fitzgerald
James Sealy
John Stark
Robert Hruska
C. V. Briner
Cleveland
Ohio
Briner
Lloyd L. Lee
Plan-O-Mill Corporation
Hazel Park
Mich
Stocks and Bonds of Interest in Eastern Iowa
Eastern Iowa market items show price ranges from recent trades rather than firm bids or offerings. The quotations reflect activity in stocks and bonds with cautious notes on liquidity and market movement for the period.
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Iowa
Railroad lines mentioned in local history column
A fragmented note cites several railroad lines including the Erie and Alton systems and a regional route through Ouie area, reflecting historical transport links referenced in the community chronicle.
Fog Prices and Bats Listed in Local Market
Market notes show prices for items including pounds of product and bats at specific rates. Listed figures include quantities and price points such as 4 dollars for certain items and 13.50, reflecting local buying options.
Wysor to Direct Control of Reich Steel Operations
R J Wysor former president of Republic Steel was named by the Allied control council to supervise metallurgical operations in Germany and ensure Reich steel mills are controlled dismantled or moved out of Germany. An economic intelligence division will ensure Germanys war making power is eliminated and cannot be revived. Calvin B Hoover of Duke University will head the intelligence group and advise Brig Gen Draper.
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Parisapi
R. J. Wysor
Republic Steel Corporation
Allied Control Council
Germany
Reich
Wyser
U. S
Supreme Headquarters
Gen. Clay
Session on Contract Termination Thursday
Cedar Rapids managers of war firms were reminded that a session on termination of war contracts will be held Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m. on the Chamber of Commerce building second floor under the manufacturers bureau. Verne Marshall of the Iown agent company will preside. Firms should advise the Chamber of their representative.
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Cedar Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
Manufacturers Bureau
Verne Marshall
Iown Agent Company
Chamber
Iowa Records Banner Year for Insurance in 1944
Des Moines AP reports Iowa's 1944 insurance sector saw net premiums across eight company types reach 328 127 000, up 46 503 113 from 1943. Fraternal groups led gains. life insurers topped with 260 225 527 in business, aided by wartime spending and higher property values, auto and casualty coverage expanding with increased borrowing and factory output.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Insurance Department
Ukraine Civilian Losses 7 Million
Moscow AP reports Soviet Ukraine lost seven million civilians in World War II. Vladimir Mochalov cites 2.5 million dead, 1.5 million missing, 3 million sent to Germany, out of a prewar population of 40 million, with material losses exceeding 100 billion dollars.
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Moscow
Ukraine
Guards Co
Vladimir Mochalov
Red Tar
Germany
Mochalov
Iowa Hog Receipts Rise in Interior Iowa and Minnesota
Iowa hog receipts at 19 concentration yards and packing plants for the 24 hours ended morning Saturday totaled 20 800 head, up from 18 000 a week earlier and 28 400 a year ago. Active demand steady. Prices quoted for various weights show 13 70 to 14 48 per cwt, with sows around 13 30 to 13 70.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Minnesota
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Ford Management
Brendan Sexton
United Automobile Workers (Cio
Wilsow Run
Fgantic
SALAE
Masterfil
ASK
Hawkeye Lumber-Coal CO
Real Estate and Mortgage Reports
Walter Mason
Levin G. Campbell
Army Ordnance
AIG
Hiays Island
C. R
W. C. Pickard
Federal Housing Administration
Pickard
Flicker
I. C
Home Service Department
Illinois Gas
Sven A. Hertel
Streor &Ft
Ingers
RIAL
Society For Tool Engineers
Elec
Honeymead Products
LaPlant -Choat Co
Common Link-Belt Co
National City Lines Omnes
Oats
Penick & Pord Ltd. Inc Com
Quaker Oats Co
Iti
Midtment Air Lines
Ae Cuortonts
Erigay
la Ouie
Rowene C. Byers
Knapp & CO
Bank
DIAL
Russell
Knapp
Henry Gundling
American Mutual Life Insurance CO
R. M. Threlkeld, &J
Merchants Bank
Klinger
2Nd Ave. SE
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