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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1942

Page

6

American Reinforcements Arriving in Australia at Remarkable Rate

Gen Blamey reports American and Australian war material boosting Allied strength across Australia. He notes better Australian positions, higher army efficiency, and strong production, with MacArthur praising distributed ground forces and Allied air success in New Guinea and Port Moresby.

Australia Blamey Douglas MacArthur United States Hideki Tojo Great Britain Macago MacArthur New Guinea Port Moresby

Notice to Defendants in Linn County Divorce Case

In the District Court of Iowa Linn County Alice E Williams sues Lawrence W Williams and Clara Williams. The hearing for modification of a 1942 divorce decree and child custody of Laverne Gail Williams is set for June 36 1942 at Cedar Rapids Court House at 9 00 am. Defendants must appear by June 30 1942 or the court will rule. Pahey attorney for plaintiff.

District Court Linn County Iowa Thetiff Laverne Gail Williams Cedar Rapids Just Pahey

Youths Use Flanking Move Around Car Ends in Charge

Patrolman Carl Burke off duty chased two youths through streets after a late night flanking move with a third car. James Fagan 18 of 1700 Sixth Avenue SE drove the middle car and Gordon Myers of Van Horne passed on the right. Fagan fined 25 dollars plus costs and license suspended 40 days. Myers to appear in court Friday.

Carl Burke Burke Fifth Tenth Street Third Avenue James Fagan Sixth Avenue Gordon Myers van Horne Fagan Myers

British Bomb Sicily Second Night in Row

British planes damaged several houses in Messina during a second night raid. High command said there were no civilian casualties. Bombs fell near Catania and Syracuse but caused no major damage or loss of life. Five raiders were shot down. a Fascist plane was sunk or damaged, details unclear.

Messina High Command Catania Ami Syracuse Sicily

Fifty-three Men from Linn Board No. 3 Leave for Induction

Fifty-three selectees left Cedar Rapids by bus at 8 15 a m for army induction, the largest group from Linn Board No. 3 to date. Sixty-two left the previous day from Board No. 2, bringing two-day total to 115. The notice lists the names of the Thursday departure group and notes cigaret gifts by the American Legion post for Cedar Rapids boards.

Linn County Board No. 3 Cedar Rapids Draft Board No. 2 West Side Hanford American Legion Dick Jones Cedar Ra Jones Cigee Marion Charles F. Borghart R.F.D Clarence A. Thoman Norbert J. Vanorny Ely Wayne B. Clark Mt. Vernon Robert Taylor Springville Wilfred E. Dennis Center Point John R. O'Hara Coggan Roy L. Lindsey Gerald B. Arrington Raymond M. Blackford Robert J. Newlin Carl H. Tharp Floyd A. Wildman Louis V. Cerveny Fairfax Robert M. Hanna Central City Elmer E. E. No 316 Eugene W

Fragmentary Names Surface in Lisbon Notice

Partial OCR lists individuals including Jane James Walker Willard Stoneking Vernon and Raymond Randolph in Lisbon context, suggesting a local notice or social item with multiple names. Reading remains unclear on action or relation.

James, Walker Willard Stoneking Mr. Vernon Raymond R. Randolph Lisbon

Ragweed Links Hay Fever to Quail and Pheasant Food

Ragweed, a common hay fever plant, serves as a food source for quail and pheasants, illustrating its role in wildlife diets and ecosystem interactions.

Canadian Official Horizontal Puzzle Clue List

A cryptic style puzzle referencing a Canadian official and multiple cross clues. Entries include musical note terms, actions like discontinue and place under arrest, and various nouns such as sloping way and wood sorrel. The grid hints at phrases connected to Canadian ministers and international terms.

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