Head of Race Track Slain in Gang Fashion
Edward J O'Hare a St Louis native and president of Sportsman's Park Cicero was gunned down in a highway ambush near Cicero Investigators cite a possible love affair double cross as motive A note on his body referenced Margie and Italian lines suggesting romantic revenge His family ties include two daughters a son an Annapolis graduate and a move to expand race track interests in Taunton Miami Beach Sulphur Springs and a Buffalo NY project headlines indicate links to racing gambling ventures and a planned Washington trip
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Johnson Co Tavern Owner Acquitted Of Liquor Charge
Iowa City judge directs verdict in favor of John Agnew owner of Club 88 in Tiffin after raids in July. Prosecution failed to show possession of intoxicants or knowledge of their presence. Agnew was on vacation during the incident and star witness Judd Hoagland did not testify.
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Iowa City
James P Gaffney
District Court
John Agnew
Johnson County
Agnew
Club 88
Tiffin
Judd Hoagland
Moline
Ill
Jens Grothe
Harold W. Vestermark
Vinton Battles Auto Theft Surge Across Town
An epidemic of car pilferings hits Vinton with fourteen reports by Tuesday morning. Many cars were parked at homes though one was found inside a closed garage. Items stolen include blankets robes tools flashlights an overcoat leather gloves a $5 steel tape and other goods. Names linked to thefts include Henry Buxton Alfred Happle Marjorie Van Meter Joe Dickson Howard Dickson and A B.
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Vinton
Joe Dickson
Glenn St. Clair
Henry Buxton
Alfred Happel
Marjorie van Meter
Howard Dickson
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Radio Listings Reflect 1940s Broadcast Variety
A dense schedule of radio programs across stations WMT WGN WCCO WSUI WHO KFJB KFJB reveals a wide mix from The Green Hornet and Captain Midnight to news reports Music and drama series The lineup includes sports segments The War Era context and local station identifiers appear throughout the dense timetable.
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WCCO
Amos ‘N
Andy
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Mr Keen
Tracer
KPJB
Fulton Lewis, Jr
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Vox Pop
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Wm'l
Green Hornet
Heidelberg Arch
WSUI
Tommy Dorsey
Jimmy Dorsey
Billy
Wunson
Orch
Anmerica
Music Hall
Eleanor Lane
Plano
Office of Govt
Cedric Adams
Electric Park Band
Dick Jurgens
Abe Lyman
Anson Weeks
Paul Sullivan
Jan Savitt
Rollie Johnson
Radio Parade
Sammy Kaye
Dick Barrie
Community Chest
Everett Hoaglund
Columbia Recordings
Dance
Griff Williams
Will—rade
Eddy Rogers
Ray Pearl
Will—Neishbor
Woui
Will
Jerry Smith
Boone
Merrymakers
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Wilo
Hawkins
Kkr JR
Happy Hank
Wil
Blue ‘Ribbon
WSII
Mornine Chapel
Zrolyn Price Softon
Polk & Who
Blue Ribbon
Pridze
WWON
Ma_ Perkins
WSULI
Sunbeam
Kfou
Bill Kiss
June Baker
Stenmother
Woman In White
KIJB
WOI
Len Salvo
Wwcco
Lanny Ross
David Harum
KEJB
Orcar
Matt Box
Pretty Kitty Kelly
Brenda Curtis
Lorenzo Jones
Myrt and
Morse
Don Pedro
Book Shell
Widder Brown
Hanagh
Walt—Corntussel Nooz
Manhattan
Wecoo
Kate Smith
Judy
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Mary Sothern
Weco
Dr Malone
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Wecco
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Kpfjb
Don Roth
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Lone Treasure
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Harold Turner
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Judy and
Jimmy Walsh
Betty Crocker
Keib
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Joyce Jordan
Bookman
Mary Marlin
Wooi—Department of Music
Ma Perkins
Tom Owen
Concore Wool—Federated Women's Clubs
Bob Millar
School of the Air
Pepper Youne
Whit
WIII
Stella_ Dallas
Wayne West
WSIII
Vic
Ed McConnell
Worl
Sam
Scattergood Baines
Gus Lazaro
Billy and
Roman Letter
Ellen Randolph
Hedda_ Hopper
Juana
Cinnamon Bear
Local car break in on Monday night reported
Mrs Earl Kessler's car was entered Monday night. Upholstery damaged and a small camera stolen from the glove compartment. Named individuals Kirk Clare Donels Russell Shreeves Glenn St Clair Verona Locimer Delores Dowd and Mrs Clyde Hill are listed in the report.
Iowa Farm Income Surges 36 Percent in September
Iowa farm income jumped 36 percent in September from a year earlier, totaling an estimated 46.942 million dollars. The gain reflects stronger crop and livestock values and war-related commodity stimulus, with AAA benefits rising sharply and nine month total reaching 439.153 million.
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Iowa
Agriculture Department
Department
Towa
Towa State College
Ames
State cash farm income 1939 reaches 600 million
The state projects cash farm income for 1939 will total 600 million dollars, the highest since 1929 when it reached 660,268,000. The figure marks a notable decline from the 1929 peak but signals a strong year for agricultural revenues.
Tragic Ice Drowning Claims Two Men on Lake of the Woods
Two men died in icy water on Lake of the Woods near Warroad Minnesota. The victims were Carl Zimmerman, about 40, a guide, and Frank Engdahl, about 25, a farmer. They were reportedly attempting to rescue a deer frozen in the lake.
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Warroad
Minn
North Woods
Lake of the Woods
Carl Zimmerman
Frank Engdahl
United States Will Permit Armed Merchantmen For Defense
The administration will not bar armed merchant ships from U S ports if arms are defensive. A merchantman is defensively armed if it has four or fewer six inch guns, guns mounted in the stern, no strengthened lateral decks, and no raider indications. Port authorities will check ships and report noncompliant cases to treasury, marine, and state departments.
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Marine Commission
State Department
Flint To Return Empty To N Y
United States Lines ordered Capt. Joseph A. Gainard of the freighter City of Flint to discharge cargo at Bergen Norway and return to New York with empty holds. The orders, sent via London agents, direct avoidance of waters deemed combat zones under Roosevelt’s neutrality proclamation.
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INS
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Bergen
Norway
New York
London
Gainard
Roosevelt
British Isles
Norwegian Ports South of Bergen Exemptions Noted
The proclamation exempted voyages starting before publication while officials said U S Lines would follow the restrictions despite the carve-out.
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Bergen
U. S
First Lady Rejects Wasp Waist Dresses for Winter Wardrobe
At a press conference Mrs. Roosevelt denied owning eight wasp waisted dresses and bustle outfits for her winter wardrobe. The first lady stated she has no such garments and rejects the style.
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