Moving Temps and Snow Clashes Across Iowa Then Local Notices
The Iowa forecast shows snow showers in the east, with a Thursday snow event ending by Friday and continued cold through Friday. Northerly winds at 20 mph are noted for Wednesday, with a high of 32 and a low around 20. Perishable shipments should anticipate 20 to 25 degree open country temperatures tonight. Various local notices report vacant premises, short circuits, overheated furnaces, and a series of births and deaths in cities including Mercy, Mechanicsville, and Mason City as well as obituaries for Mary Otto and Arthur Peters.
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Iowa
Social Planning Council coordinates transient aid network
The Social Planning Council board met at the YMCA to coordinate aid for transients and veterans. It backed a central index as a clearing house for requests, revived the veterans coordinating committee, and approved a $25 program fund per council section: health, youth, education, and family and child care.
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Council of Social Planning Board
Y.M.C.A
Council Board
Veterans Coordinating Committee
Abbi Herman E. Schaalman
Maniu Convicted In Romanian Treason Trial
In Bucharest the oppositionist National Peasant Party leader Dr Juliu Maniu was convicted of treason on Tuesday and sentenced to life imprisonment under Romanian law.
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Bucharest
Juliu Maniu
National Peasant Party
Two More Worthless Checks Reached Police
Des Moines police report Garlan M. Hagar joined four others held after two more worthless checks cashed for 25 dollars each at Newman's and Yager's stores.
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Org
Garlan M. Hagar
Des Moines
Newman’s
Yager’s
Timber harvest in the United States halves world usage
The United States uses about half of the timber harvested globally, highlighting a substantial share of global wood consumption and its impact on markets and forestry practices. The figure underscores the scale of U S timber demand relative to other nations and regions.
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United States
China Aid In Debate Over Marshall Plan Spending
Senate debate centers on Secretary Marshall's request for 2.657 billion dollars in new foreign aid for the year ending June 30. Marshall outlines China aid at about 20 million monthly over 15 months, plus stopgap aid to Austria France Italy and early Marshall plan installments. Senator Taft opposes the overall package while Vandenberg presses on four year European reconstruction and Germany’s role in recovery.
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Washington
Taft
Ohio
Marshall
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
China
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Austria
France
Italy
Germany
Russia
Europe
Latin America
Senate
Old English Inn Plagued By Playful Poltergeist
In Rye England the Standard Inn reports nightly poltergeist activity overturning tables scrambling bedsheets and scattering clothing after closing. Society for Psychical Research observers seek evidence while locals link the disturbances to a 14th century mayor murdered on the inn doorstep. Landlord A T Eastwood worries the spirit may open beer taps or drink the brew as beer runs scarce.
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Rye
England
Society For Psychical Research
A. T. Eastwood
Sugar Collector Learns It's No Longer Rationed
Martin Seifer, 55, a New York chauffeur, moved sugar bowls from tables in a cafeteria to send sugar to relatives abroad. A manager called police. the magistrate noted sugar is no longer rationed and imposed a 10 day suspended sentence.
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New York
Martin Seifer
Seifer
Anthony J. DiGiovanna
Met Singer to Appear In Cedar Rapids Coliseum
Martia Farell, a Czech soprano with the Metropolitan Opera, will perform in Cedar Rapids at the Coliseum on Thursday night with the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra in a benefit opening the orchestra’s twenty sixth season. Tickets are 1.20 for adults and 60 cents for children, available at the symphony office, from orchestra members, Hiltbrunner’s, and at the Coliseum box office.
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Martia Farell
Metropolitan Opera
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra
Symphony
Miss Farell
Met
Europe
United States
The
Chicago Opera Company
Teatro Colon
Buenos Aires
Dows Building
Hiltbrunner’s
Coliseum
Des Moines writer to turn Bisignano tale into fiction
Alphonse Babe Bisignano, once a Des Moines night club operator, will be portrayed in a fictionalized book by Duncan Underhill, a Hollywood writer. The novel will anonymize real people, naming BISIGNANO as Alphonse Pagano, and opens with his jail term for contempt of court before he moved into fertilizer business.
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Des Moines
Alphonse
Babe” Bisignano
Bisignano
Duncan Underhill
New York City
Bisig
Nano
Underhill
Babe
Alphonse Pagano
Polk County
Harry B. Grund
Sergeant Hough Receives Long-Awaited Promotion and Back Pay
Master Sergeant Richard P. Hough of the 7th Air Force finally proves his 1941 promotion to first sergeant after a six week Miami search confirms a surviving officer. He is promoted to Master Sergeant and awarded $3,000 back pay. He also notes Tokyo war crime trials convicting the guards who beat him.
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Honolulu
T. H
Richard P. Hough
7Th Air Force
Hough
Hawaii
Clarkfield
Manila
Pearl Harbor
Philippines
Mindanao
Miami
War Crimes Tribunal
Tokyo
Only a Handful Paused To Join The Ceremonies
A sparsely attended Armis tice Day observance in the city plaza drew few bystanders as veterans and military groups stood at attention. Speakers warned that future wars could arise, urging stronger peace efforts while recalling sacrifices from World War I and II. Col. Thomas W. Roane warned of ongoing unrest and the risk of becoming a target for aggressors.
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Navy
Cne College
Thomas W. Roane
R.O.T.C
College
Balkans
China
Col. Roane
United States
Russia
Deaths Mrs John Creighton Cedar Rapids woman dies after long illness
Mrs John Creighton of 857 Tenth Street SW Cedar Rapids dies in a local hospital after a long illness. Born Oct 7 1881 in Denver Iowa she lived in Cedar Rapids 32 years. Survived by husband five children two brothers three sisters and one grandchild. Funeral at St Patrick's Church with rites by Msgr Lenihan. Burial Mt Calvary Cemetery. Rosary held Wednesday at Teahen chapel. Friends may call.
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John Creighton
Tenth Street
Cedar Rapids
Denver
Iowa
George
Hudson
Harrod Duffield
Emmett
Mary
Genevieve
William Myers
Coaldale
Alberta
Canada
Reka Joyce
Los Angeles
M. GC. Froom
Donald
Ore
Jennie Lundberg
Bellflower
Calif
St. Patrick’s Church
D. J. Lenihan
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Teahen
Msgr
Lenihan
Lenna Carter 76 Long Beach widow dies after brief illness
Lenna Carter 76 widow of Morden E. Carter and Cedar Rapids resident for 35 years before moving to Long Beach Calif died at her home at 9 30 a m Sunday after a brief illness Born November 30 1870 at Newton she came to Cedar Rapids from Colorado Springs Surviving are her son J Lodge Carter and brother Dr F B Lodge both of Long Beach and three grandchildren She was a member of First Congregational church and charter member of PEO chapter IH Services 1 30 p m Wednesday Turner chapel Rev J Richard Wagner pastor Cedar Memorial cemetery body to arrive in Cedar Rapids Wednesday morning
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Lenna Carter
Morden E. Carter
Cedar Rapids
Long Beach
Calif
Newton
Colorado Springs
J. Lodge Carter
F. B. Lodge
First Congregational Church
P.E.O
Turner Chapel
J. Richard Wagner
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Services for Mrs Matilda S Hansen at Beatty chapel
Services for Mrs Matilda Swan Hansen of 523 B avenue NW will be held at Beatty chapel at 1 30 p m Wednesday conducted by Rev J O Simon Burial is planned at Oak Hill cemetery Friends may call at the chapel
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Matilda Swan Hansen
B Avenue NW
Beatty Chapel
J. O. Simon
Oak Hill Cemetery
Fire reaches outlying home as motorist speeds to station
Under sheriff Mike Dyer stopped a speeding driver who was heading to the fire station without a telephone to report his burning home two miles outside Duncan. City firefighters saved the house.
Chicago unions accused in turf war over tuck point work
Witness Fry testified to threats after informing investigators about a rivalry between AFL locals over Chicago tuck pointing territory. Slugging near his job, gun threats, and wary contractors surfaced as officials of AFL Local 11 and Local 52 faced questions about a potential monopoly and union influence in the trade.
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Fry
AFL
Chicago
Roy
Tuck Pointing Association
AFL Gravel and Composition Roofers Union
Tuck Painters and
Painters, Cleaners and Calkers Union
Contractors’ Association
Louis Langlotz
Tuck Pointers’ Association
Tuck Pointers Union
Owens
Langlotz
Charles Barthalamas
AFL Carpenters’ Distric Council
Milwaukee County
Milwaukee
Himmel Hach
Barthalamas
Homer J. Meyers
AFL Roofers National Organization
Rep. Gwinn
R-N.y
Noted Scientist To Speak at Coe
Dr. Anton J. Carlson will visit Coe college for a two day program with a public lecture at 8 15 p m Wednesday at First Baptist church tickets priced at 1 on sale at the door He lectures again Thursday at 10 10 a m at Westminster church on Science Care in General Education and will meet with students and faculty Carlson a University of Chicago physiology chair is acclaimed as a leading physiologist and nutrition authority with a career spanning from immigrant to world renowned scientist
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Anton J. Carlson
Coe College
First Baptist
Carlson
Coe
Westminster Church
University of Chicago
Saturday Evening Post
Bohuslan
Sweden
United States
Augustana College
Stanford University
Sanitary Corps
France
Herbert Hoover
Europe
National Academy of Sciences
American Association of University Professors
Academy
American Association For the Advancement of Science
American Physiological Society
Marine Veterans Elect C. A. Hess as Commander
Clarence A. Hess, World War II marine flyer, was elected Monday evening as commander of the Cedar Rapids detachment of the Marine Corps league during the annual election linked to the 172nd Marine Corps anniversary observance. He succeeds retiring commander Robert O'Meara, with most officers being World War II veterans. Father A Zachar is chaplain, and over 50 veterans attended, viewing a film on Iwo Jima while Elderkin spoke on a marine’s experience.
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Clarence A. Hess
Cedar Rapids
Marine Corps League
Hess
Marine Corps
Robert O’meara
Harry Corot
William Davenport
Robert Stonebreaker
al Shaffer
David Elderkin
A. Zachar
Father Zachar
Stone City
Iwo Jima
Elderkin
C H Murphy 90 Dies Prominent Lawyer and Mason
Davenport Iowa AP C H Con Murphy aged 90 died Monday at his Davenport home from a heart ailment He was dean of the Scott County Bar Association and a leading Mason in the area His death closes a long career in law and civic service.
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Davenport
C. H. “Con” Murphy
Scott County Bar Association
Grim scene as wife shoots husband after gambling spree
Mrs Richard Smith of Los Angeles laughed at the recall of chasing her husband in shorts and nightgown through the street before firing four bullets into his head and abdomen. She said the shooting followed his staying out all night gambling and reported the incident as a panic. The 52 year old husband remained in serious condition.
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Los Angeles
INS
Richard Smith
Meteors Enter Earth’s Atmosphere Daily in Vast Numbers
Reports estimate that over 20 million meteors streak into Earth’s atmosphere every day, a constant cosmic shower visible as brief fireballs and causing rare meteorite finds. Scientists note most burn up high above the surface, leaving little trace beyond light trails.
Couple Held on Morals and Intoxication Counts
Raymond Lawrence Stockman and his wife Margaret Ellen Stockman, both of a local hotel, were held on morals and intoxication charges. The woman was arrested Monday night at a hotel. Stockman was detained after visiting police headquarters. He admitted ordering his wife to solicit men in a signed statement.
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Raymond Lawrence Stockman
Margaret Ellen Stockman
Stockman
Hanson New Fair Manager Addresses Farmers Club
Andrew C. Hanson, new manager of the All-Iowa fair, spoke to 32 Farmers club members at the Roosevelt hotel. He outlined plans to balance entertainment and education, aiming for the fair to be a major educational institution and outdoor event, stressing interdependence of city dwellers and farmers. Hanson, a 16 year farmer and eight year Minnesota State fair director, hopes a Des Moines level program.
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Hanson
Farmers Club
Andrew C. Hanson
Roosevelt Hotel
Minnesota
Hughes Testimony Sparks Senate Procurement Clash
The heated hearing centers on Hughes denying Meyers sought a Hughes job during a 100 plane contract and on whether Hughes forced out attorney Neil McCarthy after loan discussions with Meyers. Ferguson presses for full testimony and questions whether past remarks could affect Meyers.
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Ferguson
Congress
Hughes
Meyers
Air Forces
Hughes Company
Neil McCarthy
McCarthy
Benny Meyers
Mary Otto Funeral Held at St Marys Church
Funeral services for Mary Y. Otto 70 secretary to the head of the college of dentistry at the University of Iowa will be at 9 a m Wednesday in St Marys church. She died Sunday after a long illness.
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Lews City
Mary Y. Otto
St. Mary’s
Hawkeye
Arthur B. Peters
C.F
Mason City
Hawkeye Methodist Church
Winthrop
Albert Allen
Fawcett
Iowa City
College of Dentistry
University of Iowa
St. Mary’s Church
Cedar Rapids to Send Four to Des Moines Chest Meeting
Cedar Rapids will have four representatives at the Iowa Community Chest Association meeting in Des Moines Thursday tied to the Iowa Welfare Association conference. B D Silliman of the Iowa Chain Store Council opens the event and Rabbi Herman F E Schaalman closes. L P Boudreaux chairs the Cedar Rapids Public Welfare bureau which heads the Chest organization formed last May. Mrs Shirley Bechtel serves as secretary and will preside at the meeting.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Community Chest Association
Des Moines
Iowa Welfare Association
B. D. Silliman
Iowa Chain Store Council
Herman FE. Schaalman
L. P. Boudreaux
Cedar Rapids Public Welfare Bureau
Iowa Chest Organization
Family Service Agency for C R A Step Nearer
Cedar Rapids moves toward an operating family welfare agency as a provisional board chaired by Dr. Leo B Sedlacek forms a planning committee at the YMCA. The Council of Social Planning aims for a permanent board with rotating terms and a December 8 officers slate. The first projects include a Cedar Rapids family institute and a Des Moines conference with national speaker Harriett Parsons.
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Cedar Rapids
Leo B. Sedlacek
Council of Social Planning
Sedlacek
Lipsky
Loferski
Zeller
Berenice Erwin
Linn County
Red Cross
Des Moines
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Paul Kelley
Bealer Court
Ala
J. Callahan
Fourth Avenue SE
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Maniu
Sugar Collector
A. W. Peterson Co., Inc
Maytag Sales and Service
First Street
John B. Turner & Son
S.E
Singer
C.R
Marita Farell
South Pacific
John E. Greenlee
Hanford Post
Aldrich W. Marek
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 788
John E. DeLong
Trinity Methodist Church
A. W. Chihak
St. Wenceslaus Church
Army
National Guard
Naval Reserve
V.F.W. and
Legion Auxiliaries
Hansen Services
Ralph F. Himmelhoch
Fred H. Fry
Himmelhoch
A. J. Carlson
Marine Veterans Elect
C. A. Hess
C.H. Murphy
Second Ave
Mary Otto
Iowa Welfare Assn
Family Service Agency
Norman Lipsky
Waldemar Argow
Carl Ettinger
D. Loferski
Ed Zeller
Karl Blaise
John Kanealy
Franklin Kemp
Gertrude Steiner
F. A. Winter
Harrison Spangler
C. J. Schnoebelen
T. M. Ingersoll
Tom McCauley
Personal Finance Co
2Nd Ave
Monahan Mortuary
First Avenue
F. J. Monahan
Wm. J. Stewart
Insurance Agency
L. D. Burkhalter
L. D. Burkhalter, Jr
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