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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1945

Page

4

Reparations Plans Blow to Jap Cabinet

In Tokyo Ambassador Pauley says the United States will demand heavy reparations plus the full occupation cost from Japan, threatening the cabinet of Baron Shidehara. The disclosure sparks resignations fears, hunger criticism, and stress on the aging premier as a British mission joins the occupation effort ahead of January forces.

Tokyo INS Edwin H. Pauley United States Baronuro Shidehara Pauley U. S. Reparations Commission For Japan Yosuke Matsuoka Matsuoka Hideki Tojo Pearl Harbor Lord Alan Brooke Imperial General Staff Douglas MacArthur

Two Men Killed When Open Carriage Overturns at Des Moines Plant

AP report from Des Moines states two scrap steel yard workers, John H. Quacken bush and Ream G. Clark, were crushed when an open railroad car overturned at the Des Moines salvage plant. A third rider, Jesse Walden, escaped with minor injuries as the car was jacked for body removal. The U S Rubber Company plant manager announced an investigation into the accident.

DES Moines John H. Quackenbush Madrid Ream G. Clark Colfax Jesse Walden E. J. Joss U. S. Rubber Company

Gillette and Delegation Arrive in Great Britain

Guy M. Gillette of Cherokee, Iowa, president of the American League for a Free Palestine, arrives in England with a delegation to discuss the Palestine problem and the repatriation of Jews from German camps with British officials.

Gillette Great Britain London Guy M. Gillette Chnerokee American League For A Free Palestine England Germany

Eisenhower Returns to Boone After Hospital Stop

General Dwight D. Eisenhower arrived in Boone at 7 10 p m amid a crowd of about 2000. He planned to convalesce and continue his duties, spending the night at the Carlson home near the hospital. He greeted relatives and dignitaries, including Mrs Mamie Eisenhower and her sister Mrs Gordon Moore, as military police and Iowa guardsmen secured the scene.

Eisenhower Mamie Boone Denver Eisenhowers Cedar Rapids North Western Railroad

Plan Roosevelt School of Human Relations

Franklin D. Roosevelt Foundation announces plans to establish a Roosevelt school of human relations in Washington DC. The group includes Joseph Davies as secretary treasurer, Henry Wallace Frances Perkins and Marshall Field as vice presidents with a large executive committee. The school aims to study liberal democracy as a force for justice security and world peace.

New York Franklin D. Roosevelt School of Human Relations Washington, D. C George E. Allen Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt Foundation Joseph E. Davies Henry A. Wallace Frances Perkins Marshall Field Robert S. Sherwood Samuel I. Rosenman CIO Philip Murray AFL William Green Commerce Harry L. Hopkins Frank C. Walker Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr William D. Leahyard Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr United States

Crew of e eB-29a0 Arrives in Cedar Rapids for Welcome

Capt Harris and crew, greeted by parents in Earlville, with Cedar Rapids ties through Sgt Robert Michaelson and Cpl G D Olive. Olive notes Collins Radio gear and training with Bruce Fishwild. Harris, a 25 mission veteran, reports 225 mph air speed and 245 mph ground speed. They stay at Roosevelt hotel after USO dinner at Pickwick club.

Harris Robert L. Harris Earlville Cedar Rapids Robert Michaelson W. O. Mark Eighth Street Cpl G. D. Olive Ross Olive Palo Allan Wieneke Mercy Hospital LaPorte City Olive Collins Radio Company Bruce Fishwild Gazette Europe Roosevelt Hotel USO Pickwick Club

Truck Strike Settled East Of Mississippi

The Associated Press reports a 20 000 strong over the road truck drivers strike in Illinois Indiana Michigan and Wisconsin was averted just before the 12 01 a m CST Friday deadline by mediation. AFL Central States Drivers Council and Central States Area Employers Association announced an agreement ratified by employers while unions prepare to seek ratification in Milwaukee. West of the Mississippi most drivers remained on strike though some Midwest operators have joined the settled basis.

Associated Press Mississippi AFL Central States Drivers Council Central States Area Employers’ Association Ie We Midwest Truck Operators Association James Hoffa Council Fred C. Wheelock Midwest Operators Hoffa Midwest Central States Employers Association The Missouri Kansas Nebraska Minnesota North South Dakota Iowa Wisconsin

Crisis Deepens as De Gaulle Crisis Splits Assembly

The assembly failed to resolve the De Gaulle resignation crisis as the Communist party refused to back a joint appeal with the Socialists and MRP. The body will reconvene Monday to decide whether to renew De Gaulle's mandate with or without Communist involvement or select a new interim president.

Communist Party Socialists Popular Republican Movement MRP DeGaulle

Martelle Woman Injured In Auto Collision

Mrs. Warren H. Johnson of Martelle suffered bruises to her right leg in a collision at First avenue and Tenth street east about 11 15 p m Saturday. Patrolmen Overman and Rubey took her to St Luke s hospital after the crash with A C Barta s 1939 sedan at the intersection. Police charged Johnson with running a red light.

Warren H. Johnson Martelle First Avenue Tenth Street St. Luke’s Hospital Overman and Rubey

Black and Decker Plans Shorter Hours and Higher Pay

Towson Maryland Black and Decker Manufacturing will give a Dec. 1 cash bonus to about 1700 employees and begin Jan. 1 a 20 percent monthly wage increase while reducing the work week from 45 to 37 hours. Company officials cite the new tax law as enabling management to pass along significant benefits quickly.

Towson, Md Maryland Black and Decker Manufacturing Company Truman

Admiral Inglis details Japan’s Pearl Harbor plans and navy conduct

Inglis testifies that the navy shied from Congress oversight and that Japan planned a sweeping war strike. He cites Hirohito’s outline, war games in August 1941, a Sept 2–13 Tokyo conference, and a December 7 Pearl Harbor target with pilots told Japan would strike but did not want war.

Navy Congress Inglis Washington North Carolina Brewster Hull Japan Hirohito Hawaii Pearl Harbor Pacific Coast Oregon Orient Isoroku Yamamoto Yamamoto Pacific Tokyo America

Defendant Tells Travelogue of Variety in Marriages

James E. Harrison, 23, former soldier sailor, is charged with false uttering of a 25 dollar check after Cedar Rapids detectives obtained his statement recounting four marriages and three divorces since March 7 1942. He says he wed in Clarksville Corinth and Durant Mississippi before Cedar Rapids. He also notes mental discharges from both services and a recent Mississippi hospital treatment.

James E. Harrison Cedar Rapids L. B. Marshall Virgil Powell Waterloo Harrison Roosevelt Hotel Nashville Bill Kudina George Connell

Von Papen's Son To Act As His Father's Counsel

Franz von Papen Jr a former U S law student is released as a prisoner of war to serve as consultant counsel to his father Franz von Papen senior The elder von Papen faces trial on November 20 along with 21 other high Nazi officials indicted as war criminals

von Papen Mernberg Franz von Papen, Jr United States

Community group meetings and dinners listed for Cedar Rapids area

The Cedar Rapids Stamp club meets at 8 p.m. Monday at the Montrose hotel. Ambar Grotto patrol holds its annual dinner Friday at 6 30 p.m. at the Montrose hotel. Kilwinning Lodge and Crescent lodge schedule regular sessions this week at Consistory temple and Masonic hall respectively.

Cedar Rapids Stamp Club Montrose Hotel Ambar Grotto Patrol Kilwinning Lodge of Perfection Collins Dein Crescent Lodge No. 25 A. F Masonic Hall

St Ludmila Bazaar Slated for Three Weeknight Evenings

Ady notes a church bazaar at St Ludmila with events on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday nights in the church basement offering offerings and crafts.

St. Ludmila Ady

Fresh dairy products cash and carry at Kreb's Dutch Girl Dairy

Dairy ad promoting cash and carry at Kreb's Dutch Girl Dairy 2907 1st Avenue SE. Offers unlimited fresh dairy items with savings. Visit for immediate selection and lower prices.

Kreb’s Dutch Girl Dairy 1St Avenue SE

Allied Industrial league class canceled for Wednesday

The Allied Industrial league parliamentary procedure class at the Y M C A is canceled for Wednesday night November 21. The next session will be held November 28 at 7 30 p m.

Allied Industrial League

Adams Announces Resignation and New Store Location

Ann Adams declares her resignation as manager of the Hughes Feminine Apparel Store and states she will inform customers and friends of her new business location in the near future.

Hughes Feminine Apparel Ann Adams

Roy Choate to Speak on Moving Dirt at Rotary Lunch

Roy Choate the La Plant Choate Manufacturing president will address the Rotary Club at Monday noon lunch in the Roosevelt hotel. He will discuss the use and impact of earth moving equipment in industry.

Roy Choate la Plant-Choate Manufacturing Company Rotary Club Roosevelt Hotel

Verne's Barber Shop Opens November 19

Say hello to Verne's Barber Shop located at 703 Third Street SW. Opening Monday November 19 invites both old and new customers to stop in for a welcome.

Vern Verne’s Third Street Adv

Iowa Consistory Thanksgiving Party Planned Friday

The Iowa Consistory will host a Thanksgiving party for members and their ladies at the Consistory temple on Friday from 9 to 12. The program includes dancing cards and refreshments.

Iowa

Seabee Boatswain's Mate Ray E. Fox on 30‑day leave

Ray E. Fox, boatswain's mate first class in the Seabees, son of Mr and Mrs E A Fuchs of 3307 Oakland road NE, is spending a 30 day leave with friends and relatives after two years of Pacific service, mostly in the Solomons and at Okinawa.

Ray E. Fox Seabees E. A. Fuchs Oakland Road Solomons Okinawa

Car Fires Prompted First Aid For Two Men

Police gave Peter D Christen sen 57 of 803 Ninth Street SW first aid Saturday night after his automobile caught fire and his car door closed on his fingers. Chris Tensen’s car on Second Street NE near A Avenue caught fire when he stepped on the starter. firemen contained the blaze quickly.

Peter D. Christensen Ninth Street Christensen Second Street A Avenue

Tire wheel thefts strike Cedar Rapids homes

Spare tire wheel thieves worked in Cedar Rapids Friday night or Saturday. Police Saturday reported two thefts from Harold McBurney at 911 Eighth Street SE and Louis Cerveny at 1846 D Avenue NE. Both cars were parked in front of the owners' homes.

Cedar Rapids Harold McBurney Eighth Street SE Louis Cerveny D Avenue NE

Police Break Up Hitler Demonstration in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids police halted a street demonstration Saturday night as Patrolman Burton stopped a single man shouting Heil Hitler on Third Avenue near First Street SE. The man faced a drunkenness charge.

Adolf Hitler Cedar Rapids Burton Heil Hitler Third Avenue First Street

Vast troop evacuations announced across East and West Coasts

Over 10 thousand veterans are set to arrive Sunday at three East Coast ports aboard 11 transports, while 16 ships on the Pacific side bring back more than 10 thousand troops. The report lists ships and units at New York Boston Newport News Los Angeles San Diego San Francisco Seattle and Boston again with numerous battalions craft names and ship call signs.

Associated Press West Coast Pacific New York Ambrose Burnside le Havre Boston George M. Bibb Barry Robert Clarkson Brisbane Australia Henry H. Richardson Newport News Pontotoc Victory 75Th Gm Robert M. T. Hunter Frederick Sykes Sea Scamp Isaac Hopkins Miaulos Joseph Lincoln Los Angeles Apline Navy Milne Manila McCue Eniwetok Keiser Guam Army San Diego San Francisco Lurline Darke Chester Refuge Corregidor Marines Alchiba Damon Cummings Girasol Lamalee Minnie M Fiske Rhodolite Seattle Adria Tsing Tao Provo Victory Sigman Cherbourg James W. Riley England John Clark Daniel Hill Winfield Scott Marshall Victory Abraham Lincoln Naples Benjamin Chew Dargue Japan President Hayes Saipan Ino Coolbrith Ozark Columbia Narnstable Breton Kindsburg James O’hara Doyen de Grasse Kisland Mail Birgit Savo Island Crystal Escambia Willamette Victory Pearl Harbor Terry Taylor David W. Taylor Brown Bradford Cowell Cleveland

Illinois Telephone Union Votes Strike

The Illinois Telephone Traffic union voted 6,293 in favor of a strike with 996 opposed and 14 void ballots, announced by the National Labor Relations Board on Saturday.

Illinois Telephone Union Chicago Illinois Telephone Traffic Union National Labor Relations Board

James F. Cowden Replaces Hromek at Gazette Co.

James F. Cowden, a 42 year Gazette Co. employee, is named superintendent of the composing room succeeding Henry J. Hromek who died after almost 55 years of service. Cowden began as a carrier in 1900 and joined the composing room in 1903, later serving as foreman of makeup for about 35 years. He and his wife live at 544 Forest Drive SE with two sons.

James F. Cowden The Gazette Company Henry J. Hromek Cowden the Gazette Hromek

Catholic bishops blast Russia and warn of atomic war

At the National Catholic Welfare Conference meeting in Washington the U S bishops urged adherence to the Atlantic Charter criticizing Soviet puppet states and NATO style power blocs They called UN charter insufficient and warned renewed peace was essential to avoid catastrophe. Signatories included Archbishops Stritch Murray Spellman Mitty Cushing and others.

Washington Catholic Bishops United States Russia National Catholic Welfare Conference Administrative Board Soviet Russia Great Britain United Nations Organization International Society Security Council Samuel A. Stritch Chicago John Gregory Murray St. Paul Francis J. Spellman New York John Mark Gannon Erie John J. Mitty San Francisco Joseph F. Rummel New Orleans Richard J. Cushing Boston James H. Ryan Omaha John F. Noll Fort Wayne Ind Karl J. Alter Toledo

Plane Crash Claims 28 Near Rabaul Mountain Peak

New York dispatch reports 28 killed when a Douglas carrier plane crashed into a 7000 foot peak near Rabaul in New Britain. Melbourne radio and NBC recorded the broadcast.

New York Ins Melbourne Rabaul New Britain NBC

Deaths Frederick M. Warren 87 former West Liberty resident

Frederick Milan Warren 87 died in Woodland California at 5 30 am Friday after living in Woodland the past 20 years Survived by three sons Ernest M Mission City British Columbia W of Iowa City route 5 Roland A of Warner Alberta Canada brother William A of West Liberty four grandchildren and four great grandchildren Body to Cedar Rapids Monday morning then to Solon for services at Brush funeral home 2 pm Monday Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery Solon

Frederick Milan Warren West Liberty Woodland Calif Ernest M Mission City British Columbia Iowa City Route 5 Roland A Warener Alberta Canada William A Cedar Rapids Solon Brush Funeral Home Oak Hill Cemetery

Funeral services for Cedar Rapids resident Robert E. MacDanel

Funeral services for Robert E. MacDanel, longtime Cedar Rapids resident and former Clark MacDanel employee, will be held at Turner chapel at 1 30 p m Monday. Rev Allan Schoff and Rev William M Evans will conduct. Burial is Cedar Memorial Park. Friends may call at the chapel.

Robert E. MacDanel Clark-MacDanel Company Cedar Rapids Eighteenth Street Turner Chapel Allan Schoff William M. Evans Cedar Memorial Park

Infant Sharon Eckert Dies in Cedar Rapids

Sharon Lou Eckert infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Bob Eckert of 1912 Third Street SW died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 10 am Saturday Private services are set for 1 pm Monday at Beatty chapel with Rev J Richard Wagner Burial will be in the Linwood cemetery family lot

Sharon Lou Eckert Bob Eckert Third Street Cedar Rapids Beatty Chapel J. Richard Wagner First Congregational Church Linwood Cemetery

Funeral services for Russell Terrance Fishell

Funeral services for Russell Terrance Fishell, son of Mr and Mrs Russell Fishell, will be held Monday at 9 a.m. at St Matthew s Church. The Rev J D Kearn will say the Mass of Requiem with burial at Mt Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at Monahan funeral home.

Russell Terrance Fishell Russell Fishell Elmhurst Drive St. Matthew’s Church J. D. Kearn Mt. Calvary Cemetery Monahan Funeral Home

Bob Becker To Speak At Masonic Dinner

Outdoor editor of The Chicago Tribune Bob Becker will be the principal speaker at A. F. and A. M. Past Master's night on Nov 29. The 6 15 dinner at Masonic hall will honor Dr. E. E. Hruska as the honored past master with Mount Hermon members and guests invited by reservation.

Bob Becker The Chicago Tribune Mount Hermon Lodge A. F A. M Masonic Hall Becker Chicago Museum of Natural History South America North E. E. Hruska Mount Hermon

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