Cedar Rapids Editor Seeks Airline Service for City
The Gazette notes Richard E. Crayne Jr, Navy veteran and aviation writer, urges Cedar Rapids to pursue sustained airline service. He cites 13 airlines seeking CAB franchises with Mid-Continent and United among bidders, and outlines regulatory steps and local plans for a premier Municipal Airport hub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Hines
Airport Commission
Mid-Continent Airlines
United Air Lines
Aeronautics Board
New York
San Francisco
Board
Iowa
North-Central
Missouri
Great Lakes
Idaho
CAB
Cedar Rapids
United States
America
Civil Aeronautics Board
Johnny Seeks Iowa Flight Here in Speech
The speaker asserts a preference to perform his flying in Iowa, expressing enthusiasm for aviation while choosing a local setting over other locations. This remark highlights regional pride and personal taste in where to fly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Iowa
Three Flyers Earn Private Licenses At Hunter Field
Three Hunter Flying Service students Emery A Gleason Mike Kosek and Louis Burgus earned private pilot licenses last week. Solo flight day is memorable not for certificates but personal achievement. Readiness and VA program ties mark Hunter soloes by Kay McIlware John Eben and Robert Simmons with VA support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter Flying Service
Emery A. Gleason
Mike Kosek
Louis Burgus
Hunter
Kay McIlware
John Eben
Veterans Administration
Robert Simmons
Central City
AFL Publication Urges Lewis To End Coal Strike
The St. Louis Labor Tribune called on John L. Lewis to halt the soft coal strike for the sake of the United Mine Workers and the labor movement. It urged peaceful negotiation for wage adjustments and warned of repressive legislation if the strike continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
St. Louis Labor Tribune
American Federation of Labor Council
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Labor
Lewis
AFL
Old King Coal
Organized Labor Movement
Fire destroys Cody Hotel in Grand Rapids. 30 hurt
A four story Cody hotel in Grand Rapids was gutted by fire on Saturday. Chief Ward Palmer said about 30 guests were treated for minor injuries and smoke inhalation. no deaths reported. Fire brought under control in about 90 minutes. cause yet to be determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids, Mich
INS
Cody Hotel
Ward Palmer
Red Cross
Czech groups set meeting and concert notes for week
The Federation of Czech Groups meets next Wednesday at 7 30 p m replacing Thanksgiving evening. Reports from the annual concert will be presented. Eva's Escapades, a Czech motion picture from Praha, will play two nights at the Strand theater. Blacksmith's Daughter rehearsals begin for the 1946 47 season with date to be announced. Jan Hus number 51 I C O F holds officer nominations at 7 30 p m Wednesday. Cedar Rapids lodge 262 W B F A meets at 8 p m with a Thanksgiving dance at 9 p m open to the public admission charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Czech
Eva
Praha
Czechoslovakia
Theaer
Czech Dramatic Association
Jan Hus
I.C.0 F
Cedar Rapids
Frank Waldron
Boy Scout Paper Drive Nets 60 Tons in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids paper drive collected 60 tons of paper on Saturday, led by Scout Executive Keith Benner. Scouts used 25 trucks to gather bundles from curbs and residents, with receipts added to $2,800 already in the Waubeek swimming pool fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Keith Benner
Waubeek
Local Want Ads Highlight Beauty Shops and Events
A fragmented page lists beauty shops including IONA KRAPSL and Ruth Son Beauty Salon, with contact details and services. It also mentions a boxing show at Memorial Coliseum, a party by the American Legion, a dance night with Top Hat, and various personals and service notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Coliseum
Smateur
Pax Mead
Lee
Mike
Miss Coliseum West
Morris-Sanford Company
American Legion
Legion Hell
Lost item notice with partial details and reward
Fragmentary notice requests help locating a left hand bike glove and a kitten in the vicinity. It mentions a lost item and a reward, with contact hints and street references. The text includes jumbled names and partial addresses, making specifics unclear.
Men and Women In Service
Seaman Robert M. Kephart completes submarine training at New London and aims for submarine duty. His brother Richard Jr. has just completed three years in the U S Navy. Marine Pvt John Henderson returns to San Diego after a 10 day visit with Cedar Rapids relatives. Aviation Chief Machinist's Mate John Albers serves aboard U S S Salisbury Sound with Seventh Fleet in the China Japan area. Pfc Wallace Darling Jr is separated from service in Hot Springs after two years in a medical clearing company in the Southwest Pacific and has returned home after four years total service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Kephart
Richard L. Kephart
F Avenue NW
New London
Conn
Richard, Jr
U. S. Navy
John Henderson
Marine Corps
San Diego
John Puckhaber
B Street
Cedar Rapids
John Albers
J. C. Albers
Anamosa
U.S.S. Salisbury Sound
Seventh Fleet
China-Japan
Wallace Darling, Jr
Hot Springs
Ark
Southwest Pacific
F. W. Darling
Cottage Grove Avenue
Truman Elevates Mission to Iraq and Middle East Posts
President Truman boosted U S diplomatic presence in the Middle East by elevating the Iraq mission to ambassadorial status. George Wadsworth becomes ambassador to Baghdad and will head Lebanon as minister. Lowell C Pinkerton leaves Jerusalem to become minister to Lebanon, with a separate Syria post planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
United States
Middle East
Iraq
George Wadsworth
Bagdad
Wadsworth
Syria
Lebanon
Lowell C. Pinkerton
Jerusalem
Shirt Sleeve Rebellion Shuts Colombian Theaters
Local theaters in Cucuta Colombia closed after public protest against the mayor's smoking ban and prohibition on attending events in shirt sleeves. Citizens organized to express opposition to the decree, affecting cinema operations and public behavior norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cucuta
Colombia
U S Seizes West Coast Gambling Barge
In Los Angeles an AP report states Uncle Sam took over the gambling ship Bunker Hill after Federal Judge J F T O'Connor ordered forfeiture to the government. The vessel, operated by Tony Cornero Straila, was found used for gambling not coastal trading as licensed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Uncle Sam
Bunker Hill
J. F. T. O'Connor
Tony Cornero Straila
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Richard E. Crayne, Jr
The
Gazette
Sheridan
Wyo
University of Missouri
Dick Crayne
Joe
Bermuda
Himes
Chief Pilot
Owen
John Owen
John D. Owen
Johnny Owen
Fort Dodge
CPT
Coe College
Hladky’s
Libby
Hladky's Grocery
Heinz Cream OF Tomato
4Th Ave
Mello D
Danitary Farm Dairies
Seattle
Wash
Grand Rapids
South Side News
Boy Scout
Iona Krapsl
Nu Art Beauty Shop
E. Oret Ings
Ruth Son Beauty Salon
Dows
Daniceland
Ng Ray Sukut
Tee Gane
pRase
SS Ae
Angeles
Eppenaes
NFA
Morre Beerx
Ion
Ryan
Fio_M. Ranner
Nora A. Ae
Guarenty
Lek Brown
Camellia
SEARS
ARTA
Ieee
St. NE
P.O
Alcoholics Anonymous
John
Jack's
Axton College Pharmacy
Vincent's
Trd
Les Asenge
Daints
Siscia
Letitia
Brunyon
Renwood Trans
J. J. Smith
Merchants National Bank
Tates
Yoursellf Inc
Spike Jones
G Buresh Motors, Inc
Cartside Minneriic Hoppin
Hemel
Ness
Jack Fordice
Lowell Taylor
Girreral
Yippee
Vince Ang
Salve Suise
Ci —Aheeta
BAY
Rae & PR
Henderson
Brown Shaeffer
Lw, Stone
Seward Bist Boeae
U.S
Biler’s
DIAL
Food Market
First Street
Folger's
Teeme
Tery
Jack Sprat
Mountain Grown
Rand
Sunshine Select
Richelieu
Sunshine Market
First Avenue
Fifteenth St
U.S.P
Kap
Concen Sa Lederle’s
Lilly's
Squibb’s
WMT
Gary Lai
NT Pharmacy Poo
Searles
Hollywood
O.R.C. Bldw
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