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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1945
Page
7
Mrs Irene Mansfeldt fainted in the courtroom as the prosecution read her declaration after the fatal shot that killed Nurse Vada Martin. Judge Murphy recessed the trial delaying planned closing by the prosecution. Navy Warrant Officer Wilbur P. Martin cried on the stand, saying he would be disappointed if Mansfeldt is cleared.
A courtroom exchange shows vigorous denial of aspersions about the defendant's wife as the defense attorney conducts a sharp cross examination. The tone reflects tension over character statements and credibility in the trial proceedings.
Vincent Hallinan breaks into tears as he questions whether Mrs Mansfeldt should be prosecuted. He asks if she should be freed, while Martin retorts that he would be disappointed if the court frees her. The tense exchange continues as the prosecution indicates it will wrap up its case.
The National Safety Council warned that U S traffic deaths rose 53 percent in October from the prior year, part of a rising toll as the nation endures a postwar traffic spree. The council said totals for the first ten months showed a continued upward trend.
Ned H. Dearborn, council president, says the nation overreacts to Pearl Harbor and inflation while accepting high accident deaths. He calls pedestrians to act as sensible adults and drivers to stop treating war era cars as kamikaze machines, urging safer roads after an October toll of 3,440 versus 3,303 in 1944.
In Linn County district court Roy Lavern Stewart sues Frances Elizabeth Stewart for divorce on grounds of desertion for over two years. Notice to appear by January 4 1946 in Cedar Rapids with default judgment possible. R Milner attorney 635 Higley Building Cedar Rapids Iowa.
No 18336 In the District Court in Linn County Iowa to all whom it may concern notice is hereby given that on December 4 1945 at 9 oclock A M an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Edward Daniel Doyle late of said county deceased will come on for hearing before the District Court at the Court House in Cedar Rapids for the proof and admission of the will to probate Cedar Rapids Iowa November 28 Arthur Axme ar Clerk District Court M W ORiel ey Attorney
Washington (UP) The army face a puzzling blanket count as a Senate probe questions 53 442 000 all wool blankets and other surplus items. Undersecretary Royall admits a math error while officials cite miscounts and shifting inventories. The article traces how the army estimated supplies for universal military training and resulting blanket allocations.
Flanagan recounts Army errors over blanket and sun glasses replacements. Officials admit mistakes after protests, noting 60 million sun glasses were ordered in error and promising fewer future pricing and restock blunders. Len Mead urges prudence and accountability.
The Gazette lists Thursday theater times for Paramount Iowa State Palace Rialto and Marion programs. Films include Weekend at the Waldorf Dakota Hit the Hay Call of the Wild Follow the Fleet The Picture of Dorian Gray Torpid Zone Happy Land Rendezvous Those Endearing Young Charms Salty O Rourke That’s the Spirit and The Fatal Witness with multiple daily showings and short subjects.
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