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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1944

Page

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Truman accuses Dewey of fence straddling foreign policy

In Los Angeles, Senator Truman labels Thomas Dewey a fence straddler on foreign policy who would align with Hearst and McCormick. He argues Roosevelt's leadership produced vast air power and warned the nation against an isolationist Dewey.

Los Angeles Harry S. Truman Thomas E. Dewey William Randolph Hearst Col Robert McCormick Truman Dewey Japan Roosevelt Shrine Auditorium Hearsts McCormicks Hearst McCormick Pacific Willie Hearst Bertie’ McCormick Ball Minnesota New York Chiefs of Staff Douglas MacArthur Supreme Command Harding William Howard Taft Charles Evans Hughes

Killed in Action Pvt Leonard Hallquist in France

Pvt Leonard Hallquist 20 was killed in action in France Sept 20 after being reported missing Sept 14. In service since March 17 1943 he previously worked for Russell's Railway Guide and graduated from Roosevelt High School. Surviving: parents Mr and Mrs Victor Hallquist a sister Mrs Blanche Gardner and brother Robert Hallquist.

Leonard Hallquist France War Department Victor Hallquist Fifth Street Hallquist Russell's Railway Guide Roosevelt High School Blanche Gardner Donald Gardner Air Corps England Robert Hallquist

Jurors Selected for Linn County District Court Term

Petit jurors for the November term of Linn county district court were announced Tuesday. They report at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, with jurors listed from Cedar Rapids Central City Marion Coggan Lisbon Center Point Mt. Vernon Springville and Walker areas.

Linn County District Court Cedar Rapids Floyd J. Anderson Joe B. Arce A. R. Austin Gertrude Banks W. D. Barnhizer Hazel A. Bates Harry J. Beall John V. Beck J. Hamilton Bell Charles Arthur Bearle G. J. Bondurant Helen N. Bouldin Joseph J. Bousek George H. Breidert Edward M. Bruna Lydia E. Buchan Charles E. Butterfield Helen E. Camwell Mary 4. Charter Emil G. Christie William G. Clark Lillian F. Clifford Ralph C. Conybeare Edward P. Dougherty N. V. Engler Agnes Gaines Gilbert P. Goss William E. Graham Vernon O. Hansen Roy F. Hauser Wilmer J. Haworth Mildred Hagen Cora G. Haynes R. E. Heal Esther N. Henson Opal L. Herkner Allen B. Hird Charles E. Hite Louis W. Jonas Samuel J. Kacere John Kelly Louis E. Kolar Bernice Kotek F. G. Lightner A. C. Loepp John Mach Orpha G. Smith Abe L. Smulekoff Anton Stelcik Jennie Stolar James W. Sullivan Max M. Tow Vesta E. Vrba George A. Wetzel Central City K. R. Balderson K. A. Mills Marion Ed Bills Marguerite Cornell Margaret Dunn John Howe Flora Klump Carl Krapf Coggan Helen Ross Thomas Bushnell Wes Warnock Lisbon Dean Clark Center Point Fred Haars Mt. Vernon Laurence Hunter Springville Albert Pollock Charles Starry Andrew Falcon Walker W. Moler

1300 Yankee Bombers Blitz Cologne In Daylight Raid

Cologne endured its heaviest bombing of the war as 1300 Fortresses Liberators and 800 escorts plus 2100 planes struck railyards and factories. American losses totaled 13 bombers and 3 fighters. RAF Tempests and Typhoons supported operations against targets in Germany Austria and Czechoslovakia.

London Cologne United States Italy Vienna Aachen Rhine Henschel Tank Works Betjtenhausen Ordnance Works Reich Germany Vernay Holland Austria Czechoslovakia Salzburg Hitler Berchtesgaden Villach Linz Czechoslovak Brux Skoda Pilsen

Restrictions on Building Relaxed for Standard Prewar Homes

The War Production Board and National Housing Agency lifted limits on floor area, electrical outlets, and plumbing fixtures for standard prewar homes. Relaxation comes from easing shortages, giving builders more design freedom as materials become available while retaining lumber conservation rules and a ban on board lumber for sheathing, partitions, ceilings, and fences.

Washington War Production Board National Housing Agency

Bomb debris clears in southern England suburbs

London dispatch reports southern counties and London area residents digging out on Tuesday after more flying bombs extra flights caused damage and debris removal efforts continue.

London INS England

Three a Week Variety Show Replaces Passing Parade

A new three a week radio variety program replaces Passing Parade with John Nesbitt. The show debuts Tuesday 6 15 to 6 36 p m over CBS and WMT featuring Martin Block as emcee Johnnie Johnston Monica Lewis and Paul Baron with a 22 piece orchestra. Roosevelt and Bricker speeches and numerous guest appearances fill the schedule across NBC CBS and local stations.

Miss Lewis Broadway Johnny Benny

Radio Schedule Highlights for October 18, 1944

A dense listing of radio programs and times across WMT WGN WHO KXEL and other stations for Wednesday October 18 1944. includes news shows music dramas soap operas and farm reports with hosts such as John Stephens Cliff and Helen Ginny and programs like Farm Forum Farm News and Rhythm at various daytime and evening slots.

WMT Cliff & Helen WGN Boadiey WMT Farm Forum Higgins Boys KXEL Jerry Zeids

Radio Schedule Fragments From Early Evening Listings

Time slots show a mix of network and local program names across stations WMT WHO WGN KXEL and others. Notable items include World News Sports and entertainment segments with presenters Dixon Tracy and Tom Mix referenced among varied program labels.

WMT World Today WGN Tom Mix KXEL

Murder Heiress Bauerdorf Slaying Probed In Hollywood

Hollywood and sheriff investigators pursued leads in the death of heiress Georgette Bauerdorf whose strangled body was found in her West Hollywood apartment bath. A soldier, Sgt Cosmo Volpe, admitted he spent two hours with her last Wednesday night but denied leaving the canteen with her or visiting the apartment. Two former doormen with keys, Ernest Tate and George Baker, denied proximity to the scene. A yearbook page and her handwriting about "the doll with the shoe button eyes" and "cinnamon drops" suggest she entertained often. Deputy inspectors believe the killer knew her habits.

Hollywood Hollywood Canteen Georgette Bauerdorf Sheriff's Invests Cosmo Volpe Air Force New York California Volpe Miss Bauerdorf West Hollywood George Baker William J. Penprase Sheriff's Bureau of Investigation George F. Bauerdorf

OPA Suit Filed Against John Blaul's Sons

A Cedar Rapids federal case accuses John Blaul's Sons, wholesale grocer at 600 First Street SE, of sugar sales without ration coupons and poor records. Theodore F. Blaul, the president, signed a stipulation admitting the charges but denying willful violations and agreed to an injunction to restrain further actions.

John Blaul First Street SE Office of Price Administration U. S. Court Cedar Rapids Theodore F. Blaul OPA

190 sbe ef waste pees will make econtainers

A brief note describes waste materials repurposed into containers for handling bleed plasma. The text is fragmented but indicates reuse of waste in producing specialized containment for plasma products. No specific organizations or dates are identified in the readable portion.

False Teeth Offer Comfort and Security in Daily Life

Consumers report FASTEETH provides firmer secure dentures allowing easy talking laughing and sneezing with less worry about slipping or dropping. The product promises comfort and stability for daily use.

Fasteeth

French Nab Admiral Who Scuttled Fleet

Paris AP reports the French navy arrests Admiral Jean De La Borde commander at Toulon for giving the order to scuttle the fleet in November 1942. He is accused of failing to ensure an escape to North Africa when Germans seized the port.

Paris Jean de la Borde Toulon Mediterranean North Africa

Ballot Request Totals for Iowa War Ballots Reach 59,519

DES MOINES AP reports Iowa military ballot requests reached 59,519 by Monday as deputy secretary of state Ray Johnston notes a drop from a peak of 3,880 on Aug 28 to 37 on Monday.

DES Moines Ray Johnston

Fragmented Local Schedule Fragments From OCR Notice

OCR readable fragments show days of week and scattered terms like Sunday Monday Thursday Friday Saturday. Details are incomplete, making exact schedule or event unclear.

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Straddler Sen. Truman Senator Downey Foreign Policy Thornton & Minor Mays Osco Drug Merle E. Garmoe D. D Third Street DIAL Wlake Lady Esther Leonard Halloquist Yankee Radio Nadine Subotnik National War Fund WHO John W. Bricker Ohio San Diego Dinah Shore NBC Barry Wood Patsy Kelly Hildegarde Ginny Simms Henry Wallace Mason City Ferdinand Eberstadt WPB New York Herald ‘Tribune CBS WBBM British Cedar Rapids George Newland Don Gunn Rose Marie Jun F. E. Corey Pierre Tracy E. E. Schenefelt Robert Gardiner Barbara Nassif H. Cotton Minchen Dick Haymes Seer Burns Allen Fibber Molly Wallace Ewee Orum WMAQ MBS Dick Haymes Weem Wener Concert O. Who John Stephens WGN World News WMT Bie Ginny Arthur Fale Roma Ill. G.O.P D.m Wmt Burns Eaews Henry WGN Symphony Exel Spotlight Bob H Exel Swi Van Patte’n Dreier Wgn Reveille Hi Neighbor Womtt Pappy Haines Asic Bbs News WMT Poultry School Shelley WGN Reveille G'dwin Uncle Cin Music Bkfast Club Ae A.m. Wak & Who Bonkellows Dick Baker Vic Lindiahr A.m Nesn WMT Poologiers Grant Terry's Party Gross Rkets Wefellows Mary Kxel Ava Jobrson Mary Marlin WGN Centeen Kxel Tena Tim Ma Perkins Life Youngs Ida Allen A. Gee Jane WGN News Ethel Albert Stella Dallas WGN Johnsons Exel Singers M. Goldbergs Cones A Joyce Jordan Widder Brown Jack Little Chicago Exel Sportlicht Arthur Hal WGN Musica EXEL Cliff Edwards Wen’ Toe Homem Homemak Honeym Hilwan Fee Lite &Xel Gord Rosemary Aie Exel Nees Gartyn Jane Cowl Worat Jack Berehs S.m Judy Kate Thane Carter Helen Trentith Webber Holb Buckaroos Johnny Betts Portia WGN Music Mart Kxel Sea Hound Chang Farl Kxel Harrigan Dixon Tracy Sern Kxel Ja Warm St’s Rxel Agverts Delee Nevins Mendeco Cruggists Coca-Cola Company Coca-Cola Bottling Company Ttes Meni Coca-Cola Reveille Ben Adams Fami Col Allen Roth Quartet Melody Madhouse Christian Science Laura Lawton Smilin Ed McConnell N News of the World American Legion Finders Keepers Babe Rut Sun Sundae Hennice Star Playhouse Melody Roundup David Harum Judy and Alex Dreier Emensus Perry Mason Gor B. B Hickenlooper Retter Business Burens Edith D. Webber i Rasch House Lews Catuestoan Ietory ‘Armers Westinghouse Betty Crocker Univ. of Iowa Woman of America Army Hour Pepper Young’ Family Rupert Hughes Farre! Music Room Prohibition Natl Ore Laila Adsy Judy Carton Dinsh Shore Daffe’s Tavern Manhattan Merry Telephone Hour Mystery Theatre Kraft Music Hall National Barn Amer Fibber McGee Mr. District Aftor Rob Burns Sue Fenn Iowa Parry “Wood-Patsy Ona Sestain
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