Compton to head military research role in Washington
Karl Compton is slated to head the military services research and development board, succeeding Vannevar Bush. He brings a wartime record of radar, proximity fuse, bazooka and amphibious gear, plus MIT leadership, raising expectations of diplomatic coordination among labs and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Sation
Karl T. Compton
The
Military Services
Vannevarbush
Compton
M.I.T
Truman-Dewey
G.O.P
Uncle Sam
Veterans Urged To Register For Bonus Vote
Commander Bill Mattis of VFW post 788 urged veterans to register to be eligible to vote on the Town Soldiers bonus bill at the November 2 election. He said the term bonus is misleading, as the measure aims to restore economic loss from wartime wages. The state VFW backs the measure and will educate voters. the bill will be presented on paper at the polls with Yes or No options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Mattis
V.F.W. Post
V.F.W
State Department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Matus
Car Gas Rationing In West Listed
The oil industry voluntary allocation committee lifted all automotive gasoline rationing in six Western states Hawaii and Alaska after production during the six week CIO strike in California exceeded demand. The move ends most rationing though service stations remain restricted. Ethyl and high octane fuels remain scarce. The committee may push higher octane content and restore first grade ethyl soon. Negotiations with CIO oil workers union over a 12 percent wage offer continue with a call for arbitration of violence claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Oil Industry Voluntary Allocation Committee
Hawaii
Alaska
California
A. C. Stewart
Stewart
CIO
George B. Eby Fined For Disturbing Peace
George B. Eby aged 27 of 500 First Avenue NE was fined 25 dollars plus costs in police court on Wednesday after pleading guilty to drunkenness and disturbing the peace. He was arrested Tuesday night by Patrolman John Scriven who found him throwing empty beer bottles into the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Eby
First Avenue NE
John Scriven
Farm price drop forecast by farm bureau and Jewel Tea
Allan B. Kline president of the American Farm Bureau Federation and Franklin J. Lunding chairman of Jewel Tea Company spoke at the National Association of Food Chains meeting in Chicago. They predicted lower farm prices by about 10 percent next year and that lower farm prices would bring reduced consumer food prices while noting some commodities may stay high and steel prices may rise. They urged free market forces over planned economics.
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Chicago
Allan
Kline
Vinton
American Farm Bureau Federation
Franklin J. Lunding
Jewel Tea Company
National Association of Food Chains
Lunding
Association
Washingon
Follies beauty says she shot herself by accident
Westport Connecticut AP reports former Ziegfeld Follies beauty Mary Pidgeon 41 of Memphis Tennessee was gravely wounded at the Longshore beach and country club. She told investigators a pistol discharged accidentally as she carried it to her bedroom. Police learned of the incident when her estranged husband Marcel Gotschi found her wounded. Prosecutor Montanaro said he was satisfied with her explanation and closed the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Queen for Day Arrives in Cedar Rapids for Amana Weekend
Mrs. Mary Lee Rolkes of St Louis Missouri wins Mutual Radio’s Queen for a Day prize list. She will have expenses paid for a Cedar Rapids eastern Iowa trip, stay at Roosevelt hotel, guest appearances at KCRG and Amana colonies, a home freezer prize, lunch, and attendance at the Iowa Notre Dame game in Iowa City Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Amana
Iowa
Mutual
Mary Lee Rolkes
St. Louis
Rolkes
KCRG
Roosevelt Hotel
Iowa City
Army Develops Lighter Arctic Wear For Troops
CHICAGO AP The army unveiled lighter weight clothing for arctic operations. Maj. Gen. William H Middleswart said new gear weighs 21 pounds and protects at 55 degrees below zero versus 25 pounds for current garb guarding at 40 below. A catalytic heating pad promises 20 hours of sleeping bag heat and potential glove heating. plastics may aid future body armor. The services will spend millions on research to improve the fighting man’s gear.
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Chicago
William H. Middleswart
QMC
Office of the Quartermaster General
Women’s Advertising Club
Army
Middleswart
Navy
Air Corps
Deluge at Parade Hits Legion Bands Damage
The American Legion convention faced a severe rain deluge during Tuesday night’s parade in Miami. The Miami Harvey Seeds post band alone sustained about 7500 dollars in damage, with at least 30 units affected. Drumheads and uniforms were soaked and some floats, including one valued at around 3000 dollars, were damaged. The California delegation led by Gov Warren shifted music mid parade as the rain drenched the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
American Legion
Harvey Seeds Post
Arch Cantrell
Legion
California
Gov. Warren
Cantrell
Span
Miami Daily News
Saw Burst as It Drove Behind Auto
In Melrose Massachusetts a five foot circular saw rigged to the rear of a car exploded Tuesday. Shrapnel pierced a schoolhouse roof half a mile away and a flywheel fragment hit a house quarter of a mile distant. Metal flew through a car windshield and dented a roof while another piece shattered a tenement window injuring none of the two occupants. The operator suffered only a minor cut when the belt snapped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
Mass
Card of Thanks and Lost and Found Advertisements
Card of Thanks from Hemphill family for sympathy flowers and minister. Also numerous Lost and Found notices and local ads for services, repairs, listings, and small personal notices across Cedar Rapids area. Names include Hemphill, Nora, Mrs., and various business ads and contact numbers.
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Hemphill
Charley
Nora “Hemphill
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Kenneth L. Dixon
Neo Mere Gamble
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Truman
Dewey
Karl Compon
Karl Compton
Harry Truman
Tom Dewey
Kline and Chain Head
Beauty
C.R
East
Arctic Wear
New York
Department of Parks
Riis Park
Janeba Funeral Home
J Street
Gazette
Marlon
Lady
Joanne Pochobradsky
Wim
Cocker Spante
Pupny the Voys
Snozzie
Newman's Box
Ebersonals
DeLung
Ast St. SE
Gedar Rapids Bargain Center
Ist St. SE
Dial
Rosen Tailor Shop
4Th St SE
Balgo Jeweler
Palace Theater Goodman Detective Service
New Jersey
W. RK. McMurrin
Kenwood Transfer
Buresh Motors, Inc
3Rd St
Hamilton
Bulova Parker
Vincents Jewelry
Kenwood Transfer Inc
R. A. Koranda
Wilson Ave
7Th Ave
Cedar Rapids Womans Club
Richards
7Th St
Kenwood PT
Harles Greenburg
Smith
Lcensed
Marchante National Bank
Spencer Support
MD Sra St. NE
Kenwood Transfer Rug Department
Kenwood ‘Transfer Home Service Department
Pat Patterson
Aid
KCRK
Joivision
Yellow Crb Co. Inc
Ave
S.E
Des Moines
H. IL
Concannon
Stepanek's Tailor
11Th Ave
Jrd Ave
Market Place
2Nd St
H. Hibnes
15Th St. S.E
Evelyn XE
Grandma Zier
Marian
Ce-Mar
Warren Rambo
Darwin EN
Marion Bird
Danceland
Caldrite
Iat Street
Melody Lane
Dareline
Stan Stanley
Dancellroom
Watt
Dancy
Newhall Ballroom
Stan Stanley Darana
Ray Alto Cowboys
P.S. Hall
Moellers Accordion Band
Hi-Way Gardens
Stanwood
Bob
Hillbillies
Mulekoft
Delco
General Motors
NOVAK
N Erson Co, Inc
E. Armbrecht
Purnish Earmbrecht
Barnett
Ist
Lear Repair Shop
4Th Ave
Ronnie’s
Venetian Blind
Blind Hospital
John Yosdineh, Jr
30Th St
Morris Fur Shop
Granby
McClellan's
Eager
Kutchera
Duspert
Hatch & Brookman Co
C. Kl. Gillam
Ghee City
Virgil Horak
Michels & Buckle
George Neowen
Vince
Linn County
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Illinois Gas & Electric CO
1St ST
Ww. A. McDermott
Lee Mr. Horan
Fruehauf Trailer CO
Cedar Rapids Division
Wilson & CO
Western Auto Store
2Nd Ave SE
Dini
Carpenter
Kadlec Bros
Sieneen 'S and
Studebaker Sales & Service Owings
D-Boa AS
16Th Ave
SS Ae
Jack Schneider
Dick Alexander
Marion
Larry Lawrence
M. R. Kennedy
Christ Anderson
Ed Siders
J Davis
Gall Vet
C. R
Cashman Plumbing
Conway
I. Kirkpatrick
D. K. Schmidt
R. Cc. Henderson
Mack Augustine
Frank Gobach & Sons Construction Co
1St Ave. S
Henry Leimer
U-245
Ught
Std Ave
Maron
Gustom
Fiein
Dim Reeder Radio and Sound, Co
APPLE
Lincoln Highway Orchard West
Mr_E HH Fleming
Jack Augustin
International Harvester Co
2Nd Ave
Martin Oil Service
8Th Ave
Buwden
Davenport
Bishop
Florida
Reel
Bishop's
1St Ave
Higley
Abel Howe CO
Grd
Ordial
Appleby
Montrose
Stemlar-McKibben, Inc
4Th Avenue SE
Reger & Co
Ard St. SE
Felter
Tucker Mfg. Co
Ieark
Viktor
Standard Re
Yonas
Iwanted
C. R. Nursery CO
Union Shop
H. L. Johnson
Weaver
Paramount Service
3Nd St. SE
John Blrul
Dysart
Craemer
Culvery
Ife
Harold Fleming
Culver Motors
2Nd Ave. BE
Wathan Motor Co
Montgomery Ward CO
MR. Moore
Baxter Motors, Inc
N.E
Center Point
Springville
Mt Vernon
North Liberty
Walford
Fate
Norway Newhall
Shellshore
Leo Klinger Klinger Paint CO
Newman's
Miss Hilger
Burroughs
Eellent Airey
Tinh Lid
Shin
Leibsohn
Bell Captain Hotel
Roosevelt
Indsar
Peoples Bank & Trust CO
3Rd Ave
Bridge
Hiland
Haleh & Brookman Lumber Co
Sappus
Satan
Eri
Rae Sun
Vernon
Kozy Inn
Harmony Cafeteria
Winter's
Wantiolu
Alberts Cleaners
Ist Ave
Prown Village
Ard Ave
Baranchanus Cafe
Moran's Cafe
Chesners
the Gazette
Mr. Young
Newmans
Miss Hillger
Post
S& W
10Th Street Service, Inc
10Th St. SE
Paramount Theater
de Var
Lazette
Chevrolet
Ith ST
Hearn-Stevenson
Swab Motor Co
Brush MG
Harley Davidson Jr
Padzensky
iDark Gray
Raymond von Sprechen
Olin
Delhi
Godfrey
Godfrey's Used Cars 1718 ¢ St
Town City Road
Plymouth Tudor
Richard Strang
Dept Rapids
7Th St. NE
Willys
Motor Food
Mahannah
North English
Skalsky Auto
Emil Hintze
Lowden
Jons
Harold Hutshusen
Homicstead
Boyer Ave
IMG
Desoto
12Th Ave
Plymouth
Ave. K.W
BUICK
Center Point Road
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