City Parks Master Plan Outlined By Cedar Rapids Panel
Fifteen members of the city plan commission heard R H Riley of Harland Bartholomew and Associates present the master plan for Cedar Rapids six largest parks Ellis Bever Daniels Van Vechten Riverside and Shaver to guide development as funds allow The plan favors footpaths over auto drives and calls for general overhauls to play facilities It will be studied by the park committee before a mass meeting with citizens and Mr Bartholemew. The panel also denied F G Merklin’s request to buy nine feet of city property on Ninth street SW noting the risk of setting a bad precedent.
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Core of the Earth Remains Hot Since Formation
A Carnegie Institute scientist says the Earth's core remains exceedingly hot, dating back 1.5 to 3 billion years since the planet formed. The finding supports long standing theories of a hot planetary interior driving geologic activity.
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Frenchmen Would Not Aid Nazis Says Observer
Washington dispatch reports that most French citizens oppose aligning with Germany or returning to war. Observers note little appetite for fighting Britain, with many hoping Britain wins. The Vichy regime is seen as capable of concessions under pressure, while optimism remains that Britain’s victory could revive France.
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Defeated Group Seeks Peace and Rebuild After Devastation
Survivors express desire for stability and return to normal life after a traumatic loss. Community members rally to aid families facing displacement and damage while authorities plan aid and reconstruction efforts.
Ousted From Tavern Kills Proprietress
Mrs Elizabeth Adams about 45 was slashed to death Wednesday in her tavern five miles north of Portage Huugo Baerwolf 57 year old widowed farmer who lived near the tavern surrendered soon after District Attorney William Leitsch said Baerwolf confessed the slaying He said Baerwolf had visited the tavern Tuesday night and been ejected then obtained a butcher knife and returned to the establishment
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William J Leitsch
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