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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1944

Page

5

Cedar Rapids CIO bulletin urges registration and ballots

The fifth weekly bulletin of the Cedar Rapids City Industrial Union Council urges members to have precinct workers check registration for the Nov 7 election. It endorses George C. Claassen for Congress and Charles W. Hobbie for state senate, and notes an upcoming list of endorsed candidates. It also shows a Dewey photo with a critical caption from 1941.

CIO Cedar Rapids City Industrial Union Council George C. Claassen Congress Charles W. Hobbie State Senate Linn County PAC Council Thomas E. Dewey New York

Hearing on Establishment of Proposed Secondary Road District

Linn County Iowa sets hearing on a petition to establish a gravel surfacing district for a long township road in Clinton and nearby sections. The description lists extensive real estate parcels and owners affected, with the hearing set by the Linn County Supervisors for 2:60 PM on October 24, 1944, in Cedar Rapids.

County Auditor Linn County Iowa Township Clinton Township Francis Adolph Pavek Lena John Jr Pavek Lene and Ohn Petterson Gustave A Berthe Rathourn L J Winifred Gev Rathburn L Ang Winifred Mutual Trust Life Ins Co Rods Gov Lot Mutual Trust Life Ins_Co Sam Jerabek Aul All Gov Lot Bemer Charlies Mer Bener Charlies Mae Drake McArthur James C Rangheck John C Railstock Reml Foote Edith Avetna Life Ins Co Vinton Road Jeepert Howard Bemer Petterson Rathburn Mitchell Howard Rane County Cedar Rapids

Dodge Wedding Plan Goes Ahead Despite Major Father

Cpl Horace Dodge III heir to the Dodge fortune and Margery Gehman plan to marry in Denver as Maj Horace Dodge Sr objects He may arrive Tuesday to press custody but Col R P Todd says no interference until talks occur The couple intends to wed if a pass from Lowry Field is granted and Maj Dodge’s stance remains unresolved

Denver Cpl Horace Dodge Dodge Automobile Margery G. Gehman Bsoy Col R. P. Todd Lowry Field Cpl. Dodge Lowryfield Miss Gehman Harry M. Gehman University of Buffalo Margery New York Bud

Navy Dock Fire Kills and Maims at Terminal Island

A naval board probes a flash fire at Los Angeles area docks that killed three civilians and four sailors and left five sailors missing with about a hundred injured. Investigators link the blaze to a spark and surface fuel toluene from a naval tanker as flames surged between two landing ships. The disaster damaged a crane valued at $65,000 and spread rapidly across vehicles and dock facilities.

Los Angeles Naval Board Naval Naval Docks Terminal Island San Pedro

Worry of FALSE TEETH

Do not be embarrassed by loose teeth. Sprin tle FASTEETH on dentures for added comfort and security. It holds plates more firmly without gummy taste. Alkaline formula. Available at any drug store.

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Hickok Glass is Dedicated at Coe College Vesper

A stained glass window honoring Dr. and Mrs. Charles T. Hickok was dedicated in Sinclair Memorial chapel at Coe College during the season’s first vesper service. Dr. Hickok, professor emeritus of social and political science, was praised for his humor, intellect, and devotion to students. Mrs. Hickok, a long-time Cedar Rapids school board member, was lauded as a community leader and educator.

Charles T. Hickok Sinclair Memorial Coe College Hickok Coe Cedar Rapids Boyd Charles J. Lynch C. Ward Macy Division of Social Studies Hickoks David I. Berger Sinclair Memorial Chapel

Bricker urges stronger pre-audit powers to limit spending

Ohio Governor and GOP vice presidential nominee Bricker argued for extended pre-audit authority of the General Accounting Office to curb wasteful spending. He criticized the New Deal for seeking to shift control to the Treasury and urged a Dewey presidency with a Republican Congress to restore congressional oversight.

Cheyenne Wyo John W. Bricker Ohio General Accounting Office G.O.P Union Pacific Thomas E. Dewey Congress Bricker New Deal Treasury Department

Wallace Praises Ball For Reelection Stand In Midwest

Vice President Wallace lauded Senator Ball of Minnesota for his courageous stand in announcing reelection support for President Roosevelt, during a visit to the Midwest. He commended Ball for backing the President amid party and regional pressures.

Churchill’s Home From Stalin Talks

London reports Prime Minister Churchill prepared to report on his Moscow talks with Premier Stalin. En route to London he paused at Cairo for conferences with Allied military chiefs. He arrived in England in a near London airfield wearing an air command uniform. Eden remained in Russia.

London INS Churchill Moscow Stalin Cairo Reuters Anthony Eden Russia England Air Compan House of Commons Eden

Lopata Estate Notice from Linn County Iowa

We announce the estate of BLANCHE A. LOPATA late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted to said estate should pay to the undersigned and those having claims against the estate must file them duly authenticated in the Clerk of Linn County Iowa District Court.

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