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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1946
Page
12
The upcoming Senate will include at least 15 newcomers as six incumbents lose renomination and nine drop from the race. Thirty-five seats across 34 states are decided with Republicans holding 10, Democrats 24, and Progressives 1.
INDIANAPOLIS UP A 46 year old father Harry Smith was charged with manslaughter after shooting his son Willard Smith 23 at the family home. Police say the shooting occurred as the son and another male relative returned intoxicated and an argument ensued with the father claiming self defense and protection of his daughter and other family members.
Wesley Engquist 26 from Fremont Nebraska plans to roll to Florida for winter in his wheelchair. Since starting three and a half years ago he has traveled thousands of miles with aid from friendly truck drivers and occasional self propulsion. He left Fremont August 15, reached the coast in 31 days from California then to Fort Worth and Dallas for repairs. He has completed 16 trips and cites finding a place to sleep as his major challenge and carries two spare tires ready for rough highways.
The father says Willard threatened him during an argument and a sister tried to defend their father. Willard allegedly pressed a knife to Dorothy Smith's throat before a gunshot was fired by Willard’s uncle, who rushed to aid. Flora Smith witnessed the shooting as police note previous threats and an earlier weapons charge.
Georgia Governor Ellis G Arnall a Democrat told Chicago reporters that the Republican party will win next week, saying Democrats are doomed to defeat because they have compromised with forces of reaction.
Incorporation notice records Reid-Way, Inc a Iowa Chapter 491 corporation to engage in manufacturing machinery and services. Principal office Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa authorized capital stock 100000 spread over 10000 shares par 10 dollars. Directors officers listed including Raymond A Reid President Kenneth W Rector Secretary Treasurer with initial board term and meeting dates. Private property of stockholders exempt from corporate liability.
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