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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1946

Page

3

CPA To Quit Two Controls Over Industry

Washington AP The Civilian Production Administration moves toward exit from the federal scene as it readies to revoke two wartime controls. L-99 freezing cotton looms to essential fabrics and L-101 limiting glass container size will be dropped. A CPA committee will decide remaining scrappings with a target to reduce controls to a minimum by December 31 and hand over duties to other agencies by CPA’s March 31 expiration.

Washington Civilian Production Administration CPA John D. Small Small John R. Steelman Dec

Noted Composer To Speak Play At Coe College

Ernst Levy pianist composer will appear on the Coe campus next week for lectures and concerts beginning a winter series of visiting artists. An 8 15 p m recital on Wednesday at Sinclair Memorial chapel features Beethoven Mozart Debussy and Schumann. the Tuesday 8 15 p m lecture titled Musical Substance and Form includes piano illustrations. Levy, native of Switzerland, first came to America in 1939 and returned in 1941 after Paris fell. His works include five choral pieces nine symphonies and chamber music for violin flute and organ. Other guests include Harvard language expert Ivor Richards who will speak December 5, Richard Lahey will discuss In an Artist's Studio on February 14, with plans for a March social sciences lecturer and a May spring concert closing the series.

Ernst Levy Coe College Levy Beethoven Mozart Debussy Schumann Sinclair Memorial Chapel Switzerland America United States Paris Coe Ivor Richards Richards Harvard University Richard Lahey

Nationalists land in Chefoo sector near Shantung port

Nationalist troops landed Wednesday near Chefoo and three other sectors on the north Shantung peninsula as a major battle formed for the Communist held port. Reports said government planes joined sea forces to hunt Communist troops ferried from south Manchuria. Unconfirmed claims cited 30 000 Communist troops around Chefoo with a possible fall of the port. Government forces also seized Tunghwa and Sinkiang on the Soviet border, while Harbin was poised for a battle in Manchuria.

Nanking Chefoo Shantung Peninsula Peiping Manchuria Gulf of Chihli Hsin Min Pao New York Radio Tunghwa Sinkiang Korea Harbin

Convicts Bequeath Eyes to Eye Bank

Stateville prison will have 800 inmates sign forms to bequeath their eyes after death for an eye bank. The program aims to provide corneal tissue for grafting to restore sight for the blind, as announced by Warden Joseph Ragen.

Stateville Joseph Ragen Stateville Penitentiary Ragen

Prisoner volunteer plan shows growing support

A government plan to mobilize 1,000 prisoners includes 800 volunteers already. Officials describe expanding participation as a key step in reform and rehabilitation efforts.

What’s a Thousand Bucks One Way or the Other

Hollywood police puzzled by theft of a bootmaker’s car and missing cash. David Posada reported $1,500 in the back seat, but investigators found the car abandoned with eye glitter scattered on the rear floor and no cash.

Hollywood David Posada

Moccasin Leather-Soled Shoes Mark New American Style

America introduced a fully developed leather upper moccasin with a leather sole, marking a notable advancement in footwear design. The statement highlights national innovation in fashion and craft, signaling a shift in shoe manufacturing and style.

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