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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1946

Page

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Election year halts ship probe hearings in Congress

The house merchant marine committee paused its wartime shipbuilding profits inquiry as election pressure rises. Chairman Bland says hearings will resume possibly in November, with Kaiser asked to return to explain discrepancies. Weichel seeks fuller testimony on Kaiser and other firms, while Southeastern Shipbuilding awaited its turn.

Washington House Merchant Marine Committee Bland D-Va Maritime Commission Rep Weichel Ohio Henry J. Kaiser Kaiser Liberty Ono Southeastern Shipbuilding Corporation Peigy

Henry Vaclav Fined for Drunkenness in Police Court

Henry Vaclav of 2318 Blakely Boulevard SE was fined 25 dollars and costs in police court Friday for drunkenness. Patrolmen Glenn Walters and John Kuba found him in a parking near Twelfth Street and Fifth Avenue SE around 8 pm Thursday. He resisted the officers on the way to the station.

Henry Vaclav Blakely Boulevard Glenn Walters John Kuba Twelfth Street Fifth Avenue SE

Tribe Wapsipinicon Initiates 15 Camp Waubeek Campers

The Tribe Wapsipinicon plans a Saturday initiation for 15 campers at Camp Waubeek in Waubeek Iowa in a ceremony led by James Maloney with Dr M D Marr in charge. Notable initiates include David Johnson Curtis Chapman Ted Whi Jack Belgren Paul Me John Schloeman Bob Hale Bob LaGrange David Marshall Miller Richard Fritz Gene Neuzil Don Elliott and Duane Geater. The event ends Sunday at 2 p m with a public ceremony announced by Scout Executive Keith Benner.

Camp Waubeek Order of Tribe Wapsipinicon

Coeds Beat Vets In Fight Over Baker Hall Dorm

In Columbus a Common Pleas judge refused a temporary injunction blocking Ohio State University trustees from converting Baker hall into a women dorm. Judge Gessaman ruled the trustees acted within discretion. Over 600 women students will move in once notified.

Columbus Ohio Common Pleas Myron B. Gessaman Ohio State University Baker Hall James R. Lloyd Lancaster Nanan Gessaman

Discharge Sped For Many G I s

The army fast tracked release for a large share of about 300000 enlisted men. Nonregulars in the U S and overseas within six months of discharge will be freed if they can be spared. Those eligible for college admission may be discharged with minimal delay. The policy aims to cut service time and improve efficiency amid budget limits.

Washington Army United States War Department

Linn County estate notice of administrator and creditors

Duly appointed and qualified as administrator for the estate late of Linn County Iowa. Persons indebted to said estate are to make immediate payment to the undersigned. All persons having claims against the estate will file them duly authenticated in the office of Linn County District Court. Marvin D Cone Administrator. Frank C Byers Attorney.

Linn County Lowe Marvin D Cone Prank C. Byers

Administration notice for C Karian estate in Linn County Iowa

In the Linn County Iowa District Court an administratrix has been duly appointed for the estate of C Karian late of Linn County deceased. All debtors must pay promptly and all creditors must file their claims with the undersigned attorney Otte L Beblotes.

Two Men Fined for Disturbing the Peace

LeRoy Wehde of 718 Sixth Street SW and Walter Lacy of 326 Seventh Street SE were each fined $25 for disturbing the peace by fighting. Police arrested them about 8 20 p m after breaking up a fight on First Street between First and Second Avenues SE.

LeRoy Wehde Sixth Street Walter Lacy Seventh Street First Street First Second Avenues

Wilson Truckers Elect AFL Bargaining Agent

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters was certified by the NLRB as the bargaining agent for all Wilson truck drivers after an Aug 14 election. The same union was also certified for Morrell and Company country drivers following an Aug 13 election.

International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers AFL NLRB Wilson and Company Morrell and Company

War damage compensation plan gains 75 percent support

Paris AP reports a 75 percent compensation principle for Allied property in five European peace treaties is virtually established, easing controversy. The United States and Russia oppose Britain’s push for full compensation, backing Balkan Finnish economic talks instead. Russia objects to an American 25 percent proposal, urging a Russian stance instead.

Paris United States Russia

Man Leaps to Death From Empire State Building

Douglas W. Brashear Jr., 27, of Richmond Virginia, an advertising agency employee, fell or leaped from the 76th floor of the Empire State Building early Friday. His body dropped about 1000 feet to 33rd Street. police say his watch stopped at 2:50 a.m. and the victim was identified at the morgue.

New York Douglas W. Brashear, Jr Richmond Empire State Building 33Rd Street

Administrator appointed for Amanda Barnes Barham estate

Notice is given that on the ith day of tember 1946 Linn County Iowa the administrator was duly appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Amanda Barnes Barham late of Linn County deceased. All persons indebted to said estate must remit payments to the undersigned. Those having claims against the estate should file them in the office of the Clerk of Linn County District Court. Quad George Stan Rapne Towne Administrator Stewart Holmes Attorney

Linn Ty Amanda Barnes Barham Linn County Iowa District Court Ouarp GE Stan ‘Rapne Stewart Holmes

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