This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1946
Page
2
A cloudburst and record rainfall sent the San Antonio river into flood, drowning at least 10 people and causing extensive property damage. Rescue teams used boats and amphibious vehicles to save hundreds from rooftops and rising waters in the downtown area.
Three year old David Burgess drowned in the Legion pool at Thomas Park Marion as his brother William nine watched fearing he could not save him. The pool drainage and slippery walls hindered rescue. David born February 19 1943 was taken to Neff Funeral Home Mt Vernon with services planned Saturday at 3 p.m.
Nash-Finch asks the district court for temporary injunctions against the AFL Teamsters Union Local 238 and two transfer companies, plus union officials James White and Harry Wilbur. The petitions allege the defendants coerced nonunion Nash-Finch drivers by threatening or withholding deliveries unless workers joined the union. Hearing set for Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Jehovah's Witnesses file federal petition in Des Moines seeking to enjoin Warren County officers and Lacona city officials from interfering with worship. Six members accuse Sheriff Lewis Johnson Mayor Lo Goode and Marshal Paul McFarland of forming a conspiracy to curb religious rights. An order requires Johnson Goode McFarland and Lacona officials to appear in court on October 11 before Judge Charles A. Dewey.
President John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers had an emergency appendicitis operation Friday. His physician son Dr. John L. Lewis Jr. reported he came through all right and that the condition is good. The son witnessed the procedure. Lewis was taken to the hospital about noon and the operation began around 12:30 PM.
King George II of Greece, 56, departs England aboard a private plane in royal colors to resume the throne amid civil strife and German advances. Greek government plans elaborate ceremonies and strict police guard his return to Athens on Saturday after the exile begun in 1922. The king, wearing a decorated commander pose, smiles as officials bid him farewell.
Athens dispatch reports Communists demanding British troops exit Greece and a coalition government. Fighting spreads to Yugoslav and Albanian borders as 61 bandits are reported killed and 115 wounded in a four day Deskati battle that began Sept. 21. Army losses: eight killed, nine wounded, 39 missing.
Detachments of British troops Friday began to withdraw from Athens into the interior of the country. No explanation was given immediately.
In Philadelphia reading terminal market a housewife struck a man with a leg of lamb during a clash over a sole piece of meat. A rush of about 2 000 people at opening hour required six city policemen and four Reading Company officers to keep order. The woman claimed the meat after a brief struggle as the man walked away.
Eight Illinois Central railroad employees were arrested in Waterloo by FBI agents and local officers in a long running theft probe. The arrests target thefts from shipments passing through the Waterloo freight house terminal with losses estimated in the thousands of dollars. Charged in federal warrants are Bennie D. Carothers and Robert E. Finger for interstate merchandise theft.
The New York Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co and 24 officers and subsidiaries were fined 175000 for conspiring to monopolize much of the U.S. food business. Judge Lindley vacated part of the order, three subsidiaries and one officer were found innocent, and 10 defendants each paid 10000. No prison terms were imposed.
In Tokyo Gen MacArthur said US air forces in the Philippines were outnumbered and inadequately equipped, overwhelmed by superior Japanese forces. He rebutted Lt Gen Brereton’s charges and noted Formosa talks were not approved, stressing little could have altered the early war outcome.
Parker, Cedar Rapids public schools superintendent, outlined a long-range plan at a Young Men's bureau meeting. He urged salary revisions, curriculum updates, facility planning, staff reorganization, and creation of departments in physical welfare, guidance, and research. The proposal also emphasizes special education, public relations with youth groups, and community outreach. Continued on page 8.
Rex Conn notes that President Truman’s hope for easing the meat shortage hinges on seasonal marketings that may not occur this fall. He cites likely light Livestock marketings, producer pessimism on price ceilings, tax considerations, and shifting hog feeding, with a warning that consumer supplies may not rise enough before elections.
The weatherman forecast cooler weather for Iowa on Saturday as the football weekend begins. Cloudy skies and rain were seen after 1 p.m. but clearing and cooler conditions were expected by early Saturday. Temperatures ranged from 64 to 77 degrees through Friday with highs of 84 degrees Thursday.
The OPA announced a reversal of its earlier policy and will permit increases in restaurant ceiling prices for meals and meat based items. New ceilings will be issued early next week, with June 30 levels in effect until then. The move follows protests over price rollbacks and aims to restore a fair relation between meat meals and non meat options. The Army reduces weekly meat purchases by 3 million pounds to 12 million, offset by more fish and dairy rations. President Truman supports keeping meat ceilings unchanged and opposes a 60 day suspension, predicting better meat quality soon. Postmaster General Hannegan declines to discuss further with decontrol boards following the president’s stance.
Belgrade Yugoslavia United States Information Service closes its activities in Yugoslavia at the Yugoslav foreign office request. Ambassador Patterson says he is shocked by the action and calls it incredible to bar American thought and curtail publication of information about America.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.