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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1948

Page

10

No More Flash Cards At Iowa Home Games

Iowa Athletic Director Paul Brechler banned flash cards after students at the Iowa Marquette game tossed 14 inch squares into the air between halves. The Tailfeathers pep group distributed cards totaling 300 dollars. Card stunts risked injury and drew boos as many urged cooperation. Dean Crawford admitted disappointment at the reversal of a favored activity.

OWA Iowa Paul Brechler Brechler Iowa- Marquette Tailfeathers Dean Crawford Crawford

Plane Range Increased by New Engine Tech

NEW YORK NP A new Curtiss Wright turbine engine would boost aircraft range by 20 percent, with Navy orders totaling 32 million dollars from Wright Aeronautical in Woodbridge New Jersey. The three turbine design reclaims exhaust energy to extend range or cut fuel use, enabling longer non stop flights and greater payload without extra refueling. The Truculent Turtle’s 11 326 mile non stop record is cited as a benchmark, and the company says trans oceanic service like New York to London or Paris could become feasible with reduced refueling needs.

New York Curtiss-Wright Corporation Navy Wright Aeronautical Corporation Woodridge N. J Curtiss-Wright London Paris Gander Shannon

Burglary Dream Puts Man in Jail

John Parrott, 25, told LAPD detective John Tabor he dreamed he was burglarizing a house and police shot him, then went to a station to be locked up before it happened. He was booked on suspicion of burglary after police linked him to five recent burglaries. he slept better Monday night.

Los Angeles John Parrott John Tabor Tabor Parrott

Anna Karenina at Paramount a heavy but praised film

Loyal Meek reviews the British production Anna Karenina at the Paramount starring Vivien Leigh and Ralph Richardson. He praises Leigh and Richardson, notes Moore as Vronsky, and credits London acting. He finds the plot bulky yet well rendered, calling it heavyweight cinema not suited to light comedy.

Vivien Leigh Ralph Richardson Kieron Moore Hugh Dempster Mary Kerridge Sally Ann Howes Paramount Theater Loyal Meek Anna Karenina Leo Tolstoy Best Anna Alexei Karenin Russia Count Vronsky Leigh Richardson London Hollywood Tolstoy

Prague arrests 25 over anti communist activity

AP reports the Prague government on Monday arrested 25 individuals accused of anti communist activity. Authorities say the detentions target dissidents and safety of state leadership amid ongoing political crackdown.

Prague

Plastic Boat Unveiled For War Use By Navy

A 28 foot plastic landing craft powered by two 95 horsepower engines was demonstrated by the navy. Built in one day from resin and sand via a mold process, the craft could support wartime landing operations and reflects rapid fabrication methods. In Iowa Linn County district court notices a will probate inquiry for Barbara Svo boda, deceased, set for October 1, 1948.

Philadelphia Navy

Notice of Appointment of Executrix in Linn County Iowa

On September 13, 1948, Blanche Bartuner was appointed and qualified as Executrix of the estate of Vincent Bartunek, late of Linn County Iowa. All persons indebted must pay promptly, and those with claims must file authentic documents with the Linn County Clerk of Court. Milo O Hanisk, Attorney.

State of Iowa Linn County Vincent Bartunek Iowa Blanche Bartuner Milo O. Hanziik

Cash At Personal Loan Plan Lets You Choose

Personal loan ad promises customized terms with flexible options and discreet processing. It notes you select the plan and that employers and friends are not notified, emphasizing privacy in approval and repayment details.

Theater Time Listings For Tuesday

The Gazette lists daily theater times for Paramount Iowa State Town Palace and other houses with matinee and evening showings for Anna Karenina The Velvet Touch Black Eagle Tap Roots Belle Starr Frontier Marshal Night Time in Nevada Philo Vances Secret Mission and other features. Listings include simultaneous showings at multiple venues and Wednesday matinees where noted.

Paramount Iowa Anna Karenina Zale-Cerdan Zale- Cerdan

Executor appointment for Margaret Gahan estate in Iowa

State of Iowa Linn County records show M W O Rieley named as executor on the thirteenth of a qualification date. all debts to be mediately paid. those with claims must file them in the Clerk of Linn County District Court. attorney M W O Rieley listed.

JAP RATION BOOST FOR JAPAN MEAL SUPPLY

Allied headquarters in Tokyo announced a decision to raise Japan's staple food ration by about a half bowl of rice per day.

Tokyo Allied Headquarters Japan

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