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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1949
Page
13
Henry Fonda signs for long Broadway run and a film of Mister Roberts with the same cast. Navy backing could provide a ship for filming as the project shifts from stage to screen. A later 1950 summer film date is noted amid Broadway success and touring plans. In Regensburg Germany, four German workers were killed in a shell explosion.
Louella Parsons reports Stanley Kramer pursuing Kirk Douglas for The Courage of Ten a paraplegic hero tale amid plans for Home of the Brave promoting racial tolerance. Ann Miller secures a leading role in Singing in the Rain with Arthur Freed confirming possible additions. Arthur Lakes return from Washington with Jack Dempsey for a coast guard chapel benefit in New London Conn.
Rudy, once a crowd favorite, remains a top nightclub entertainer. He rises at dawn to work on a Twentieth project and then hurries to the Ambassador Hotel for his next stint.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat published a corrective note after readers spotted an upside down picture strip. The page revealed the caption reminding readers to remember a specific day, turning the apparent error into a playful message.
Thirty one Soo line freight cars derailed near Wheeling Indiana on Friday leaving cars scattered across a distance usually cleared by five. No injuries were reported.
Notice states on March 6 1049 Ralph Mer and Earl J North are appointed administrators of Walter E Bice estate Linn County Iowa. All debts owed must be paid and all claims filed with the clerk of Linn County District Court.
Louise Hughes, once married to crooner Buddy Clark, told a superior court he owes about $4,000 in child support for their two kids and sought an increase to $300 a week. Clark, who has remarried, offered $300 a month and said his gross earnings last year were $58,397, not $100,000 claimed by Hughes, and he said she barred him from seeing the children.
Friday timetable listings from Paramount Iowa State Town Palace Times Strand and Marion theaters include titles such as Family Honeymoon The Set Up Blondies Big Deal Night Has a Thousand Eyes Sealed Verdict Dark Waters The Golden Eye Sorry Wrong Number Low Company Romance on the High Seas The Sax on Charm Blackmail Pacific Adventure Unknown Island Indian Agent with various showtimes and matinee notes.
Today's buyers show heightened interest as demand for new Packards reaches an all time high. The article notes strong market momentum and sustained interest across multiple segments.
Richard H. Crowe who stole 880000 from his bank over 19 years sent 61380 to friends relatives and business debts and stored 15000 in a shower stall at his beach cottage FBI disclosed. He also made cash payments of 6000 and 5000 to two other banks. Edward Scheidt heads the FBI briefing.
The FBI in New York reports 39 percent of stolen funds recovered totaling 76355 dollars. Except for a 15000 dollar find at a beach house, the money was mailed to satisfy obligations.
Howard Todd, 26, faced a $25 fine after his car rammed into the vehicle of Mrs. Harry S. Truman. Todd said he suffered a giddy spell and attempted to stop when the collision occurred while Mrs. Truman was not in the car at the time.
Philadelphia AP reports 6 year old Gus Lester was hit by a car on Thursday but escaped with minor injuries. He was kept in hospital due to developing measles alongside the accident.
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