President Truman to lead Chicago Army Day tribute
Chicago marks the 18th Army Day and 29th anniversary of U.S. entry to World War I with a 15 000 strong parade led by President Truman. Eisenhower Patterson and other officials will speak as Harold A. Garman of Albion Illinois, Medal of Honor recipient, rides in the parade.
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Washington
Radar Goes to War Rediscovered by Early Lab Work
In 1922 Navy researchers at Washingtons Naval Research Laboratory showed radio waves could detect a small wooden vessel on the Potomac. Dr. A Hoyt Taylor and Leo C Young proposed two destroyers exchanging continuous radio signals to reveal enemy presence regardless of fog or smoke.
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Army Day aims to teach duty and dignity of soldiers
Ceremonies feature Gen. Carl Spaatz, commander of the army ground forces, and Lt. Gen. Le Roy Lutes, commander of the army service forces. Patterson says Army Day will celebrate victories and serve as a lesson to Americans to appreciate the necessity and dignity of the soldier’s profession.
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Experimental Role Given Superforts In Britain
London reports the RAF says three American B 29 Superfortresses and seven Flying Fortresses have arrived to take part in experiments coordinated with RAF Lancaster raids. Targets include U boat pens at Farge and Helgoland. The project remains secret awaiting Washington approval and may use the 22 000 pound earthquake bomb.
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Archbishop Attacks The Outlaw as Morally Offensive
Archbishop John J. Cantwell condemned the Howard Hughes film The Outlaw as morally offensive and urged Catholics not to view it. He cited condemnation by the Legion of Decency and warned that patronage would tarnish the city’s name.
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Patton Hall Dedicated at Fort Riley in Fort Riley Kansas
Fort Riley Kansas hostesses and civilian officials joined military leaders in dedicating the cavalry school’s academic building to Gen George S Patton Jr The ceremony featured tributes from Secretary of War Robert Patterson and a message from President Truman The Patton widow Mrs Beatrice Patton pulled the veil revealing Patton Hall a $400000 native stone building completed in 1940 with more than 4000 attendees.
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Erie Engineer Fatally Injured in Train Crash
The Erie railroad Midlander from New York to Chicago collided with a switch engine in the Erie yards. The switch engine and six passenger cars derailed. the engineer died and 15 people were hurt, including five trainmen and 11 passengers, though none of the injuries were serious.
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Veloz and Yolanda donate camp funds after sold out show
At the Paramount theater a full house of 1,945 witnessed Veloz and Yolanda donate 1158.16 dollars from proceeds to Camp Good Health in Cedar Rapids for permanent improvements. The Public Health Nursing association backs the camp with Gazette reader funds, while a praise-filled review notes polished performances and new acts by Schoop Perl Gilmore Black Talbot-Martin.
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Delegation Opposes New Commercial Building Venture
L A Lindquist spokesman for a neighborhood delegation appeared before the city council to object to a proposed commercial building and curb cut on Ninth street SW. Lindquist said residents oppose another venture on a heavily trafficked street despite city ordinances supporting Davis. City Attorney Don Hines noted the area is zoned light industrial and that Davis has legal backing.
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Indianapolis Link Belt strikers return to work
Three thousand Link-Belt workers in Indianapolis planned to resume work on Friday at the two plants after accepting a 16 cent hourly wage increase. The company is described as the world’s largest manufacturer of power transmission chains.
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Movie Schedules From Local Theaters Across Town
Feature times announce Paramount Adventure, No Time for Comedy, Conquest and Up Goes Maisie at Paramount Iowa State Palace Rialto Times Strand and Marion venues. Listings include Pinocchio Junior Miss Voodoo Man Youth Runs Wild And Then There Were None across dates and showings.
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Mrs Carrolls at Iowa Theater Leaves Tickets Open
Tickets remain for The Two Mrs Carrolls at the Iowa theater for a Monday 8 15 p m performance. Elisabeth Bergner stars with Joel Ashley leading, in a popular stage season. Box office sales and mail orders are available.
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Joel Ashley
Notice of Appointment as Administrator in Linn County Iowa
The court on March 9 1948 appointed EZ A Johnson as administrator of the estate of Ella Lookart late of Linn County Iowa. All persons indebted must pay promptly and those with claims should file with the Clerk of Linn County District Court.
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