MacArthur Favors Broad Censorship in War Reporting
Washington reports Gen. MacArthur's Far East HQ proposes that the Korea war censorship terms apply to U.S. news gathering. Pentagon officials advocate tighter security, with Washington weighing a formal policy. Defense orders bar announcing unit destinations or naval movements, and a standard code for correspondents is sought.
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Washington
MacArthur
Korean War
United States
Far East
Pentagon
Tokyo
Defense Johnson
City Briefs and Local Notices Preview
City Briefs report a Community Picnic at Bever Park with ham, desserts, rolls, coffee and side dish swap. Lions Club lunch speaker B C Berg, Newton schools superintendent, returns from Europe. Cedar Rapids Adjustment Board meets at city hall. two men charged with drunkenness after a disturbance at Dr. Grim’s home. Blue Cross office moves to 429 Guaranty Building. polio insurance and local ads listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rye
Bever Park
Lions
B. C. Berg
Newton Public
Europe
Lions Club
Roosevelt Hotel
Harry Grim
Second Street
Niles K. Prowse
First Avenue
George W. Landherr
Monkeys Return to Franklin Park Zoo With First Baths
Boston report notes Franklin Park zoo imports a dozen new monkeys, the first arrivals since 1943, driven by popular demand from visitors and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Franklin Park Zoo
Death notices for John Friedl and Flora Mills Perrego
Funeral services announced for Cedar Rapids contractor John J. Friedl of 2123 Mt. Vernon Ave SE with a Solemn Requiem High Mass at All Saints Church. Burial in St. John's Cemetery. Rosary and vigil details listed. Also funeral for Flora Mills Rowland Perrego of 1248 Twentieth Ave SW at Turner Chapel with burial in Linwood Cemetery.
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John J. Friedl
Mt. Vernon Avenue
Cedar Rapids
All Saints Church
George A. Stiemm
J. L. Kissling
F. R. Hruby
A. W. Chihak
Knights of Columbus
St. John’s
Father Stemm
Holy Name Society of All Saints
Polansky Chapel
Cadets of
Friedl
Funeral services for Mrs Mil dred Frisbie
Funeral services for Mrs Mil dred Frisbie widow of Oscar Frisbie and former city resident who died in Houston Texas will be held in Turner chapel at 1:30 p m Monday with Rev Herman N Ben ner of First Baptist Church presiding Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery
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Mildred Frisbie
Oscar Frisbie
Houston
Texas
Turner Chapel
Herman N. Benner
First Baptist Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Services for Mrs. Virgil C. Bell
Mrs. Virgil C. Bell of 720 Fourteenth Street SE dies Thursday. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Barta Hesser chapel with Rev H G Schwegler of First Lutheran church officiating. Burial is Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
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Virgil C. Bell
Fourteenth Street SE
Barta-Hesser
H. G. Schwegler
First Lutheran Church
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Rising costs of war gear spark Senate wage bill debate
Johnson cites historical cost jumps from 27 000 in 1939 to 225 000 today and from 14 500 000 in 1944 to 74 000 000, while Taft seeks congressional control over when wage price rationing may begin. Wherry and Millikin have not decided on the amendment adding congressional oversight.
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Johnson
Senate
Wherry
Millikin
Sen
Taft
Ohio
Congress
Atomic Papers Theft Suspect Slashes Wrists
William Ralph Wakeham, 35, delayed his preliminary hearing on theft charges after slashing his wrists in his jail cell. The theft involved a briefcase of British atomic secrets and a suitcase taken from Frank M. Greenlees at Euston station. Wakeham's condition was not serious and the bag has been recovered with all papers intact.
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London (Ap
William Ralph Wakeham
Wakeham
Frank M. Greenlees
British Supply Ministry
Atomic Energy Production Division
Risley
Lancashire
Euston
Scotland Yard
Greenlees
More Marines Sent to Korea Confirmed by Cates
Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Clifton Cates said additional Marine reinforcements are being sent to Korea and those already there were dispatched at Gen. MacArthur's expressed desire. He noted the Korea force is currently comparatively small and not as large as they hoped to send.
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Washington
INS
Marine Corps
Clifton B. Cates
Korea
MacArthur
Cates
Second Marine Corps Division
Marine Force
Mine Workers Welfare Fund Cites Money Shortage In Limited Aid
John L. Lewis says the United Mine Workers welfare fund cannot fully aid disabled miners widows and children due to insufficient money from royalties. Andrew Cline cites a letter noting halted benefits and partial resumption of $100 pensions while stressing dues for ineligible members.
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Johnstown
United Mine Workers
UMW
John L. Lewis
Andrew Cline
Barnesboro
Lewis
Cline
Welfare
VFW Chief Objects to Korean War Grim Photos
Iowa VFW head Worth Earns denounces publication of burial photos from Korea as demoralizing to the home front. He urges organized protest and plans to seek a formal resolution at the national encampment in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Worth Earns
VFW Department
Kumchon
Karns
VFW
Chicago
Cedar Rapids Polio Case Tops City Health News
Mrs John M Carney 60th polio patient this year admitted to Mercy Hospital then moved to University Hospitals Iowa City in serious condition hechos. Nearby family tragedy as Diane Darrow 15 dies from polio with services held Saturday. Gerald Driscol 2 was released from University Hospitals polio patient.
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John M. Carney
Ellis Boulevard
Cedar Rapids
Mercy Hospital
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Carneys
Glenn
Gerald Driscol
Breakin at Mrs Forbes Home On Fourth Street
Cedar Rapids detectives investigated a break in at the home of Mrs S S Forbes 318 Fourth street SW. A prowler took bed sheets a wool blanket and a coffee maker between 2 p m Friday and 11 30 a m Saturday entrance gained through a kitchen window while the Forbes family was away Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Forbes
Fourth Street
Cedar Rapids
Well He Caught Up On His Rest Anyway
S. E. Robbins of Orange reports thieves stole two front wheels and a spare tire from his car while he slept in Huntington Beach. He parked at 3 30 am and awoke at 4 30 am to find the wheels missing and the car jack used by the thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington Beach
Calif
S. E. Robbins
Orange
California
Robbins
Four Thefts Reported by Cedar Rapids Police
Cedar Rapids police investigated four thefts reported Saturday. Robert Rodriguez lost $10 from trousers in the Cedar Rapids Block Company locker room on Friday night. Gene Mersh said a $20 wrist watch was taken from the Block Company Friday night. Frank C. Byers reported $46 worth of items stolen from his car at Cedar Rapids Country Club on Friday. M. C. Kean said a camera, silver tips, sponge and chamois valued at $94 were taken from his car on the Second Avenue bridge Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Robert Rodriguez
Seventh Street
Block Company
Gene Mersh
Camburn Court SE
Frank C. Byers
Cedar Rapids Country Club
M. C. Kean
Twentieth Street SE
Second Avenue Bridge
Kean
Road Use Tax Fund Tops $59 Million In Its First Year
Iowa's road use tax fund for the first year totaled 59.09 million dollars and exceeded the study committee estimate by over 4 million. Revenue came from vehicle registrations, gasoline tax, carrier tax, use tax on new vehicles, and sales tax. A larger fund is expected next year if current motor vehicle tax levels persist.
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Des Moines
John M. Grimes
Iowa Road Study Committee
Iowa
Grimes
Bee Sting Cited As Cause Of Wisconsin Car Rollover
Joseph Hauke's car swerved and rolled into a ditch in Waukesha Wisconsin. Police asked for the reason and Hauke replied he had been stung by a bee. The incident was noted by authorities as the cause of loss of control.
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Waukesha, Wis
Joseph Hauke
Hauke
Motor Carriers Show Big Boost In June Freight
The American Trucking Associations reports June freight tonnage rose 3.6 percent from May and 25.8 percent from June 1949. ATA data from 302 carriers in 42 states show 4,164,432 tons in June, with general freight 76 percent of total. Petroleum products, iron and steel, and miscellaneous goods drove gains across regions.
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Washington
American Trucking Associations’ Research Department
ATA
Feee
Iowa Deaths List Notices and Funeral Details
Tama Mrs. Lillie Anderson 75 died at daughter's home in Grinnell. Services Monday 2 p.m. at Harrison funeral home, burial Oak Hill cemetery. Strawberry Point Harriet Louisa Dunsmoor 93 died Thursday. Services Sunday 2 p.m. at Methodist church, burial County Corners cemetery. Hazleton Frank Mebus 82 died Saturday in Oelwein hospital. Body at Brant funeral home, services Monday 2 p.m. at Hazleton Presbyterian church, burial Jesup.
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Tama
Lillie Anderson
Asa Talbott
Grinnell
Harrison Funeral Home
Oak Hill
Strawberry Point
Harriet Louisa Dunsmoor
County Corners
Hazleton
Frank Mebus
Oelwein Hospital
Brant Funeral Home
Oelwein
US Forces Slow North Korean Push Near Taegu Amid Attrition
U S and South Korean units faced a stiff North Korean counterattack along the Naktong securing Waegwan and Changnyong while air power hit Najin. Intelligence notes North Korean Fourth division regiments helped bridge the Naktong with forces totaling 60 000 to 70 000 poised to strike Taegu. AP reporter Hal Boyle likened enemy tactics to octopus tentacles around the river line.
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Associated Press
Taegu
Naktong River
Changnyong
U.S
Yongsan
Miryang
Chinju
Waegwan
Pohang Airfield
United Nations
Korea
Naktong
U. S
MacArthur
24Th
United States
Navy declares schnorkel menace defeated by radar upgrades
Washington reports a Navy source says improved radar now detects schnorkel submarines, ending the WWII German design’s threat. The system is deployed on patrol planes including Lockheed’s Truculent Turtle, reducing chances of undetected submarine operations by Germany and Russia.
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Washington
United States Navy
Navy
Lockheed Aviation Corp
Body of one missing youth sighted on Mt Whitney slope
A rescue party leader believes at least one body is located in a snowbank on Mt Whitney near the East Face lake area. 17 year olds Christopher Smith Reynolds and Stephen Wasserman have been missing since Sunday. Reynolds is Libby Holman Reynolds’ son and heir to the Reynolds tobacco fortune. Wasserman is the son of financier William Wasserman.
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Lone Pine
Calif
Mt. Whitney
Christopher Smith Reynolds
Stephen Wasserman
Harold Gates
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Alabama Gate
Sierra Club
Gates
Ralph Adams
Cerro Gorda
Young Reynolds
East Face Lake
Adams
United States
Reynolds
Libby Holman Reynolds
Zachary Reynolds
Wasserman
William Wasserman
Boston
New York
Boston trawler Gudrun nets record redfish haul
In Portland Maine the Boston trawler Gudrun brought in a record catch of 278000 pounds of redfish. The crew of 11 shared a $10000 prize for two weeks work.
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Portland
Maine
Boston
Four Cents Of The Average Dollar For Medical Care
Report shows about four cents of every dollar spent by U S consumers goes toward medical care. The figure reflects health service costs and insurance payments influencing household expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Air National Guard To Fly To Camp Base
Iowa and Nebraska air national guard units prepare to move to Oscoda air base for two week camp. About 1000 men and equipment to be flown by 39 C-46 transports from six states. Units include 173rd Lincoln Neb F 80 jets 17th Sioux City F 84 jets and 124th Des Moines F 51 Mustangs. Governors Beardsley and Peterson to attend governor day August 22 23.
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Des Moines
Iowa-Nebraska Air National Guard
Oscoda Air Base
Ich
Iowa
Oscoda
Air Force Reserve
Illinois
Michigan
Nebraska
Inodiana
Kansas
National Guard
173Rd
Lincoln
Neb
Sioux City
124Th
132Nd Fighter Group
232Nd Air Service Group
Air Guard
133Rd Aircraft Control and Warning
Fort Dodge
William S. Beardsley
Town
Val Peterson
John H. Holmes
132Nd
Floods Follow Nebraska Rains
A flood sweep hit Nebraska after August rains. Northeastern counties saw tracks washed out along the Norfolk area railway line. The Blue River was forecast to run about a foot above flood stage near Endicott Saturday night.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Norfolk
Endicott
Boy on Motor Scooter Fatally Injured by Car
Don ald Edward Gruben a 15 year old resident near Portland Iowa died en route to a hospital after his motor scooter rode from a lane into the path of a car driven by Mrs Elmer Krause also of near Portland The coroner said a corn field blocked the view until the youth was almost on the road and no inquest will be held
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Mason City
Donald Edward Gruben
Portland
R. E. Smiley
Cerro Gordo County
Elmer Krause
Smiley
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Truman
Defense Department
City Cab
Dial
Adv
Board of Adjustment
Polio Insurance
Ray Moore Agency
Blue Cross
Guaranty
Chas. Hynek
NBOW
Betz
Betz Monuments
Perrego
Flora Mills Rowland Perrego
Twentieth Avenue SW
H. K. Galloway
Grande Avenue Presbyterian Church
Linwood Cemetery
Frisbie Services
Bell Services
Jay W. Hesser
Barta- Hesser
Jay W. Hesser, Jay W. Hesser, Jr
Barta
Hesser
8Th St
Mine Workers’ Welfare Fund Reported
Breakin
South Korea
Andong
Bee
We. SE
Iowa Memorial Company
Third Avenue
Theodore B. Hlubucek
Mer
Walter Krebs
35Th
Fifth
Netong
Hal Boyle
Rex Beech
Foley
Alabama
Baldwin County
Taylor Wilkins
Clarence Walters
Air National Guard
James V. Novak & Son
2Nd St. SE
John Bturner & Son
S.E
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