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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1949
Page
8
AP reports census chief Philip Hauser reassures researchers that Americans will cooperate with the 1950 census despite GOP criticism of income questions. He notes penalties exist but emphasizes public cooperation and ongoing training for thousands of census workers.
Chicago political heavyweight Jacob M. Arvey acknowledged Monday night he was part of a syndicate that profited from buying property slated for condemnation. He said he bought as a private citizen and that even lawyers did not know of his interest. The Sun-Times had reported Arvey’s hidden stake, prompting Mayor Kennelly to order a probe into deals on land along the condemned right of way for a proposed new superhighway. Arvey argued the purchase aimed to operate it more efficiently and profit from the investment.
DETROIT UP Two train crewmen were fired for alleged violations after a fatal incident in which witnesses said suction from a fast train pulled three women from a platform to their deaths. One assistant general manager dismissed claims the train exceeded the 40 mph limit as it passed through.
Gary Indiana date line reports a man stating a vehicle was traveling at 32 miles per hour ahead of a Lake County grand jury appearance by Fedding and Pettingill who are slated to testify.
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