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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1950

Page

2

Truman Criticizes Campaign Tactics In Political Spat

President Truman dispatches a sharp letter to Rep. Herbert criticizing the November campaign as low in Utah North Carolina Illinois and Indiana while defending his Thanksgiving plea for prayer. Herbert replies that the issue is distemper not principle and cites a pattern of political battles in the administration era.

Washington Truman Rep Hebert D-La Attetion Utah North Carolina Illinois Indiana Mr. Truman Washington Post Margaret John L. Lewis Dogcatcher Stalin Long Democratic Committee Louisiana Scott Lucas Elbert D. Thomas Senate Labor Committee Frank P. Graham Willis Smith Lucas Thomas Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee Gillette Diona Capehart R-Ind Alexander M. Campbell New Deal Senate Pennsylvania Idaho Iowa Maryland New York South Carolina Kentucky

Christmas Nativity Radio Presentation Tonight on Family Theater

The program features Harles Tazewell’s Lulla by Of Christmas based on the Nativity with an all star Hollywood cast led by Roddy McDowall as narrator. Also on air is the Beethoven Club Chorus Christmas Cantata The Birth Of Christ directed by Mrs. A C Topinka with soloists Mrs. R S Pyle and Mrs. R L Fisher. Virginia Ohmann is pianist accompanying Mrs. T H DeWees on United Nations feature including the Philippines national anthem and a Christmas carol.

Harles Tazewell Family Theater KCRG KCRK Hollywood Roddy McDowall Korg-Kork Christ R. S. Pyle R. L. Fisher Virginia Ohmann T. H. DeWees United Nations Philippines

Girl Marries Portia's Life Just Plain But Farre

Local radio listings note 1040 NBC 1540 ABC programs for S$ readers. The Gazette presents station schedules as a service with no charge to radio stations.

the Gazette Portia Pe Farre

Harvester Raises Prices on Farm Equipment and Parts

International Harvester announced immediate price increases of four percent on most farm implements tractors and industrial power products. Service parts rise about five percent relating to the parts line. The hikes reflect higher labor and material costs since September 1.

Chicago International Harvester Company

New Year Closing Hours For Liquor Stores Set

DES MOINES AP The Iowa Liquor Control Commission voted to close all stores on New Year’s day Monday January 1 and on Tuesday January 2 for inventory. Stores will be open until 8 p.m. on Saturday December 31 and will reopen January 3.

Des Moines Iowa Liquor Control Commission

Ethel du Pont Roosevelt to Wed Michigan Lawyer

A marriage license was issued in Wilmington to Ethel du Pont Roosevelt and Benjamin S. Warren Jr., a Grosse Pointe Michigan attorney. Mrs Roosevelt, who divorced Franklin D Roosevelt Jr son of the late President, stated her age as 34.

Wilmington Del Ethel du Pont Roosevelt Benjamin S. Warren, Jr Grosse Point Mich Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr

Wholesale Egg Prices Tumble in Postwar Market

Wholesale egg prices fell across major markets after a 30-year peak last week. The army reduced its bids by 10 to 12 cents a dozen, prompting retailers like Grand Union in New York to cut white egg prices from 97 to 81 cents. Chicago grocers planned similar 16 cent reductions as supply concerns ease and warmer weather looms.

Chicago New York Army Grand Union Philadelphia

Singapore Riots Enter Third Day Surges Against British

In Singapore, British and Gurkha troops fired on a mob of about 200 Muslim rioters as bloody demonstrations entered their third day. Casualties were not immediately determined. reports say 16 people were killed and more injuries followed amid anti white violence.

Singapore

Parole Granted for Gen Bennett E Meyers as Tax Evasion Case Looms

Major General Bennett E Meyers, jailed for inducing perjury before Congress, is granted parole effective Feb 1. He will exit jail to face Baltimore tax evasion charges while having served nearly three years of a 20-month to five-year sentence for subornation of perjury linked to witness Bleriot H. Lamarre.

Washington Bennett E. Meyers Air Force No. 2 Baltimore Meyers Bleriot H. Lamarre

Army Draft Call Raised to 160000 for Jan Feb

The army sped up mobilization by ordering induction of 70000 draftees in January and February, raising the two month total to 160000. Officials foresee exhausting eligible draftees in 1951, making universal service more likely as Korea crisis enlarges manpower needs.

Washington INS Army Truman Korea Defense Harvard James B. Conant Vannevar Bush

Great Lakes Ore Ships Lose Race Against Weather

Great Lakes ore carriers failed to build record stockpiles as cold weather threatens to halt shipments this weekend. With ice clogging lakes six weeks late, most of the 269 ships head to winter quarters after hauling about 5 million tons less than 1948’s peacetime high, threatening ore supply for eastern mills.

Detroit Great Lakes Minnesota Lake Superior Iron Ore Association

Record Ore Shipments Highlight Steel Output Surge

Stockpiles ran below safety margins while late openings may help mills. The lake freight fleet moved 78.4 million tons this year with 800 thousand tons in December. Last year 69 million tons were handled as defense demands rose. The ICC allowed six inches above capacity, faster schedules, and Sault Ste. Marie locks stayed open late. Escanaba surpassed 5 million tons before the George 2 Fink sailed to Cleveland.

Association Defense Interstate Commerce Commission Sault Ste. Marie Mich Escanaba George 2 Fink Cleveland Tuesay

Mexico City Sees Coldest Spell In Years

Mexico City recorded 17.6 degrees on Tuesday morning as one of the coldest spells in recent years gripped the capital. The AP wire notes unusually low temps affecting daily life and travel.

Mexico City

Tin Can Supply To Shrink Under Federal Cutback

The National Production Authority announced plans to reduce tin and related materials for can production by about 25 percent. The move targets cans for food drinks oil and other products with steel as the primary component coated with tin.

Washington National Production Authority

Lightning's Winding Path Defies Sharp Angles

A natural display shows jagged light curves that bend and ripple without forming distinct geometric corners. The phenomenon emphasizes smooth twists rather than abrupt bends in the sky.

Faye Emerson and Skitch Henderson Wed in Mexico

Actress Faye Emerson and orchestra leader Skitch Henderson were married in Cuernavaca Mexico in a brief civil ceremony Tuesday.

Faye Henderson Mexico Cuernavaca Faye Emerson Skitch Henderson

Baker's Hair Tonic Proves Effective for Dandruff

Mrs. B. C. Kimes of Moulton Iowa reports she and her husband suffered severe dandruff and itchy scalp until Baker's Hair Tonic provided relief in a short time. She and her husband have used it for over a year and endorse Baker's Tonic and Baker's Lathernist Shampoo as effective for clean scalp and lustrous hair. Refund offered if not delighted.

Moulton Iowa B. C. Kimes E. 7Th St Baker’s Baker's Ady

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights and Show Lineup

The timetable lists 6:45 News 7:00 Four Star Revue 8:00 Theater 8:00 Break the Bank 9:30 Two for Show 9:45 Films 10:00 Yesterday 10:15 Films Thursday Afternoon 2:00 R. Sherman 2:30 Remember Date 3:00 Kate Smith 4:00 Telecomics 4:15 Panhandle Pete 4:45 Weatherwise 5:52 Newsroom with station programs and times.

Rex Iowa State College Mets Wwatcher Hollywood Calling Harleigh Ores ‘Resby and Friends Savard Melody Ross Gabriel Heatter Fulton Lewis Henry Frank Edwards V. Lopes Tony Fontaine Heatter Bob Poole Dick Jurgens O Choirs Platter Pantry Straight Arrow Sky King Bobby Benson R McKinley Allen Roth Alvino Rey Tex Beneke Showtime Vance Monts Star Eddy Arncold Uncle Stan Jan Garber O R. Sherman Kate Smith Panhandle Pete Dood Weatherwise Newsroom Ann Arthur Godfrey Dor McNeil Perry Como Robert Q. Lewis U. N

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