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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1948

Page

11

U N Delays Java Talk at Red Request

The U N Security Council postponed consideration of the Indonesian fighting for two days at the request of Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov. He asked for a Wednesday delay so Russia could have a representative, with Jacob Malik now in Berlin and needing time to return to Paris.

Paris U.N. Security Council Molotov Moscow Russia Jacob Malik Berlin Palais de Chaillot Java Malik Security Council

Netherlands Delegation Signals Stop Fire Push At Council

FERD Nand led by Dr Sokojatoko aimed to urge the council for an immediate cease fire. J H Van Royen head of the Netherlands delegation indicated possible backing or further discussion on the measure.

Sokojatoko J. H. van Royen Netherlands

Dutch Say They Won't Accept Cease Fire If Ordered

Van Royen and Socojamoko clash over U N action in Indonesia. Van Royen cites charter limits and calls the Dutch offensive a police action to restore order. Socojamoko accuses the Dutch of planning to attack after U N General Assembly adjourned.

van Royen Security Council U.N Socojamoko U.N. General Assembly

Couple Killed by Tiger As Children Watch in Malay Settlement

A Malay man and his wife were killed by a tiger that attacked their hut at night while their three young sons hid inside. The wife defended them with a parsig knife until the tiger died from wounds later finished by neighbors. The tiger was shot in the jungle.

Kota Tinggi Johore

Double Bed Debate Stuns Hastings Court

In Hastings England a hotel owner sued a teacher for nine pounds after she asked for a double bed and received a single. The judge and parties argued over bed sizes with the owner insisting four feet six inches is a double. The judge upheld the claim.

Hastings England F. K. Archer P. McKenzie McKenzie Archer

Swiss Parcel Post Suspended Indefinitely

Swiss parcel post to the Russian zone of Germany and all sectors of Berlin has been suspended indefinitely due to transport difficulties, according to the Swiss post office.

Bern Switzerland Germany Berlin

Horse power lies mainly in hindquarters for pulling

Most of a horse's pulling power comes from the hind quarters. This emphasis on hind strength explains why draft breeds excel at heavy draft work and long hauls, highlighting biomechanics over mere muscle.

Desertion Sentence For Mexican Soldier Who Could Not Speak English

A Mexican man, Jesus Gonzales, 41, was sentenced by a general court martial at Fort Sheridan to five years confinement, loss of pay, and a dishonorable discharge for desertion from the U.S. Army. He testified he never joined. Gonzales reported to the induction center in 1942, did not sign an oath, sought Mexican consul advice, then returned to the U.S. later arrested. his wife and three children live in Chicago.

Fort Sheridan Ill Jesus Gonzales Les G. W. Wilson Gonzales Chicago Mexico Wilson R. A.off

Woman Sues Doctor Over Bite Claim in Hollywood

Mrs. Dorothy M. Taylor and her husband Charles Taylor filed a $110,000 damages suit in Hollywood alleging Dr. Charles J. Lopez bit her on September 22 while she was partially disrobed in his office. They seek $50,000 general, $50,000 exemplary, $5,000 special, and $5,000 for husband.

Dorothy M. Taylor Charles J. Lopez

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