Not Much of a Christmas For Col. Frank in Korea
Inez Robb writes from New York about Col. Frank C. Sinsel serving in Korea with the Second Division. He endured war injuries, refused to abandon his posts, and will miss a traditional Boise Christmas with his family while facing a difficult frontline Christmas in Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Frank
Korea
New York
INS
Safety Council of
Greater New York
Boise Valley
Idaho
Seoul
Boise
Louise
Nell
Frank
Yuletide
Freud
Frank C. Sinsel
Germany
Safety Council
Hollywood Quote Fragments From Wartime Publicity
A collection of fragmented quotes from Hollywood producer Bill Dozier to Miroslav Vitorovic and Prince Fahad Al Sabath, touching on gender dynamics in film, wartime politics, water versus oil in Arabia, and anti communist sentiment. The source mixes pop culture remarks with geopolitical opinions from several notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arabia
Prince Fahad al Sabath
No Birthday Greeting For Joe from Truman
Washington dispatch reports President Truman did not send a birthday greeting to Soviet Premier Josef Stalin for a second consecutive year. The omission followed standard practice when a foreign head of state marks a birth date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Truman
Washington
Permier Josef Stalin
Top Scientist Eyes Atom Use Against Armies
Dr. Vannevar Bush, former World War II science head, argues in Reader's Digest that the A bomb should be considered as a tactical tool to stop large armies. He cautions Russia could counter with radar nets and missiles, and outlines shifts in naval warfare, noting submarines and homing torpedoes.
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New York
Vannevar Bush
Russia
Bush
Carleton Professor Quizzed About Reds
Washington The House Un American Activities Subcommittee questioned Kenneth May mathematics professor at Carleton College Northfield Minnesota about communism in the San Francisco Bay area May son of a University of California professor was cited as an active member of a Communist cell that allegedly cooperated with a Soviet atomic spy ring at Berkeley California Subcommittee Chairman Harold H. Velde Illinois said May was of some assistance in ferreting out subversives though his memory was hazy on some names
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Washington
House
UN American Activities Subcommittee
Kenneth May
Carleton College
Northfield
Minn
San Francisco Bay Area
Subcommittee
Harold H. Velde
R-Ill
May
University of California
Bay Area
Berkeley
Calif
Jacoby on Bridge Bang-Bang Technique and a Failed Contract
In a Jacoby on Bridge column Oswald Jacoby analyzes a hand where Hard Luck Joe uses the bang bang method. West leads spades, Joe wins with queen and plans nine top tricks relying on suit breaks. By rushing clubs then diamonds and mismanaging a club lead he loses three tricks and the contract fails.
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Joe
West
South
East
Four Vice-Chairmen Named by Roy Taylor
Roy Taylor the newly elected president of the Civic bureau of the Chamber of Commerce announced four vice-chairmen to oversee program attendance activities and membership. Harold Ward takes program duties, Werner Heck handles attendance, L A Buse leads activities, and Walker Smith directs membership. He also named two committee chairs James Brady for reception and M W O Rieley for the speakers committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce
Roy Taylor
Bureau
Harold Ward
Werner Heck
L. A. Buse
Activiies
Walker Smith
Taylor
James Brady
M. W. O’rieley
Record Average Weekly Pay for U.S. Factory Workers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the nation's 13 million manufacturing workers earned an average gross weekly pay of 62.06 dollars in mid November, up seven cents from the prior month. The gain extends a months long record surge driven by rising plant spending and stronger consumer demand.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau
A Bombers Could Penetrate Radar Defense Says Kenney
Gen George C Kenney warned that a large percentage of enemy atomic bombers could reach U S cities despite radar and fighter defenses as such systems are far from complete and costly to deploy He warned a daylight raid could be costly but a night high altitude attack would be harder to stop The article discusses survival in the atomic age and the possibility of an atomic Pearl Harbor starting World War III.
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Washington
George C. Kenney
United States
The
Air University At
Montgomery
Ala
Air Affairs
Military leader outlines defense and retaliation plan
Kenney argues a bomber attack will still deliver substantial damage but the United States should focus on strengthening air defenses and staying ready to unleash an atomic counterblow heavier than any enemy could deliver.
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Kenney
United States
The Doubter and the Bethlehem Night Reflection
Edgar A. Guest presents a meditation on faith and choice contrasting belief with doubt as shepherds witness the nativity. The poem questions personal response to miraculous events and invites self inquiry about following the sight of the infant in swaddling clothes. The text abruptly shifts to a geological note about Alaska's Brooks Range and crinoid fossils.
Notice of Appointment of Executor No 71408
State of Iowa Linn County. Notice is given that on December 7 1950 Lodge J Vavra was appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Anna L Vavra deceased. All indebted persons should pay promptly. Those with claims must file authenticated in Linn County District Court. Joseph Mekota Attorney.
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
Anna L. Vavra
Lodge J. Vavra
Joseph Mekota
Notice of Assessment for Cedar Rapids Concrete Work
City of Cedar Rapids Iowa announces on file with the City Clerk a plat and schedule of proposed assessment for concrete curb and gutter on designated portions of streets including Iowa J Street Southwest 14th to 15th Avenues and 14th Avenue SW from 2nd Street to J Street Chandler Street Southwest 18th Street to 15th Avenue Rapids Avenue Southwest and other listed segments. Hearing set for January 15 1951 at 10 a.m. to consider objections. write within twenty days for corrections. Published Dec 21 22 1950.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
City of
Iowa J Street
14Th Avenue
15Th Avenue
2Nd Street
J Street
Chandler Street
18Th Street
32Nd Street
36Th Street
Mentona Avenue
MAUDE M_ KREBS
AvetTiue
29Th Street
N Street
Bever Avenue
Iowa Drive
Edule
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Walt Scott
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Edgar A. Guest
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Cedar Rapids End
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UNION
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