Braden links Communist infiltration to missing 1945 cables
Former Assistant Secretary Spruille Braden testified before the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee that Communist agents in the state department intercepted warnings on Latin America from 1942 to 1945. He charged two July 1945 cables to Byrnes and Truman never reached them, calling the matter a dangerous mystery. Braden cited lack of acknowledgment for his warnings and noted missing memos from January 1945. He named clashes with pro Russian elements and Alger Hiss within Washington's diplomatic sphere.
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Cedar Rapids School Board Debates Westside Sewer and Water
Cedar Rapids school leaders wrestle with extending city sewer and water to a new west-side elementary site or opting for a private well and septic. Officials warn city pressure issues may curb future hookups and a west-side reservoir won’t arrive for years, delaying bids and construction plans.
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C R Retailers To Close Early Thursday Night
Cedar Rapids retailers will close at 4 p m Thursday night on Christmas Eve and New Year s Eve, the Retail Merchants bureau of the Chamber of Commerce announced. Stores will stay open until 5 30 p m on the days after Christmas and New Year s Day, and the final Christmas season opening will be Wednesday evening with stores open until 9 p m.
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Lovebirds Added To TV Hazards In Evansville
Evansville readers report new TV interference incidents. Police Inspector Ted Karges cites a complaint of a young equine vehicle blocking a girl’s home and idling its motor, alongside prior nuisances like vacuum sweepers and neon signs disrupting reception. He warns against parking and sparking and endorses stricter enforcement.
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Evansville
INS
Ted Karges
Snowfall Closes Schools Across Kansas and Missouri
United Press reports a major winter storm hit the Midwest with 10 inches of snow in Kirksville and 8 inches in Kansas City. Schools closed across Missouri Kansas and northern Illinois while police urged motorists to stay off roads after 36 Topeka accidents in nine hours.
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Nebraska
Winter Weather Sets In Across Iowa
Old Man Winter grips Iowa with five to ten below zero forecasts. Strong north winds cause drifting snow in Eastern Iowa while overall temperatures dip. Cedar Rapids drops to nine degrees after a 31 point fall from a 40 degree high. highways southeast of Ottumwa Iowa City and Dubuque are slick with packed snow, but most roads are normal.
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Cedar Rapids
Youths Admit Theft of Near 17000 From Mahoney Home
Two Ryan farm youths including Mahoney's nephew confessed to stealing nearly 17000 in cash from the attic of Joseph Mahoney’s Manchester home while he and his sisters were at church. Howard Zeiser 24 turned over 16981 in cash and police found about 20000 in burned bank certificates at a Monticello bank. The missing funds and certificates were reportedly the full amount taken, with investigation led by Sheriff Arthur Longseth and County Attorney William Giley.
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Arthur Longseth
Howard Zeiser
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Roasters Raise Prices of Coffee Prices Climb on Frost Damaged Supply
New York reports retail and wholesale coffee prices up one to three cents a pound as frost damage narrows supplies. The New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange records a peak in its 71 year history, with dealers citing limited green bean stocks. A and P Food Stores lifts bag packed blend price by one cent per pound.
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Buchholz Cleared Of Arson Charge
Special to The Gazette Manchester Herman Buchholz acquitted by an 11 man, one woman district court jury. He faced arson charges for allegedly setting fire to his house in Earlville last February 16. The jury retired late Monday and reached a verdict shortly after midnight. Trial began a week ago Monday.
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Earlville
Russian Atom Note Seen as Hopeful Sign by Dulles
Secretary of State Dulles called the Soviet note a hopeful sign while noting Moscow has not fully embraced the President’s proposal. He cited willingness for confidential talks on an atomic energy pool and outlawing weapons, stressing private diplomacy via new channels to pursue a peaceful world bank concept under the UN.
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Initiative Gained in Soviet Atomic Talks
Secretary Dulles says Soviet willingness to negotiate on the atoms for peace plan gives the United States a clear moral advantage over reaction. He notes Moscow’s response restates prior positions while signaling it will pursue feasible bases to start talks. The White House discussed possible Berlin conference on Jan 4 as a venue for atomic talks, with a security guarantee under consideration.
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Dulles Warns NATO on Russia Threat and 1954 Outlook
Secretary of State Dulles told the National Press Club that NATO sees less open aggression risk from Russia than a year or two ago, but the danger remains immense. He cited NATO budget concepts, Soviet discontent, and East German unrest as factors shaping a cautious 1954 with potential U.S. force drawdowns if the European defense fails to unify.
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Prisoners Refuse Home Plea as Broadcast Set
At Panmunjom 22 unrepatriated American prisoners refuse to read a homecoming letter and decline to hear a Wednesday broadcast. Lt Gen Thimayya notes little hope as the 90 day explanation period nears end. Maj Edward Moorer will read a prepared statement over a mobile system. no taped messages. The group includes one Briton and 103 South Koreans. 23 of 242 interviewed Tuesday asked to be returned home.
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U.S
Edward Moorer
Tacoma
Eight Feared Dead in Gasoline Barge Blast
A gasoline barge exploded at an Ohio River dock in Point Pleasant West Virginia with eight men feared dead. State police reported three bodies recovered two still inside the barge and three workers missing as the steel tanker was being cleaned at the dock at the time of the blast.
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Heater Upheaval After Dog Triggers Fatal Gas Fire
Four people died in a New York flat when a cocker spaniel named Patsy knocked over a gas heater. The incident caused asphyxiation as a rubber feeder hose was disconnected, leaving Elsie Brierly, 79, and three male roomers dead.
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Elsie Brierly
Patsy
Public Hearings Set for Two Cedar Rapids Schools
Cedar Rapids will hold public hearings on the west-side and northeast-side elementary school plans on December 28 and 29. Supt. Clyde Parker invites parents teachers citizens and residents to comment as architects and officials present the current proposals. Each site includes a 13-classroom building with gym cafeteria auditorium and auxiliary space. estimated cost about 500000 per school.
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Margulies Denies Indictment In Davenport Tax Case
Des Moines AP Margulies 53 Davenport auto dealer pleads innocent in federal court to eight counts of income tax evasion, four individually and four for his Blackhawk Chevrolet Co. He claims postwar car shortages led to bonuses used as deductions, denying personal gain and asserting the facts will be aired in court. The indictment cites underreported income 1947–1950 and higher firm income and tax figures, with margins separating reported from correct amounts.
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Blackhawk Chevrolet Company
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E Penses
Smiths Symptoms Prompt Medical Consultation Report
A fragmentary report indicates Smith sought medical attention after alarming symptoms. A doctor remarks on an analysis finding a small percentage of alcohol influence in the system, with unclear wording and unreadable phrases remaining.
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