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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1948
Page
15
A civilian commission proposed an average 15 percent pay rise for armed forces and related services. Brigadier generals with 30 years would see 58.18 percent, second lieutenants 25 percent, and recruits none. The plan aims to correct long-standing inequities while maintaining civilian-job parity where feasible.
On KCRG network the Christmas Eve schedule features Gladys Swarthout and Lawrence Tibbett in a special musical from 7 to 8, with a mixed chorus under Robert Shaw and conductor Alfredo Antonini. A 9 pm radio broadcast From Mutual’s Chicago studios airs This Holy Night with Bruce Foote and Robert Trendler. The night concludes with St James Church services at 11 and a half hour of Christmas music Christmas Tide, staying on air until 12 30.
Mt Mercy the Academy and Junior College choirs will be heard for a half hour on KCRG KCRK at ICIA Albanease Metro politan Opera lyric soprano. The performance features Mt Mercy vocal groups as the Christmas Eve artist.
Listed radio schedule shows Friday evening programs including Great Plays Chorus, Henry, Holy Night and Leap segments plus Benny Strong and Menry Jerome O. Christmas Service at 6:00 to 10:00 PM. Saturday afternoon features Blue-Gray program at 1:45 followed by a Christmas Program at 4:00 and a 5:00 Choral Music event for King George.
Washington AP reports illustrative pay increases under advisory commission recommendations. The article uses typical years of service for different grades to show how increases would affect enlisted and officer pay across ranks.
FAIRBANKS Alaska AP Ten men died Wednesday night in the first crash of the air force new four engined B 50 bomber during a training flight from Eielson air force base. Wreckage was spotted 10 miles south of the base and two Ladd field helicopters confirmed all aboard were killed. The Air Force recently ordered bulk B 50s to form its heavy bombardment fleet.
Ellis M. Smith of Royal Oak, Michigan, alleged his wife blocked his attempt to raid the icebox, a dispute that led to a divorce case filed in Pontiac. The filing outlines a quarrel over food and household authority.
Circuit Judge George R. Hartrick granted a divorce on grounds of cruelty after testimony that he needed her permission for meals and other matters.
The Navy ordered the aircraft carrier Saipan from Norfolk to Greenland to rescue 11 air force flyers stranded atop a 7 ice cap. Helicopters will deploy. arrival is expected about Wednesday after a five day voyage. Christmas leave for Saipan crew is canceled.
Charles Radovich and Joe Scannell faced charges of stealing glass tumblers from International Milling Company. In Police Magistrate John J. McSwiggin's court they received fines of 50 dollars plus costs. Foreman S. T. Walters presented their Christmas bonus checks from a trust fund after testimony. The workers will not receive turkeys the company had bought.
Mrs. Harvey William Helms, 66, of Elgin Iowa, died in a two car collision on a foggy Groom Texas highway. Her husband 68 and Mrs Clyde J Newman 20 of Stott City Missouri were seriously hurt. Clyde Newman his two children and Lawrence E Linder 17 of Stott City were less seriously injured. All injuries treated at Groom Hospital.
In Baker Oregon Mayor M McKim and Police Chief Guy Church defend a 1947 ordinance that makes parents legally responsible for their minors delinquent behavior. Fines up to 200 dollars or 100 days jail may be imposed for neglect or failure to supervise. Only one prior case reached court.
County Judge Charles E. Baird warns juvenile delinquency remains a court concern. He notes ongoing family problems and fears penalties may push cases underground, hindering caseworkers and child welfare efforts. He urges actions addressing the family and home to aid the child.
An American military court postponed the verdict in the Wilma Ybarbo murder trial in Marburg Germany until Tuesday. The defendant was accused of killing her soldier husband in the case filed by the USA forces legal authorities.
Willard Salisbury of Des Moines was killed when an oil truck skidded on icy pavement near Coon Rapids Iowa and burst into flames. Authorities said rescuers could not reach him in time.
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