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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1948

Page

5

Inter-American Council Urges End to Costa Rica Nicaragua Hostilities

The Organization of American States council told Costa Rica and Nicaragua to halt hostilities after a commission cited Costa Rican support for the Caribbean Legion and questioned the group’s invasion from Nicaragua. It urged non intervention and formed a five nation military commission to monitor compliance.

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Costa Rica Warns OAS Over Nicaraguan Troop Movements

Costa Rica formally informs the OAS that Nicaraguan national guard forces are moving toward the border. Foreign Minister Benjamin Odio cables Argentine OAS chair Enrique Corominas and reports Somoza has mobilized guard reserves near La Paz in León department. Costa Rican troops push to solidify positions in La Cruz and nearby areas amid border-move rumors.

San Jose Costa Rica Organization of American States Benjamin Odio Enrique Corominas OAS Council Anastasio Somoza la Paz Nicaraguan Leon la Cruz National Guard

Civil War Vet Becomes Nebraska's Last Civil War Veteran

Beatrice Nebraska report notes Michael Bondell Nebraska's last surviving Civil War veteran died Friday at his daughter Lottie Yaeger's home. He would have turned 100 next June 6. Born in Chillicothe Ohio he joined Lincoln's last call for volunteers in March 1865 and served six months with Company F Seventh Iowa Infantry under Sherman and Grant. He lived in Iowa Colorado and finally Grand Island before moving to Mrs Yaeger's home thirty years ago.

Beatrice Michael Bondell Nebraska Lottie E. Yaeger Chillicothe Ohio Bondell Abraham Lincoln Ottumwa Colo Grand Island Yaeger

Stabbing Affray In Mason City Leaves Man Critical

In Mason City a 44 year old man, Arthur Ashburn, was stabbed twice during a confrontation with his former sister in law and current stepfather Francis M Ashford after a 9 year old boy got lost during Christmas shopping. Ashford admitted the stabbing and was taken into custody.

Mason City Arthur Ashburn Francis M. Ashford Ashford Harold Wolfe Ashburn Charles Wolfe

Sutton Named as Clinton District Judge Nominee

Clinton attorney Merrit Sutton was recommended by the Clinton County Bar Association to succeed the late District Judge George Claussen. The association urged Jackson Scott and Muscatine counties to approve Sutton as Gov. appointment choice, with hopes for January term timing.

Clinton Merrit Sutton George Claussen Clinton County Bar Assect Friay Jackson, Scott and Muscatine Sutton Eee

Theatres Show Weekend Schedules Across Cities

The Gazette lists today and tomorrow showtimes for Paramount Iowa State Town Palace Times Strand Marion and others. Titles include The Paleface Luxury Liner Night Wind Robin Hood Tarzan and Thunder Mountain among multiple daily screenings.

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Trainman Killed in Pennsylvania Wreck

An express train derailed near Freedom Pennsylvania killing one crewman and injuring several others. Authorities investigated the cause as crews worked at the scene Friday night.

Pennsylvania Freedom, Pa Pennsylvania Railroad

Christmas Program on KCRG Networks Tonight

An hour long carol and hymnal program starts at 5 PM featuring KCRG KCRK with a World greeting from King George of England. Wilson High School Choir performs a command performance at 9 30 PM in the SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT series, repeating recent Christmas selections. The octogenarians session airs at 9 PM.

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The Paleface review finds little laughter for Bob Hope

Nadine Subotnik critiques The Paleface as not very funny despite Bob Hope delivering sharp gags. Jane Russell slows scenes, while writing and Russell’s acting hinder the comedy. The plot has Hope as a dentist and Calamity Jane pairing with him amid a wagon train and Indians.

Bob Hope Bob Miss Russell Peter Potter Calamity Jane Jane

Life Begins At Inaccurate Time Slot Feature Move

Saturday night feature from KCRG KCRK shifts to a new time for tonight only. Life begins at an unspecified hour as programming adjusts abruptly.

KCRG KCRK

Monroe to guest on KCRG TWENTY QUESTIONS at 7 PM

Star performer Monroe known as the star spangled soprano makes her first guest appearance on KCRG TWENTY QUESTIONS at 7 PM. Lucy Monroe tops Saturday night air schedule with TAKE A NUMBER at 7 30 and TRUE OR FALSE at 8.

Monroe KCRG

Program Guide Fragment for Evening Broadcasts

Listing of time slots and hosts for a local TV station including Candlelight and Silver at 6:06 and News at 6:15 plus segments at 6:45 SPris Final 10:15 That Man with Band and 10:30 Bob Allen O. 43 with additional program notes and a late News wrap from MBS.

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Bob Crosby Show Ends With Theatrical Escape

The review notes the duo are captured by Indians and escape with Hope providing light moments. Bob Crosby anchors the show and even when the plot twists threaten romance the star remains central. The theme Buttons and Bows frames the program with music used as steady background.

Bob Crosby

Jap Electrical Labor Dispute Is Settled

Tokyo reports a five month old electrical union management dispute ending with a wage payment plan and a no strike pledge. Chester E. Hepler announced the settlement, stating the labor division chief for General Douglas MacArthur confirmed the agreement.

Tokyo INS Japan Chester E. Hepler Gen. Douglas MacArthur

Rhubarb Known as Pie Plant Across United States

The plant rhubarb, widely grown in the United States, is commonly referred to as pie plant in many regions due to its use in desserts. Its red stalks and tart flavor make it a staple ingredient in pies and jams across local kitchens.

United States

Every Girl Should Be Married film review

A light harmless comedy review praising Betsy Drake and Cary Grant in Every Girl Should Be Married. The piece notes Drake’s single leading role, Grant’s usual charm, and Franchet Tone as a comic foil. It suggests the bachelor audience will relate while advising couples to consider the film’s light lessons.

Betsy Drake Annabel Sims Chase Cary Grant Madison Brown Franchet Tone Roger Sanford Annabel Grant Tone

Cage Lift Overturns Injuring Twenty Coal Miners

An ALPHA Illinois report says a cage lift in a coal mine overturned twenty feet from the shaft bottom injuring twenty miners. Three are listed as serious. The incident is blamed on a failure of an automatic lock on the cage.

ALPHA Ill

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