U S Eyes Tiny Moon As Outpost
Washington reports the United States studies a space outpost near nine tenths of the distance to the moon. The earth satellite vehicle program aims to coordinate guided missile efforts among the army, navy and air force. Experts consider military and non military uses for an artificial satellite, with potential dominance by the first space base to guide or launch rockets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Defense Forrestal
Moon
Earth
Army
Navy
Air Force
Central Guided Missiles Project
Forrestal
Committee On
Notables Propose Senate Reform and Streamlined Congress
A National Committee for Strengthening Congress urged abolishing seniority and filibusters in a program to streamline operations. The panel led by Robert Heller named reforms including rule changes, bipartisan policy committees, and protection against staff politicization as crucial steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Committee For Strengthening
Congress
Robert Heller
Cleveland
Winthrop W. Aldrich
Henry R. Luce
CIO
James B. Carey
Foreign Aid
Paul G. Hoffman
Charles E. Wilson
General Electric
Beardsley Ruml
R. H. Macy and Company
A F L Acts in Greenlees Behalf in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Federation of Labor sent a letter to State Democratic Chairman Jake More urging reconsideration of William McLaughlin’s appointment as acting Cedar Rapids postmaster. The appeal highlights John F. Greenlee’s qualifications while noting McLaughlin would fill the role after Postmaster Frank Baldwin retires. Earlier, Cedar Rapids VFW also protested, urging that Greenlee, a veteran, be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Cedar
VFW
Greenlee
Headline loving probe members blamed by Democrat
Rep Hebert of Louisiana accused fellow Democratic and Republican members on the House committee of publicity mania that hampered spy investigations. Hebert singled out Reps Mundt of South Dakota and Nixon of California for criticizing their conduct while urging witness protection rules. He said their actions aided enemies and blamed them for cases Condon and Duggan being highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
American Activities Committee
Hebert
Mundt
S. D
Nixon
Calif
Duggan
Rutledge Extradition Papers Returned to Governor
Missouri Attorney General J E Taylor completed review of extradition papers for Dr Robert C Rutledge wanted for first degree murder in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Papers found in order and returned to Governor Phil M Donnelly who is expected to set a hearing date. Byron C Hartman a 29 year old St Louis instrument designer died at the Roosevelt hotel on December 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
J. E. Taylor
Missouri
Robert C. Rutledge
Iowa
Phil M. Donnelly
Byron C. Hartman
St. Louis
Roosevelt Hotel
Cedar Rapids
Stalin described as charming by U.S. envoy Smith
Walter Bedell Smith said Stalin has a charming personality when he asserts it and can be very rude when he likes. Smith noted the last meeting was a few months ago and Stalin appeared very fit and well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Wood
England
Walter Bedell Smith
Stalin
United States
Russia
Smith
Coe Band Invited to Presidential Inaugural Again
The Coe College military band has been invited to represent Iowa at the upcoming presidential inauguration for the fourth time in 20 years. Director Stan ley Vesely must raise about $4,000 to cover transportation and lodging, with $1,500 already raised. Vesely has led Coe bands to inaugurals since 1929 and previously won a top prize in 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe
Coe College
Iowa
Stanley Vesely
Washington
Harry Truman
William F. Santelmann
United States Marine Band
Vesely
Cedar Rapids
Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
R.O.T.C
Warmer Weather Seen for Friday
Cedar Rapids posted a low of 4 above as a cold wave pressed across Iowa. Thursday lows ranged from minus 16 in Decorah and Spencer to minus 5 in Waterloo with no new snow statewide. Roads were open but slippery, with icy spots near Toledo and in the Cedar Rapids area while southeast highways remained normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Decorah
Spencer
Mason City
Elkader
Charles City
Waterloo
Iowa
Highway Patrol
Toledo
Benny Due for Bad Tax News
Washington report says Jack Benny may owe 77 percent tax on the $4 million sale of his incorporated radio show to CBS, not the 25 percent capital gains rate he expected. He can appeal to tax court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jack Benny
NBC
CBS
Internal Revenue Bureau
Incorporated
Benny
United States Tax Court
Surgery Wrong Lung Operation At Glenn Dale Sanatorium
A government hospital performed surgery on the right lung of a tubercular patient instead of the diseased left lung. The Tuesday procedure at Glenn Dale sanatorium damaged the good lung, with the patient a 35 year old woman in serious but stable condition. The preliminary report cites a mistaken operative schedule listing the right side and notes Dr Frank Ashburn as the surgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Guy Masson
Glenn Dale Sanatorium
Daniel Finucane
Finucane
George Ruhland
Frank Ashburn
Mayo Clinic
Army Medical Corps
Carolinas boast oldest and youngest in 81st Congress
Rep. Doughton of North Carolina at 85 is the chamber’s oldest member while Rep.-elect Sims of South Carolina at 27 is the youngest. Their ages highlight the wide age range among the new and returning lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carolinas
Rep
Doughton
D-N.c
Rep.-elect Sims
D-S.c
Wainwright Denies King Disobeyed Orders at Bataan
In San Antonio AP report General Wainwright denies Lt General King disobeyed orders to defend Bataan in 1942. He recounts receiving no surrender directive and says King acted under pressure after Traywick reported a surrender attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Edward P. King
Bataan
Wainwright
Louis Morton
Army
Pacific
Seattle
King
King Wg
Professor Morton
Col
Jesse Traywick
Traywick
Douglas MacArthur
Australia
Pilot faints but landing is achieved on icy lake
Faribault Minnesota pilot James De Grood fainted while three passengers watched as the four passenger Stinson Voyager landed itself after the pilot collapsed. The plane touched down on a lake and then nosed into shore, injuring De Grood’s skull while the others escaped unharmed. The men, brothers George and Victor De Grood and Louis Slinger, were later treated or released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faribault
Minn
James de Grood
de Grood
Stinson
George
Victor
Louis Slinger
Pipestone
Slinger
Victor de Grood
George de Grood
Jim
Ralph E. Temple
Merrill Aviation Company
Water Main Extension Plan Outlined in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Waterworks Superintendent H F Blomquist outlined a $269 580 feeder line expansion to serve nine areas, with new pipes booster stations and elevated tanks. The plan aims to maintain pressure as the city grows and include a southwest pump station near highway 149, with work slated to begin next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
H. F. Blomquist
Blomquist
Highway 149
Shocks Cast Shadow Over Reno Divorces Gambling Hub
Reno visitors fled the famed gambling town as a sequence of earthquakes rattled seismographs all week. Geologists warned of unusual activity while locals, gamblers, and travelers watched fault lines beneath Nevada deliver tremors with no loss of life reported yet. Verdi and Carson City felt quake impacts with damaged buildings and cracked walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Nevada
California
Vincent Gianella
University of Nevada
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Verdi
Bert Mosconi
Carson City
Truman Named Time Man of the Year for 1948
Time magazine selects President Harry S Truman as Man of the Year for 1948 marking the second time he receives the honor. The issue notes his election as a personal victory with a fighting-spirit message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Time
Man
New York
Time Magazine
Yearian in Serious Condition After Crossing Collision
Byron Yearian, 32, of Marengo, remained in serious condition after a Wednesday crash at a First Avenue Crossing where his wife died. He suffered head injuries and was taken to University hospital in Iowa City, with some improvement noted Thursday. Melvin Peters, 25, another occupant, was in fairly good condition at St. Luke's hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Byron Yearian
Marengo
First Avenue W
Yearian
University Hospital
Iowa City
Melvin Peters
St. Luke’s Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Associated Press
J. Howard McGrath
Leslie Biffle
Clark Clifford
National Airport
U.S
Outpost
Rep. Cannon
Dmo
Cannon
House Appropriations Committee
G.O.P. Congress
Senate
Rules Committee
Rules
Congressional Committee
G.O.P
A. F.L
Jack
Tim
Rutledge
Cedar Raunds News
Major Santelmann
Cedar Rapids College
Roosevelt
Bromquist
Sixth Street
Wilson
Today's Index
Opeeveene
Whee
Brunt
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!