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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1949
Page
1
In a Lincoln Day address Thomas E. Dewey urges Republicans to abandon liberal labels and embrace forward looking social programs but avoid New Deal excesses. He warns against returning to past eras and says the party is split between two extremes while keeping doors open to possible future runs.
Actor Robert Mitchum received 60 days in jail and two years probation after a narcotics charge. Co defendant Lila Leeds faced the same sentence. Real Estate Agent Robin Ford awaits sentencing. Judge Clement Nye urged Mitchum to set a responsible example for youths.
The prosecutor describes the crime as masterful and clever while the crook refuses to confess, insisting flattery won t sway him. The exchange hints at a courtroom scene and public bravado. No further details are provided on the case or outcome.
Benton County coroner John Burrows announced a verdict that Fred Benda 38 of Belle Plaine died by an accidental self inflicted gunshot. The hair trigger mechanism fired when the gun dropped from a dresser drawer during handling. Authorities have not recovered the missing 227 dollars he was to carry from his filling station business.
Secretary of State Acheson rejected Russia charge that the North Atlantic defense alliance is aggressive. He said the pact aims to keep peace under the UN Charter Article 51 and that a public summary of the agreement should be released soon.
Detroit dispatch says John "Jake the Barber" Factor, once jailed for mail fraud, was paroled after six years. He will go to California under federal probation and has a history tied to gangsters Touhy and Banghart, who kidnapped him in 1933.
CIO president and United Steelworkers of America head Philip Murray had an emergency appendectomy at Mercy Hospital Monday night. Officials said his condition was satisfactory Tuesday after a comfortable day. He is nearly 63 and entered hospital two weeks earlier for rest and a checkup following a stomach disorder.
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company said statistics show a more than ten percent drop in cancer death rates for women insured, over the last fifteen years.
Des Moines Iowa senate to open at 10 am Thursday with Gov Beardsley soldier bonus payment proposal as a special order. The measure would appropriate 36.125 million from state surplus to fund part of an 85 million program, with the balance covered by a bond issue.
Linn county's two state representatives voted differently on a $40,000,000 treasury reserve bill. Morse E Crosier of Coggan supported the measure while Ernest Kosek of Cedar Rapids opposed it.
The Iowa House passed a bill Wednesday to create a state job classification and salary range system under a personnel director. The measure, approved 79 to 16 and sent to the Senate, includes an amendment barring firing a state worker for political affiliation. Sponsor Rep Harry Weichman and Rep Gene Poston led the initiative.
At Lake Success the Soviet Union reaffirmed stiff positions on atomic energy control and international disarmament. Jacob Malik proposed a revised one third armament cut and a ban on atomic weapons while condemning Western regional defense alliances. The Security Council planned to vote Thursday, with Western powers likely to oppose, leaving only Russia and Ukraine in favor.
The McKanes of Golden learned their eight month old son received a Selective Service notice. A draft board spokesman said there has been a mistake and military training is becoming too universal.
London report says Russia renewed support for Yugoslavia’s claim to 900 square miles of southern Austria as Big Four deputies resume work on the Austrian peace treaty. Western delegates voiced grave doubts about hearing the Yugoslav claim. meeting adjourned to Thursday under US Deputy Reber.
Secretary of State Acheson denounces the Mindszenty trial as a conscience less attack on religious and personal freedom. He links it to broader Hungarian religious persecution and warns of potential U.N. action while denying U.S. involvement in Chapin charges.
Iowa weather shifts as a short lived cold wave moves out. Temperatures near 30 degrees expected in many areas with a low of 19 below zero at Decorah and 14 below in sae. A low pressure center from the northwest drives the change and scattered snow showers may occur Thursday.
A Vickers Viking Danish Airlines plane with 23 Spanish passengers and five Danish crew members went down in the Baltic Sea near Malmoe Sweden Tuesday night. The Berlingske Tidende named the Spanish delegation headed for Copenhagen to negotiate a trade agreement and prominent Spanish industrialists aboard.
The senate labor committee approved a two week extension for hearings on the administration labor bill moving the deadline from February 10 to February 23. Senators Murray and Pepper said no further night sessions unless needed and by agreement. The time will be shared equally by opponents and proponents as witnesses may be revised and additional names scheduled.
Bernard Jaffee of Shreveport Louisiana earned 4600 in 16 weeks selling alphabet cards in Cedar Rapids. He was fined 50 dollars and costs for peddling without a license, with half of the fine suspended. He carried money orders totaling 305 dollars and said he sent that to a partner while keeping about 100 dollars weekly for expenses.
Senate rules committee approved an anti filibuster rule by a 10 to 3 vote. Senator Lodge said the amendment would allow two thirds of voting senators to gag debate at any time. Opposed by Stennis Long and Hunt, the measure moves to the full senate where debate can still be called at any time. Southern senators threaten to filibuster to block adoption.
Chicago reports Gen. Eisenhower will address the opening of the Red Cross annual fund campaign in February. The event marks the kickoff of nationwide efforts organized by the Red Cross.
Washington officials ordered an investigation into price declines in farm futures. Secretary Brannan directed the Commodity Exchange Authority to gather full information on wheat corn and soybean futures trading as the grain market surged and fell. He said no major factor explains two to three weeks of market behavior while the government increases grain purchases to fulfill foreign commitments. The administration has bought nearly 3 million bushels of wheat in recent days and still must buy 40 million more to meet the 565 million bushel export schedule by March 31.
Chicago grain shares swung wildly as May wheat dipped near 2.00 and later rebounded to about 2.04, with rye, corn, oats, and soybeans closing higher. Cotton, hogs, cattle moved in wide ranges amid large market gyrations, while ECA aid hints and wholesale food price shifts added to uncertainty.
Washington officials said there is no need for panic as price supports would curb the decline. A dozen agriculture department experts agreed that government supports would quickly halt the fall even though futures prices for most farm commodities were below support levels.
Farm Editor Rex Conn explains the sharp price break in grain and livestock and its implications for households and business readers in clear language. He aims to help the housewife and businessperson understand the economy and its effects.
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