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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1949

Page

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Protestant leaders confess in Bulgarian anti church case

In Sofia Bulgaria fifteen Protestant leaders including heads of the Congregational Methodist Baptist and Pentecostal churches confessed to spying for the United States and Britain. Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Topencharov said several were arrested at the frontier while trying to flee. The case resembles Hungary's Cardinal Mindszenty trial. Pastor Vassil Zvapkov led the Congregational church and was described as at the core of the criminal activity.

Sofia Bulgaria United States Britain United Evangelical Churches Vladimir Topencharov Josef Cardinal Moindszenty Hungary Vassil Zvapkov Sofia John Horner Legation Cyril Black Louise Beck Melanie Turner

Thank You Train Arrives in Cedar Rapids Saturday

Arrangements were completed to warmly welcome the French Thank You train and its representatives when it arrives in Cedar Rapids at 2 p.m. Saturday. A city crew cleared Greene square, a loud speaker system and safety precautions were arranged, and veterans groups and patriotic organizations prepared to participate under Legion Commander Bob Spooner.

Cedar Rapids Dick Jones Greene Square Gordon Hughes Legion Bob Spooner H. A Line Clinton Iowa Conn

State Department cites parallel attacks on religious liberty in Eastern Europe

The State Department on Friday compared the accusations against Bulgarian Protestant leaders with those against Cardinal Mindszenty of Hungary. It said the similarities highlight a concerted Communist assault on religious liberties in the region.

Washington State Department Bulgaria Cardinal Mindszenty Hungary Eastern Europe

Bergen to star on CBS this fall in Sunday slot

Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy move to CBS for a Sunday 7 p.m. time slot this autumn. The ventriloquist returns after Standard Brands dropped his NBC program in 1948 due to costs. Coca-Cola will sponsor the CBS show.

Bergen CBS New York Columbia Broadcasting System Edgar Bergen C.st Charlie McCarthy Standard Brands National Broadcasting Company Coca-Cola

Nelsons Comedy Show Moves to NBC Airing April 3

New York reports the Column announced on Friday that its network will air the Ozzie and Harriet Nelson comedy show beginning April 3.

New York Columbia Broadcasting System Ozzie and Harriet” Nelson

Yoshida Re elected Japan Prime Minister With Big Majority

In Tokyo an overwhelming conservative majority re elected Shigeru Yoshida prime minister of Japan. Yoshida of the Democratic Liberal party won 350 of 451 Diet votes after resigning Friday morning to comply with constitutional reconvening procedures.

Tokyo Shigeru Yoshida Japan Democratic Liberal Party House of Representatives

Battle at East Moline Harvester injures UAW and FEW officials

About 20 people were injured when a clash at the International Harvester East Moline plant pits 70 UAW organizers against 200 FEW workers. UAW VP John W. Livingston and regional director Pat Greathouse were arrested, later freed on bond. Both sides accuse the other of incitement as a grand jury investigation is sought.

Associated Press CIO East Moline International Harvester CIO United Auto Workers Union CIO United Farm Equipment Workers Ted Chilson UAW United Auto Workers International Harvester Company United Farm Equipment Workers John W. Livingston Detroit Agricultural Implement Department Pat Greathouse Chicago Livingston Greathouse Arvid Sheets FEW National Cio

Lower Building Costs Indicated Amid Construction Slowdown

Senate House Economic Committee hears Raymond Foley report a potential turning point as construction costs show first decline since 1943. Drops in lumber prices and cost indexes in October and November hint toward stabilization, though residential costs remain over twice 1939 levels. Foley cites buyer resistance and sluggish high-end market as ongoing headwinds.

Washington Senate-House Economic Committee Raymond M. Foley Housing and Home Finance Foley

Parking Meter Woes Prompt Courtroom Anecdote

DETROIT AP Traffic Judge John D Watts faced Gretchen Southard in a 20th floor courtroom as she ran out of nickels for the parking meter. After waiting hours for a hearing she received a ticket and the judge asked her to mail the ticket.

Detroit John D. Watts Gretchen Southard

Philadelphia Transit Strike Leaves City Cold Despite Talks

A Philadelphia Transportation Company walkout by 11,000 workers halted trolley bus and subway service for 3,000,000 riders. Schools stayed open as teachers were ferried by chartered buses while negotiations continued. workers sought a 20 cent hourly raise, the company offered three cents.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Transportation Company PTC

Chinooks Melt Snow Across Plains

Chinooks warm winds melt snow drifts in Nebraska and South Dakota while bulldozers from the Fifth Army's Operations Snowbound clear drifts and roadblocks in the three state emergency area. Temperatures early Friday linger in the forties as crews push to reopen roads and restore access.

OMAHA Plains Nebraska South Dakota Fifth Army

Trucker Held in $88,500 Mail Shipment Theft

Milwaukee authorities arrest Clarence C. Stankowski, 24, a contract trucker, on a charge of stealing an $88,500 mail shipment after money vanished January 13. Investigators found the money in a culvert two days later and pursued evidence linking Stankowski to the one person job. The postal inspector notes a tip led to his capture and asserts probable guilt even without a confession.

Milwaukee Waukesha Elmer J. Holmes Clarence C. Stankowski Stankowski Soo Line Holmes

Mild Cedar Rapids warms to 41 as cold blast nears

Iowa faced warming 41 in Cedar Rapids on Friday with an overnight low of 5 above. The weather bureau warned of a sharp drop tonight and Saturday with light snow likely. Temperatures fluctuated as much as nine degrees in one hour.

Cedar Rapids

House Ways and Means Delays Tax Bill for Social Security Drive

The House Ways and Means Committee paused tax legislation to prioritize President Truman's social security expansion. Hearings begin February 28, delaying a tax bill beyond May. The panel will first consider increased aid to the aged blind and dependent children and broadening old age and survivors insurance, with health insurance proposals awaiting action in the Interstate Commerce Committee.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee Truman Doughton D-N.c Ways and Means Capitol Treasury Hotie Committee On Interstate Commerce

Greeks Execute Objector From Jehovah Sect

Athens AP reports John Tsoukaris a conscientious objector from the Martyrs of Jehovah sect was executed Friday by a military tribunal. He refused military service and was put to death for his stance.

Athens John Tsoukaris United States

NLRB Orders Bargaining Election at Wilson Cedar Rapids Plant

The National Labor Relations Board ordered a bargaining election for all production and maintenance workers at Wilson and Company's Cedar Rapids plant, to be held within 30 days after Feb. 8. Workers will decide on Local 3 CIO United Packinghouse Workers representation, while IAM Local 831 and AFL Local 142-B3 were denied ballot inclusion.

Cedar Rapids News National Labor Relations Board Cedar Rapids Wilson and Company CIO United Packinghouse The International Association of Machinists IAM Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen AFL Max Crowell Meat Cutters Union Crowell Harry Palmer Wilson NLRB

Senate Bonus Bill Faces House Vote in Battle

Iowa story notes the house appropriations committee recommends rejecting the veterans bonus measure in favor of Gov Beardsley's financing plan. The panel voted 32 to 18 to not raise immediate bond purchases, sticking with $36.125 million. The move signals stronger governor support in the house than in the senate.

IES Moines House Appropriations Committee House Senate William S. Beardsley Appropriations Committee Tor

Beardsley Faces Senate Victory on Soldier Bonus Bill

Iowa Senate passed a plan to fund the soldier bonus from the state surplus 26 to 23 with an amendment by Sen Faul. The measure would use 72.5 million in bonds bought by the state at no interest, saving future property taxes. The bill advanced 46 to 1 and moves to the House where a companion is expected to pass.

Des Moines William S. Beardsley Iowa Senate George Faul Senate House Harry Weichman Beardsley

Williamsburg Couple killed in Texas Fire

A Williamsburg Iowa pair, Mr and Mrs Carl T Holden, died in a Beaumont Texas tourist cabin explosion early Friday from burns. Holden said the blast likely happened when he struck a match to look at his watch after smelling gas and opening a window. Their son Roland and his family nearby were uninjured.

Beaumont Texas Carl T. Holden Williamsburg Holden Holdens Rio Grande Valley Roland

Holden Family Operates Seed Corn Plants in Iowa

Relatives in Texas report Carl T. Holden and his wife operated seed corn plants in Tipton and Williamsburg. Survived by sons Roland Carleton and Palmer Holden and daughter Mrs Willard Maas of Williamsburg. They left for Beaumont by plane Friday morning. Holden and Robert operated the Williamsburg plant. Carleton and Palmer run the Tipton plant.

Tipton Carl T. Holden Williamsburg Roland Holden Carleton Palmer Holden Willard Maas Illiamsburg Beaumont Mr. Holden Robert Pton

Freeze Eases Avalanche Threat At Anderson Ranch Dam Site

A Friday freeze fused rock and snow, lifting the avalanche danger for the Anderson Ranch dam camp in Idaho, where 500 workers faced isolation but reported no injuries. Rescuers planned to bring in food and supplies as conditions stabilized and telephone service was restored.

Anderson Ranch Idaho Walter Wisdom Boise River Don Walters Wisdom Union Pacific Northern Ranges Wyoming Hanna Rawlins Oregon Washington Waitsburg Preston Walla Walla Blue Mountain Pendleton la Grande Portland Columbia River Astoria

U S Demands Recall of Hungarian Legation Official

The United States demanded Hungary recall John G. Florian, first secretary at the Hungarian legation in Washington, asking him to leave as soon as possible. Washington described the move as a coincidence with Hungary’s expulsion of two American officials, noting no stated reason for Florian’s removal.

Washington United States Hungary Legation State Department John G. Florian Department Florian Andrew Sik Pere Sona Grata

Fall From Chair Kills Woman in Pittsburgh

A Pittsburgh housewife, Mrs. Carl J. Anderson, fell from a chair while placing supplies on a wall shelf and died. A workman, Roy A. Smith, 23, also fell down an elevator shaft he was repairing but suffered only minor injuries.

Pittsburgh Carl J. Anderson Roy A. Smith

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