Radar Ring Gains Backing in Congress
A plan to shield the United States and Alaska with a radar network for air defense advanced in Congress. A House Armed Services subcommittee approved a 161 million dollar radar interceptor system linked to fighters and anti aircraft weapons and outpost stations. Prime Minister St Laurent and President Truman discussed North American radar plans during a Blair House luncheon as Canada indicated willingness to cooperate if the United States bears the cost. The full committee will take up the measure next, with a separate appropriation bill still needed.
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Washington
United States
Alaska
Congress
North American
Arctic
Canada
Louis St .Laurent
Truman
House
Armed Services
St. Laurent
Blair House
White House
Acheson
U.S
Laurence Steinhardt
Armed Forces
Rep. Durham
D-N.c
Rep
Vinson
D-Ga
Armed Services Group
School District Reorganization Vote Postponed
Linn county board of education delayed an election on the Cedar Rapids area school district reorganization plan delaying the March 14 vote. The plan would reduce sixty districts to five administrative units and combine 20 southwest districts into one. A special election could be allowed if a pending Iowa law amendment passes.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Board of Education
Linn County Board
Iowa
Progress in Philadelphia Strike Mediation Talks
Federal peacemakers in Philadelphia report progress in a transit strike dispute shutting trolley, bus, and subway service. A Philadelphia Transportation Co spokesman said negotiators broke the log jam and will discuss issues point by point in harmony. A CIO Transport Workers union official noted bargaining in good faith with no new wage offer yet.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Transportation Company
U.S
CIO
Transport Workers Union
Tale of Two Apologies in a Car Collision
A humorous cartoon depicts two drivers exiting after a head on crash. Each insists fault lies with the other while gracefully deflecting blame and claiming responsibility despite disagreement. The exchange highlights courteous gallantry amid a mutual misunderstanding on the road.
Western Europe Needs Arms and Training, Not More Troops
U S officials argue Western European nations require stronger arms and better training rather than large troop buildups. Washington envisions Western defense chiefs receiving equipment and advisory aid as cost estimates for Congress range from 1 to 2 billion dollars.
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Washington
Western
Europe
Army Denies Plan To Withdraw U S Forces in Japan
The army on Saturday denied any plan to withdraw U S occupation forces from Japan. Acting Secretary Draper said Royall had not stated or implied a withdrawal, noting he spoke by Royall’s authority. Royall’s Far East tour included Japan and Korea, with current travels via Hawaii and a Washington return due Tuesday.
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Washington
U.S
Japan
Army
William H. Draper, Jr
Royall
Draper
French Thank You Train Delights Cedar Rapids Crowd
Thousands in eastern Iowa braved freezing weather to greet the French Thank You Train in Greene Square Cedar Rapids as gifts from France reflect friendship for the United States. Six cases with 59 items will be evaluated and distributed in eastern Iowa, not to individuals, with Des Moines receiving the 40 et 8 cars today.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
France
Frank Hahn
Gazette Farm
Rex Conn
Roger Darrecarre
M. Cast
Railway and War Workers of France
Anne Marie Max
W. L. Hendricks
Drew Pearson
United States
Des Moines
Greene Square
Linn County 40 and 8 Legion
Marseilles
Extremist Moslem Leader Slain by Cairo Gunmen
In Cairo Sheikh Hassan El Banna, head of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood, was fatally shot as he entered a taxi after leaving the Young Men's Muslim Association. His brother in law Abdel Kerim Mohammed was wounded, and a group of youths fled the scene after firing at least seven shots.
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Cairo
Hassan el Banna
Brotherhood
el Banna
Abdel Kerim Mohammed
Kerim Mohammed
Young Men’s Mohammedan Association
Double Check Car License, May Be Wrong
Linn county treasurer reports a possible mismatch between license plates and 1949 registration numbers due to a reformatory error in Anamosa. Motorists with plate 57 should verify their plate matches the official registration number on the certificate, and report discrepancies to the auto department at the courthouse.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County Treasurer’s
Anamosa
Linn County
Auto Department
Treasurer’s Office
Ana
Reuther proposes mass prefab homes from surplus aircraft plants
Walter Reuther urges converting surplus aircraft plants to mass production of 20 million prefabricated two bedroom houses. He says government loans would cover down payments, with installments similar to rent. Plan aims to end 20 million housing shortage in ten years.
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Detroit
Walter Reuther
America
CIO
United Auto Workers
Truman
Reuther
Cedar Rapids Industries See Moderate 1949 Growth
A The Gazette poll of 22 major Cedar Rapids firms finds a leveling off with no expected bust. Firms report fewer layoffs than rumors suggested, with many optimistic about 1949 though not matching 1947 1948 peak levels. Some plants hire on a limited basis while others foresee cautious gains.
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Cedar Rapids
The
Gazette
the Gazette
Refuses To Oust Chapin As Minister
In a worsening U S Hungary relations over the Mindszenty case Budapest demanded recall of Ambassador Selden Chapin. Washington rejected the demand and considered potential reciprocal actions with Hungary. Secretary Acheson avoided committing to any immediate step while charges against Mindszenty and broader anti American rhetoric continued.
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Chapin
Washington
Hungary
U. S
Selden Chapin
Joseph Ccardinal
State Department
U.S
Andrew Sik
Sik
Dean Acheson
Budapest
Laszlo Rajk
Truman
Mindszenty
White House
Rajk
Acheson
Bulgaria
Auto Workers Swear Out Warrants Against FEW
The UAW obtained 21 warrants late Saturday against FEW members at the International Harvester plant in East Moline on rioting charges. The warrants follow a Thursday clash when UAW members attempted to distribute union pamphlets to FEW workers. Twenty-two people were reported injured. 12 warrants name John Doe and nine specify FEW members.
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East Moline
CIO United Auto Workers Union
Farm Equipment Workers Union
CIO
International Harvester
UAW
John Doe
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House Group
St Laurent
Atlantic
London
Western European Defense Organization
C.R
Loyal
the Gazette Staff
Cedar Rapids Industries
Weoley
Envoy
Kick
Tunespost
Ivan Boldhasar
Cardinal Mindssenty
U. S. State Department
Department
Michael McDermott
Pearson
Marien Borece
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