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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1949

Page

2

Sam Spiegel Sings Ten Tongues and Bold Film Plans

New York AP profile of Sam Spiegel known as S. P. Eagle. Viennese born producer writes and films across Germany Austria England France Mexico and the U S. He talks Latin discipline and Hollywood reform while seeking 3 5 million to fund a love story Cyrano de Bergerac and promoting We Were Strangers in Cuba.

New York Sam Spiegel Hollywood Spiegel S. P. Eagle Germany Austria England France Mexico United States Paris John Huston Cuba Thomas Jefferson Betty Grable

Flight Surgeon Dies After B 17 Crash Near Omaha

Colonel Ehrling L. Berquist flight surgeon for the Strategic Air Command died from injuries from a Saturday night B 17 crash while attempting an instrument landing in bad weather near the Omaha airport. The aircraft struck a railroad bed two miles from the strip and damaged Burlington mainline track. Other occupants survived without critical injuries.

Omaha Ehrling L. Berquist Strategic Air Command Berquist Burlington

Long-Continuing Boost in School Enrollment Seen

The census bureau forecasts population growth and rising school enrollment through the 1950s. By 1955 the population is projected at 155.7 million with 16.5 million 5 to 17 year olds in schools. elementary enrollment climbs toward 26.5 million by 1957 and high school enrollment reaches about 8.1 million by 1960. The median age is expected to rise to about 30.9 by 1955.

Washington Census Bureau Bureau

Radiolog Supper Club News Billboard Report Start Ai Music

Local items from the Gazette list entertainment notes for the Radiolog Supper Club. Mentions Ai music and bands featuring Buddy Clark Whiting Atrine Jeanne Orchestra Judy and Jane Dr Malone Polka Players Buckaroos Baptista with coverage of sports by Lowell Thomas.

Supper Club Billboard Judy and Jane Dr. Malone

Radio Schedule Highlights For Evening On KCRK

Local listings reveal a dense 1960s radio and film schedule on KCRK with programs such as Robert Hurleigh and Sherlock Holmes, plus musical features, newsreels, sports, and a late slate of Bohemian music and devotions. The lineup spans 6 PM to the late night, including Michael Zarens, Fulton Lewis, and Captain Minoreht, with afternoon matinees and a Chapel Hymns segment.

KCRG KXEL ABC WMT TeHle Hill Melody Parade Jack Smith Robert Harleish Lone New Club Morton Downey Metadio Theater Voice of Army Earl Godwin Irma Happy Hawk Cliff Helen Mary Foster Pam Fred Majesty George Crane Godfrey Iowa Kirkwoods Lanny Oss Ted Malone Jack Berch Lora Lawton Kate Smith Wendy Warren Smith Jenny Uncheon Helen Trent Childr Hope Chest Ma Perkins David Harumouse Ouse Pepper Young Don Ameche Kyser Ae Family College Stella Barshage Wits Hint Ethel and Lorenzo “Jones Evie Widder Brown Music Allroom Music Portia Tello-Test Robert Hurleigh Sherlock Holmes Hy Gardner Says Gabriel Heatter Henry American Forum Michael Zarens O Ralshi Arrow MBS Captain Minoreht Tom Mix

FEW Proposes Vote Between FEW and UAW in Quad Cities

The FEW proposes an election within 15 days among CIO unions to decide representation for Harvester plant workers in the Quad-Cities area. FEW claims 10,000 members, UAW 2,200, amid recent riots and arrests during organizing drives.

East Moline CIO United Farm Equipment Workers Quad-Cities CIO United Automobile Workers FEW UAW International Harvester Harvester John T. Watkins Rock Island Jack Livingston Detroit Livingston Pat Greathouse Chicago Watkins UAW International Auto Workers

Trial of Czech General Scheduled for Thursday

General Karel Kudvasz who led the Prague uprising against the Germans will go on trial Thursday with 12 accomplices in an alleged anti government plot. They face espionage illegal possession of arms and preparing terroristic action as the military senate of the state court hears the case.

Prague Karel Kudvasz Obrana Lida Military Senate of the State Court

Roscoe Ates Remarries Former Wife in Phoenix Ceremony

Roscoe Ates the stuttering comedian remarried his former wife Lenore Belle Jumps in Phoenix. The bride, chief clerk at Trans World Airlines, traveled from Hollywood to wed at the home of Reverend George Hunter Hall at the First Presbyterian Church ceremony.

Phoenix, Ariz INS Roscoe Ates Lenore Belle Trans World Airlines Hollywood Phoenix George Hunter Hall First Presbyterian Church

Hollywood Headlines Turn Into Movies

Hollywood writers rush to register film titles based on current events. Producers race to secure rights after sensational headlines, with many projects never making it to screen while others fuel biopics and dramas. Notable cases include Cardinal Mindszenty, Tokyo Rose, Wake Island, and Canon City.

Hollywood Johnston Jack Warner Cardinal Mindszenty Young Beulah Overell Collier Young Anna Kasenkina New York Kasenkina Daddy Browning Peaches Paramount Tokyo Rose Wake Island Fox Warners RKO Kawakita Berlin

Theater Show Timetable For Local Theaters

Page lists today and tomorrow schedules for Paramount Iowa State Palace and other houses. Films include Red River The Snake Pit The Man from Colorado The Pearl Unknown Island For You I Die Embrace Able You Smart as Don't Talk Abel Boy Scatterbrain Key Largo Big Town Scandal State of the Union Wallflower The Plainsman and no Lady Czech feature The Return of October and Rusty Leads the Way with matinee times and nightly showings.

Paramount Red River Snake Pit Iowa Colorado Palace Key Largo State of the Union Strand Parton Rusty

Man Accuses Peace Maker Slain in Saloon Dispute

Inman E. Nealie 25 admitted shooting and killing Felix after a saloon argument over a $2 debt. Nealie said the man he killed tried to mediate, but he fired a fatal shot.

Self-Defense Claim Sparks Tavern Shootout

Witnesses say Nealie fired seven shots at a tavern as about 50 patrons hid for cover. Nealie surrendered to officers voluntarily and is being held without charge pending further investigation.

Nealie

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