Vandenberg Withdraws From 1948 Presidential Race
Washington report states Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg formally asked Michigan Republicans to not propose him for the 1948 Republican nomination. He said he will finish his Senate term and depart as a national contender, shifting Michigan delegates toward other candidates like Dewey and Sigler amid a tense preconvention scene.
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Washington
Arthur JH. Vandenberg
Michigan
Ench Ans
Republian
Philadelphia
Senate
Isms
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Owens
Vandenwerp
Rach Af Tham
Se. Taft
R-Mich
Gaverne Stazeen
Min-nesota
Gaverner Dewey
New York
Battle Creek
Mich
John A. Wagner
Vandenhove
Sov
Kim Sigler
Dewey
Owossy
Tine Vandenberg
Passenger Trains Crash in Missouri
SEDATIA Mo AP The state highway patrol reported two passenger trains wrecked between Oterville and Syracuse east of here. Several persons were believed killed in the collision involving Missouri Pacific trains.
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Sedatia
Missouri Pacific
Oterville
Syracuse
Here
New St Luke's Names Louis Blair as Superintendent
Louis B. Blair, current superintendent of Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, chosen to lead St. Luke's Hospital succeeding Dr. E T Gough. Blair, elected unanimously, will assume duties March 15 and has held the State post since 1944.
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Louis_B. Blair
Ohio State Uiversity Hospital
Columbus
St. Luke's Hospital
E.T. Gough
S. OR. Hawkins
St. Luke's
Blair
For
Hawkins
Cincinnati General Hospital
Lawrence County General Hospital
Ronton
Ohio
Cincinnati
Dai
Maryville College
Maryville
Tenn
University of Cincinnati School of Social Administration
A Mair
American Hospital Association
Ohio Hospital Association
Columbus Hospital Federation
Treasurdns
FBI Probes Inquiries Over XS-1 Rocket Plane Report
Washington reports that the FBI is investigating Aviation Week's claim that the XS-1 rocket plane flew faster than the speed of sound. The Air Force had classified the plane as top secret and officials canceled a press conference as the Justice Department reviews the matter.
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Pete
Washington
Lal Force
FBI
Aviation Week
Air Force
McGraw-Hill
Muroc
Calif
Robert H. Waorl
Aviaation Week
Air
W. Stuart
Symington
Department of Justice
Ace
Justice Department For Investigation
Aviation. Week
New Year Sleety Crashes Prompt City Police Lockdown
A New Year sleet storm sparked a spike in accidents across the city overnight. Police reported two serious crashes with several injuries but no fatalities.Robert Stinacher of Town City collided with CIC Wears of Swish when Wears’ car was hit by John La Livermore on highway 218. Livermore suffered a head injury. Stinecher passenger Francis Stinecher received a jaw wound. Harriet South sustained knee and ankle injuries. Mrs. Agnes Barnes was injured in a separate taxi crash at 2nd Street NE. No charges were listed as pavement conditions were blamed.
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Wilson Avenue
Highway 218
Robert Stinacher
Town
John la Livermore
Twelfth Street
Livermore
Francis Stinecher
Iowa City
Wageenger
Stinecher
Harriet South
Second Avenue SE
Apnes Barnes
Fires Avenue 4 SE
Haele
Mornig
Barnes
Carate Avenue
Seco
Cold Wave To Hit Eastern Iowa Tonight
A severe cold wave is moving into eastern Iowa with north winds 30 to 40 mph and drifting snow. Temperatures drop below zero in northern areas and rise to near freezing in the south. skies clearing by Friday with generally fair, cold conditions expected.
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Cedar
Iowa
North
Tawa
LMG
Stow
New Year's Eve with AA Shows Sobriety and Joy
John Reynolds chronicles an Alcoholics Anonymous New Year’s Eve dinner dance at the Roosevelt, where about 120 celebrants from 12 cities in four states gathered sober. Speakers, stories, and shared experiences highlighted AA’s focus on service and mutual aid, with humor and reflection on past drinking.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Roosevelt Intel
Family of 11 Left Homeless by Vernon J Sands Farm Fire
The Shaw family of eleven, renting on the Vernon J Sands farm near Manchester, lost their home and all clothing after a Wednesday fire. Firefighters saved only a few first floor items from the two story frame house. Red Cross and local groups collected clothing and bedding, with donations from the Manchester Implement Company and a Marlon resident. An appeal for aid was issued by county chairman D B Syers, and supplies are being organized at the Plaza theater.
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Manchester
Olver Shaw
Vernon J. Sands
Shaw
Manchester Fire Department
Red Cross
D. B. Syers
Mancheater Implement Company
Plaza Theater
Shaws
Masonville
Runaway 13 Year Old Charley Crawford Tours Florida
A 13 year old boy Charley Crawford ran away from Day City to Florida aboard a Pullman on December 27. He traveled 1410 miles to Breakers hotel in Palm Beach where he bought a cowboy outfit flashlight and a knife with $27 found in a wallet. He resisted two men at gunpoint but was stopped by police before causing harm. He was detained at the Breakers and later talked of spending his vacation in Florida with new friends. His mother, Mrs Tommy Crawford, was alerted and may arrange return transport or funds.
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John Reynolds
Dhe Kiity
Florida
West
Palm Beach
Charles Bachlor Crawford
Day City
Michell Charley
Tommy ” Crawford
Chastey
Patsulman
J. J. Writs
Charley
Watts
Cherney
Bay
Dee
Lewin
Wen
Charte
Floridal
Boy Robert Bruce Nemecek Wins Cedar Rapids Baby Derby
New Year birth at Mercy hospital ends in a clear win for Robert Bruce Nemecek as Cedar Rapids baby derby leader. The newborn son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nemecek checked in at Mercy hospital with a 6 pounds 14 ounces birth, while rival births logged later at Mercy hospital. The family, residents of 1820 Washington Ave SE, faced a flurry of gifts for the early 1948 top baby, with father noting the effort and pride amid a festive New Year atmosphere. The Nemecek couple, both connected to local work, delivered as the derby unfolded in city hospitals. The winning claim was confirmed around New Year’s Eve, and the family is set for the celebratory attention and prizes.
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Rada
Mercy ‘Hospital
Robert Bruce Nemeeck
Robert Nesvecek
Oakland Road
Fie
Lounces
H. L. Miller
Cedar Rapids
Robert Bruce
Mwfe
Nemecek
Nemeceks
Dewwayne Morey
Washington Avenue
Milller
Joseph Robbenwolt
Mercy Hospital
Fear
Tank Corps
Jayce
New York
GOP Holds Mixed View On Taft Hartley Repeal
Washington reports show Republican readers respond tepidly to a repeal of the Taft Hartley Act while open to slight changes. lawmakers note potential for modification to the closed shop ban, amid ongoing talk sparked by a labor committee member and debates tied to the current newspaper strike.
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Washington
Republcan
Rep
Qwans
R Llt
House Labor Committee
Owen
Chicago
Strke
Congress
GOP
Lone Escapee Is Hunted in Hills
CANON CITY COLORADO A lone wolf killer lurked in the show covered fountains and the only convict who remained free after he and eleven others broke out of the Colorado state penitentiary. Within 24 hours after the breakout authorities and guards killed two convicts wounded five and captured four others unharmed.
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Colo
Fountaina
Colorado State Penitentiary
National Guarcee
New and
Posses
Ener Pondys
ATLAN@A
Horn
Maintein
Howe
Eastern Air Lines
Atlanta
Oil Country In Louisiana Laid Waste
Disaster workers searched for more tornado victims in Cotton Valley Louisiana after a New Year’s Eve storm tore through Red River valley. At least 27 people died and up to 209 were injured as homes, farms, wells and refineries were ruined. Guardsmen patrolled debris filled streets while aid poured in from Minden and nearby towns. The storm also struck Haynesville Arkansas area, collapsing a school gym and killing superintendent Forby Haynes.
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Cotton Valley
Red River
Rome
Arkansas
Wileham
Arie
Swan
Louisialan ‘Power and Electric Company
Haynesville
of1 Company
Little Friendship
Louisiane Nts Fional
Net Cross
Aterm
High Scien
Vinnasium
Forby Haynes
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