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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1947

Page

8

Life in the Senate When Bilbo Snarls Things Up

Frederick C. Othman describes a chaotic day as the new senators face delays and confusion. The scene includes Sen elect Bilbo G Theo, Bricker of Ohio awaiting swearing in, and Doxey the sergeant at arms clearing bystanders as the pace stalls. The episode ends with Bricker not yet sworn in and Senate chaos blamed on Confusion P. Chaos.

Senate Bilbo Ashington P. Chaos U. S. Senate John W. Bricker Ohio Robert Theo. G Homer Ferguson Mich Glen H. Taylor Idaho Wayne Morse Oregon

Prospector’s Cabin Sparks Montana Mystery

Bozeman readers learn that surveyors Jim Browne and Bill Barnes found a long unused prospector cabin high on a mountain shelf. Dishes and canned goods remained inside while mining tools lay outside, and a machete in a tree crotch shows the shelter aged about 30 years, fueling speculation about the original occupant.

Bozeman, Mont Forest Service Jim Browne Bill Barnes

Polish training ship returns to port with cadet desertion

GDYNIA AP The Polish navy training ship finished a long cruise visiting Scandinavian, English, southern France and North African ports. Eighty cadets completed the voyage with one cadet deserting during the trip after showing a preference for foreign shores.

Gdynia France

Men Who Survived Hitler Lead Fight Against British

Ephemeral resistance in Palestine gains prominence as ex concentration camp survivors attack British targets across seven cities. Casualties mount with a British officer killed and 24 wounded. tel Aviv and occupied zones transform into armed camps amid Sixth Airborne patrols. The London high command debates the crisis while global events unfold from China protests to Allied control moves in Germany and Italy.

David K. Boynick INS Hitler Europe Palestine Holy Land Sixth Airborne Division Tel Aviv London Sir Alan Cunningham Viscount Montgomery Russia

Poor Biffle Sidelined by Senate Filibusters

Washington dispatch reports Leslie Biffle, secretary of the Senate, stuck on the dais as seating disputes over Theodore Bilbo delay formal organization. He cannot delegate presiding duties and may remain in the chamber for days, while Bilbo’s fate fuels plans for a possible continuous session next week. Biffle vows to stay on as minority secretary despite tempting private offers.

Washington INS The Leslie Biffle Senate Biffle Bilbo Capitol

Sunbury Meters Prompt Out of Town Take in Free Parking

In Sunbury Pennsylvania the city collected $149 from newly installed parking meters though free parking remained in effect. Treasurer Ralph E. Jones said most money came from drivers from outside town unaware of the policy and that some people dropped a penny just for the novelty.

Sunbury Ralph E. Jones

Night School Begins Week of January 13 at McKinley

Night school classes start January 13 at 6 30 pm at McKinley School per director Leslie Grigg. The term runs 12 weeks with two evenings per week per class, and registration opens January 13. Fees are to be announced.

McKinley School Leslie R. Grigg Grigg McKinley

Heat at ease with smart thermostat and motor system

An advertisement promises simple temperature control without manual labor. It highlights a ready built thermostat damper motor and cable chain system designed for easy installation and quick warm comfort.

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