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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1949
Page
1
Democratic leaders push to speed President Truman's broad program through Congress within the first 100 days. White House aides outline swift action on taxes welfare education social security housing and minimum wage while confronting Republican opposition over spending and government controls.
Sam Stochl of 1537 Second Avenue SE joins a four candidate field for Cedar Rapids postmaster, with Milo Sediacek, William McLaughlin, and Joehn Greenlee also running. Stochl, born June 26, 1898, is a WWII veteran and active in local clubs as he campaigns for the $6,450 yearly office opening Feb 1 after Frank Baldwin retires.
Hollywood designer Ray Driscoll releases his annual list naming 10 public figures as worst dressed. Choices include Margaret Truman Adolphe Menjou Princess Elizabeth Fred Allen Anna Durbin Vladimir Vishinsky Tallulah Bankhead Queen Wilhelmina Lucius Beebe and James, with blunt reasons for each outfit critique.
TEL AVIV AP Israel announced it had agreed to an Egyptian request for a cease-fire and armistice talks but continued border fighting after getting no final word from Cairo. A spokesman said the cease-fire could take effect in a few days. London UP Whitehall accused Israel of a permanent five mile deep intrusion into Egypt citing a three day raid and buildup of 114 Israeli air planes aided by Czechoslovakia.
Denver teen Myrla Dodero 17 and fiancé Phil Deweing 23 spent 45 hours stranded after their convertible slid off a snowbound highway near Cabin Green. They surviving by blankets snow and scarce food and planned to marry next June.
Washington reports the National Bureau of Standards unveiled an atomic clock far more accurate than Earth's rotation. Utilizing ammonia atom vibrations, the clock aims for precision better than one part in 20 million with theoretical potential to part in 10 quintillion. It could redefine timing for science and industry and provide a check on Earth's motion and calendar drift.
Detroit officials test a 500-foot hot road section to melt snow as it falls on a major city highway. Harold F Wall states the cost is low versus snow removal and notes potential use on bridges sidewalks and runways. The project embeds 98-foot 14 gauge wires in concrete and asphalt with negligible initial installation impact.
President Truman went to the House chamber as Congress counted the electoral votes that placed him in office. He stood behind the rail, shook hands, and lingered only briefly during the official tally when South Carolina's eight votes went to Gov. J Strom Thurmond.
Sen. Thomas introduces a measure to repeal the Taft-Hartley act and restore the Wagner act. The proposal keeps only the NLBR expansion from three to five members and notes new labor legislation will be needed.
Special Judge Cleon Gilbert of Harlan circuit court fined himself $10 for intoxication after ordering a bootlegging probe. He told the court and spectators he would have the fine entered on the order book. The court later heard that jury members collected the payment on the judge’s behalf.
Reports from Nanking say Communist forces shelled Tientsin and encircled Nationalist troops southwest of Suchow. Aerial drops of food resumed as harsh weather continued. sources expect Tu Li ming's forces to surrender soon. The Peiping peace plea was rejected amid new bombardments.
The AP reports emergency rail freight rate hikes take effect January 11 after carriers finish revising tariffs filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission. Domestic water carriers with similar authority also filed new schedules. Increases total 6 percent east of the Mississippi, 4 percent west, with Zone 1 western territory at 5 percent.
A major flood threat spread across the South as already swollen rivers rose with continuing rain. In Columbus Mississippi about 2500 residents were driven from homes while Central and southern Indiana and parts of Ohio reported turbulent streams amid persistent downpours.
Washington AP reports Senate Republicans named their young Turk bloc to the GOP policy committee. New appointees include Senators Bridges New Hampshire, Cordon Oregon, Ives New York, Hickenlooper Jamaica, Margaret Chase Smith Maine, and Vandenberg Michigan. Existing leaders Taft Ohio Wherry Nebraska Whip Saltonstall Massachusetts etc.
Iowa attorney Crissman said he would ask a Cedar Rapids grand jury to probe the Hartman murder case and seek an indictment. Missouri Governor Donnelly refused immediate extradition of Dr. Robert C Rutledge, citing federal rules and pending Iowa action. The hearing touched on reciprocity and prior Missouri cases, with notes on future steps and jurisdiction.
The North Western railroad reports Coast trains blocked by the Great Plains blizzard will resume arrival into Cedar Rapids tonight. The City of San Francisco leads expected at 9 to 9:30 p.m., followed by the Gold Coast around 2:30 a.m. and other West Coast trains as schedules normalize.
A punchline exchange has a teacher asking Johnny what little boys who never ask questions become. Johnny replies that they grow up to be bachelors, delivering a playful classroom moment.
Army rescue planes airlift food blankets and medical supplies to thousands stranded in blizzard hit Colorado Wyoming and Nebraska under Operation Vittles one of the largest domestic relief efforts.
United Air Lines announced it is airlifting hundreds of stranded travelers from Nebraska Colorado and Wyoming. Planes are routing to Ogden Chicago Rock Springs Center and Omaha San Francisco as airports clear of snow.
Dr Wayne J Foster of Cedar Rapids was among thousands stranded in Wyoming by a blizzard. He had been in Green River since Monday with other City of Los Angeles streamliner passengers. He spent the holidays in Los Angeles and attended the Rose Bowl game. Mrs Foster remained in California. The Red Cross said their granddaughter Anna Katherine Sheridan, stranded at Grand Island, is safe.
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