Vandenberg Calls for Full Acheson Views Review
Senator Vandenberg urged the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to fully explore Dean Acheson’s foreign policy views before confirming President Truman’s secretary of state nominee. He said the choice is distinguished but stressed thorough examination amid Republican and some Democratic misgivings.
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Chicago gang war fears after machine gun slaying
Hyman Franks a 51 year old ex convict was ambushed near his home by armed killers using a Chicago typewriter. Nancy Kramer a 13 year old schoolgirl witnessed the incident as Franks fell amid a volley of .45 caliber bullets. Detectives link the killing to Chicago syndicate efforts to regain control of the illegal alcohol trade amid a grain driven revival of bootlegging.
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Cold Wave Expected in Iowa Tonight
The weather bureau warned a cold wave with near zero temperatures and drifting snow would reach Iowa tonight. Strong north winds would chill garden plans as highs earlier climbed to 56 at Oskaloosa and 53 at Des Moines, with Des Moines posting an all time January high and Cedar Rapids at 50.
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Russians Granted Visitor Status to the United States
The State Department said two Russian airmen who fled the Soviet air force to Austria will be allowed to visit the United States as visitors.
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State Department
Cold wave blows in with strong northerly winds
A cold wave brings strong northerly winds and blowing drifting snow tonight and Sunday. Sunday lows near 5 above zero and Sunday highs around 10 above.
Kuester Chosen House Speaker in Iowa Caucus
Rep. G. T. Gus Kuester of Griswold won renomination for speaker of the Iowa House on the first ballot at a Republican caucus. He received 49 of 79 votes. opponents were Fred Schwengel and Hicklin. Weichman named majority floor leader, Kruse nominated for speaker pro tem.
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Newhall
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William Kruse
Charles City
Weichman
No Draft In February And March Says Army
Washington reports the army will draft no men in February or March due to high voluntary enlistments. Army Secretary Kenneth Royall notified the munitions board that the February 5,000 man draft call is canceled and no further induction calls will be made while voluntary enlistments and re-enlistments meet strength needs.
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E R Petro Joins Cedar Rapids Postmaster Race
E R Petro 49 year old World War I veteran enters Cedar Rapids postmaster race joining three veterans and two non veterans as candidates to replace Frank Baldwin who retires. Petro, longtime rail line agent in Cedar Rapids, touts postal service experience and government regulation training. Examinations set 3 to 6 months. Wiliam McLaughlin to act next month, backed by the Democratic state committee. Postmaster salary rises from 6450 to 6850 after July 1 as postal receipts top 1 million in 1948.
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Sam Stoch
Ralph Podzimek
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City Waterworks
No Endorsement For Permanent Post In Cedar Rapids
Des Moines Telegram reports state Democratic chairman Jake More says no endorsement for a permanent Cedar Rapids postmaster has been considered. William McLaughlin will become acting postmaster Feb. 1 upon Frank Baldwin’s retirement. The party backs McLaughlin for acting postmaster but will wait for civil service exam results before endorsing a permanent appointment.
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Snow Plows Free 71 Autoists In 5 Day Blizzard
Rapid City reports 71 travelers from Wickesville trapped five days as a blizzard cut communications and left 28 autos stranded. Eighty cars were stranded nearby. emergency planes dropped bread and milk while residents sheltered in two homes and two stations.
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Fresh blizzard to hit northern plains bringing more snow
The plains area, slowly recovering from a three day blizzard, braces for new snow and sub zero weather as a fresh storm from central Canada moves into Montana Wyoming and North Dakota and toward Colorado Nebraska and South Dakota. Twenty people died in the earlier blizzard and forecasters warn travel and highway work near shutdowns while trains regain normal service.
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Mrs Newell Named Temporary Linn County Relief Secretary
Mrs Don Newell of Cedar Rapids, a World War I veteran, was appointed executive secretary of the Linn county soldiers relief commission on a temporary basis Friday. Her appointment requires resignation from the commission to avoid conflict. The two other members, Victor R. Cloe of Marion and Jay H Watts of Cedar Rapids, approved a one month term to allow Newell to take up duties while continuing their work.
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Soldier Relief
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Mediators Sought by China Amid Civil War Tension
In Nanking amid the Chinese civil war a high source said China asked the United States France and Britain to mediate for a negotiated peace with the Communists. Chiang Kai-shek plans a Formosa vacation while Li Tsung-jen may lead during absence. fate of peace talks unclear.
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Britain Says RAF Planes Shot Down Over Egypt
London reports five RAF aircraft were shot down on Friday during a reconnaissance over Egyptian territory near the Palestine border. Britain plans to protest at the UN and has sent troops to Aqaba at Trans-Jordan's request, amid continuing claims of incursions and a stalled cease fire in southern Palestine.
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Beardsley Promises Reforms at Eldora
Gov elect William S Beardsley told the Times Republican he will transform the Iowa Training School for Boys at Eldora into a rehabilitation center not a penal institution He pledges a full investigation early in his administration and signals hiring competent supervisors and instructors The Gazette notes his plan aligns with its editorial stance and he will detail plans after inauguration
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Cars Crash All Because of Bubble Gum Incident
In ANA EIM California a driver Quincy Ferguson collided with two vehicles after a colleague blown bubble gum obscured his vision. She demonstrated bubble blowing causing distraction. No injuries were reported.
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