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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1949

Page

2

Six Seized in Blow at Alien Smuggle Ring

Six people were arrested at Marathon as border patrols watched for 28 hours. The group includes three Jewish refugees from Nazi camps Iancu Herscu Milica Herscu and Arthur Woleski and three suspected smugglers Albert Padags Arthur J Benson and Joseph Sowinski. The case involves illegal smuggling and possible links to Communist youth activity. Bond set at five thousand dollars each.

Miami Marathon Border Patrol Frank Hornyak Semper Fidelis Havana Hornyak Iancu Herscu Milica Romania Arthur Woloski Poland Herscu Buchenwald Wolesk Albert Padags Fort Lauderdale Fla Arthur J. Benson Massachusetts Joseph Sowinski Wisconsin Washington Tom Clark United States Communist Party South Florida Tampa Florida Keys West Palm Beach Rik Roger Edward Davis

Bailey Hosts Queen for a Day Show and Hollywood Becomes Topic

Radio host Jack Bailey hosts the Cinderella style Queen for a Day on KCRG while an usher in a blonde wig jokes with him on air. Bob Brooks will report the Marion Monticello basketball game tonight at 8 20. Royal Bohemian Favorites debuts on KCRG tonight at 10 30 with Czech music. Inauguration coverage of Truman and Barkley planned via Mutual next week with more details to come.

Hollywood Jack Bailey KCRG Jack Usher California Arion Monticello Marion Bob Brooks KCREK KCRK Mutual Truman and Barkley

Evening Schedule of Cantieient and Silver Streaming

Program notes list a Tuesday evening timetable with entries for Robert Furleigh, Spéerts Camera, Acdorvalen to Record, George O Hanlon, Lewis, Gehemian Music, Buddy Le Vito, Art Money QC, News, and a Wednesday afternoon lineup including Movie Matinee, Date with Music, Devotions Chapel Hymn, Johnson va, 1600 Reve on the News, and Sports Briefs. The fragmentary items appear as broadcast segments and guests on a local station.

KCRG KXEL WHO WMT Edwin C Hillelods Jack Smith Robert Horleleb David Harding Austin Murrow George Hanlon Earl Godwin Feral Town Merion Indonesia Young — North Gabriel Heatter Marion Canham Pibber McGee Monticello Detroit Symphony Molly Library Marion - Monticello Detroit Mount Parm Dallas Worcester la Cossitt Brekfast Cliff Helen Mar Miles Oole Foster Epus Paradise Ews Fred Majesty the Baby Magazine George Craneh Roosevelts Godfrey Jack Berch Slam Anny Lora Lawton Kate Salih Jane Wendy Warren Kate Smithy Gene Godt Jenny Trent Voice of Town Farm Rowndappets Dallas D Drake David Harum Ma Perkins Musis Stella Dallas Hust Oo Jones Portia Robert Furleish MBS Spéerts Acdorvalen George O'Hanlon Ssoe Eiusio Aze Leit Pere Lewis Gehemian le Vito O Art Money Iiss News Johnson Va BGC ES

MacArthur Urges Hirohito to Lead Japan Toward Democracy

In Tokyo Gen Douglas MacArthur told Emperor Hirohito his duty is to guide Japan to a democratic life and economic rehabilitation. He urged no abdication and emphasized self support with national effort, while Hirohito expressed gratitude for American aid and food supplies.

MacArthur Hirohito Tokyo Douglas MacArthur Imperial Household Department Hideki Tojo Japan

Big Four Packers Seek Dismissal of Government Suit

The four meat packers led by Swift and Company moved in federal court to dismiss a government antitrust suit accusing them of monopoly and price fixing. They argue prior 1930 findings show no conspiracy and say the case rehashes earlier unsuccessful charges.

Chicago Swift and Company Armour and Company Wilson and Company Cudahy Packing Company Swift Supreme Court of the District of Columbia U. S. Supreme Court Armour and Wilson and Cudahy

Boy, 8, Proves Hero In Fire at Galena

Eight-year-old Tony Fox carried his three month old sister from a burning Galena home and re entered to fetch blankets for the other three children. Neighbors opened homes and clothing for the family as fire destroyed the house Saturday night and the family’s belongings.

Galena, Ill Galena Robert Fox Tony Fox Fox Waterloo

Male Chorus Concert at Cedar Rapids Coliseum

Tickets remain for the American Male Chorus at Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday at 8 15 p m The chorus composed of war veterans makes its Cedar Rapids professional debut The box office and phone reservations handle sales

Memorial Coliseum Coliseum Cedar Rapids

Ford Cuts Lincoln Mercury Output Amid Steel Shortage

Ford Motor Company announced a 10 percent daily output reduction in its Lincoln Mercury division due to steel shortages. About 1,230 workers will be idled in Detroit St Louis Metuchen New Jersey and Los Angeles with 600 350 180 and 100 layoffs respectively. The company will operate year round in 1949 with similar material allotments.

Detroit Ford Motor Company Ford Benson Ford St. Louis Metuchen N.J Los Angeles Kaiser-Frazer Corporation Automotive

Crash Victim Lies in Near Zero Cold

A 21 year-old woman identified as Helen Hobbiebrunken lies in critical condition at a Mason City hospital after more than five hours in a car in near zero temperatures following an early morning crash west of Rockwell where the vehicle struck a bridge. Deputies say she apparently fell asleep and suffered compound fracture of the thigh, frozen feet, shock and exhaustion.

Mason City Helen Hobbiebrunken Henry Hobbiebrunken Rockwell

Theater Time For Tuesday

The Gazette lists today’s shows and late changes for Paramount Iowa State Town Palace Times Strand Marion and others. Matinee schedules and evening screenings include On Our Merry Way So This Is New York Rogues Regiment Blondies Secret Moonrise Sons of Adventure and more with town and state theater times.

Dane Clark Gail Russell State Today Lynn Roberts Russ Hayden He’ Theater Management Gazette Paramount Iowa State New York Rogues

Romberg Orchestra Set for Iowa Theater Concert

Sigmund Romberg and his orchestra will perform at the Iowa Theater on Wednesday March 23 announced by Iowa Manager A H Talbot. Soloists include Metropolitan Opera Star Jarmila Novotna with ticket sales to be announced later.

Sigmund Romberg Iowa Theater Iowa A. H. Talbot Metropolitan Opera Jarmila Novotna

Air Force To Retain Sioux City Base For Reserve Training

Washington reports the Sioux City air base will keep its reserve training center status for at least 18 more months and may continue beyond that. The Air Force told Rep. Hoev en that the Iowa field and 40 other bases will maintain current reserve training programs through fiscal year 1950.

ICC refusals delay on grain and milk freight rates

The Interstate Commerce Commission Monday refused to postpone the planned freight rate increases on grains milk and related products set to take effect at midnight Monday. Elevator and milling interests had requested a postponement.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Arid Milling

Protests Over Unified Increase From Midwest Boards of Trade

The text notes that several Midwest boards of trade protested proposed increases, arguing that any rise should be applied uniformly. The dispute centers on how a uniform increase would be implemented across regions.

Boards of Trade Midwest Uni

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