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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1949

Page

8

Bennett Sees Doubling of Farm Output

Dr. Hugh H. Bennett head of the USDA Soil Conservation Service says conservation methods can double farm food production by 1970. He notes studies show average gains of 36 percent across 10,000 farms and profits rising as conservation work costs are offset by higher yields. He cites topsoil formation rates and stresses contour farming and rotation as key practices. Bennett believes a majority of farmers now see the value.

Washington Hugh H. Bennett Usda Soil Conservation Service Bennett Soil Conservation Service

Views Differ On Strength Of Air Force

AP analysis says congress hearings on a 48 group air force may reduce current combat strength. Cancellations of jet fighters and Flying Wings suggest no group cuts but may delay replacements. Proponents argue there are already more than 48 groups and some combat groups could be deactivated to fit budget limits. Russia’s growing bomber force and possible atom capability temper defense debates. A wide debate is expected as experts weigh risks and costs.

J. M. Roberts, Jr Air Power Truman Congress Air Force Politburo Lovett Russia Symington

Widmark Shines in Road House With Lupino at Center

Film review notes Widmark’s return as a chilling rogue in Road House. Ida Lupino captivates with a husky singing presence while Corpelina wiges Segesta support. Wilde and Holm provide strong turns as the road house romance and rival dynamics unravel.

Ida Lupino Corpela Wiges Segesta Aecord Nadine Subotnik Richard Wik Binep Wicked Widmark Twentieth den Fox Road House Widmark Lupino Ida Celeste Holm Lily Jerry Chicago Cornel Wilde

Dolores Barrymore Chooses Acting Career

Dolores Barrymore, 18, daughter of Dolores Costello and the late John Barrymore, plans to pursue acting following the Drews and Barrymores. She studied dramatic art at Endicott School and will seek Broadway experience over more formal schooling. Her mother favors stage work for growth.

Hollywood Dolores Barrymore Dolores Costello Vruwink John Barrymore Drews and Barrymores Deedy Endicott School John Barrymore, Jr

Theater Time and Film Listings Across Towns

Local movie listings show Paramount schedules for Road House and 9120 short subjects. Iowa state theatre runs The Return of October and Jungle Jim with multiple showings. state venues feature Four Faces West and In This Corner with several times. Town theatres present They Made Me a Criminal and Singing Spurs with multiple starts. Palace offers Berlin Express and Frontier Marshal while Times lists The Loves of Carmen and The Tender Years at various times. Strand shows Swing the Western Way and Step-Child, Marion Straw and Variety Time also appearing with late showings.

Paramount Iowa Palace Carmen Marion

Takeoff Crash Kills Five Naval Personnel

INDIANAPOLIS UP authorities believe engine trouble caused a small military plane to crash on takeoff Thursday killing five men. The twin engined Navy Heechcraft crash near Columbus. Names withheld until next of kin are notified. Clothing fragments indicated the victims were naval personnel.

Indianapolis Heechcraft Colbus

Forrestal Denies War Power Quest

Defense Secretary Forrestal denied reports that he or the administration seek power to wage war without consultation. Officials said the matter is not a current priority and that other defense programs are pressing while Congress debates the issue.

Forrestal Washington Congress Sen. Cain

Avalanche of accusations shadows military power debate

A letter and protest item attacks Forrestal for seeking "dethropal and mil ity powers" and accuses the administration of aiming to "throw the country into war" without notifying Congress. The broadcast is criticized for not identifying who contends these claims or what exact powers are sought.

Pat Morestal Forrestal Congress

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