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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1949
Page
1
Washington AP reports a grand inaugural week with elaborate festivities planned beyond the oath on Thursday. Party faithful and skeptics alike anticipate a history filled with spectacle and public celebration contrasting with Roosevelt's quieter 1945 swearing in during wartime.
President Truman will don a high silk topper striped pants and a black morning coat for the January 20 oath of office. Mrs. Truman will wear an iridescent black and gray tailored afternoon costume with Margaret in a red gabardine dressmaker suit.
The article notes Harry S Truman ascends from vice president to president after FDR's death, marking a first for him to be elected in his own right. It describes an extensive, costly inaugural with a formal oath by Chief Justice Vinson and Alben Barkley sworn in as vice president, plus unprecedented parade participation by the president himself. It highlights the ceremonial planning by a private inaugural committee and the scale of seating and events on inauguration day.
A rookie GI shuffles past a colonel and is halted by the officer who questions his salute. The recruit claims he is in charge of everything aboard the base as Morey Amsterdam comments on WON in this humor sketch.
The Communist capture of Tientsin heightens pressure on Chiang Kai-shek’s government to accept harsh peace terms or flee. Government moves include an emergency session as U S and Britain refuse to aid talks. Significant losses and asset moves to Formosa compound the crisis.
A 21-year-old truck driver Marvin P S Bramow of 1334 Tenth street SW was arrested by Cedar Rapids detectives and charged after admitting he entered Skogman Construction and stole about 52 checks. He forged a official's name and deposited funds then withdrew before discovery, cashing 620.50 52070 and three 65.33 checks totaling 1337.18. Bramow also caused a minor traffic collision involving Larry Brown but was cleared of negligence.
Deputy Sheriff Harlan Snyder arrested James A. Appleby 43 of Coggon on a drunk driving charge after an accident about 6 30 p.m. Saturday on Highway 13 a mile north of Central City.
The 1.0 million member CIO United Auto Workers will push pension and medical care high in the fourth postwar bargaining round. They seek wage gains to restore purchasing power to June 1946 levels, about 15 cents an hour, with adjustments for price levels. A $1 per member assessment funds the effort as talks begin with Ford, Chrysler, and GM on new contracts.
Moscow reports in the Literary Gazette claim a secret U S Vatican agreement pledging U S support to defend the Holy See against progressive world forces. It says Pius XII ordered Eastern European reps to pass anti communist intelligence to Washington. The Vatican service was reorganized with American Catholic leaders in charge.
Five teen boys aged 13 to 16 confessed to breaking into Homsey's grocery at 8212 First Avenue E. They admitted taking beer from the cellar and selling it to friends. Police released them to parents and ordered juvenile officer reporting for Monday.
Washington observers recount surprise embarrassment over the Maria Eva Duarte de Peron Social Assistance Foundation of Argentina donating clothing to aid about six hundred American children. Officials note the gift raises questions about aid sources and US capacity to help its own needy.
Premier Themastocles Sophoulis quits amid protests over government reforms. Royalist Constantin Tsaldaris immediately begins forming a new coalition with allies including Sophocles Venizelos and other leaders. Tsaldaris aims to command a majority of 225 of 354 MPs.
A vivid double rainbow appeared over Cedar Rapids Saturday afternoon signaling a break in overcast skies and hinting at colder days. The display lasted briefly as sun broke through clouds turning western clouds orange. Rain totaled 0.33 inches since Friday night and temperatures were forecast to dip near zero by Monday morning.
Wilson and Company Inc meat packer posted 1948 net income of 6.70 million dollars or 2.70 a share for 52 weeks ended Oct 30. This compares with 1947 earnings of 15.45 million or 6.82 a share for 53 weeks. Sales were 704.66 million vs 738.29 million last year.
Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney introduces a federal tidelands and oil bill in the Senate this week. The measure aims to grant federal authority over offshore lands and related resources.
In a west central Iowa town tulips appear in a sheltered southeast corner at Florence Huffman’s home signaling arrival of spring with early blooms.
John IL Lewis stated 11,968 aged miners received $100 monthly pensions in late 1948, part of $68,000,000 paid to 260,123 people over 20 months for pensions, disability, hospital and death benefits. The fund, created by the United Mine Workers, faces tax questions and potential contract changes while continuing to pay benefits.
Chicago report states presidents of 16 non-operating railroad unions and carrier officials will resume wage talks on Tuesday under the Railway Labor Act. The 30 day cooling off period ends January 17 after the presidential fact finding board report. No immediate strike by 1 000 000 rail workers is expected.
In Bratislava Czechoslovakia AP report says Prime Minister Stalin will receive a tapestry over 35 feet square for his 70th birthday on December 21. About five thousand Slovak women began work, hand embroidering the piece with Slovak folk symbols.
Dr. Lawrence R. Hafstad was named head of a new Atomic Energy Commission reactor development division aimed at practical atomic power uses. He will lead design and development of nuclear reactors for ship and aircraft propulsion and isotope production, amid plans for increased federal funding and research.
A Southern Pacific West Coast Limited train was held for several hours near Klamath Falls while investigators probed a woman's claim she was raped in a berth aboard the Portland to Los Angeles run with about 300 passengers. District Attorney Cayton Van Vactor led the probe as the woman identified as Mrs. C. W. Holmes, 35, of North Richland, Washington, described the assault.
Navy seeks billions more to build rocket ships robot planes and submarines for a sea war. Navy Secretary Sullivan warns current budget caps hinder fleet maintenance and readiness plans. He predicts higher future budgets due to inflation complex weapon systems and stockpile exhaustion.
The freighter Kahkheng bound for Saigon, sailing a full day, turns back to Singapore port as rain slows progress. A steward suffered seasickness during the voyage.
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