United States to largely fund Western defense amid Cold War plan
An AP report details that U S taxpayers could cover about 90 percent of pact defense costs in 1951 as North Atlantic Treaty nations plan 50.4 billion dollars in defense spending. Truman proposes 41.4 billion from the United States, with Europe building a broader army under Eisenhower and tapping foreign aid funds.
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Jack Holt of Movies Dies
Hollywood reports film star Jack Holt died at 62 in West Los Angeles after coronary thrombosis following several heart attacks. A 20 year, silent to sound era leading man, Holt starred in many Zane Grey adaptations and was part of the Western film triumvirate with Holt, Tom Mix, and Buck Jones. He played an Indian chief in Across the Wide Missouri and left a son Tim and daughter Jennifer in the industry. He was twice separated from Margaret Woods, with a Mexican divorce later deemed valid in California.
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Judy Holliday in Happy Birthday In the Running for Oscar
Louella Parsons notes Judy Holliday is a top contender for the Academy nomination in Born Yesterday. Holliday photographs brilliantly and could be the hottest choice for the Helen Hayes role in Anita Loos' play. Anita Loos is in Hollywood developing the script as Randy Scott advances a major Warner project with Harry Joe Brown. Elizabeth Taylor, hospitalized briefly, has returned home and been seen with director Stanley Donen. Vera Caspery’s Gardenia promises a haunting new whodunit while Pan Blumenthal makes a new deal.
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Characters and romances swirl around early film stars
Gardenia for Fidelity Pictures signs Dorothy McGuire for the lead. Lou Costello’s intense pursuit of Dorothy Shay injures her back. Sharman Douglas rents a Brentwood apartment. Garwood Van campaigns messages to Marie Wilson daily. Marie’s friends expect a reunion with Allan Nixon. Cleatus Caldwell withdraws from a Mexico divorce plan, delaying Bridget Carr and Bob Hutton’s marriage. Maureen O'Sullivan travels from Shannon after her father’s death in Dublin.
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Notice to Bidders for Kitchen and Cafeteria Equipment
Sealed proposals for furnishing kitchen and cafeteria equipment for the Iowa State Office Building in Des Moines will be received until 2:00 PM on February 20, 1951. Bids must follow contract documents, with deposits and bid bonds as described. The State reserves the right to hold bids 30 days and award to the lowest bidder after opening.
Notice of Administrator Appointment in Linn County Iowa
Notice is given that on January 18 1951 J C Roushar was appointed administrator of the estate of F W Roushar, deceased of Linn County Iowa. All debts should be paid to the administrator and all claims filed with the Clerk of Linn County District Court.
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Gene Autry Show Pleasing To All Especially the Kids
John Robertson reports Cedar Rapids crowds enjoyed three hours of acts led by Eddie Peabody king of the banjo. The Jemez Indians and Tony Whitecloud energized the kids with drums and dances. Gene Autry and supporting acts delivered a solid, entertaining western variety night with notable numbers from Judy Clark the Pinafores and Johnny Bond.
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Al Jolson Post Named In Hollywood Legion
Hollywood INS reports a new American Legion post designated the Al Jolson post in memory of the late entertainer. This rare honor marks one of the few times a post is named for a deceased civilian.
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Coogan Arrested As Drunk Driver In Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills police jailed former child star Jackie Coogan early Friday on a drunk driving charge after he allegedly rammed his foreign make auto into a parked car. Mrs. Diana Isaacs, owner of the...
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Damaged Auto Crash Leads to Drunken Salesman Report
A witness recounted that a damaged auto crash prompted a caller to help unhook bumpers. Mrs Isaacs said she alerted officers after noticing Coogan, a 10w 36 and a salesman, appeared drunk.
State bids sought for executive council office project in Iowa
Bids to be received by the Office of the Executive Council in Des Moines Iowa until 2 00 P M Tuesday February 20 1951 and publicly opened. Bid forms and plans are on file with the Secretary of the State Executive Council and with the Architect in Chief. Deposits are required with bids and may be forfeited if requirements are not met. deposits returned if bona fide bid is submitted and plans returned within ten days after opening. Additional plans available for payment. separate checks payable to the Architect in Chief.
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Bid Notice for Iowa State Building Contract 1951
Des Moines Iowa January 5 1951 notice invites bids for electrical wiring work with fixtures. Bids require cash deposits or certified checks and 5 percent bid bond. Lowest bidder may be selected but award deferred thirty days after opening. State reserves right to reject any bids and enforce formalities. Foreign bidders must prove Iowa business permit. The successful bidder becomes subcontractor to Johnson Electric Co Inc of Des Moines.
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Theater Time for Friday listings from area theaters
The Gazette outlines today’s showtimes across Paramount Iowa State Town Palace Times and Strand venues. Notable runs include All about Eve at Paramount and Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye at Palace with multiple daily screenings and special features.
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Notice of Will Proof Hearing for Louis Fine
State of Iowa Linn County declares a district court hearing on January 25 1951 at 9 oclock for the proof and admission to probate of the purported 1st Will and Testament of Louis Fine late of the county deceased. The notice is issued from Cedar Rapids Iowa dated January 18 with Arthur Axmear Clerk and Donald T Hines Attorney.
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Iowa
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