Defense demands shrink steel for civilian use and curb tungsten
The government set aside more steel capacity for defense and imposed strict tungsten allocation starting March 1. The NPA limits civilian supply to 65 percent of normal in some cases and requires defense orders for up to 35 percent of producers' capacity. New inventory rules include 45 day steel and 30 day pig iron stockpiles.
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Washington
National Production Authority
NPA
China
Korea
William H. Harrison
New Cold Wave To Hit Iowa This Week
A quick temperature rise Monday gave way to an approaching cold front. The weather bureau warned of a return to lower temperatures Tuesday night into Wednesday with highs in the thirties in western Iowa and 22 to 30 in the east.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Weather Bureau
Mercury
Snow removal crews towed cars during early Tuesday work
Snow removal crews will operate in the downtown area between 2 and 6 30 a m. Vehicles blocking the plows will be towed to the police lot.
Cold Snap Follows Warm Spell With Snow Flurries
A warm spell ends as colder air moves in with snow flurries Tuesday night. Temperatures are expected to drop near zero. Cedar Rapids reached a high of 12 degrees Sunday after a five below zero low. Early Monday the low was three below, then climbed to 31 by 2:30 p.m.
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Cedar Rapids
Keokuk Banks Earn From Parking Meter Change
Keokuk banks placed jars of nickels and pennies to collect change as meters started. An accounting showed one jar earned a nickel while the others broke even, reflecting local trust in residents' honesty.
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Keokuk
INS
Bradley says little danger of U S invasion while urging universal service
General Omar N. Bradley told the Senate preparedness committee that there is little real danger of a continental invasion and overrun of the United States. He urged defense for air attack with Canadian help, and supported a 3 500 000 man armed forces goal by June along with universal military service for 18 year olds.
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Washington
Llp
Omar N. Bradley
Congress
Continental
United States
Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Senate Preparedness Committee
U.S
U. S
Malik Improves After Heart Ailment Recurrence
Soviet U.N. delegate Jacob A. Malik, sidelined by a recurrence of an old heart issue, shows marked improvement and is expected to resume duties at the United Nations soon.
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New York
U.N
Jacob A. Malik
Malik
Whisky Found in Roadhouse Raid on Wee Blue Inn
Cedar Rapids police charge Wee Blue Inn manager LeRoy Jayne after a Sunday raid on Highway 30 East. Deputy Whittemore says 15 to 20 underage patrons were present and a pint of blended whisky was sold to an agent for the sheriff. Wayne Overhulser operates the roadhouse.
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Cedar Rapids
Wee Blue Inn
Highway
LeRoy Jayne
P. J. Whittemore
Whittemore
Bob Martin
Jayne
Sheriff’s Office
Wayne Overhulser
Rock Fall Traps Woman in Home Crushing Boulder
In Lesage West Virginia a massive boulder rolled down a hill and crashed into the four room house of Miss Bess Christy trapping her inside. Rescue workers freed her after hours and she was taken to a hospital. A passerby named Charles Raney heard her cries around 8 30 a m.
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Lesage
W. Va
Bess Christy
Miss Christy
Charles Raney
Eisenhower may brief Congress on Europe's defenses
Democratic congressional leaders said on Monday that Gen. Eisenhower probably will appear at a joint informal session of Congress to report his estimate of European defenses.
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Washington
Gen
Eisenhower
Congress
Europe
Fire Leaves 8 Children Motherless in Iowa Farm Tragedy
Eight children become homeless while mother and two daughters die in a Prairieburg Central City area fire. The coroner cites smoke asphyxiation for Mrs Gienapp 29 and daughters Alice 12 Donna 9 months. Father Ernest Gienapp 40 loses family. fire likely started by an overheated stove. Community aids with clothing bedding and monetary gifts. services set for Wilma Gienapp Alice and Donna at St John’s Hopkinton church.
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Ernest Gienapp
Charles Stevenson
Prairieburg
Raymond
Anna Jean
Walter
Lois
Carol
Kathy
David
Russell
Gazet
Bairienburg
Alice
Donna
Gienapp
Linn County
Robert Brosh
Central City
Stevenson
Lynn Hamilton
Rufus Hinkins
Paul Christensen
Praireburg
Christensen
Warren Tavern
Amvets
American Red Cross
W. W. Argow
Norman Lipsky
Home Service Committee
Wilma Gienapp
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Hopkinton
Hopkinton Cemetery
Goettsch
Monticello
Marines in Korea Aid March of Dimes Drive
First Marine Division unit in Korea raises 3922.73 dollars in three days for the March of Dimes. Lt. William Draper and Lt. Cmdr. William Lyons organize a company competition with thermometers and signs. Marines donate from poker winnings and personal funds, citing polio relief and family experiences.
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Korea
March’ of Dimes
Sam A. Jaffe
First Marine Division
INS
First Marine Regiment
William Draper
Holland
Mich
Motor Transport Land Special Services
William N. Lyons
Chicago
Draper
Mt Lamington eruption leaves 23 dead and 34 missing
Sydney AP reports four days after Mt Lamington eruption in New Guinea the death toll stands at 23 with 34 reported missing. Government spokesman announced Monday.
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Sydney
Mt. Lamington
New Guinea
Air Force Says 91000 Enemies Hit in Korea Air Attacks
Tokyo AP reports the U S Far East air force claims 91000 Communist troops killed or wounded in Korea since the war began. It notes 60000 casualties have occurred since November 22. The figures reflect air attack results to date.
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Tokyo
U.S. Far East
Iowa House votes probe of ag department in Des Moines
The Iowa House approved a resolution to investigate the state department of agriculture with only three votes against. A five member all Republican investigating committee was named by Speaker Bill Lynes, led by Chairman Lee Gallup. The panel convened soon after formation as 20 new bills were set to be debated, including higher school funding proposals tied to farm lands and teacher pay minimums.
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Des Moines
INS
Iowa House
State Department of Agriculture
Albert Seiss
R Denison
House
Bill Lynes
Waverly
Gallup
H. A. Moore
Morning Sun
Albert Olson
Osage
Vigil Ends in Tragic News for Marine Mother
Syracuse dispatch reports Mrs. Hubert L. Partlow attended a film hoping to see her son Sgt. Kenneth A. Partlow in The Halls of Montezuma. A defense telegram revealed he was killed in action December 1, 1950, after earlier being wounded. The Partlow family has a history of military service with two other sons in uniform.
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Syracuse
Hubert L. Partlow
Kenneth A. Partlow
Montezuma
Marine Corps
Partlows
Partlow
Robert
Lawrence
Navy
U S Policy on Formosa Spurs U N Debate
The United States stated its position on Formosa, urging Nationalist China under Chiang Kai-shek participate in any negotiations while opposing Red China seats in the U N. Deputy U S representative Ernest A Gross said a U N vote is expected midweek on a resolution to condemn aggression in Korea and possibly punish Peiping.
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U. N
U. S
China
Korea
Gross
Peiping
Formosa
Washington
U.N
Congress
Sen. Connally
D-Texas
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Allied Columns Probe Korea Fronts In Reconnaissance Fight
Four Allied columns penetrated deep into Korean Communist territory on Monday, with heavy fighting on the southeast flank where a U.S. platoon was reportedly wiped out. Front-line patrols probed Kumyangjang Osan and Ichon while Wonju airstrip and Hill 233 were retaken after a three hour battle. Ridgway praised the Wonju defense and noted Communist strength buildup in the area for a new offensive. Air power from U.S. Fifth Air Force with Australian and South African allies projected on front lines and behind enemy lines with MiGs contesting, though no decisive damage reported.
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Olen Clements
Tokyo
Korea
Yongewol
Kumyangjang
Osan
Ichon
Seoul
Wonju
South Korea
Ridgway
U. S. Fifth Air Force
U. S
North Korea
Red Vilages
Loveland Recommended for Midwest Price Job
Senator Gillette named Al Loveland a regional director candidate for the Economic Stabilization Administration. Loveland, former under secretary of agriculture and 1944 Iowa senate hopeful, farms near Janesville and sought the Senate seat against Hickenlooper. Galvin of Sheffield also tagged as Iowa state director candidate for ESA.
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Washington
Gillette
D-Ia
al Loveland
Iowa
U. S
Economic Stabilization Administration
Loveland
Hickenlooper
R-Ia
Janesville
ESA
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Kansas City
Fred Horan
S. J. Galvin
Hampton
Galvin
Sheffield Brick and Tile Company
Sheffield
Marine Purple Hearts to Truman
Pfc. Donald R. Chatterson and 19 other wounded marines sent 20 Purple Heart medals in one envelope to President Truman after his remarks on evacuation at Treasure Island. Chatterson, home on 30 days recuperation, says he never learned if the President received them.
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Port Huron
Mich
Truman
U.S
White House
Marine Corps
Navy
Pfc
Donald R. Chatterson
Korea
Chatterson
Treasure Island Marine Base
San Francisco
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