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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1949
Page
7
In Los Angeles a superior judge ordered the sterilization of Mrs. Georgette Brucks, 21, who pled guilty to manslaughter in the fatal beating of her seven month old son. The decision also orders adoption of her other child and an unborn baby, and places her on six years probation with six months in jail.
German pianist Walter Gieseking flew to Paris Tuesday ending his U S Canada tour to avoid immigration department scrutiny over Nazi collaboration charges. He said he favored artistic freedom in Europe and criticized the United States for not treating him as an artist as he left the International airport in a calm mood.
Sherwood's Idiots Delight will be adapted for radio by Mutual's Comedy Play House and broadcast at 9 on KCRG-KCRK. Jack LaFrandre wrote and directed the streamlined script with Robert Trendler composing music. Janet Barrymore guest stars on Family Theater at 8:30 and David Belasco life drama features Barrymore and Dean Stockwell. The Melancholy Lizabeth Stott and other scripts air weekly, with March of Dimes drives encouraged via KCRG.
A fragmented station schedule lists programs including Gabriel Heatter talks and Mutual Newsreel segments. The roster shows Barnstormers Thursday Afternoon, Matinee at 2:00, and a 3:45 devotion with multiple times and parades notes.
Hollywood story details Mrs. Edward Arnold alleging “amorous pursuits” by the 58-year-old actor. Arnold, who married her in 1929, denies the charges, says divorce case was dismissed, and cites an amicable property settlement. She seeks 2000 dollars monthly support and 20000 dollars in attorney fees.
London reports Foreign Secretary Bevin endorsed President Truman’s bold aid program for backward nations. He spoke to the Foreign Press Association urging a Marshall Plan for colonial areas and tying Asia’s development to Western European unity and alliance.
The board of directors of Deere and Company declared a regular quarterly dividend of 35 cents a share on preferred stock and 25 cents a share on common stock payable March 1 to stockholders of record February 8.
Kansas City story of nine year old Larry Magill crippled by polio regaining faith as a landlord offers a four person home for $30 a month with a yard. His mother Mrs. HAV Magill had written to the Kansas Star after facing high rents and stairs. Neighbors and co workers helped, and the family awaits move to a two room setup with room for Paul and Larry and their radio.
A reader pleads for affordable housing with sunlit, clean living conditions for children, noting $35 a month as part of the call and questioning if such basic needs are unreasonable. The letter expresses concern over living standards and echoes the community’s demand for better conditions.
President Truman proclaims February 1 1949 and each following February 1 as National Freedom Day to honor the 1865 anti slavery amendment resolution. Congress authorized the annual observance last June 30 and the proclamation calls on people to pause in solemn contemplation of freedom.
Hollywood actress Lois Andrews announced plans to file for divorce from her third husband, actor Steve Brodie, after a Tuesday statement.
Police Chief Neil Montgomery leads a council action in Thhssalon Ontario with unspecified measures announced by officials. The brief notes a local security or policy move under city leadership and police department oversight.
A northern Ontario town of 1300 fired its official for neglecting duties after a disappearance raised concerns. Town council acted on Wednesday to remove the official, addressing the management lapse without explanation.
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