Woodward Is Awarded FBI Police Plaque
Patrolman Lester Woodward was named the first recipient of the annual Former FBI Agents Association award for 1948. The dinner at Roosevelt hotel honored his two notable arrests and ongoing daily service, with other officers cited for honorable mention. Woodward, born May 17, 1918, has served since June 1947 and lives at 655 Twenty‑first Avenue SW with his wife and 15 month old daughter. he served in the navy in World War II.
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Lester Woodward
FBI One Association of Cedar Rapds
Police Department
FBI
Leonard F. Stusak
Jack King
Frank O'Neill
Woodward
Roosevelt Hotel
Boyd
First Avenue
Twenty-first Avenue
Sandra Kay
Radio night features Walter Abel in The Goose Hangs High
Walter Abel stars in The Goose Hangs High adapted for radio from Lewis Beach play about parents sacrificing ambitions to aid their children. Robert Weede joins Kay Armen for Yours for a Song at 7:30 on KCRG KCRK. Almanac notes include high school basketball at Waterloo and Teens show with Professor Bob Lilly on weekend.
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Night At 7
KCRG
KCRK
Walter Abel
Lewis Beach
Robert Weede
Kay Armen
Mutual
Miss Armen
Mr. Weede
Alfredo Antonini
Recrett High School
Waterloo
West Waterloo
Bob Brooks
Atte Paradies
J.C
George Nimmer
Jeanie Boldt
McKinley
Gayne Ek
Jim Handler
Franklin
Barbara Giblin
St. Pat's
Bob Lilly
Gazet te Radiolog KCRG 400 Gabeiel Heatter Roos
A brief notice from the Gazette page cites Gabeiel Heatter Roos in RoosWat Roosevelt West Waterin area. The item mentions local health staff and a community meeting to discuss radiology services. No further details are provided in readable text.
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Gabeiel Heatter
Roosevelt West Waterin
KCRK Free Radio Schedule Highlights and Programs
Radio guide lists KCRK on FM 96.9 and Channel 245 with a lineup of music and talk shows. Programs include Sports Camera, Great Plays, Years for a Song, Hy Gardner Rays, Gabriel Beatter, Roosevelt West Waterloo Sports Final, Art Mooney, News features, Lawrence Welk, Eddy Mamata, Peele's Paradise, Sport Parade, Afternoon Serenade, Scout Trails, News Revue, Sports Briefs, Teen Test, and True or False.
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Roosevelt West Waterloo
Wat
Art Kassel
Lawrence Welk
Eddy Howard O
NBC
WMT
CBS
Jack Smith
Robert
Sheriff Skelton
Breyuniole
I. PF
Connor
Jane Froman
Ann Nows
Nigt Club
Muse Sports
Neus Vas Rey
Pas Dance Orchestra
Honers
Dallas
Storvy
Mary Mileson
Mary Lee New
Jazs Taylor Ant Ewing
Majesty the Baby Club
Archie Talent
Andrews
Dave Felton
Meet News
Fast News News Public Library
Meeks
Magle
America At Sea
Si McConnell
Smoky Mountain Homemaker
Marine Band Furs
Lando Coro Farm Farm
Voice of News
Cowboy Markets
Opera Farm Home _ Family
MacAlester
Opera
Ed Tomlinson
Die Walkure
Europe
Hollywood Poole
Met
Paradise
Arts
Opera Orchestran
Harry Amer
KCRK
Zoy Lendieflent
Robert Hurleigh
MBS
Hy Gardner
Gabriel Beatter
Roosevelt-West Waterloo Sp
Pets. Lewis
Obemian Saris
Art Mooney O
Art Kaase
Eddy Mamata
Scout Trails
Decline in Living Costs Shrinks December Prices
The government reports a third straight drop in living costs with the consumer price index at 171.4, led by cheaper foods. December prices remain 29 percent above 1946 levels, while rents rise 0.6 percent and fuel and housing goods fall. President Truman notes the economic advisers study falling food prices and price control powers.
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Washington
Truman
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau
Council of Economic Advisers
OPA
Three Burned in Blast At Home for Invalids
An explosion in the laundry of the Salem Invalid Home near Elk Horn Iowa injured three men two seriously Marion Wilson and Burton Esbeck suffered facial and hand burns and were taken to a hospital Marius Andreasen a gas dealer also burned but not hospitalized The blast occurred while bottled gas was being attached to laundering equipment The Danish Lutheran church operated home planned to move in next Monday The pastor Anders Hansen and his wife were in separate parts of the building during the explosion Furniture collapsed into the basement and damage estimates were not yet available.
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ELK Horn
Salem
Marion Wilson
Burton Esbeck
Harlan
Marius Andreasen
Danish Lutheran Church
Re. Anders Hansen
Mrs Hansen
Committees Map Plans For French Train Visit To Cedar Rapids
Committees for the Friendship Train project met Thursday to plan greetings for the French Thank You Train in Cedar Rapids on Feb. 12. The 49 car train will travel Iowa, with stops in Cedar Rapids, Belle Plaine, Marshalltown, and Clinton area sections, weather and timing concerns noted. Rex Conn chairs the invitation effort, with Roman officials and local unions offering support.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Des Moines
France
Greene Square
Rex Conn
Ray Spielman
Ken Hastie
Offringa
Jim White
Truckers’ Union
Frank Hahn
Bob Spooner
Linn County Legion
Ralph Mock
Abe Pilker
Jim Winn
Conn
Charles Worcester
W .O. Schultz
Herman Schaalman
Jim White Worcester
Governor's State Committee
Cony
Belle Plaine
New York
Nebraska
Colorado
Clinton
Marshalltown
Chamber of General
New York Star Ends Publication Over Financing
The New York Star will cease with the Friday edition. Publisher Bartley C Crum and Editor Joseph Barnes signed the notice saying the paper started June 23, 1948 and aimed to be liberal with strong standards but failed to secure required financing.
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NEW York
New York Star
Bartley C Crum
Joseph Barnes
the Star
America
Australian patient dies by own action at Ukiah hospital
George White, an Australian patient at the Mendocino State Hospital in Ukiah California, killed himself Thursday by tying sheets to the bed and rolling out of bed after forming a noose. Attendants reported he tied his feet to the bed with one strip and attached another strip to the headboard to complete the noose.
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Ukiah
Calif
George White
Mendocino State Hospital
Judge ends delays in 11 Communist leaders trial
New York judge Medina curbed defense tactics delaying jurors and witnesses in the 11 U S Communist leaders case. He ordered halting further petit juror calls to prevent paralyzing the federal court and demanded proof of charges alleging discrimination.
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New York
Harold R. Medina
U. S
Administration of Justice
Medina
Fire Destroys Trailer Home of Ames Students
Ames Iowa AP Fire Thursday afternoon destroyed the trailer home of Mr and Mrs Edward J Barker of Plainsfield NY students at Iowa State College Barker attended classes at the time and Mrs Barker had taken their two children Hope 3 and Townsend 1 to a doctor's office in downtown Ames The fire chief said the fire apparently started from a kerosene heater The family had lived in the trailer for three years Both Mr and Mrs Barker will graduate in June They sheltered briefly with friends at Pommel court college veterans housing center
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Ames
Traier
Edward J Barker
Plainsfield
Iowa State College
Barker
Hope
Townsend
Sam Long
Pommel Court
The
College Veterans Housing
Power Failure Darkens University Hospitals
A power cable break cut electricity to about half of the University of Iowa buildings, including the university hospitals. The western campus lost power. emergency lamps kept operations proceeding, respirators were run by hand, and patients were guided by flashlight through dark corridors.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
University Hospitals
University
Iowa River
Sioux City Fires Police Chief in Three to One Vote
Sioux City council terminated Julius H. Myron as chief of police by a three to one vote. Walter W. Lindgren opposed the resolution and named Myron acting chief. Myron had filed misconduct charges against former acting chief Harry J. Gibbons. the Civil Service Commission ruled against Myron and Gibbons returned to duty as detective lieutenant.
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Sioux City
City Council
Julius H. Myron
Public Safety
Walter W. Lindgren
Myron
Dan J. Conley
Police Department
Lindgren
Corporation
Rawlings
Harry J. Gibbons
Civil Service Commission
Gibbons
Maytag to cut production. 300 laid off at Newton plant
Maytag announces Friday suspension of production at Newton Iowa to rework schedules on a reduced basis. About 300 of 2500 employees will be laid off with work resuming Monday as management cites excess production against demand.
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Newton, Ia
Maytag
Iowa Senate Approves 2.5 Million for State Office Building
The Iowa Senate appropriations committee reports a bill to provide 2.5 million dollars for the new state office building. The measure, backed by Governor Beardsley, follows earlier allocations and bids due by February 1. House quick concurrence would be needed after Senate approval. Other actions include funds for the governor's residence and liquor, tax, and witness-fee measures.
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Des Moines
Senate Appropriations Committee
Legislative Office Building Committee
William S. Beardsley
Senate
House
Appropriations Committee
Liquor Control Group
Judiciary No
Ways and Means
Bill Seeks Hike in Homestead Tax Credits to 35 Mills
Legislators consider a bill to raise the cellar on homestead tax credits from 4 to 35 mills, aiming to boost revenue for local services while affecting homeowners.
Police Find 4990 In Dead Man S Shack In Burlington
The body of Clifford Lyons, 55, was found in a squalid shack on Wednesday night. Authorities recovered 4990 in a trunk, mostly in ten dollar bills, as the cause of death is listed as internal hemorrhages.
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Dead Man's Shack
Burlington
Clifford Lyons
Lyons
Loveland Confirmed by Senate as undersecretary
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Albert Loveland as undersecretary of agriculture. The Iowan, selected by President Truman during recess, received unanimous approval.
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Loveland
Senate
Washington
Alber. Loveland
President Truman
Eleventh century horseshoes found intact at Chidd'nfold Surrey
Workmen uncover eleven century horseshoes in Surrey at Chiddingfold. Some pieces are complete including nails and appear to have belonged to war horses, suggesting battlefield use and high preservation.
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London
Chidd'n Fold
Surrey
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