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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1949
Page
3
A nostalgic look at fearless reporters who hunt scoops and win fame. Profiles include Raymond Clapper in 1920s politics, John Rogers nabbing gangsters, and Nellie Bly’s asylum sting, with methods, risks, and the pride of frontline journalism.
The Rev. Raymond Patrick Gordon of St. Bridget's Church in Love's Park was arrested after a police raid on a bingo game. Police seized gambling equipment while about 50 patrons looked on. Gordon was released on recognizance after appearing before a justice of the peace. The mayor signed the warrant, citing prior warnings to halt the games.
Hollywood items reveal Janet Leigh borrowed from MGM for two RKO pictures under Howard Hughes. She starts with Christmas Gift alongside Robert Mitchum and Wendell Corey, then stars opposite John Wayne in Jet Pilot to be a costly technicolor production.
District Court in Jane County Iowa will hear on July 11 1949 at 9 o clock a m the instrument purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Speer sen late of the county for admission to probate The clerk Arthur Axme ar is the clerk of court Wm Johnston is the attorney Cedar Rapids Iowa June 29 1949
In Boston a 45 year old woman, Anna Sullivan, was found guilty of neglect for hiding her son Gerald for most of his 14 years. Gerald, seen with long curls and ragged clothing, wandered a street on March 14. Sullivan appealed immediately and bail was set at 1000 dollars pending a superior court hearing.
Frankie Carle brings his orchestra to Armar Sunday night with Marjorie Hughes and Bob Locken featured. Carle rose from Horace Heidt to national prominence through records radio and stage appearances as his group performs the Golden Touch of Frankie Carle.
The Friday schedule lists showtimes for Paramount Iowa State Town Palace Times Strand Marion Drive-In and upcoming features including Africa Screams Sand The Big Steal Rustlers Strange Gamble Temptation Harbor Crazy House Luxury Liner Night Has a Thousand Eyes You Gotta Stay Happy My Girl Tisa Twilight on the Rio Grande Fabulous Joe The Walking Hills Alaska Patrol The Mating of Millie with short subjects and multiple daily starts across venues.
The United States has withdrawn its army forces from Korea leaving only a military advisory group led by Brig. Gen. William L. Roberts. The move follows a United Nations resolution urging withdrawal of occupying powers and Russia’s claimed troop pullout. The USSR has blocked a U N verification mission into North Korea.
Five NU-Tones from Northwestern University booked for a Saturday night performance at Danceland. The vocal quartet debuted at the ballroom last week and were re scheduled for this week following a successful first showing.
Public safety advisory urging vigilance during Independence Day celebrations and to drive slowly the day after.
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