Two Catholic priests and passenger injured in Iowa crash
In eastern Iowa, a car driven by Rev. Louis E. Ernsdorff with passenger Rev. John J. Breithbach and student Frank Nugent left Highway 30 near Cedar Rapids, overturning in a ditch. Patrols cite defective steering as cause and all three were taken to Mercy hospital in good condition.
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Cedar Rapids
Louis E. Ernsdorff
Loras College
Dubuque
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John J. Breithbach
Peosta
Frank Nugent
Des Moines
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Veterans Hospital
Washington, D. C
Mercy Hospital
Bill Porter
Chicago
Camp Good Health Fund Receives Growth and Needs Boost
Camp Good Health in Cedar Rapids operates at capacity with 75 children. The Gazette’s Golden Gloves tournament profits support the improvement fund, funding toys, playground slides, and equipment, while a drive aims to raise 2231.95 for the season's budget.
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Cedar Rapids
Jewish forces seize Selydda airport amid Palestine war
Reports say Jewish troops stormed and captured Selydda airfield early Saturday. Israel announced continued operations and seizure of several Arab villages near the airbase. Arab League officials rejected a renewed cease fire, while Israel indicated acceptance only if Arabs agree.
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Signature Bonds Back Cedar Rapids School Plan
Cedar Rapids officials plan a $2,500,000 bond issue for new and renovated schools and a stadium. Charles Penningroth, E. W. Lundquist, and Otto Hanzlik will sign the bonds in Chicago using a signature machine to meet a Tuesday target, with interest arrangements and investments discussed by the board. The group will tour Chicago schools with Childs and Smith architects to accelerate planning.
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Joseph Suma
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Farm Girl from Mukwonago Wins Movie Talent Hunt
Judy Stewart of Mukwonago wins a nationwide Hollywood studio talent contest among about 10 000 entries. The seventh grader, a 4 H high leader’s daughter, was identified after a mislaid prize tag led to her recognition for the film The Green Promise. Judy lists 4 H projects and shyly prefers swimming to cameras.
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Rea
Milwaukee
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Weather Bureau Forecast Sees Showers for Cedar Rapids
The Weather Bureau stuck to a forecast of widely scattered afternoon thundershowers for Sunday. Cedar Rapids highs are expected from 87 to 92 degrees. Saturday's high reached 94 degrees between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m., with 11 p.m. temperature at 77 degrees.
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Cedar Rapids
Weather Bureau
Democratic Story Coverage From The Gazette at Philadelphia Convention
All eyes on Philadelphia where Democrats meet to form a ticket. The Gazette promises fast, complete coverage with AP Wirephoto and International News Service. KCRG will broadcast speeches and balloting from the convention hall.
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International News
Harry Boyd
Frank Nye
KCRG
Midwest Farmers Seek D P s Under New Displaced Persons Law
Washington reports farmers show interest in the displaced persons law approving 200000 homeless Europeans with heavy farmer preference. Iowa widow requests a married couple from among newcomers as tenants on her farm. Illinois inquiry from Senator Scott Lucas. others seek relatives with limited chance of success.
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Midwest
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Iowa
Ilinois
Scott Lucas
Chicago Postmaster Ernest Kruetgen Dies
Ernest Kruetgen, 80, longtime Chicago postmaster for 15 years, died Saturday of pneumonia after neglecting a cold. His physician Dr. Roland Sanders cited heart disease as a contributing factor. Kruetgen came to the United States from Germany at age 12 and was widowed, his second wife having died in 1945.
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Chicago
Ernest Kruetgen
Roland Sanders
Kruetgen
United States
Germany
Chuckle Note on Women and Men Wordplay
A humorous quip mocks gender roles with a split punchline about women and men. The playful line suggests half the women aim to fool men while the other half try to elevate a fool to a man.
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Blind Girl Seeks Husband To Provide For Security
In Scarbro West Virginia 23 year old Julia Yackie who is blind seeks a husband under 35 with a steady job to ensure her security Her parents rely on 25 weekly income from a restaurant they ran since her father's death and her mother’s illness Julia owns a modest hillside four room home and would relocate if a suitable offer arises
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William Saroyan Sued for Divorce in San Francisco
William Saroyan novelist and playwright was sued for divorce in San Francisco by his wife Carol. She charged grievous mental suffering and claimed his literary income supports $1000 monthly for her, $250 for their two children, and $520 in attorney fees and costs. The couple wed in Dayton Ohio in February 1943 and separated a week earlier.
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United States warns Russia over Berlin air corridor maneuvers
The United States warns that Soviet instrument maneuvers along the Berlin air corridors threaten Allied pilots and the airlift to the blockaded city. Washington vows to resist inspection demands on cars leaving Berlin. Russia accuses British planes of repeated air safety violations in letters cited by ADN, while Brownjohn downplays the protest as routine.
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Tories Form Rat Clubs In Mock Bevan Press Campaign
In Manchester Bevan labeled the Tories lower than vermin. The next day his Chelsea home was defaced with vermin taunt painted in large letters. Police cleaned the inscription as Kent Conservatives reportedly formed Rat clubs with memberships named curry house field and water.
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London
Aneurin Bevan
Manchester
Civil rights plank under debate at Democratic convention
Philadelphia reports warn that drafting a civil rights plank will provoke floor fights at the Democratic national convention. Sen J Howard McGrath and Mayor Hubert Humphrey push for specific Truman proposals such as fair employment, anti poll tax and anti lynching laws. Southern Democrats threat of resistance and possible walkout loom if demands are unmet.
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J. Howard McGrath
Hubert Humphrey
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Truman Victory Talk Sparks Democratic Convention Debate
Fragmentary Philadelphia wire reports hint at President Truman's renomination on the first ballot being discussed at the Democratic National Convention. Key figures including Senator Barkley are mentioned as potential vice president candidates amid partisan sentiment and regional divisions.
Supreme Court Justice Douglas Declines Comment on 1960 Draft
In Portland on Saturday night Justice William Douglas said he would not comment on accepting a draft for the Democratic presidential or vice presidential nomination. He planned no formal statement Sunday and indicated a possible statement Monday upon return to Portland.
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Supreme Court
William, Douglas
Oregonian
Barkley in Nomination Question as 1948 Democratic Ticket Unfolds
Reports say Barkley is acceptable to the South while Douglas faces resistance. Biffle says Barkley’s name will be placed in nomination and could strengthen the ticket in the fight for November votes with the GOP's Dewey-Warren. O'Mahoney remains in vice presidential discussions with Gov. Hunt backing his bid. a Western and Midwestern bloc backs O'Mahoney though not binding on over 200 delegates. Democratic Chairman McGrath notes no final decisions yet.
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Lester C. Hunt
O’mahoney
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Iowa
Wisconsin
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Utah
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Californians Battle Over Ousting Jim Roosevelt at Convention
In Philadelphia a split California delegation refused to pledge 54 votes to Truman at the Democratic national convention. A stormy caucus debated plans to block Truman's nomination and tabled a resolution from state chair James Roosevelt as a leadership dispute surfaced. Delegate Malone withdrew the move after noisy debate.
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