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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1948

Page

5

Broadcasters Gear Up for Party Conventions and Specials

Networks plan extensive convention time shifts from both the Convention Hall and Shibe Park. Keynote by Charles P. Howard will be aired by NBC and mutual networks, with coverage of Wallace Taylor tickets, nomination speeches, ballots, and Sunday sessions. Henry Wallace third party events and radio segments on atomic topics feature prominently.

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Public Notices and Parade Schedule Details

The fragment mentions a 4-H Parade and community notices with times such as 6:15 pm and 4:30 pm. It references broadcast names like KXEL KCRG and personnel such as Lucille Clay, Ray Katton, and Garry Wiemer. It reads as a compilation of schedule items and public event notices from a local paper.

Ewe Treasury Wes Garry Wiemer

TV Schedule Franks and Fans Spin a Weekend Lineup

A cluttered TV guide lists Friday evening and Saturday afternoon programs with times and station codes. Entries include News 68 Dinner at 6:15 and Meet the Frees at 9:00, with several show titles and network marks.

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Polio Victim, 13, Dies In Sioux City Hospital

Estherville Iowa AP report notes Richard Logue thirteen died after infantile paralysis treatment. He was son of Everett Logue. The Logue case is first polio death in Estherville area this year. Another polio patient in Sioux City, Kenneth Kollasch four, is under treatment nearby.

Estherville Richard Logue Everett Logue Logue Sioux City Kenneth Edward Kollasch Orville Kollasch

Pitcher Injures Right Forearm in Self-Throw

In Oak Ridge Tennessee two men were out and the count was one and one when pitcher Clyde Simmons wound up and threw causing a broken right forearm in a crucial moment.

Stalin Boss or Politburo Leader in 1942 Debate

Washington observers debated whether Stalin or the Politburo controlled Soviet policy during 1942 as Churchill and Harriman met with Stalin in Moscow. Sherwood notes Stalin’s shift from cautious to enthusiastic about North African invasions, then back to defensiveness.

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Finnish Cabinet Resigns After Election Losses

Paris ahl says Finland’s Premier Mauno Pekkala and his cabinet handed resignations to President Juho Paasikivi. The collapse follows recent Finnish elections in which Communist allies suffered losses amid a leftist government alliance.

Paris INS Finland Mauno ‘Pekkala Are Stockholm Juho Paasikivi Pekkala Popular “Democratic Front Mem Ibars

Two Killed in Plane Crash at Camp Dodge

Des Moines AP reports two men died when a war surplus army plane crashed near Camp Dodge. Victims were pilot Robert H Voorhees 94 Des Moines and Carmen E Remele 32 from south of the camp. both auto mechanics at Camp Dodge.

Des Moines Camp A Robert H. Voorhees Carmen E. Remele Camp Dodge

U S Plans 50 000 Watt Transmitter in Greece

An AP report from Athens says the United States will install a 50 000 watt radio transmitter in Salonika to broadcast into eastern Europe. The source notes the plan aims to expand U S broadcasts across the region.

U.S Greece Athens United States Salonike Europe

Grinnell Man Found Dead in His Garage

Grinnell 67 year old Truman Shear died from carbon monoxide poisoning after leaving a car running in his garage. A note to employer Dale Smith said he planned to take his own life because he was lonesome. His wife had died July 14. He had one brother with an address in Owl.

Grinnell INS Truman Shear Dale Smith Shear Owl

Beloved narrator recalls a dinner party mishap

Edgar A. Guest recounts a playful scene where he gargled with peas and potatoes at a dinner to impress a widow. He admits rude table antics and says the stunt served a planned purpose to bring two people together, hinting at affection and a mistaken effort.

All-Iowa Revue to Feature Unusual Lighting Effects

The All-Iowa Fair revue at Hawkeye Downs August 15 to 19 will use outdoor lighting effects. A key feature is the Black Light treatment for Gems from Carmen performed by the 16 girl Ainsworth Ensemble.

Martell's Mignon United States Treasure Island Hawkeye Downs Andy Hanson Ainsworth Bizet

Roosevelt Spares Invasion From Politics, Ike Chooses Plan

Robert Sherwood quotes President Roosevelt declining to turn the North Africa invasion into a political issue and leaving final say to General Eisenhower five days after the 1942 election. The postponement aided by expansion of operations is noted, with praise for Wendell Willkie as a vital ally at a critical time.

New York INS Robert ‘E.”Sherwood Roosevelt North Africa Eisenhower Sherwood Harry Hopkins Collier's United States Democratic National Committee Wendell ‘Willkie

Flood Floods Neosho River Knocked Out Iola Utilities

The Neosho river flooded Iola Kansas cutting power and water to the city of 8000. The municipal plant near the west edge was overwhelmed as water rose to 24.5 feet, the highest since record keeping began. About 40 to 50 families evacuated from the southwest area.

Iola Kan Neosho

Farm Boy 15 Killed in Tractor Accident

Lourde Charles Baughman, 15, of near Eldridge ten miles north of Davenport, died Thursday when a tractor overturned on him while hauling rubbish on his parents’ farm. He suffered a basal skull fracture and crushed chest, according to Scott County coroner Frank Keppy.

Davenport Lourde Charles Baughman Eldridge Here Scott County Frank d. Keppy

U S General Clay Affirms Stay in Berlin

General Lucius D. Clay told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that the United States is determined to remain in Berlin and can do so. He outlined conditions in Berlin and actions of American troops and civilians, and noted strong support from Chairman Eaton R See and Army Secretary Royall.

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Dewey and Eisenhower Meet at Pawling Conference

Governor Dewey and General Eisenhower held a surprise conference in Pawling New York to discuss European affairs and the military establishment. Ike and Mrs Eisenhower drove from New York Friday and had lunch with the Deweys before a planned return to the city.

Pawling N.Y Dewey Eisenhower Ike New York

Convention of Wallace Party Opens Tonight in Philadelphia

Henry A Wallace arrives to lead a third party effort viewed as anti Communist by opponents. The Wallace movement faces charges of Communist signals and is met with denials from ADA officials and supporters. Norman Thomas questions party legitimacy while Rabbi Schultz urges groups to disavow the youth conference linked to the movement.

Philadelphia Henry A. Wallace Wallace- Taylor Wes Americans For Democratic New Deadlers Dri Rextford Guy Tugwell Tugwell Roosevelt Schultz Jewish Welfare Board Young Women's Christian Clation National “Conference of Methodist Youth American Unitarian Youth National ‘Association For‘the Advancement’ ‘of Colored People American Jewish Congress Young “Communist Teague Norman Thomas Elinor Thomas Anne Part Wile Lingnéss Walla Gimbel

Australia faces long term youth shortage say immigration minister

San Francisco with Radio Australia quoting A. A. Calwell the immigration minister warns Australia will see a sustained lack of young men and women for industry for years. He projects population levels back to 1937 by 1960 and notes 15 to 19 year olds fall from 645000 in 1940 to about 520000 by 1950. He cites Benelux customs union affecting nearly 18 million people.

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Wallace's Party Wins Fight for Ohio Ballot Spot

Ohio Supreme Court orders Secretary of State J. Hummel to place a Wallace third party presidential slate on the November ballot. The court overruled Hummel on loyalty affidavits after deeming some Wallace adherents in Ohio as Communist.

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Memorial Highway To Be Dedicated July 31

Des Moines reports the 34th Division Memorial Highway dedication will take place in Red Oak on Saturday afternoon July 31. The markers honor the 34th Infantry Division with scarlet ape head insignia and white lettering, spaced every 20 miles along U.S. 34. Ed Bird, president of the division's national association, announced the plan.

Des Moines Red Oak National Guard Red Bull Ed Bird National Association

Golden Vases Vanish From Vatican Museum Display

Three small golden vases dating to early Christian era missing from the Vatican Etruscan museum display case. Valued at about $1,000, the theft prompts a police probe and security review at Vatican City.

Vatican City Vatican

Americans Held by Soviets Free After Protests

Three U S men held in the Soviet sector of Berlin were released after protests by American and British authorities. RF Gott Altoona Pennsylvania was detained while attempting to cross into the British zone. George Hunt Camp Ohio and Elwood Dwinnel Mabton Washington were military police who crossed into the Soviet sector. The Russians had denied knowledge for 12 hours before confirming the arrests.

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Swimmer Crosses Gibraltar Straits

Daniel del Carpio, a long distance swimmer, completed the Gibraltar crossing from Ceuta to Morocco in under eight hours. He entered the water on the European side and swam ashore at 7 03 p.m. GMT, following a previous 1924 feat by Mercedes Gleitz.

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