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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1950

Page

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Evidence Points to Mid-Air Explosion of U S Baltic Patrol Plane

U S state department sources say new evidence strongly suggests the unarmed patrol bomber exploded in mid air before its crash after being shot down by Soviet forces over the Baltic on April 8. Navy tests with Lt. Comdr. M W Cagle show the front wheel was retracted at impact, implying a mid air detonation and extensive wing damage.

Washington INS State Department U. S United Nations Baltic Sea Germany America Kremlin Pravda Cagle Navy Bureau of Aeronautics

Gold Will Plead Guilty but Not To Harmful Aim

Harry Gold a 39 year old biochemist accused of passing atom bomb secrets to Russia told U S District Judge James E McGranery he would plead guilty but not to hurting the United States He said he would cooperate with the FBI and requested counsel noting he is destitute with limited funds and credits his father and brother for support The judge said he would nominate counsel and arrange a consult to determine representation for Gold in the case

Philadelphia Harry Gold Russia United States U. S James E. McGranery Gold McGranery FBI New York

Cedar Rapids Waterloo Baseball Finale Tonight on KCRG

Cedar Rapids and Waterloo finish their series tonight with Bob Brooks on play by play at 8. Bert Wilson reports from Wrigley Field tomorrow at 12 30 p.m. The Cubs open a three game set versus Philadelphia today. The Pool Party debuts Saturday at 11 30 a.m. with public pool guests selecting music.

Aseball KCRG KCRK Cedar Rapids Waterloo Bob Brooks Cubs Philadelphia Bert Wilson Wrigley Field Marion

Program Schedule Listing and Guests Preview

Radio and stage listings show Berta DO featuring Bob Eberly and Cote Glee Club with Thursday events at 4:00 and 6:15, plus News and Sports segments including Fulton Lewis and Calif Caravan. Evening lineup includes Curtain Call at 7:30 and a 7:55 News followed by Henry at 8:00 and C. R. Waterloo.

Berta DO Bob Eberly & Cote Glee Fulton Lewis Calif. Caravan Henry C.r.waterloo

Defendants in Secrets Case To Be Heard

Six defendants in the Amerasia stolen secrets case will be heard by a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee. Emanuel Larsen is expected to testify. hearing status may be open or closed. Other defendants include Philip Jaffe Kate Louise Mitchell John Stewart Service Mark Julius Gayn and Navy Lt Andrew Roth.

Washington Amerasia Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee Edward P. Morgan Emanuel S. Larsen China State Department Office of Far Eastern Affairs Morgan Larsen Philip Jaffe Kate Louise Mitchell John Stewart Service Foreign Service Mark Julius Gayn Navy Andrew Roth Gayn Service Mitchell Roth Department Sen. Hickenlooper R-Ia McInerney

Probate and election notices from Linn County Iowa 1950

Notice announces probate hearing for the will of William McCullough in Linn County with a filing date in May 1950 and details the Cedar Rapids court hearing. It also covers a District Court ordered election in Hiawatha on June 9 1950 for mayor treasurer assessor and five councilmen with election officials appointed.

Hiawatha Iowa Hiawatha Water Company District Court Linn County Ey Sastes No.n Distiit Court

Driver Ditches Bus Passengers in Odd Fare Dispute

New York AP report recounts bus driver James Coyne stopping at 81st Street after a dispute over a seven cent fare. He dismisses the complainant, transfers all 30 riders, returns to the garage, then resumes service with a fresh batch of passengers. The company calls his record excellent but did not specify discipline.

New York 85Th Street Madison Avenue James Coyne Jack Coyne Madison Av Nve 81St Street

Kidney Stones Knocked Out by New Technique

In Washington, a new chemical method to dissolve kidney stones uses the sodium salt of ethylene-diamine tetra-acetic acid. Administered through a catheter, the liquid targets stones in the urinary tract and is said to be less irritating and effective against more stone types, per Dr. Robert F. Gehres of Sacramento.

Washington Robert F. Gehres Sacramento American Urological Association

Man Who Paraded as Woman Sent to Jail

Caleb Frost aged 36 was jailed for 15 days in Scott County jail Davenport Iowa after parading in Davenport dressed as a woman on a disorderly conduct charge He justified the act as backing demands for male suffrage telling the court that women in men’s clothing face no punishment.

Davenport, Ia INS Caleb Frost Davenport Scott County Frost

Notice of Administratrix Appointment in Iowa Case 17014

On May 31 1950 Rena M Grafton was appointed administratrix of Elmer E Grafton deceased of Linn County Iowa. All debts should be paid to the administratrix. Claims must be filed with the Linn County District Court clerk. Sargent Spangler and Hines Attorneys.

State of Iowa Linn County Elmer E. Grafton Iowa Rena M. Grafton Sargent, Spangler and Hines

Notice of Probate of Will in Linn County Iowa

State of Iowa Linn County notice announces probate hearing for Adams late of the county. Will presented as last will and testament for proof and admission on June 1 1950 at 9 o'clock A.M. in the District Court Cedar Rapids. Dated May 31 1950. Arthur Axmear Buresh Attorney G F

State of Iowa Linn County District Court William McCulloch Court House Cedar Rapids Iowa Probote Ee Arthur Axmear Pisher State of L Adams Arthur Axmear Buresh

Whitfield Recaptured After Fourth Escape From Sanitarium

Edmond Whitfield a 25 year old former USC football player noted as dangerous and unpredictable was recaptured two miles from Napa California after escaping Napa state hospital for the fourth time He escaped due to a wish to see his mother and linked to an interracial marriage that his family opposed.

Napa Calif Edmond Whitfield Whitfield Napa State Hospital Ella Whitfield Los Angeles Dorothy Kendall Yale Army Counter - Intelligence Corps

Farm Prices Rise to Eight Month High

Farm prices climbed about 2.5 percent from mid April to mid May reaching the highest level since September 1949 as hogs and other meat prices plus cotton wool soybeans and corn pushed the average up. Prices paid by farmers for materials also rose about 1.2 percent though the May level remained 19 percent below the January 1948 record. The mid May index was 247 percent of the 1909-14 average, up from 241 in April and 253 a year earlier.

Washington Agriculture Department

Man Gets Year in Jail on Old Larceny Count

Sherman Edwards pled guilty to a larceny charge before District Judge J E Heiser and was sentenced to a year in jail. He was accused of stealing an electric sewing machine from the farm home of Marvin Bruns near Wyoming in July 1947. He pled innocent following his arrest late last year. He went

Anamosa Sherman Edwards J. E. Heiserman Edwards Marvin Brunscheen Wyoming

Trial ends with hung jury in district court

Edwards stood trial in district court last April but the jury could not reach a verdict. He was returned to jail and remains there.

Edwards

Truman Dagwood Top Good Parents in Boy Clubs Poll

The Boys Clubs of America named President Truman Jackie Robinson Bing Crosby Dagwood Bumstead Ralph Edwards and Phil Leob as outstanding good parents. Winners span Government Sports Movies Comics Radio and Television for real buddy image with children.

New York Boys Clubs of America President Truman Bing Crosby Jackie Robinson Dagwood Brooklyn Dodgers Dagwood Bumstead Blondie Ralph Edwards Truth Or Consequences Phil Loeb Jake

Columbus Traction Strike Called Off

About 450 Columbus trolley bus operators voted unanimously to return to work by midnight Wednesday night ending the strike that disrupted the city’s public transit system earlier that day.

Columbus, Ohio Columbus Ohio Capital

Berlin Uses Special Show and Quiz to Aid FDJ Youths

In West Berlin 1000 East youths attended a RIAS sponsored show at Titania Palace aimed at easing tensions after weekend demonstrations. The event mixed jazz and anti Communist humor with a prize quiz. West Berlin leaders provided prizes and messaging urging spiritual freedom and self criticism of communist dogma.

Berlin FDJ RIAS U. S. High Commission Titania Palace Theater Fred G. Taylor Titania Palace CIO United States West Berlin

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