U S Plans Note to Russia Over Hungary Interference
Washington AP reports the State Department drafted a sharp note accusing Soviet authorities in Hungary of helping oust Premier Nagy and ministers, a move seen as interference. The document seeks UN action and outlines two key aims: build legal grounds for a UN case and pressure Moscow toward a more accommodating stance in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Hightower
Washington
Truman
State Department
Hos Ted
Russia
Hungary
U. N
Nagy
Henry
Europe
United States
Britain
Bulgarian opposition leader Petkov jailed in Dimitrov purge
London based Bulgarian sources report Nicola Petkov, leader of the Agrarian National Union, arrested on conspiracy charges after a parliamentary debate. Officials say the move aims to curb anti-communist opposition before Soviet troops withdraw. Petkov’s arrest follows alleged plots exposed by junior officers and linked to earlier Nagy era tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Balkans
Bulgaria
Georgi Dimitrov
Nicola Petkov
Ferenc Nagy
Hungary
Petkoov
Petkov
Britain
United Nations
U.N
The
Agrarian National Union
Dimitrov
Fatherland Front
Ivan Popov
Bela Kovacs
Nagy’s
Band Festival To Be Held Rain or Shine
Cedar Rapids bands prepare for a 14 hour festival day featuring marching units from 26 groups including Iowa City Moose Drum and Bugle Corps and Wellsburg high school band. Queen candidates gather at Municipal Island plaza with performances daily from 11 a.m. Beach weather could shift events indoors to the Memorial Coliseum if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Fontes
Hill Par
Iowa City Moose
Wellisburg High School
Montrose Hotel
Plaza
Municipal Island
The
Moose
Cedar Crests: More Heavy Rains Seen
The Cedar River rose to 13.5 feet Friday morning and began receding as showers persisted statewide. Floods claimed four lives, damaged crops, and disrupted rail and telephone service across Iowa. Sonny Van Ee, 10, drowned in Indianola while playing in a flooded park. Utility outages included 104 telephone lines and restricted rail service to Des Moines to St. Louis. The flood response notes mud and topsoil loss, with forecasts of continued rain, and Pool opening delayed at Thomas Park.
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Cedar River
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Sonny van Ee
Indianola
Beeen
Des Moines
St. Louis
Great Western
Winton
U.S. Weather Bureau
Davenport
Indian Creek
Thomas Park
Pool Commission
Z. N. Lundy
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Des Moines River Flood Forces Eddyville Evacuation
Des Moines river floodwaters forced Eddyville residents to flee as a dike failed. More than 1,500 people were evacuated from Ottumwa area and Red Rock town as rivers rose. Mayor Don Hartog and Sheriff Herman J. Schaefer ordered moves, Red Cross arranged housing near Ottumwa naval air station, and the navy aided in removals. Ottumwa, a 30,000 plus industrial city, faced widespread disruption.
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Associated Press
Eddyville
Iowa
Red Rock
Des Moines
Ottumwa
Herman J. Schaefer
Red Cross
Naval Air Station
Navy
Budapest Tells of Communist Control and U.S. Threats
In a reported speech from Budapest, Matyas Rakosi, Hungary’s top Communist leader, claims his party rules the country and warns democracy must unite under leadership. The talk, partly published here, discusses safeguarding Hungary from outside influence and the world’s support for anti-tyranny efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Matyasi
Hungary
United States
Rakosi
Kakosi
Vacation Readers Delivered to Your Vacation Address
The Gazette offers home delivery during vacations by taking your vacation address and forwarding issues to your new location. Contact the circulation department to arrange service and continue receiving issues without interruption.
Airliners Undergo Mass Inspection
Washington DC The Air Transport Association said tail assemblies on all DC-4 planes used by U S scheduled airlines are being inspected. Spokesmen stressed the checks will not disrupt or delay trips.
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Washington
INS
Air Transport Association
United States
Grounded C 54 Planes Worldwide for Bolt Inspections
New York Air Transport Command grounded all C 54 aircraft for one hour to inspect vertical stabilizer bolts and fittings. In Honolulu stabilizer components were found loose and sheared. The fleet had flown over 745 million miles in 18 months. Maryland incident cited with 53 lives lost in a separate crash.
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New York
Army Air Transport Command
Atlantic
ATC
Honolulu
Maryland
Cedar Rapids to Get Drive In Theater in Iowa Plan
Cedar Rapids will join Des Moines Omaha Lincoln Sioux City and the Tri-Cities as sites for new drive in theaters announced Friday by Tri States Theater Corporation general manager G Ralph Branton. A corporation will be formed by A H Blank Branton and Phil Smith. Contracts have been let for the Des Moines and project theaters. Cars park facing an enlarged screen with individual loudspeakers delivering sound.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Nebraska
G. Ralph Branton
Tri-States Theater Corporation
Branton
Des Moines
Omaha
Lincoln
Sioux City
Tri-Cities
A.H. Blank
Tri- States
Phil Smith
Boston
Project
Taft and Truman clash over price policy and loans
Washington AP report details Senator Taft's five point critique of President Truman's price policy, accusing him of vetoing early OPA control, promoting wage hikes, opposing reduced government spending, resisting labor curbs, and backing large foreign loans that raise basic material costs. The article also covers Kem's fraud allegations and FBI affidavits from election judges and voters about ballot marking and improper influences.
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Washington
Taft
Ohio
Truman
Congress
United States
Dle
Lou Ganether
Infant Diarrhea Cases Drop at Iowa City Hospital
Special to The Gazette Iowa City University Hospital reports no infant diarrhea cases for the last 10 lodged during a six month period ending this spring. Thirty-one babies were treated, including ten premature, with three deaths among the group. Hospital measures include isolating infectious infants, retraining staff, and tighter milk supply checks.
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Iowa City—University Hospital
Hartman
Camp Needs Nurse and Assistant Dietitian at Camp Good Health
A. T. Pleune, manager of Camp Good Health, seeks a registered nurse for duty starting June 13 for nine weeks with separate notices for the infirmary. An assistant dietitian is also needed to fill a last minute vacancy.
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A. T. Pleune
Camp Good Health
S.O.S
Cedar Rapids
Congress Reviews Kansas City Primary Fraud Affidavits
Federal affidavits allege payoffs and manipulated votes in last summer's Kansas City primary. A woman testified money offered to influence her vote, while some names appeared voted without consent and others were told their names had been voted. No conspiracy found, but irregularities noted and supporters aided. Judge Reeves said a fuller DA report might have prompted further investigation.
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Alden A. Stockard
Kem
FBI
Ada Shoats
Washington
INS
Congress
Kansas City
Truman
Sen
Fergusson
R-Mich
Justice Department
Senate
Crier
eSees
Washington (Ap
Albert L. Reeves
United States District Attorney
Potato Chips in Red Lead to Divorce Court
San Francisco AP report notes Mrs Morris Adelson 26 Australian woman involved in a divorce case arising from potato chips in red lead pigment, details about parties and court action not fully provided in readable text.
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San Francisco
Morris Adelson
Fire forces 100 coeds to flee at college dorm
Le Mars Iowa AP a blaze in a laundry and pressing room on the first floor of a brick dormitory sent about 100 Western Union college coeds fleeing at 2:30 am. Damage was estimated at 500 to cov ered about $5 000 to the building with all students uninjured. Ruth Stephens, music instructor, was locked in a room during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LE Mars
Western Union College
Camp Good Health Fund Seeks Flood Aid Support
Firemen volunteer two days of help at Camp Good Health Fund as flood conditions persist. Community contributions total 3411.20 with multiple donors including LaPlant-Choate Firemen’s Association and Naomi Circle. Remaining goal 6595.80. donations continue from subscribers and anonymous supporters.
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Camp Good Health Fund
LaPlant-Choate Firemen’s Association
Helm
Caroline Wherry
Striewberry Point
Daywitt
Olin F. Wees
Naomi Circle
King’s Ed
Marion
PNER
Commencement Exercises Set at Sinclair Memorial Chapel
Commencement begins at Sinclair Memorial Chapel at 4 p.m with President Byron S Hedlinshead delivering remarks titled Jack of all Trades. Exercises are scheduled for Saturday in the blanked venue with details incomplete.
Alumni Dinner Plans Cited At Cedar Rapids Club
Paul Gray, president of Studebaker Corporation, spoke at a chapel event. An Alumni dinner for the Class of 1942 was scheduled at the Cedar Rapids Country Club, with details given in Voorhees.
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Paul Gray
Studebaker Corporation
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Voorhees
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Northwestern Bell Company
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