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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1949

Page

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Byrnes Slams Truman Policy as Road to Slavery

Former Secretary of State James Byrnes at Washington and Lee University denounces Truman era programs as creating a welfare state and economic slavery. He urges Congress to cut expenditures and curb foreign aid while praising U.S. unity and a firm stance toward Russia. Byrnes recalls Roosevelt era roots and notes potential dangers of escalation in domestic policy.

Byrnes Truman Lexington ULP Washington and Lee University Congress Russia Representa Germany South Carolina Roosevelt Supreme Court

MacArthur Announces Soviet Repatriation Lifts June 25

Tokyo dispatch says General MacArthur reports Russia will resume Japanese prisoner repatriation with a six month delay against the agreed schedule. SCAP notes Soviet pledge to lift the suspension effective June 25 and allows repatriates to be received from designated Asiatic ports. He criticizes failure to meet prior monthly quotas of 50 000.

Tokyo INS MacArthur Russia Allied Council Japan

Champion Adventure Debuts On KCRG Radio

A new Your Dia KCRG children's series The Adventures Of Champion debuts today on KCRG KCRK. The program follows the famous horse turned pet of a boy named Ricky, airing 5 30 to 5 45 PM Monday to Friday. The same hour features a dramatization of the Norwegian underground aiding Allies in sinking the Tirpitz with Admiral Zacharias narrating.

KCRG KCRK Champion Wonder Horse Hollywood Ricky Ellis M. Zacharias Office of Naval Intelligence

Spotlicht News Sportsmen Corner Cavalcade

Local radio sport and talent segments feature Ralph Bellamy Evelyn Knight Judy Canova and Jack Club with updates on races and club events. Merton Friend Bob Hawk hosts inner talent scouts as Murrow Radio Theater airs.

Repatriation Rate Drops to All Time Low in 1949

The article notes a resumption causing the monthly repatriation average to fall to an all time low of 30,570 as of May 31, 1949, amid SCAP-Soviet agreement quotas. It highlights the ongoing constraints and the impact on return numbers.

Theater Time Listings From The Gazette

The Gazette prints daily theater times for Paramount Iowa State and others with matinee and evening showings. Listings include titles such as A Letter to Three Wives Red Canyon The Crime Doctor's Diary Saboteur I Cover the War and more across towns Marion Strand and drive in venues with varied start times and taglines.

Gazette Paramount Iowa State Red Canyon Rockies Tucson Strand Green Dolphin Street Marion Riley

Ball and Arnaz renew vows in church ceremony

Hollywood reports that comedienne Lucille Ball and orchestra leader Desi Arnaz solemnized their nine year marriage with a church ceremony on Sunday and postponed a second honeymoon to focus on film commitments.

Hollywood Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz

Odds Against Fourth Round Of Pay Rises

Government economists said the odds are against a fourth wage increase as unemployment hits a seven year high. Unions in steel auto coal electrical rubber and other industries faced refusals on new proposals and some benefits cuts. Negotiations will stay firm while job security weighs on demand for raises. Sears catalog prices fell 6.5 percent with major item reductions. Senator Myers to head a subcommittee examining current unemployment characteristics.

Washington J. Sears, Roebuck and Company O’mahoney Joint Congressional Committee On the Economic Report Sen. Myers D-Pa

The Real Facts Report by Fulton Lewis Jr on KCRG

The Real Facts is a broadcast segment by Fulton Lewis Jr aired on KCRG at 10 15 p m Monday through Friday detailing current events and analysis in a concise newsroom style. The item notes the program time and recurring weekday schedule.

Fulton Lewis, Jr KCRG

Ada Fisher Enters Oklahoma University Law Classes

Ada Lois Fisher, a 25 year old Black student, begins law studies in a partitioned classroom at the University of Oklahoma. She faced a three year wait since 1946 and will be segregated by a railing, with separate facilities including cafeteria, library, and washrooms.

Norman Okla Ada Lois Fisher University of Oklahoma Oklahoma

Women Open Campaign To Oust Police Chief

Women activists from Local 82 CIO Mine Mill and Smelter Workers circulate ouster petitions after a Friday riot between rival unions. They plan to deliver petitions to Mayor Anthony Thomas seeking the dismissal of Police Chief Arthur Wylie.

Fairmont City, Ill Arthur Wylie CIO Mine, Mill and Smelter CIO Anthony Thomas

KCRK Radio Schedule Update and Station Tagline

Static free radio enjoyment reiterated for KCRK on FM 96.9 or Channel 245. Schedule fragments list Tello Test news sports camera concerts and various named shows and hosts across Monday to Tuesday slots with several unreadable items.

KCRK

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