Official Is Satisfied He’s Guilty In Degnan Case
Chicago AP State's Attorney Tuohy said he was satisfied a 17 year old University of Chicago student is the man in the Suzanne Degnan kidnap slaying but there is not enough evidence to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. Heirens remained silent under questioning after fingerprints matched. police found weapons and items in his dorm room. Tuohy noted links to burglaries and an assault on Lt Evelyn Peterson.
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50 50 Chance of Atom Test Sunday
At Bikini Atoll the Bikini lagoon is evacuated as 50 old warships are kept as guinea pigs for the fourth atomic bomb test. Vice Admiral Blandy said the blast could occur Sunday or within the next few days if skies allow, with a 50 50 chance of Sunday execution.
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British Seize Jewish Chiefs In Mass Raids
In a pre-dawn sweep across the Holy Land, British forces occupied Jerusalem and arrested five leaders of the Jewish Agency for Palestine amid a broader crackdown. High Commissioner Sir Alan Cunningham said the move aims to curb terrorism and warned lawlessness would be suppressed with vigor as talks on Palestine’s future continue. Reports suggested Hagana members were also being rounded up.
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Professor Louis Pelzer Dies at 67 in Iowa City
Prof Louis Pelzer 67 longtime University of Iowa history faculty member died at 8 p m Friday in University hospital after a heart attack Born Feb 4 1879 Griswold Ia an Iowa State Teachers College graduate 1901 He earned a Ph D from Iowa 1909 and joined the faculty in 1911 full professor in 1925 He served in many scholarly organizations and edited the Mississippi Valley Historical Review since 1941 His works include Augustus Caesar Dodge Henry Dodge Marches of the Dragoons in the Mississippi Valley and Cattleman's Frontier He lost two sons in World War II Survivors include wife Mildred a brother Emil Pelzer of Griswold and a sister in Mason City Funeral at 2 p m Tuesday First Presbyterian Church burial Oakland Cemetery McGovern's funeral home listed as arrangements.
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Russia Fails to Meet Potsdam Terms on Japan, U.S. Says
Washington reports that the United States accuses Russia of not fulfilling Potsdam surrender terms for Japan while reinforcing its China policy. Secretary Acheson says about 1,000,000 Japanese soldiers have been repatriated from China with remaining troops in Manchuria possibly moved to Siberia. He stresses U.S. aim to aid a unified democratic China and to avoid foreign interference or civil war, with Marines in place only to disarm Japanese forces and maintain order until a central government is ready.
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Patrolman Rescues Boy From Cedar River Above Dam
Cedar Rapids patrolman Murphy Davis plunged into the Cedar river above the dam Friday evening and saved 11 year old Robert Galli of 1110 Fifth street NW from near drowning. Galli clung to a safety cable about mid river while 13 year old Gordon Kohl of 1118 Fifth street NW made it back to shore. Davis swam out after the boy and freed him, Kohl returned safely. Frank ONeill aided from the squad car nearby after a motorist alerted officers.
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Extension of Draft Signed By President
President Truman signed a bill extending the draft for nine months and not acting on a companion pay raise measure. The extension keeps nonfathers aged 19 through 44 subject to call, though the army plans to keep 29 as the upper limit. A draft holiday is declared for July and August with rules banning reinduction for overseas veterans, fathers, and inductees with 18 months service.
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National Oats To Reopen Monday
Cedar Rapids news reports National Oats will restart Monday after a grain shortage forced a Tuesday shutdown. James L. Cooper vice-president says enough grain for a 45 hour run has been secured but plant will operate at about 30 percent capacity. The plant will close Thursday July 4 and run a 10 hour day rest of the week. Quaker Oats likewise on a reduced schedule with no change in status.
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Atomic waitress joke sparks tense restaurant menu
In Oklahoma City an AP report notes a diner posts a risky joke on its menu about atomic waitresses and customers. The line prompts concern over safety and potential misunderstanding.
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Bowles Quits As He Urges Veto of Bill
Washington AP Bowles resigns as Stabilization Director urging President Truman to veto the price control bill. He warns of inflation, higher living costs and black markets if enacted. Truman accepts effective July 10 and notes Bowles submitted resignation before Senate acted.
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Veteran builds shelter for family with Cedar Rapids volunteers
A Cedar Rapids veteran, Jack Lloyd, faced eviction from his 1338 Twenty-second Ave SW home, but Friday plea for help drew carpenters and contractors. By Saturday afternoon Lloyd, four children, and crews from Hatch, Brookman Lumber, Paulsen Construction, and Seabee veteran Mer ritt Miller were framing a house from shipping crates on 3000 Southland St SW.
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House Fails To Override Truman Price Control's Fate Hanging in Balance
Washington The House rejected the override of President Truman's veto on the price control extension, 173 to 142, killing the measure. The fate of OPA now hangs as the Senate and House weigh a simple continuation until a better substitute is found.
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President Truman Voice on OPA Price Control Fight Tonight
President Truman will speak at 8 p m CST on all networks to defend price administration during the transition period He backs a law to curb inflation and warns that the Taft Wherry and Crawford amendments could trigger massive price hikes He argues the extension bill risks disaster and urges Congress to act to protect production and living costs
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