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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1950

Page

20

Oklahoma Leopard Dies After Narcotic Overdose

Oklahoma City officials report a 175 pound leopard that terrorized a suburb for three days died early Tuesday night from an overdose of narcotics used in meat bait. Autopsy planned by Dr. W. D. Bowerman. Zoo staff noted the animal had ingested two meat chunks containing sedatives and chloral hydrate, leading to a deep sleep and capture.

Oklahoma City Allen Street Street Zoo Julian Frazier R. R. Murphy Oklahoma Capitol Building Roberts Bowerman U.S. Marine

Mature Suit Off in Los Angeles as Divorce Petition Is Dropped

Victor Mature and his estranged wife reached reconciliation after she dismissed the divorce complaint. The couple had separated amid medical and personal strains, and a zoo incident involving an ailing cat was noted in passing as part of the turbulent period.

Los Angeles Victor ‘Mature Roy Roberts Zoo

CIO Endorses European Aid and Imports Policy

The CIO urged another year of European aid and supported allowing Europe to ship goods to the United States. Philip Murray, presented by Michael Ross to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, framed CIO policy as favoring economic expansion, growth, full employment, and prosperity with international trade as essential.

Washington CIO Europe Philip Murray Senate Foreign Relations Committee Michael Ross CIO Department For International Affairs

Radio and TV Highlights from KCRG Tonight

Arlene Dahl and Wendell Corey star in The Railroad And The Churchyard on KCRG at 8 30 PM. Verne F. Mattison performs on Concert Echoes at 9 15 PM with Wallace Bixby as guest soloist and Mrs. Howard Anderson on piano. Cedar Rapids PTA Chorus directed by Mrs. A R Locke with accompanist Mrs. J J Vaughn also featured. Bob Brooks hosts a Service Club Olympics broadcast at 8 PM sponsored by Gundling Investment Company.

Verne F. Mattison KCRG KCRK Wallace Bixby Bixby Howard Anderson Radio Council Cedar Rapids Pta Chorus A. R. Locke J. J. Vaughn Bob Brooks Gundling Investment Company

Roy Stevens Orchestra at Two Kitchen Club

The Roy Stevens Orchestra performs a program featuring Michael Zarens and Eddy Arnold in a night described with curtain times 6 30 and 6 45 at the Two Kitchen Club. Instrumentalists are listed alongside the act names in a compact club lineup.

Roy Stevens Orchestra Michael Zarens O

Wednesday Evening Schedule Ad and Events

A fragmented list shows evening and afternoon time slots for various programs including sports, theater, news, and local business ads. Items mention Tello-Test ad, Bob 45 Sports, Olympi 30 Pam, Frank Edwari, Meet the Bane, Stratentron, and B-Bar-B Ranch with scattered times.

Bob Henry Lss Frank Edwari

Thursday Morning Schedule Note

The morning timetable lists events at 11 30 Jarro 11 45 Police Bioetter 11 55 Welcome Wagon with names and locations omitted for clarity.

Jarro Police

Porter Attache Pushed to Doom on Orient Express

Paris AP report says American Naval Captain Eugene S. Karpe may have been pushed to his death between cars on the Orient Express. Porter Robert Vaugier stated Karpe left his sleeping compartment after lunch around 12:30 in Vienna, was later found dead in a tunnel, and ruled out suicide or accident.

Paris Eugene S. Karpe Robert Vaugier Karpe Vienna Orew Vaugier U.S Bucharest Balkan

Copeland Crash In Burlington Involves Wrecker

Charles R. Copeland lost control of his car and crashed into a passing wrecker in Burlington North Carolina. Authorities reported no serious injuries and the incident is under investigation.

Burlington, N. C Charles R. Copeland

Attlee reshuffles cabinet to lead new Labour regime

London AP reports Prime Minister Attlee named a cabinet of seasoned fighters with six changes from the old lineup. Key ministers Morrison Bevin Cripps and Bevan retained while Gordon Walker Shinwell Griffiths and McNeil join the cabinet alongside existing top aides.

London Attlee House of Commons Herbert Morrison Ernest Bevin Eee Stafford Cripps Aneurin Bevan Hugh Dalton Patrick C. Gordon Walker Commonwealth Relations Philip Noel-Baker Gordon-Walker Shinwell Griffiths McNeil

Pair Reunited After 38 Years in California

Mrs A D Titsworth of Maplewood New Jersey reunited with her brother Frank Sturkin in San Rafael California after 38 years apart. Sturkin recognized his sister immediately and they plan a month together visiting his family.

San Rafael Calif A. D. Titsworth Maplewood N. J Frank Sturkin Sturkin

Highway Maintenance Men Seek Pay Boost

Iowa union officials demand a minimum $180 yearly raise for State Highway Commission maintenance workers. They cite 24 local unions already organized and others forming. Other proposals include overtime premium pay a 45 hour work week and recognition of the right to organize and bargain collectively.

AMES State Highway Commission Iowa Council of State, County and Municipal Employes AFL Commission

Ousted Official Crain Critical After Overdose in D.C.

Harry M. Crain, 51, former Colorado School of Mines associate professor accused of embezzling about 2400 dollars, was found in critical condition in a hotel. He had registered under an assumed name and reportedly overdosed on sleeping pills. He had been dismissed from a state department post to Korea as an English instructor.

Washington Harry M. Crain Colorado School of Mines William Nissell Crain Foreign Service State Department Golden Colo Korea

Scientist casts doubt on world annihilating hydrogen bomb

Dr. Hugh C. Wolfe, head of the Federation of American Scientists, says hydrogen bomb ideas are more technically possible than realistically probable. He notes the H-bomb remains theoretical, needing at least 12 months to reach experimental stages, and even then may fail to work.

New York LLP Hugh C. Wolfe Federation of American Scientists Tuesady Alamogordo N.M Wolfe

Bob Quinn Reports Tomorrow's Headlines On KCRG Tonight

Bob Quinn previews tomorrow's headlines tonight at 9 45 on KCRG 1600 AM offering a concise forecast of upcoming news coverage.

KCRG Bob Quinn KCRG-1600

Crochet pattern 606 three-piece set for chairs and buffet

Classic living room crochet pattern features filet-crochet with double crochet and K-stitch. Includes charts and directions for a threesome decorative set. Send 20 cents to Needecraft Dept. Cedar Rapids Gazette, P.O. Box 5740, Chicago 80, Ill, with pattern number and sender name and address.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needecraft Dept P.O Chicago Ill

Czech Purge Seen Brewing in Communist Party Turmoil

Prague reports a looming wholesale purge of the Czech Communist party amid Titoism charges. The central committee approved a speech by President Gottwald admitting Titoism has appeared and the expulsion of former MP and editor Vilém Nový from the party. Two other MPs resigned and a third was ousted by parliamentary decree. The bishops warned priests against taking government posts without church permission. Two American Mormon missionaries were given 48 hours to depart, reducing the remaining number to one.

Prague Communist Party Czechoslovakia Klement Gottwald Marshal Tito Vilem Novy Rude Pravo Party Melvin P. Mabey Bountiful Utah William Martini Glendale Calif

Bird's number was up on Michigan road

Clyde Kreps of Hillsdale avoided a pheasant crossing the street but his car overturned. The pheasant was killed and Kreps escaped unharmed.

Hillsdale, Mich Clyde Kreps Kreps

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