Johnson Named Successor To Forrestal In Arms
President Truman accepted James V. Forrestal’s resignation as secretary of defense and named Louis A. Johnson to replace him, with Senate confirmation expected. Johnson, 58, former army mobilizer and Roosevelt-era assistant secretary of war, would assume March 1 amid large peacetime military buildup and unification efforts.
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Sub-state berth in Iowa City duel tops Marion Wilson matchup
Marion and Wilson clash tonight in Iowa City for a sub state berth in boys basketball. Bob Brooks will broadcast the game for KCRG KCRK at 8 15 PM.
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Downey Band of America and Jolson Radio Gala
A Gazette Radiolog item notes Morion Downey leads a Band of America event featuring Jimmy Durante and Jolson in a televised gala. The appearance promotes national music unity with a star lineup and regional audience turnout.
Tello-Test Robert Harieigh Event Note
Fragmentary OCR item mentions names and times with unclear context and locations. It references a 8:00 schedule on the 27th and various proper nouns including Gabriel, Bonemion Music, and Genry Jeroms, but details are unreadable.
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Kentucky man admits beating millionaire in New Orleans hotel
Police say 25 year old Louis Eugene Hoover confessed under truth serum to beating and strangling millionaire James Mahoney in a Monteleone Hotel room on Feb 21. He described delivering multiple blows with a fist and a rabbit punch to the back of the head. Mahoney's nude body was found Feb 22 with a battered head and broken neck.
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Louis Eugene Hoover
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Secrets of Charm by John Robert Power
A guide extols graceful posture for women, detailing the Basic Foot Position to improve balance and appearance. It emphasizes standing with weight on the balls of the feet, relaxing the knees, and aligning hips and chest for a slimmer line and more charm.
Truman Pushes Simple Majority Cloture Demand
President Truman urged using a simple majority to end Senate filibusters, triggering a storm on Capitol Hill as northern Democrats and Republicans backed the rule change. Senators Byrd Holland and Lucas criticized the move while Truman said the fight would run its course and pass his agenda.
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Thieves Describe Hoard of Money theft and Flight
Witnesses recount different details of a hotel assault and theft. Hoover allegedly twisted a man’s neck, cleaned blood, grabbed wallet keys and watch, and discarded the wallet before fleeing in a cab to another hotel. The scene ends with car tampering observed by witnesses and a black getaway car.
Gem Thieves Loot $85,000 Worth of Gems in Chicago
Gems valued at $85,000 were stolen from a wholesaler's car when thieves forced open a window. The haul belonged to Louis Levitansky, 35, a Loop jeweler, who with a brother Isa...
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Truman Calls Two U.S. Communist Leaders Traitors
President Truman called two U.S. Communist leaders traitors at a Washington news conference. He refused to comment on their vow to fight for Russia if war comes and endorsed using quotes for his statement.
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President deflects on espionage trial questions during hearings
The President declined to discuss planned actions against Communists and noted he was not on the jury. Senator Eastland pressed to broaden hearings on espionage legislation to include Communist registration and other measures to curb traitorous agents.
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Notice of Proposals of Will Probate No 20317 Iowa
State of Iowa Linn County notice of probate hearing for the last will and testament of a deceased resident. Court action seeks proof and admission of probate at Cedar Rapids Courthouse with Elmer A Johnson signing. March date appears.
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Se Rapids
Ted
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Bequeathal Notice for Linn County Estate
The undersigned declares the estate of Hilton, late of Linn County Iowa, deceased. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment and all claims against the same must be duly authenticated and filed in the office of the county clerk. Aaron Milo Hanzlik is the executor.
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