Fire wipes out Great Army Dock in Oakland
A massive waterfront fire destroyed a major West Coast army dock and warehouse in Oakland. Two ships Young America and Army Transport were damaged. at least six other piers survived. Army families evacuated. cause under investigation with sabotage not ruled out. Flames rose up to 700 feet as fireboats fought back.
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Oakland
West Coast
George Brown
Young America
George O Keadley
Oakland Army Base
Pacific
Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge
Army
Navy
Pfc
Walter Pavlick Hazelton Pa
Pavlick
Na v
Legion Ceremony Marks 30th Anniversary in Paris
In Paris a brief ceremony honors the 30th anniversary of the American Legion. A wreath is laid at the birthplace plaque in an old vaudeville hall where about 1,000 World War I soldiers met on March 15, 1919 to form the Legion, chaired by Maj Maurice K Gordon. Brigadier generals Foster Take and H F Peckham attend. The Legion now claims over 4 million members and was inspired by Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
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Paris
American Legion
Legion
Foster Take
U. S
H F Peckham
Graves Registration Command
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Maurice K Gordon
Madisonville
Voters Return Incumbents to Cedar Rapids School Board
By Loyal Meek Cedar Rapids voters re elected the three incumbent school board members to three year terms with about three to one margin J C Blodgett received 2052 votes Charles Penningroth 2041 Sandoe Jordan 1970 Mrs Robert Smith 700 Virgil Payne 541 The electorate also approved selling two elementary schools Cleveland and Kenwood to replace them with new buildings 1597 199 and 1561 213 respectively.
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J. C. Blodgett
Charles Penningroth
Sandoe Jordan
Robert Smith
Virgil Payne
Cleveland
Kenwood
Cedar Rapids School Vote Yields Stable Turnout and Board Reelects
The Cedar Rapids school election saw 2,582 votes cast, near the usual level, with last year hitting 8,250 for a bond issue. Penningroth, Blodgett, and Jordan won large majorities in most precincts, with close results in the southend and northwest areas. Officials estimate the cost to taxpayers around $1,100, about 43 cents per vote. The canvass will be completed at the board meeting next Monday night. Penningroth will begin his 16th year, Blodgett his 13th, and Jordan is the new member appointed in 1948.
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Cedar Rapids
E. W. Lundquist
Blodgett
Penningroth
Jordan
Southend
Mrs. Smith
Payne
Smith
Cedar Rapids Tribune
Cedar Rapids Police Seniority Plan Up For Review
The Cedar Rapids Policemen's Protective Association approves a temporary seniority plan and presents it to Police Chief Jesse Clift and Commissioner Gordon Hughes. Clift and Hughes will study the survey by Prof. Richard L. Holcomb before replying, with results expected in weeks. The plan reorganizes badges by seniority, patrol assignments by seniority, and provides a 30 day trial with an appeal window and yearly vacation bulletins.
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Cedar Rapids News
Cedar Rapids Policemen’s Protective Association
Jesse Clift
Gordon Hughes
Clift
Hughes
Richard L. Holcomb
Holcomb
University of Iowa
Cedar Rapids
W L. Fahey
Waverly Stuns Montezuma In State Tournament Game
Waverly defeated Montezuma 47 to 42 in the Iowa high school boys state tournament opening game. Montezuma, unbeaten before this, saw its 21 game win streak end. Waverly trailed briefly in the first half but led 24-22 at halftime and pulled away to a 40-85 margin late.
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Iowa City
Waverly
Montezuma
Iowa High School
Warning Issued Over Bomb Arms in War Surplus Radios
Detroit and federal officials warn that war surplus radio sets sold to ham operators may contain small bombs designed to destroy interiors. About 500 sets sold, 100 in Detroit and the rest by mail nationwide and to Canada. Police guard the Detroit war surplus center as investigators trace the supplier from Chicago.
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Detroit
INS
Motor City
United States
Canada
Hans Tripper
Radio War Surplus Center
Harold Keshner
Chicago
House Votes Home Rule Rent Bill
The House approved a local option to let states counties and cities decide on rent control by a 198 to 150 vote. The amendment allows local governments to drop rent limits anytime, part of the federal bill debate with a roll call to follow.
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Washington
House
Willams
D-Miss
Memorial stadium to host multi use events in Cedar Rapids
Memorial stadium chair Nevin Nichols says the $300000 bond financed facility is not limited to baseball. He cites plans for outdoor boxing and wrestling events, band concerts, speeches, community singing and possible softball exhibition games alongside occasional football discussions. The 1949 Eastern Iowa Band festival may use the stadium May 21 if needed. Rentals will cover maintenance and staff costs with no profit.
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Cedar Rapids News
Cedar Rapids
Memorial Stadium
Nevin Nichols
Memorial Commission
United States
Eprena
Nichola
Edar Rapids
Nicholy
Nichols
Compromise on Debate Blocked by Southerners
Washington AP reports a renewed Senate filibuster compromise failed after a meeting of faction leaders. Democratic Leader Lucas of Illinois said little progress was made and warned he might adjourn the Senate if no deal emerges. Southern senators led by Len Ellender of Louisiana stalled efforts, insisting on not dropping the drive until major administration bills move.
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Washington
Senate
Lucas
Illinois
Ill
Sen
Russell
D-Ga
Len Ellender
D-La
GOP
Wherry
Neb
B-29 Tanker Wreck Found Near Manila Peak
A B-29 tanker missing since refueling the globetrotting Lucky Lady I was found on a 4600 foot mountain northeast of Manila. No survivors were seen. The wreckage lies near the top, spotted by a 338th reconnaissance plane, as ground teams plan an ascent after an air survey ordered by Col. Malone.
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Manila
United States Air Force
Clark Field
A. J. Kerwin Malone
8Th Air Base Group
Sun Fo Silent After Accusations In Lan Ni Case
Former Chinese premier Sun Fo remained silent on Tuesday amid accusations that he used his office to benefit Miss Lan Ni. The report notes Sun did not answer questions as officials pursued the case in Nanking.
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Sun
Nanking
Sun Fo
Lan Ni
Cloture Vote Clarified by Hickenlooper
Iowa Senator Hickenlooper explained his bloc on cloture in a telegraph to The Gazette. He said the Friday vote was neutral and supported extending cloture to motions while preserving orderly rules. Gillette sought to offer an explanation but had not delivered it by noon.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
B Hickenlooper
Senate
Len Hickenlooper
Gazette
Barkley
Guy M. Gillette
Wabash Railroad Strike Shuts Down Passenger and Freight Trains
Wabash Railroad employes struck Tuesday after failed negotiations mediated by a federal official. Three to four thousand workers across Iowa Missouri Illinois Ohio Indiana and Michigan are affected as trains halt nationwide. Wabash headquarters are in St Louis and mediators began involvement January 19.
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Louis
Wabash Railroad
Iowa
Missouri
Illinois
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Jack Donnelly
George 'H.' Sido
Wabash
Gaid
St. Louis
Sido
Senate Unit Rejects Wallgren Nomination for NSRB Chair
Senate Armed Services Committee votes 7 to 6 to block former Senator Mon C. Wallgren as chair of the National Security Resources Board. The panel cites need for greater economic and industrial experience, tabling the nomination and blocking Senate consideration unless a new action is taken.
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Washington
Senate Armed Services Committee
Mon G. Wallgre
Ntional Security Resource Board
Byrd
D-Va
Democra
Wallgren
Sena
Truman
Senate
Tri Man
Nation Defense Board
Walgren
Tydings
D-Md
Len Gurn
R-Sd
Se ‘Mon C. Wallgren
National Security Rsources Board
Chai
National Security Resources Board
Roberts and Allies Urge Atlantic Union of Democracies
Retired Supreme Court Justice Roberts and allied leaders urged a federal union of Atlantic democracies. They announced a citizen committee to press for ratification after the pact moves through Congress, arguing a federation would deter Russia and bolster collective security. Patterson and Clayton joined the press conference, stressing stronger defense and shared standards.
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Washington
J. Roberts
Supreme Con
Roberts
Senate
Congress
Atlanta
Robert P. Patterson
Secretar of War
Will L. Clayton
Fomer
Patterson
Rusia
Historical Page Fragment Highlights mixed sections
A fragmented newspaper page lists sections such as Comics, Courthouse notices, a crossword, Foto Facts, Marion features, Movies, Radio, Sports, and Want Ads. The unreadable OCR preserves layout cues for a midday issue with assorted local content.
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Wes
Wradeaks
Ealorial
Marion Dhphalite
Bonrads
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Port of Oakland
Gerald Sullivan
Boston
Gerald
Loyal
Hughes and Clift Study Association
Bulletin
Soerane
Tighe Woods
Eee
Halleck
R+Ind
Colé
R-Kan
Woods
House Democrats
Nichon
Commission
Neces
Siy
Commission Memb
Ellender
Capitol
Southerners Bulletin
Hickenlooper
Republicanan
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