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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1949
Page
4
In Washington AP report Senator Douglas of Illinois criticizes Truman's tax hike plan urging thrift. He argues to trim government waste, cut vacancies by half, remove drones, and avoid further tax increases amid worsening business conditions.
President Truman surprised Jose Iturbi at a Clark cabinet dinner by playing a Chopin sonata and asking if Iturbi recognized it. Iturbi admitted knowing the tune but not the title, and Truman identified it as one of Chopin's sonatas often called the Battle of Waterloo.
In Van Alstyne Texas a 66 year old man named Daniel Wisdom May 1 Known Stephens Fair and Spirit Show John Divine Communion Feel Moses Meekness and Joshua Zeal Wins the Day Murphey died Tuesday. Friends called him Dan.
David Penn director of the Voice of America will speak at a Lions club luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel and record a Three Men on a Limb broadcast. Dr Charles C Graves Cedar Rapids mental hygiene expert will address a Civic Bureau dinner at 6 15 p m in the Chamber of Commerce followed by a panel with three other doctors.
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Coe college trustees approved a policy urging fraternities and sororities to judge individuals by character and personality rather than race color religion or nationality. The statement declares Coe does not discriminate in student admissions and upholds human brotherhood while recognizing social organizations must be free to select friends and associates.
Coe College backs a nondiscrimination policy aligned with the National Interfraternity Council, urging evaluation of character over race or religion. President Byron Hollinshead announces approval by all fraternities and sororities. The board promotes three faculty members and revives an annuity gift program with a committee overseeing the project.
Archaeologists report flutes fashioned from hollow bird leg bones discovered among relics of ancient cave dwellers suggesting early musical use. The find highlights inventive instrument making by prehistoric communities and provides insight into cultural practices.
Prof Jeannette Ringland of Coe college will reinstall the Iowa Mu chapter of Pi Kappa Delta at Drake University Des Moines on Thursday. Ringland governor of the Missouri province has authority to preside at the reactivation ceremonies by Edward Betz national president of the organization. Assisting with the initiation will be three members of the Coe college group.
Bids are invited for a car or carriage with cylinder and electric motor and related attachments. Specifications mention speed, height, tires, and build details. bids received on forms from the Secretary and mailed or delivered to 346 Second Avenue Cedar Rapids Iowa. The board may waive formalities and prefers local production including state grown coal and provisions. E W Lundquist Secretary.
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