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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1948

Page

4

Radio Notes and Comment Ters Will Hit Network Airwaves

A roundup of radio and TV listings notes several programs airing this week on CBS Mutual NBC and network stations. Highlights include eden ahbez on Dick Haymes show and Haymes offering Na nature Boy arrangement. Martha Tilton Gordon Jenkins orchestra and more star appearances.

Ters Dick Haymes Cbs-Wmt Ahbez Ah-Bay Nature Boy Martha Tilton Gordon Jenkins Orchestra Eden Ahbez Harry Davenport Family Theater Mutual-Kcrg KCRK Edgar Kobak Mutual Network Luana Patten Miss Boo Reader’s Digest CBS WMT

Radio Schedule Snippet With Musical and News Segments

A partial radio listing shows programming on KCRK 96.9 FM including news at 6:15 and 11:55, musical blocks, talent programs, and various features such as Mutual Newsreel and Baseball Scores. Names like Harmon, Heatter, and Baker appear among the listings.

Fallon Lewis MBB Muate Harmon, Hasset Billy Rose MBS Gabriel Heatter Sane Mutual Family Theater He Peo Areener O Marlo Mune de Art Baker Bing Revue Superman Capt Mlament Mas Tom Mix

Radio and News Schedule Snippet From 1940s Block

A fragmented listing shows radio and TV style program cues with stations KCRG KXEL WMT WHO and others. Entries include news music time stamps, talent lineups such as Henry Morgan and Willie Piper, and late night programs like Crime Photographer and First Nighter. The jumble hints at a broad schedule across multiple stations with varied entertainment and news blocks.

KCEQ KXEL Jack Smith KCRG Noderns WMT Bob Crosby Harkness Edward Narrow B.ea Aldric Amily T FBI Agee Harmen Bassett Iowa EXEL Henry Morgan Burns Alien Mr. Keen Billy Rose Gabriel Heatter Willie Piper al Jolson Dick Haymes Mutual Newareel Pits Lea Erskine Johnson

Radio Schedule Snapshot from KCRG and Affiliates

A dense listing of radio and TV program slots across multiple stations including KCRG WHO WMT and KXEL. It pairs show names with airing times from early morning to late evening and notes guests, hosts, and sponsor cues across music news drama and public affairs.

Deserter McMillin Worked In Embassy Code Room In Moscow

UPI reports Sgt James M McMillin, son of a West Point graduate, worked in the American embassy ultra secret code room in Moscow. He writes he intends to stay in Russia as protest against anti Soviet capitalist policies and seeks a job in Russian industry. The embassy notes charges of a Russian Mata Hari seducing him were denied.

Moscow James M. McMillin West Point Russia America U. S. State Department United States Tae Izvestia McMillin

House Passes Mundt Nixon Anti Red Bill

The House approved the Mundt Nixon anti red bill by a 319 to 58 vote. It requires Communist leaders to break ties with Moscow or face jail, moving to the Senate for consideration.

House Washington Moscow un-American Activities Committee

House Sends Stringent Anti Communist Bill to Senate

The House approved a hard line anti Communist bill, applying criminal penalties up to ten years and ten thousand dollars, forcing registration of Communist groups, barring mail and radio use, and denying federal benefits. Prostpects of Senate action were raised by Senator Wherry with a pledge to consider before adjournment. Critics called the measure unconstitutional and warned of a witch hunt.

Lawmakers reject amendments to substitute judicial for legislative guilt

Debate over a measure features riders rejected as opponents shout down amendments. Rep Coudert proposes shielding advocates of dictatorship, Holifield seeks to strike Communist definitions, Multer targets Communist front registries, Owens would bar political views as criteria, while the core bill requires groups to register with the attorney general and face restrictions.

United States Communist Party Rep. Coudert R-N.y Rep Holifield D-Calif Rep. Multer D-N.y

Waterways Bill Passed by Senate

The Senate approved a record 640.3 million dollar funding for waterways construction for the coming year, matching the appropriations committee. The bill now heads to conference with the House which proposed 538.9 million. Vote against slicing 200 million was 55 to 18. Iowa senators Hickenlooper and Wilson joined the majority.

Washington Senate Senate Appropriations Committee House Reed R-Kan Appropriations Committee Army Department Panama Canal Soldiers’ Home Signal Corps Alaska Iowa Hickenlooper Wilson

Somerset Hat With Ear Muffs Sells Amid Spring Fluctuation

In Somerset Pennsylvania a department store advertised a straw hat with ear muffs reflecting spring weather swings. The feature highlights the season's variable temps as shoppers adjust to sudden cool spells.

Somerset

Senators Approve Plan To Bolster United Nations

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved the Vandenberg six point plan for stabilizing peace within the United Nations framework. The House committee plans its own UN strengthening policy as part of the U.N. participation act, with Senate approval pending.

Washington Ins Vandenberg Europe Senate Foreign Relations Committee United Nations Senate House Foreign Affairs Committee U.N House Secretary of State Marshall U. S Foreign Relations Committee

Funeral Robber Confesses Reading Obits to Rob Mourners

Pittsburgh police report Frank Reymer confessed that he read newspaper obituaries then robbed the homes of the bereaved while they attended funerals.

Pittsburgh Frank Reymer

Miss Dolph Celebrates 101st Birthday in Scranton

Still playful Miss Florence Dolph, age 101, marked her birthday in Scranton by sliding down the banister to break fast, adding a light moment to the celebration.

Scranton, Pa Florence Dolph

Labor Group Urges Blue Be Defeated

The Iowa State Federation of Labor adopted a resolution opposing re election of Gov. Robert D. Blue at its convention. It faulted his administration for farm to market road delays and weak educational and welfare policy while backing a strong U S military program and broader old age assistance protections.

Waterloo Iowa State Federation of Labor Robert D. Blue Iowa Federation U.S

Independence Baker Elected to Office in Iowa

Earl Anderson of Sioux City was elected president of the Iowa Bakers Association in Des Moines. New officers include Charles Joines vice president Robert Stark treasurer Ralph H Dickman directors Larry Jung Paul Fern and Vernon Webbeking. Ottumwa housewife Mrs Clyde Hightshoe urged bakers to provide items housewives cannot make themselves.

Des Moines Earl Anderson Sioux City Iowa Bakers Association Charles Joines Independence Robert Stark Ralph H. Dickman Algona Larry Jung Carroll Paul Fern Washington Vernon Webbeking Waterloo Clyde Hightshoe Ottumwa

Union Need Not Pay Non-Strikers, Examiner Rules

An NLRB examiner ruled that striking workers need not be paid wages lost by non-strikers kept from jobs by picketing and violence at Colonial Hardwood Flooring in Hagerstown Maryland. The decision centers on United Furniture Workers CIO and Local 472. The examiner said non-strikers could gain entry with police protection.

Washington National Labor Relations Board NLRB Five Man William F. Scharnikow Colonial Hardwood Flooring Company Hagerstown

Folsom Withdraws His Presidential Candidacy

Gov. James E. Folsom said he will not accept the Democratic nomination for president under any circumstances. He has officially withdrawn his candidacy and will attend the national convention only as a delegate after previously announcing on January 27 his plan to seek the nomination as a favorite son candidate.

Montgomery Ala James E. Folsom Folsom

Memory Leads Omaha Man to Reunite Lost Dog

Emil Hampl of Omaha recognized Queenie from a 1945 newspaper photo and helped reunite the missing dog with her owner Mrs Jo Ann Ross Nicholson of Pittsburgh. Queenie had escaped at Union Station during a train trip and later lived with Mr and Mrs Paul L Ehlers in Omaha who renamed her Daisy. Nicholson was notified of the reunion.

Omaha Emil Hampl Queenie Jo Ann Ross Nicholson Fort Collins Colo Pittsburgh Union Station Nicholson

G I Is Sentenced for Insulting Red Officers

Frankfort RP reports Pfc. Robert Osolinski of Perth Amboy New Jersey was sentenced to six months in jail and fined 300 for profanely insulting two Russian officers. Cpl. John R. Murphy of Indianapolis was acquitted of insulting and tried to calm his comrade. Osolinsky pleaded guilty after drinking the night of April 17. United States army officials had apologized to the Russians.

Frankfurt Robert Osolinski Perth Amboy N. J John R. Murphy Indianeapolis Osolinski United States Army Murphy Oselinsky Robert D. Durst Springfield

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