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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1948
Page
3
Kenneth L. Dixon notes rapid peacetime growth of U S espionage and counter espionage after World War II. He compares American and Allied practices, recalls early failures and later professional progress, and cites varied operatives from a Philadelphia headwaiter to a New York psychiatrist.
Hal Boyle reflects on the 1942 Tunisia campaign, the dark continent metaphor, and the evolution of American soldiers. He recalls Patton, the harsh desert winter, the German challenge, and the transformation of youth into seasoned fighters who endured heavy losses and learned brutal lessons for massed manpower and war.
The Local 137 AFM orchestra under R. L. Moehlmann presented the second of four semi classical and popular programs. Haydn London Symphony No. 2 and Waldteufel Espana Waltz drew the best applause. The trio Tea for Two Embraceable You and Kentucky Mountain Dance also pleased. The third concert is next Sunday. admission is free via the AFM royalty transcription fund.
Indiana state trooper Ray H. Thompson deflated a tire with a shotgun to slow a out of control F-51 fighter after its pilot Captain Philip E. Bonner, 28, died en route to hospital. Sgt. Stephen Eropelnicki of the 10th Air Force helped stop the engine as the wing was damaged and another plane collided during takeoff. Bonner, an instructor at Lakefield Phoenix, is survived by his wife and young daughter.
State of Iowa Linn County ss announces that on November 13 1948 the undersigned was appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Musabeen L Smith late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All debts to the estate should be paid promptly. Claimants must file their claims with the Clerk of Linn County District Court Sargent Spangler and Hines acting as attorneys.
The Waubeek Area Council will hold a Scouting Exposition and Cub Clamorama in the Memorial coliseum February 4 and 5 with Linn Jones and Benton county scouts and Cubs taking part. Harold Eggleston chairs with Clarence Gardner as staff adviser and a large organizing committee listed for arrangements participation attendance concessions publicity and more.
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