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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1949
Page
1
Nationalist sources in TAPIEH Formosa report Communist troops reached South Springs, 12 miles from Chungking, near the Yangtze river, with Chiang Kai-shek directing operations. A Nationalist counterattack at 9:30 pm recaptured South Springs.
The AEC announced immediate construction of an experimental breeder reactor to produce more atomic fuel than it uses. It would expand supplies of uranium 238 and thorium for bombs or peaceful uses, aiming to finish by year’s end next year. Construction on three other reactors will run spring 1950 to 1952, totaling at least 78 million dollars.
Chinese front reports indicate Communist forces smashed defenses and closed to within 20 miles of Chungking, with towns such as Chichiang and Tushih captured. Chaos spread as mass evacuations began, while Chiang Kai-shek considered flight to safety and sent messengers to Hong Kong for Li Tsung-jen.
Paris gown by Dior drew royal nerves as Queen Elizabeth refused to let Princess Margaret wear the dress until the neckline was altered by the family dressmaker Hartnell. The garment sparked British court chatter over Paris couture and royal propriety.
The United States urged the United Nations to respect Chinas political independence and the right of its people to choose their government free of foreign control. It called for upholding existing China treaties and avoiding foreign spheres of influence while noting a sparse turnout for debates on Nationalist China and Mao Tse tung.
Prices for groceries in Cedar Rapids fell 1.9 percent in the 30 days ending mid October, led by fresh fruits and vegetables and canned goods. Meats and dairy also eased overall, while bacon and certain fats rose, leaving the year over year index lower but still above prewar levels. The cost of a typical food basket fell to 13.58 from 10.00 before 1946 price controls, with notable declines in lettuce, potatoes, and bananas.
John L. Lewis postponed for 24 hours a meeting of the United Mine Workers policy committee in New York without explanation.
Inez Brennan and her son Robert, 16, were convicted of murder in the lonely hearts killing and sentenced to life in prison. They shot Wade N. Wooldridge, 67, of Stone Mountain, Virginia, in Dover Delaware.
A severe frost in Florida caused an estimated five million dollars in vegetable crop damage. Meteorologist Warren Johnson noted the bean crop could lose two thousand dollars with 75 to 90 percent of 12 000 acres severely damaged while winter corn and tomatoes also suffered, citrus largely spared.
Duane Rouse a 16 year old Marion resident told Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon he battled a prowler who entered his parents home early Monday. Rouse jacket was slit and he grabbed the suspect who slashed with a knife before fleeing. No items missing from the house or other Marion break ins reported that day.
Belgrade reports Marshal Tito announced that at least four of 31 Soviet citizens held in Yugoslav jails would stand trial Thursday in Sarajevo. The note said most, if not all, of the Russians would be implicated, amid tensions over repatriation and charges of anti state activity by White Guardists who fled Russia after the civil war.
A massive Pacific Northwest storm caused at least 14 deaths from Montana to Washington and Oregon. High winds up to 105 mph toppled poles and trees, flooded towns along the Skagit River, and damaged highways and utilities with fatalities in Washington and British Columbia.
Turbulence from the Twilight Limited drove five people against the Michigan Central train as it roared past a Gary station. Three women died instantly or in hospital, two others injured with a mangled hand and back injuries. Witnesses and responders described a 90 mph pass past the platform where travelers waited for the eastbound Detroit train. The Detroit-bound train arrived moments before the limited and its fireman warned by shouting. The engineer stated he did not realize injuries occurred, while the maximum allowed speed there was 40 mph.
A two engine French C-47 transport plane crashed in flames near the Chinese French Indo China border, killing ten people reported Monday.
Washington AP says a second deportation order targets the remaining ten American consulate staff in Mukden. The move follows a trial convicting ten Asians as American spies and comes after Ward and four aides were released after a month’s imprisonment.
Juvenile officers consider charging the boys' parents after discovering they helped conceal the August hit and run. Five of six boys were rounded up after the car was found on Fourteenth avenue SE. one moved out of state. The Gazette plans to publish parent names when charges are filed.
Washington D C United States atomic security is cited as involved in Johnson's disclosures. Lilienthal says questions discussed publicly cannot be debated without serious national security involvement. He notes the AEC staff's access to classified weapon progress and confirms the committee is fully informed.
President Truman flew from Washington to Key West for three weeks of rest and work. Presidential Secretary Charles G. Ross said he would carry on business as usual. Mrs. Truman and Margaret accompanied him for about a week.
The 6711 ton United States cargo ship Sir John Franklin was fired on by Chinese Nationalist warships as it entered the Yangtze at Woosung creek. Four hits landed but there were no casualties and the crew remained calm as the vessel moved to its berth.
In Oakland AP report a policeman named Don Holley tried to repair a car's noisy engine and was bitten by a half grown kitten wedged between the fan and radiator. The cat was freed and the owner Ike Sam drove away with the engine purring.
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