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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1950

Page

2

Plane Crashes on Takeoff Killing 13 and injuring 10

A twin engined DC-3 operated by Robinson Airlines crashed shortly after takeoff from Utica en route to Newark. All three crew members died along with 10 passengers while 2 were critically hurt. Among the victims was a Balti more family of five. Jay Hoff lost several relatives and his son survived with severe burns. Investigators from the Civil Aeronautics Board began the probe into the deadly early service flight begun just five days earlier.

Utica N. Y Baltimore Jay Hoff Hoff Jay, Jr Fort Dix N. J Civil Aeronautics Board Robinson Airlines Newark Binghamton Elmira Ithaca Rochester Buffalo Niagara Falls

Center Point Soldier Kenneth Fare Wounded in Korea

Cpl Kenneth Wayne Fare son of Mrs Anna M Fare of Center Point Iowa was wounded in the Korean fighting according to the defense department on Monday.

Cpl Kenneth Fare Center Point Washington Defense Department Kenneth Wayne Fare Anna M. Fare Iowa

Mint Among Easiest Garden Herbs For Tea Season

One of the easiest garden herbs to grow is mint. It thrives in warm weather and adds fresh flavor to ice tea during the season.

Mutual Network KCRG Onions Dial OB Brooks Prepares Football Season

Brooks will report play by play of all Iowa University games and local high school contests this fall. The advertisement notes televised broadcasts from a jeep sidelines and mentions the schools approved the arrangement barring customer complaints.

OB Brooks Brooks Iowa University B. A. Rolfe

Union Agrees To Postpone GE Walkout

The CIO IUE postponed Tuesday nationwide strike at General Electric atomic lab in Schenectady to allow federal mediation. Cyrius Ching invited both parties to meet for bargaining on a 10 cent hourly wage pension package, stressing production for the Korean war effort.

Washington International Union of Electrical Workers CIO General Electric Company Cyrius S. Ching Ching

Fragmentary TV Schedule Entry

Time slots and channel identifiers appear in a fragmented line with 7:30 and 7:45 labels, but no complete program names or details available. The text mentions News segments and a 9:45 News reference, lacking context for a fuller summary.

GE Workers Hear Possible Local Strikes Across Key Plants

Boulware said GE employs about 60 000 across 51 plants including Knolls lab in Schenectady. He noted only four small locals totaling 1 285 workers might answer the strike call. Unionists at Schenectady Bridgeport Pittsfield Fort Wayne and Philadelphia would stay on job due to defense importance. about 20 000 struck at Lynn and Everett last week.

Knolls Schenectady N. Y Bridgeport

Davenport Girl Drowns In North Border Lake

Audrey French a 17 year old Davenport Iowa girl died in a boating accident on Rainy Lake near International Falls Minnesota. Her sister Algene 22 recovered the body and towed it to Fran zen island where she stayed the night. They were staying on an island with their grandfather’s property.

International Falls Minn Audrey French Davenport Iowa Rainy Lake Algene Audrey Virginia Roberts French H. G. Roberts Franzen Island Roberts

Wyoming Home to Nation's Largest Antelope Population

Wyoming boasts the largest antelope population in the United States, a statistic highlighted as a notable state wildlife achievement. The claim underscores Wyoming's abundant herds and ecological management success.

State The Union Wyoming

Eisenhower urges fight against big lie with big truth

In Denver, General Dwight D. Eisenhower speaks as a private citizen at City Auditorium launching a nationwide crusade for freedom led by Lucius Clay to beam Radio Free Europe behind the Iron Curtain. He pledges truth as radio efforts expand and calls for efficiency in government to sustain the battle for democracy.

Denver INS Dwight D. Eisenhower Lucius Clay Eisenhower City Auditorium Allied Forces Radio Free Europe America

Mrs J F Barrett 93 MT Vernon Resident Dead

Mt. Vernon longtime resident Mrs. J. F. Barrett died Monday at age 93. Born August 12 1857 in Memorama NL she married Jay Fletcher Barrett June 23 1881 and lived in Mt. Vernon since then as a charter member of the Sorosis club and a longtime member.

MT. Vernon J. F. Barrett Metamora

Edinburgh safety chief misses meeting after scald injury

William Scott chairman of the Edinburgh Accident Prevention Council could not attend the council meeting on Monday after spilling shaving water and scalding his foot.

Edinburgh Scotland William Scott

Alonzo Dillon Killed by Train at Mount Auburn

Mt Auburn mourns Alonzo Dillon 55 struck by a Rock Island train Sunday. World War I veteran survived by brothers Joseph Jr and William Dillon both of Mt Auburn. Graveside services set Wednesday at 2 p.m. Mt Auburn Cemetery.

the Gazette MT. Auburn Alonzo Dillon Rock Island Mr. Dillon Joseph, Jr William Dillon Mt. Auburn Cemetery

Mrs. Grimes Dies at Osceola Home

Mrs. John M. Grimes aged 66, wife of Iowa state treasurer, died at her Osceola home after abdominal surgery July 26. Funeral set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Osceola Methodist church. Born June 15, 1884 in Brightwater Arkansas, she lived in Cassville Missouri before marriage in 1902 and later resided in Montezuma Perry Alta Carroll before Osceola since 1929.

Osceola John M. Grimes Iowa Grimes Town Montezuma Perry Alta Carrol

Mrs Grimes Named in Obituary in Osceola Papers

Mrs Grimes was a member of the Methodist church the Order of Eastern Star White Shrine and P E O In addition to her husband she is survived by her mother Mrs J J Vandergrift Cassville Mo and an only son John M Grimes Jr Des Moines

Osceola Sentinel Osceola Tribune

74 Year-Old Man Survives Six Days Lost in Sierra

Jacob Perry, 74, recounts six days lost in the Sierra Nevada near the Quaking Aspen area of Sequoia National Forest. He separated from a fishing party last Tuesday, searching parties gave up Saturday, and he found two fishermen roughly 10 miles from his camp on Monday. Doctors report he is in good condition despite exposure and hunger.

Porterville Calif Sierra Nevada Mountains Jacob Perry Aspen Sequoia National Forest Perry

Tremors Hit Central Italy From Rome To Adriatic Coast

A sequence of earthquakes rattled central Italy from Rome to the Adriatic today. Teramo and nearby villages reported minor damage and at least a dozen people were lightly injured.

Rome Italy Adriatic Teramo

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