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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1948
Page
1
The piece reviews Al Capp's lampooning of radio contests and notes a wave of changes as Mutual and other networks cancel or curb giveaway shows. It highlights attempts to curb audience-baiting and hopes for a return to honest, entertaining broadcasting with real talent.
STUDIO SNOOPER FALL SPORTS PARADE reports KCRG KCRK coverage of the season opener Roosevelt versus Clin at Hill Park. Sports Director Bob Brooks will handle play by play tonight at 7 45.
The TEEN TIMERS CLUB will include a 10000 grand prize with a 2000 scholarship to a university or college. Vi Da moe-screen stage and radio vocalist will host the next several 1030 a.m. Saturday broadcasts on KCRG starting tomorrow.
The Cedar Rapids Navy recruiting office announced the enlistment of three eastern Iowans. Donald Dean Peter sen of Traer and Monte Joe Harrison of Traer enlisted for one year, while Charles Edward Wyllie of Sigourney enlisted for three years. All are sent to the naval training station at Great Lakes Illinois.
Cedar Rapids marine recruiting office reports three enlistments: Jack H. Stites 19 son of H J Stites of 120 Eleventh Street Duatie S Upland 20 of 1014 Second Avenue SE and Richard L Schmidt 18 son of Ivan L Schmidt of Oxford. Stites and Upland enlist for three years Schmidt for one year all to receive recruit training at San Diego California.
Four young men died when a four week old plane crashed near Decorah Iowa. Norbert Locke of the Iowa Aeronautics Commission said pilot error caused the crash after an investigation found no landing flares ignited. The plane, taking off from Tatro Flying Service, struck trees on approach and burned. Funeral plans were set for Wagner Hoffman and Knowlton with Sartre also mentioned.
Washington AP The tentative White House schedule for President Truman’s western campaign trip begins Sept 17. The train departs Washington at 9 05 a m and stops at Englewood Illinois Davenport Iowa Iowa City Oxford Maines Dexter Des Moines Chariton and Independence Missouri with brief appearances and a plowing contest speech. The trip ends with a home stay in Independence after a Kansas City stop.
AP reports Patrolman E. Duddleston on school duty spoke with 5 year old Richie Fonsisco in Fair Lawn New Jersey. Richie says he dislikes school because all they make him do is play in a sandpile, which he can do at home.
New York UP reports Governor Dewey planned to start his campaign in Des Moines on September 20 and will follow President Truman to Iowa by two days. A GOP spokesman says additional campaign appearances will occur after the President and that opening remarks will cover international and domestic topics. Dewey finished his latest speech while traveling from Albany to New York to register for the November election. He has not finalized several other speeches.
Count Henrich von Einsiedel, 26, a German former air force flyer and alleged aide to Field Marshal Paulus, was sentenced by an American military judge to six months' imprisonment for possessing false papers. The case arises amid a broader probe into espionage activity in western Germany.
Elton Brooks elected president for the coming semester. Officers include Godfrey Stych vice president Norma Johnson secretary Betsy Alexander treasurer Norman Barnes reporter. Committees list chairs and members for Assembly Social Publicity Courtesy Building Grounds and Constitution. Homecoming plans underway with Hi Y.
Former President Eduard Benes was buried at noon Friday in the garden of his Sezimovo Usti summer home south of Prague. A veranda ceremony was led by Archbishop Josef Beran with brief remarks by Dr. B. Bednar.
In Mansfield Massachusetts Felix A Liberatore 65 collapsed from grief at a military funeral for two of his three sons killed in World War II. He died Friday after being aided to an automobile and remaining conscious until taps but never fully recovered. His son Cpl Guido R Liberatore also served with the Marines and was killed.
Economic Cooperation Administrator Paul G. Hoffman said he would cut off Marshall plan aid to any European government that became fascist or communist. He distinguished between fascism and communism and dismissed the idea of a French fascist takeover, while expressing optimism about France’s political and economic outlook and a quick settlement on Bizonal Germany fund disputes.
Footlighters announce the cast for Years Ago the Footlighters first Dee Little Theater production. George Penrod and wife play Father and Mother with Barbara Hammond in Ruth Gordon play's lead role. Others include Lillian Takach Anna Joan Arthur Katherine Robert Jones Fred Miss Glavin Robert Lilly and Harry Doolittle. Stage manager is Mrs Clayton Ellis. Tickets go on sale next week.
Iowa City AP Murray Wier 21 All-America basketball star applied for a marriage license at Johnson county courthouse and will wed Marjorie Smith 18 of Iowa City this Sunday their ceremony planned in the city local report notes Wier resides in Iowa City and college affiliation with Iowa University.
Detectives investigated a break in at Cedar pids Skelgas Service at 630 Second Avenue SE. A loss of 49.42 was reported. Entry occurred between 5:30 p.m. Thursday and 6:30 a.m. Friday after criminals smashed a back window. Patrolmen Overman and Mikesell found the scene at 6:30 a.m. Detective Connell notes burglars likely climbed a burning to gain access.
Paris AP report says Jacques Soustelle, secretary general of the RPF, urged general elections as soon as possible during a cabinet crisis. Queuille, 64, seeks premier with backing from Socialists MR P and Radical Socialists, amid labor unrest at Renault and clashes with police in Paris.
City Clerk Mildred Titus issued permits for three dwellings: Edward D. Adams at 950 Eighth Street for 2500 dollars, Lyle Stimson at 555 Tenth Avenue for 600 dollars, and Merrill Markham at 2499 Third Avenue for 6000 dollars. Also covers a first birthday party for Dickie Woodford and various social guest mentions, plus local ads and a train fire incident.
L. A. Turner of Waverly Illinois, a former Milwaukee Railroad chief dispatcher at Marion, is visiting Marion acquaintances.
A fire started in a switch panel aboard the Milwaukee railroad eastbound passenger train The Arrow. Miss Edna Roberts returns home from Chicago to visit her brother Donald Roberts and family.
Pvt. Don Whittemore transfers from Lackland to Sheppard Field in Texas. Local ads list clothing bargains from Storm’s Dry Goods and greetings from Mrs Hope Henrickson and family. Community notices include missionary society travel, a birthday party for Joan Parsons, and questions about a bicycle and table radio giveaway with double votes on school supplies tomorrow.
The Methodist Friendly guild picnic will be held at the E. and R. lodge near West Branch Sunday evening. Cars will leave from the parsonage at 3 p.m.
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