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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1948
Page
4
Nadine Subotnik notes Al Capp’s Li’l Abner cartoon insight into radio prize shows. The piece analyzes the shift from “Three for the Money” style stunts to network cancellations, FCC authority disputes, and Mutual’s move toward ending audience-buying contests, aiming for a return to entertaining, information driven radio.
The kickoff tonight at 7:45 on KCRG NSORK features Roosevelt vs Clinton at Hill Park in the year’s first game. Sports Director Bob Brooks will handle play by play as Teen Timers Club offers a $10,000 prize pool including a $2,000 college scholarship. Vocalist Vick Dame will host Saturday broadcasts at 10:30 a.m. on KCRG.
The Cedar Rapids navy recruiting office announced three eastern Iowa enlistees. Donald Dean Peter sen of Traer, Monte Joe Harrison of Traer, and Charles Edward Wyllie of Sigourney each joined for one year, one for three years, and were sent to the Great Lakes training station in Illinois.
Cedar Rapids marine recruiting office announces three new enlistees. Jack H. Stites 19, Duaie S Upland 20, and Richard L. Schmidt 18 join for periods of three years, one year respectively, with training in San Diego California.
SA Saturday Afternoon Ear.
AP reports Norbert Locke of the Towa Aeronautics Commission says a pilot's terror and not landing flares sparked a wreck near Decorah killing four young men. The four, Knowlton Wagner Hoffman Sartre, trained or licensed, perished as the plane failed to gain altitude on approach to the wooded hilltop near the airport. Bodies were recovered after officials secured the scene. Funeral services for Wagner Hoffman Sartre and Knowlton were planned for Saturday in Ossian and Decorah, with Dernier or Debcorah arrangements noted.
AP lettered schedule outlines President Truman western campaign trip starting Sept 17 with train departures from Washington. Stops include Englewood Davenport Iowa City Oxford Des Moines Dexter Chariton and Kansas City, ending in Independence Missouri. Timeline notes brief appearances and a speaking event at a plowing contest.
In Fair Lawn New Jersey Patrolman E Duddleston on school duty spoke with five year old Richie Fonsisco who said he does not like school and would rather play in a sandpile at home rather than attend classes.
New York reports Governor Dewey plans to open his campaign in Des Moines on September 20. A GOP spokesman notes it is a coincidence that his Iowa stop follows President Truman by two days as Dewey schedules further appearances after the President. The opening speech will address international and domestic issues. Dewey finished the speech en route from Albany to New York to register for the November election. He lists a New York hotel suite as his legal residence.
Count Henrich von Einsiedel, 26, a German claim to be related to Otto von Bismarck, was sentenced by an American court in a secret hearing to six months in jail for possessing false papers. The case ties into a broader U S espionage probe in western Germany.
Elton Brooks is elected president of the McKinley high school student council for the coming semester. Officers include Godfrey Stych as vice president Norma Johnson secretary Betsy Alexander treasurer and Norman Barnes reporter. Committees cover Assembly Social Publicity Courtesy Building Grounds Constitution with multiple named members. The council and HI-V are planning the upcoming homecoming.
Former president Eduard Beneš was buried at noon Friday in the garden of his Sezimovo Usti summer home near Prague. A veranda ceremony was led by Archbishop Josef Beran with a brief address by Dr. B. Bednar. Relatives, the widow, and delegations from the diplomatic corps and cabinet attended.
In Mansfield Massachusetts Felix A Liberatore 68 died after grief at a funeral for two of his three sons both World War II casualties Sgt Wilfred L Liberatore and Sgt John L Liberatore. He collapsed Thursday by the graveside and never recovered. Another son Cpl Guido R Liberatore was killed with the Marines.
Economic Cooperation Administrator Paul G. Hoffman said Marshall plan aid would be cut off to any European government that becomes fascist. He noted the act requires ending aid to any country turning communist, and he dismissed concerns about France under De Gaulle as academic. Hoffman also urged a quick resolution of bizonal Germany funding disputes.
Footlighters set the cast for Years Ago to be staged October 4 5 and 6 in Dee Little Theater. George Penrod and Barbara Hammond lead roles with a cast of local non pros. Director is Mrs Hugh Lamont. Stage manager Mrs Clayton Ellis. Bookholding Norman Hornan. Ticket sales start next week.
Iowa City AP report states Murray Wier 21 a All America basketball star applied for a Johnson county marriage license Thursday and will marry Marjorie Smith 18 an Iowa student this Sunday in an Iowa City ceremony within the same week. Wier resides in Iowa City and the couple plan a quiet ceremony.
Detectives probed a breakin at Skelgas Service on 630 Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids. A loss of 49.42 was reported after burglars shattered a back window six feet above ground. entry happened between 5:30 p.m. Thursday and 6:30 a.m. Friday. Patrolmen Overman and Mikesell found the scene.
Paris AP reports spokesman Jacques Soustelle for Charles de Gaulle calls for general elections as Queuille nears premiership amid labor unrest at Renault and protests across France. The move risks sidelining De Gaulle and the Communists while Queuille garners Socialist and MRP backing.
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 E. Markham at 2499 Third Avenue for 6000 dollars. birthday party for Dickie Woodford attended by relatives in Marion. plus store ads and visits from Chicago to Cedar Rapids and Des Moines residents. a fire on the Twelfth Street crossing prompted a 3:20 a.m. response.
Local column notes a fire started in a switch panel on the Milwaukee railroad east bound train The Arrow. It mentions visits and travel of Edna Roberts Don Whittemore transfers from Lackland to Sheppard Field and social events including a party for Joan Parsons moving to California Storms Dry Goods ads list prices on blankets shorts sweaters and hats The Methodist Friendly Guild plans a picnic from the parsonage at 3 p.m. Sunday near West Branch with cars leaving from the parsonage.
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