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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1948

Page

5

Europe awash in tension over Berlin crisis and U N role

Paris reports global alarm as Berlin matters heat up at the Security Council. The franc plunges from 3 14 to the dollar to 4 40 in later days while observers doubt a near war but fear extended East West strain. Russia hints at a surprise as U N disarmament talks continue and Yugoslavia Bulgaria Albania prompts renewed Balkan pressure.

Paris Russia Berlin Security Council Aoath Roeerts Europe U.N Yugoslavia Bulgaria Albania Palais de Chaillot

Laff a Day to a Head and the Global Power Tug

The piece argues the crisis will peak unless the non Communist world offers overwhelming force to Russia or unless a split occurs between communism and Russian imperialism. It frames the confrontation as imminent and unresolved with no clear resolution in sight.

Warren Calls for Industry and Thrift in Crisis Speech

Hartford AP Governor Warren warned the nation faces economic disaster unless it returns to the fundamentals of industry thrift and unity. He urged increased production tax law changes to spur investment lower taxes and limits on government spending as the core remedy.

Hartford Warren Californian

Edgar A. Guest celebrates Ellen Elizabeth turning eight

The poem marks Ellen Elizabeth's eighth birthday with playful verses about aging and cake. The speaker notes how seven has passed, plans a tall cake with one extra candle, and hints at her growth toward womanhood while keeping a light, celebratory tone.

Ellen Elizabeth

Woman gains divorce over husband rule code in marriage

Mrs Lucy Leo Nathan was granted a divorce after charging her husband forced her to live by a 20 year rulebook. She keeps custody of two children Robert Jr and Albert with $100 monthly support. The rules included wearing robes at meals and not speaking after shows, while chores were rated by minutes and orders took priority.

San Francisco Lucy Leo Nathan Robert Albert Bob Loo Nathan Theresa Meikle

Barkley Attacks Dewey On Foreign Policy In New York

Senator Barkley accused Governor Dewey of embarrassing the United States foreign relations during a campaign stop in upstate New York. He criticized GOP remarks on atomic energy and Italian colonies as lacking credibility and questioned whether Republicans grasp the force of atomic energy.

Rochester Barkley Dewey United States G.O.P Upstate New York

Legionnaires Urged to Behave at National Convention

American Legion National Commander James F. O’Neil warned members to avoid hoodlumism at the Miami convention. Those involved in property destruction or harm face prosecution and expulsion, while Oct 18–21 activities should stay within decent fun.

Indianapolis American Legion Miami James F. O’neil O’neil Legion Yes American Legion Legionaires

Shmoos Sought To Help Berlin In Air Lift

The 17th military air transport squadron ordered a shipment of shmoos from Rhein Germany to drop into Berlin by parachute in Operation Little Vittles. They hoped the bewhiskered cartoon animal would ease the Berlin crisis as it did in Dogpatch.

New York 17Th Military Air Transport Squadron Berlin Rhein Germany al Capp Capp

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