White Sox Build Five-Game Streak By Two Wins Over St. Louis Browns
New York report notes the Chicago White Sox swept a doubleheader from the Browns 2 1 and 4 0 to extend their fivegame streak while Randy Gumpert pitched well in the opener. The Reds split with the Pirates as Lloyde Merriman and Charley Kress produced key hits. Yankee batters powered a twoout rally to defeat Boston, and the Athletics topped the Senators 3 0 in Washington. Dodgers and Phillies split in Philadelphia as Richie Ashburn homered. Cardinal win over the Cubs in St Louis featured Joe Garagiola driving in the deciding run in the ninth. Giants beat the Braves as Sheldon Jones earned his first win. Weather left Detroit and Cleveland games abandoned.
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World Peace and a Nickel Beer Clash in New York
The writer notes two front-page events in New York: Shostakovich and World Peace protests at the Waldorf and Sam Atkins offering five cent beer on the Lower East Side. He joins the pickets briefly, then contrasts political protests with a local democratic act as Atkins faces union trouble and beer shortages while crowds gather.
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New York
Dmitri Shostakovich
the Waldorf
Sam Atkins
Lower East Side
St. Marks Place
Nickel Beer
Sam
Park Avenue
The
Waldorf
Theatre woes and strikes blur a city’s night out
A fragmentary account depicts theaters drawing crowds from across regions with high ticket prices and protests outside venues for Kiss Me Kate and Death of a Salesman. It notes concession issues and taxis failing to cope as 12 000 drivers threaten a strike, coloring nightlife.
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Kate
Rabies cases and public health calls in Iowa counties
Johnson county reports another rabies case near Lone Tree and a fatal case in the week. Health officials urge rabies prevention through dog vaccination and stray dog elimination while Iowa records seven more animal cases including a second in Iowa county.
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Lone Tree
Iowa
Iowa County
Resolution Sets Distances for Upcoming Race Meet
Ned Morrow, chairman of the Board of Supervisors, announces a resolution establishing 2.50 miles for one event and 3.00 miles for another with a 2.0 mile measure noted, including a 4.00 mile reference. The document outlines standard distances to guide officials and participants.
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Morrow, Welte
Fulton
Ned Morrow
Wrestling Show Draws Large Local Crowd in City Hall Arena
A huge turnout packed the city hall arena Saturday for Marvin Buckwalter's all star card in Washington county. Jimmie Bear defeated Al Gotz in 22 minutes, Miss Atlas beat Anita Bennington in two straight falls, and Hillbilly Marlin won the main event against Bob Rheinard after a late substitution, with Buckwalter eyeing a possible rematch next month.
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Washington County
Jimmie Bear
Cedar Rapids
al Gotz
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Miss Atlas
Tampa
Anita Bennington
Omaha
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Hillbilly Marlin
John Cobb
Bob Rhennard
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Missionaries to Present Color Film at Calvary Baptist
Missionaries Orville Floden and his wife from Leticia Colombia will present moving color pictures at Calvary Baptist Church on Wednesday April 27 at 7 45 pm Rev Paul White announces the event The Flodens will share details of their work among natives at a jungle outpost 2500 miles up the Amazon river The public is invited and local health appeals note how hospital equipment purchases reflect community needs
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Leticia
Colombia
Calvary Baptist Church
Paul White
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Amazon River
Ex-Governor Blue Denies Senate Candidacy
Former Governor Robert D. Blue denied today that he planned to run for the Republican nomination for the United States Senate in 1950. He spoke amid speculation that he might oppose U S Senator Bourke Hickenlooper.
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Eagle Grove
Robert D. Blue
United States Senate
U. S
Bourke Hickenlooper
Blue Declines Senate Run Signals Support for Hickenlooper
In the Republican primary, Blue stated he is not a Senate candidate and plans to back Sen. Hickenlooper if he seeks re election. He offered no additional remarks.
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Blue
Sen. Hickenlooper
Democratic Leaders Plan 1950 Campaign Push Across State
A Des Moines meeting of Democratic leaders and minority party legislators outlined a 1950 campaign strategy to build enthusiasm and field a full slate of candidates at state, congressional, county, and district levels. Plans include legislators leading county and senatorial district recruitment, with most of the 35 Democrats aiming for the 1951 legislature. Rep. Mel Graham and Rep. Luke Caffrey exit politics for highway and welfare board roles.
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Mel Graham
Audubon
Luke Caffrey
Cresco
Highway Commission
Board of Social Welfare
Democrats weigh governor hopeful with Cedar Falls figure
A Democratic strategy session discussed gubernatorial candidates meeting veteran, northern Iowa, legislative experience criteria. Iver Christofferson of Cedar Falls, last fall’s lieutenant governor nominee, drew strong support and 441,855 votes, narrowly behind Kenneth Siians for governor while Carroll O Switzer led in another race.
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Iver Christofferson
Cedar
Covernor
Christofferson
Statehouse
Democrati
Guy Gillette
Carroll O Switzer
Kenneth Siians
Switzer
Talking Typewriter Aids Blind Teaching In Rhode Island
A talking typewriter announced in Rhode Island reads aloud any letter struck by a typewriter. It combines electrical contacts a phonograph recorder and reproducer to aid teaching the blind.
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Rhode Island
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