Government Hints Steel Mill Seizure in War-Time Tensions
Washington reports mobilizer Roger L. Putnam and officials discuss possible government seizure of steel mills under the defense production act as wage talks with U S Steel and the steelworkers union continue. President Truman faces legal and political hurdles while economic leaders warn against wage hikes undermining stabilization.
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Man Pleads Guilty In Drunk Driving Case
Rupert Thomas Gatto 27 of 20 Third Avenue SW pled guilty to a second offense drunk driving charge before Judge J. E. Heiserman. Sentencing set for April 4. Gatto was arrested after his car left a ditch on Highway 218 near Twenty-eighth Avenue SW. He previously convicted on a first offense drunk driving charge Feb 19, 1948, in Linn County. Bond set at $1,000. Gatto and passenger Mae Hillmer 17 of Marion were treated for minor injuries and released from Mercy Hospital. W. L. Neuendorf 27 of 1B Seventh Street SE pled guilty to a larceny charge before Judge Heiserman and is held on $1,000 bond pending an April 12 sentence. Neuendorf was arrested Wednesday by Cedar Rapids detectives for stealing a pocket watch from his home. The watch is owned by Charles H. Miller.
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Tafts Eyes Now Turned On Illinois
Sen. Robert A Taft, buoyed by Wisconsin and Nebraska wins, moves to Illinois with a campaign push hoping to boost his bid for the Republican nomination. Eisenhower backers discount Illinois, eye New Jersey April 15, Kefauver gains from Wisconsin Nebraska victories amid a crowded GOP field after Truman exit.
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Western Union Strikes Highlight Wisconsin Nebraska Primaries
Western Union Telegraph workers strike over benefits disrupts telegram service in Wisconsin and Nebraska while Taft gains first Midwest victory. Kerr remains in presidential race despite Kefauver defeat. Office briefly closed, no telegrams transmitted. Delegates solidly backing Eisenhower.
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Death notices from Cedar Rapids area gravelly obituaries and political notes
Death notices report Clair A Rank age died Wednesday services planned 1:30 p m Saturday Brady mortuary with Reverend Argow. Cremation for infant Leslie Diane Hensch and long obituary for Mary Graham with service times to be announced. Political notes describe Taft campaign wins in Wisconsin and Nebraska delegate hopes with efforts in Idaho Michigan and Iowa. Lede mentions Eisenhower campaign manager Henry Cabot Lodge Jr departing for Europe.
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Taft Delegates In Nebraska Put At 15 Out Of 13
Omaha reports vote counting in Nebraska during the Republican primary shows Taft leading Eisenhower among pledged delegates while Kefauver and Kerr lead the Democratic side. Delegates appear largely unpledged, with only one Eisenhower supporter among Republicans and several uncommitted or pro Kefauver Kerr alignments among Democrats.
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Community Briefs Spark Weekend City Events
City P.T.A. to sponsor square dancing at Ferner five Syms tonight from 7 30 to 9 30. Odd Fellows Maine lodge to meet Friday at 8 p.m. First avenue NE address. Pantake Dinese Paepie church event Friday 5 to 7 30 p.m. Good menu. Chamber luncheon Friday at Roosevelt hotel. Cancer talk at noon at Roosevelt by Raymond C. Lewis. Free wash day clinic at Kratchmers Reliable Furniture Co. Dr. Franey moves office to Merchants National Bank Bldg. Cub Pack 25 boys graduate to Boy Scouts at Arthur school. Several named new initiates. Jacobue jailed 15 days for drunkenness. Sunshine Mission marimba program Friday 7 30 p.m. Mrs Wayland’s mother dies in California. First Lutheran church women Night Study group meet Friday 7 30 p.m. Robert Armstrong to show Europe trip films.
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Iowa G.O.P. delegates face tight race for national roles
The Iowa Republican convention centers on delegate battles with Taft Eisenhower and MacArthur leads in straw polls. Key tensions include leadership of national committee slots and district caucus plans as hundreds seek seats despite limited capacity.
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Cedar Rapids
Barbara Sherbo
West Des Moines
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Wylie King
Hancock
John Rehmann
Des Moines
Taft
Wiley Maine
Sioux City
Young G.op
Who & Neutral
Elksder Mrs Rudy Kainz and Newborn Die in Iowa
Mrs. Rudy Kainz 40 and her day old son David died Tuesday in Iowa. Services Friday at 9 30 am at Witt funeral home and 10 am at St Joseph s church. Burial in the church cemetery.
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Two Die in B-29 Crash and Parachute Tragedy
Two air force men died when a B-29 wreck crashed in a northeast Kansas pasture after four miles of crash travel. Twelve crew parachuted to safety while one colonel perished near the wreckage. An unrelated charge accuses Mel Emerson of illegal rubbish dumping in a northeast Kansas town.
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Court drops true information against Dr Challed
Judge J E Helserman set aside a true information charging drunk driving against Dr D S Challed of 2017 Glenway Drive after county attorney Willis A Glassgow recommended grand jury investigation during the April session. Dr Challed is freed on a $500 bond as witnesses will be heard.
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Supervisors Move Meeting To Monday In Linn County
Linn county board of supervisors set their regular session for 2 p m Monday breaking from Tuesday as Iowa law requires the first Monday in April. Ameren Employers Insurance sued Arthur L Wilcox for 69 71 claiming damage to a window at 211 First avenue SE on July 14 1951 while painting the house owned by Walter Homsey.
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Fedder
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Hennesseys Win City Water Main Contract
Cedar Rapids city council awarded the summer water mains project to Hennessey Brothers Inc after two bids. The contract, valued from 20 000 to 30 000 dollars, aims to let city crews focus on maintenance by using contractors for the mains.
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Gerberson
State Funds Invest More in U S Government Securities
Des Moines AP says state treasurer M L Abrahamson reports another 2.5 million in federal government securities purchased, bringing total holdings to 67.7 million. The latest bonds support the public employee pension fund drawing 2.52 percent interest, while most of the total earns 1.88 percent. The portfolio also includes 30 million rainy day reserves and several smaller funds for schools, World War I, sinking funds, and other accounts.
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Second license plate funds eyed by budget committee
Des Moines legislators asked the governor and state comptroller to locate funds for a second license plate next year. The Department of Public Safety sought 116000 for steel eased production, while the committee may seek alternative sources. The panel also allocated 25000 for vocational rehabilitation work and noted 54000 in welfare federal funds. The next meeting was set for April 15 alongside education budget reviews.
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McKinley Students Compete in Iowa Forensic Finals
Four McKinley high school speech students qualified for the state forensic league finals at the University of Iowa today. Named are Peter Lange visiting from Germany Gail Rapoport Camilla Lerenc and Jacki Fashimpaur. Also listed for Friday night and Saturday morning student senate activities are David Unzeitig Dick Brecht and Camilla.
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