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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1946
Page
13
Walter Reuther, newly elected president of the CIO United Auto Workers, said he will make no purge and will assign jobs on merit. An anti-Reuther caucus called by Richard Reisinger of Cleveland was cancelled as the 22-member executive board began a 10-day closed session to decide how strongly to back Reuther.
A lighthearted LAFF-A-DAY caption jokes about taking a poll to discover how many people have saved money for the future and where they chose to store it. The quip playfully suggests gathering habits and locations for savings.
Reisinger canceled the Tuesday night meeting after notifying attendees. Reuther, facing a 63 percent board majority, reportedly gave a unity speech at the closed session, branding opponents’ policies as fantastic.
Reuther warns opponents of anti-CIO policies and presents the program to the board. He calls for recognition and security for all union members, plus two main goals: effective price control and addressing special problems in the automobile industry. The plan targets white collar workers, competitive shops, farm equipment workers, and skilled trades, including tool and dye workers, engineers, and machinists, aiming for industry-wide agreements first with corporations and then broader industry sections.
In Kansas City a 14-year-old Eugene Sexson and a 13-year-old companion were detained for tampering with an auto license plate reflectors. Patrolman Pebly summoned their parents for a warning on delinquency. Eugene's mother arrived with a hairbrush and administered a home remedy, leading police to expect no repeat offense.
The American Bankers association executive council endorsed the British loan agreement as essential to future world peace and economic well being. The resolution urged ratification to help Britain remain a staunch partner, while supporting domestic economy and balanced budgets.
Chicago news reports J Paul Fanning of the National Association of Bedding Manufacturers blaming OPA pricing rules and directives diverting ticking to foreign countries for a mattress and pillow shortage. A survey of 350 factories covering over 60 percent of U.S. production is cited, with an odd note about Alaska salmon fleets needing mattresses for cannery crews to go fishing.
Edgar A Guest notes the public confusion over financial terms and balance sheets. He mocks phrases like cash in hand and surplus after taxes, contrasting them with busy shoppers and children asking for sweets. He argues bankers jargon hides real values and leaves individuals with little.
Ottawa reports that two men in Canada's Russian spy ring case had conspiracy charges dismissed as too far fetched. Magistrate Glenn Strike ordered them to stand trial in the higher court on Official Secrets Act violations linked to transmitting war secrets to Russia. Dumford Smith, a former National Research Council engineer, was committed.
Notice is given that on April 9 1948 the undersigned was appointed and qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Ray L Shettle late of Linn County Iowa deceased All persons indebted to said estate are asked to make immediate payment and those having claims to file them with the Clerk of Linn County District Court Christa F Tio Administratrix Attorney
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