Yugoslav Delegation Rejects Trieste Plan at Paris Talk
Yugoslav vice premier Edward Kardelj told the Paris peace conference that Belgrade would not accept the French line on Trieste. He said the demarcation abandons ethnic groups and blocks Yugoslav territorial claims, criticizing UN internationalization of Trieste without agreed responsibility.
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Molotov wins two compromises to aid small nations at peace talks
In Paris Molotov proposed two compromises at the peace conference rules commission. The first lets any delegation request adding items about peace to the agenda, while the second limits full voting on commissions to wartime participants but allows all nations to attend without voting. Evatt plus British and French support backed Molotov as the Dutch plan failed 11 to 9 with one abstention.
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Big Four
Herbert V. Evatt
American Vessel Sunk After Collision in Atlantic
Lloyds of London reports the 8000 ton freighter American's Farmer sank 400 miles west of the English Channel after a collision. All passengers and crew were rescued.
Bond Payment Bill Sends G I Nines to White House
The House sent to President Truman a 3 billion dollar GI furlough pay bill amid bitter protest. The measure pays up to 120 days of accrued furlough time at two and a half days per month, using base pay and longevity. Enlisted personnel will receive bonds unless their total benefits exceed 50 dollars, with cash for smaller sums and estates of the deceased.
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City Moves To Buy Meters For Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids city council introduced a trial resolution to buy about 1,000 Miller parking meters from Duncan Meter Corporation of Chicago at 75 cents each, plus freight and installation up to 3.50 per meter. The city will pay from meter receipts, sharing 50 percent of net receipts until the total price is covered, with monthly operating deductions capped at 25 cents per meter. The meters will be installed under Duncan’s supervision.
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Duncan Meter Corporation
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Navy Bomber Crashes Near Camp Kearny Killing Eleven
A four engine navy bomber struck near Camp Kearny airfield early Thursday, exploding after takeoff for San Antonio. Eleven aboard were killed, including likely army officers among four, with seven navy personnel possibly marines. Names not released.
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Social Security Stalemate Threatens Tax Hike
Washington AP reports the 79th Congress nears adjournment with a social security dispute between rich and poor states. If no action, old age insurance taxes could rise from 1 percent to 2.5 percent on workers and employers starting Jan 1. House Republicans opposed sending the bill to a conference committee, prompting a direct vote plan by the rules committee for a two thirds approval showdown set for Thursday.
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House-Senate
Rules Committee
Shift to Cooler Weather Forecast
Cedar Rapids news notes a warm, unsettled day giving way to cooler and cloudy conditions. The weatherboy reports mild temperatures with a peak near 89 degrees earlier, dropping to 72 by midnight, and 69 at 7 a.m. Thursday. The piece mentions the anticipated Lowa Open Tennis event and personal news for a friend.
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Cedar Rapids
Wilson plant walks out 1900 Cedar Rapids workers
About 1900 United Packinghouse Workers of America members at Wilson company in Cedar Rapids walked out after a Thursday union meeting. Key grievances cited incompetence in supervision, a shift from five eight-hour days to six ten-hour days, and seniority-based promotion disputes. Local and other Wilson plants backed the action with telegrams. company officials offered no comment beyond noting the walkout.
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Ed Wynn, Dorothy Nesbitt wed in Las Vegas
Beverly Hills reports comedian Ed Wynn age 60 and Dorothy Elizabeth Nesbitt age 41 are honeymooning after marrying in Las Vegas. The ceremony linked two show business names in a brief marriage notice. The couple plans no immediate public appearances.
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Ed Wynn
Dorothy Elizabeth Nesbitt
Las Vegas
Truman Names Keen Johnson as Undersecretary of Labor
President Truman announces Keen Johnson former Kentucky governor will be the first undersecretary of labor since 1913. He also names William S. Clayton as undersecretary of state for economic affairs, with duties matching those of assistant secretary of state under new legislation.
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Daily Register Publishing Company
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AFL to Form Political Action Committee in Conservative Campaign
AFL President William Green announced in Columbus that the American Federation of Labor will create its own political action committee to inject new blood into congress. He urged mobilizing about 7,000,000 AFL voters and vowed a campaign against southern Democrats and northern reactionaries while criticizing CIO tactics.
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Bargaining Elections Set for Atom Plants
The National Labor Relations Board announced bargaining elections to be held August 20 through 22 at three atomic energy plants in Oak Ridge Tennessee. The move involves newly organized units at the Oak Ridge complex and signals a test of union representation among plant workers.
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National Labor Relations Board
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Cedar Rapids Reports 25000th Phone Added
The 25000th telephone in Cedar Rapids was installed at Mr and Mrs John Stechcon 1308 Second Street SE late Wednesday. The Stechcons, new army veteran and former Wilson employee, marked a milestone in city growth. Frank Lynch installed the phone and at 3 21 p m the bell rang while a Gazette cameraman filmed the moment. Continued on Page 8 Col 1.
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Scions Probe Defective Shells in Battle of the Bulge
Senate war investigating committee expands inquiry into faulty 4.2 inch mortar shells used in the Bulge. Erie Basin Metal Products key contractor amid broader probe of shell failures and accountability. McGranery testimony cites statute limitations in a Tacoma pay case. Coffee defense questioned. Mead says hearings will move to a focused, closed session plan.
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Senate War Investigating Committee
Erie Basin Metal Products, Inc
Garsson Combine
James P. McGranery
Tacoma, Wash
Paul A. Olson
Rep
Coffee
D-Wash
McGranery
Olson
Mead
D-N.y
Eivind “Anderson
Tacoma
Coe College reorganizes departments into six divisions
President Byron S. Hollinshead announced a major reorganization at Coe College combining 29 departments into six divisions. New admission standards with a point system will retain only students with satisfactory grades. Faculty appointments include Dr. C. Ward Macy as social studies chair and Prof. Paul S. Ray over fine arts.
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Coe College
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Hollinshead
C. Ward Macy
Paul S. Ray
Eric L. Clitheroe
Clitheroe
Coe
Irving L. Churchill
Ben H. Feterson
Warren N. Keck
Truman asks top agencies to cut federal spending
President Truman urged war navy and Maritime Commission leaders to sharply reduce expenditures as inflation pressures grow. He called to postpone public works, trim low priority work, and limit construction materials purchases to urgent needs, while promoting personnel utilization to absorb civilian pay increases.
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Gazette centennial edition orders due August 3
The Gazette announces a Centennial edition to be published Sunday August 11 in honor of Tow a's 10 years of statehood. Extra copies offered at 20 cents each plus wrapping and postage with a 10 cent handling fee. Orders due by 5 p.m. August 3 via the Gazette circulation department. Remittance required with all orders.
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Call for Nurses To Fight Polio in Four Big Cities
A call from the Midwestern Red Cross in St. Louis seeks graduate nurses to aid polio relief in Minneapolis Denver Madison Wis and Tulsa Okla. Open to all graduates with free transport meals and a $10 day wage for eight hours. Contact St Louis Red Cross or Pearl Hermanstorfer for details.
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Linn County
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Hermanstor
Cooperation Plea Sought in Cedar Rapids Polio Fight
Mayor Frank K. Hahn asked every householder and business firm to cooperate at a Cedar Rapids city council meeting Thursday to avert a possible polio epidemic. Two crews will spray DDT throughout the city starting Friday morning.
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