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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1948

Page

4

ITU Found Guilty of Taft Hartley Violations in Newspapers Case

Examiner Leff ruled the International Typographical Union violated the Taft Hartley act by insisting on closed shop conditions in the newspaper industry. The NLRB must decide to adopt or reject the recommendations, with potential appeals to federal courts. Separate findings against ITU locals in Chicago include refusal to bargain and continued closed shops amid ongoing strikes.

Washington National Labor Relations Board International Typographical Union American Newspaper Publishers Association Arthur Leff NLRB AFL ITU Leff Detroit Chicago Supreme Court National Union Chicago Newspaper Publishers Association Chicago Daily

Impeachment Call Shocks Argentina As Peron Faces Rift

The Radical party pressed for President Juan D. Peron's impeachment arguing a plan to turn Argentina toward a totalitarian state disguised as normal institutions. The conservative bloc intensified its opposition with a Saturday statement outlining the demand.

Buenos Aires Radical Party Juan D. Peron

Capper Enters Naval Hospital With Minor Illness

Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas, 83, checked into a Naval hospital Friday for a routine physical after a slight cold and was reported “all right” Saturday. He is expected to stay a few days for observation.

Washington Arthur Capper R-Kan Naval Hospital Capper

Randolph Hunts Printers Union May Start Papers

AFL ITU leader Woodruff Randolph said the union will start its own newspapers if publishers resist. He cited strikes, union finances, and a New York settlement as proof of the union’s resolve. About 1,600 delegates attended the convention in Milwaukee as sessions begin.

Milwaukee Woodruff Randolph AFL International Typographical Union Randolph ITU Chicago New York National Labor Relations Board John R

Cloudburst Slams Northwest Iowa Crops

A Saturday evening cloud burst with hail hit Le Mars Remsen and Marcus areas, causing heavy crop damage north of Remsen over a three to four mile square. Le Mars saw lighter damage, telephone lines were cut briefly, and Sioux City recorded 1.89 inches of rain in 75 minutes with sharp temperature drops.

Sioux City le Mars Remsen Marcus

Senator Chavez In Fair Condition After Surgery

Senator Dennis Chavez of New Mexico remains in fair condition at St. Joseph's hospital after an operation on Friday. Doctor W R Lovelace said Chavez is progressing satisfactorily and should recover barring complications following the surgery in which oxygen was given immediately after the operation.

Albuquerque N. M Dennis Chavez D-N.m St. Joseph’s Hospital W. R. Lovelace Chavez

Million More Jobs Due by Next June

Washington report on employment projections by Robert C. Goodwin of the U S Employment Service. He says 61.6 million job holders are needed to rise by 1 million by next June, with nonfarm employment and total employment at all-time highs and shortages focused in the industrial Midwest and skilled trades. The draft and defense program will drive labor turnover.

Washington Robert C. Goodwin U. S. Employment Service Goodwin Census Bureau U. S Midwest Great Lakes

City Briefs and Promotions Include Military Notices

Courteous taxi service ad and sales notices mix with military promotions and hospital admissions. Donald J. Wilkins, son of Mrs Georgenia Wilkins, promoted to Petty Officer third class after 16 months overseas. Mrs Lumir Trachta admitted to Mercy Hospital for a possible fracture in her right arm, with a prior April injury to the same arm. Capt Charles V Marginean relieved from Langley Field duty and to report overseas. his wife Libbie Trachta Marginean and children will not accompany him.

Lumir Trachta I Street Mercy Hospital Mercy Charles V. Marginean Tactical Air Command Langley Air Force Base Virginia Marginean Libbie Marie Trachta Charles Vileta Tenth Street SE Charles Vernon Sharon Kaye Marginean Ait

Mechanicsville Obituary for Harry Cole at 45

Mechanicsville resident Lucian Harry Cole died Friday from a heart attack at age 45. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Monday at Mechanicsville Methodist Church.

Mechanicsville Lucian Harry Cole Mechanicsville Methodist Church

Court to Decide on Pamela Lamphere Operation

Chicago doctors say 22 month old Pamela Lamphere has a good chance to survive corrective surgery for bladder outside her body but doctors differ on success. Her parents, separated, seek court orders while agreeing to abide by a jury of specialists. If unoperated, she will die.

Associated Press Irene Lamphere Pamela Frances Chicago INS Pamela Frances Lamphere Chicago Herald-American Fred W. Lamphere Lamphere Pamela

Deaths Frank Lacman 74

Frank Lacman 74 died at 2 20 p m Saturday in the home of his daughter Mrs Joseph A Ulch 1107 Eighth street SE He was born October 19 1873 in Bohemia A retired farmer his wife Elizabeth died in 1944 Mrs Ulch and two grandchildren survive Services will be at 2 p m Monday at the Brosh chapel with Rev Zdenek F Pauk officiating Burial in Bohemian National Cemetery

Frank Lacman Joseph A. Ulch Eighth Street Mr. Lacman Bohemia Elizabeth Ulch Brosh Chapel Zdenek F. Pauk Bohemian National Cemetery

Services for Norman J Thompson

Services for Norman J Thompson at Turner chapel at 11 a.m. Monday conducted by Rev. D A Loferski. Burial in Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Norman J. Thompson E Avenue NE Turner Chapel D. A. Loferski Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Services for George W Shorty Davis Held in Turner Chapel

Services for George W. Shorty Davis of 926 Tenth Street SE will be at 1 30 p.m. Tuesday in Turner chapel conducted by Rev Frank Ward. Burial follows in Linn Grove Cemetery north of Mount Vernon. Friends may call at the chapel.

George W. “Shorty” Davis Tenth Street Turner Chapel Frank Ward Linn Grove Cemetery Mt. Vernon

Reds Speed Plans For Police State In Eastern Reich

Berlin report says Bernard Bechler outlined a two year plan to Sovietize Eastern Germany and place the police under Socialist Unity party control. Der Tag described centralizing the police to wield state power, with Western Powers backing the anti Communist city government in Berlin.

Reds Eastern Reich Berlin Germany Free Jorgen der Tag Socialist Unity Party Bechler

Iowa county seeks appraisal contract for rural and urban properties

The Linn County contract outlines a six day no charge appraisal project for key farms and all rural tracts with detailed cards. It requires the firm to deliver valuations for urban and vacant lots, support hearings, and coordinate with County Deputy Assessor M G Linkletter while the county provides space records and access. A $5000 performance bond is required.

State Tax Commission Cedar Rapids M. G. Linkletter Linn Iowa State Tax Commission of

Father O'Donnell Named Marquette U. President

Father Edward Joseph O'Donnell, a 39 year old Jesuit priest and Marquette graduate from Milwaukee, was appointed president of Marquette University on Saturday. He will succeed Father Peter Brooks who died May 16.

Milwaukee Edward Joseph O’donnell Marquette University O’donnell Marquette

Services for Mrs. Pheba Lamb at Beatty chapel

Funeral services for Mrs. Pheba Stella Lamb of 1513 Fourth Street NW will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Beatty chapel with Rev. Milton White of Bethany Congregational Church officiating. Interment will follow in Linn Cemetery. Visitation at the chapel.

Pheba Stella Lamb Fourth Street NW Beatty Chapel Milton White Bethany Congrepoe Bata Akbe Linn

Eldora Businessman C. T. Emmert Dies of Heart Attack

C T Em mert 67 a prominent Eldora business man died Saturday from a heart attack. He was a member of the Eldora Cold Storage and Locker Company.

Eldora INS C. T. Emmert Eldora Cold Storage and Locker Company

Soviet envoy and Lovett clash over Mrs Kosenkina case

Panyushkin and Undersecretary Lovett held a long peacetime talk in Washington. Lovett rejected requests regarding Mrs Kosenkina and said the US has no right to force her to see anyone or to require her to stay. Soviet officials may visit her if she agrees.

Panyushkin Robert A. Lovett State Department Lovett Mrs. Kosenkina New York Kosenkina Mikhail Samarin U. S

Two Areas To Be Set Aside for Model Planes

Safety Commissioner Gordon Hughes announced two new model plane zones. Ground east of the city water works on the east river bank and land next to Memorial stadium will be available for flying. The move follows complaints about noise and safety near Franklin school.

Gordon Hughes City Water Works Memorial Stadium West Side Franklin School

Prices rise across goods and housing in postwar era

A nationwide price survey shows milk up three cents a quart to 21 cents, butter at 89 cents a pound, bread at 14 cents, eggs 72 cents a dozen, and canned tomatoes 21 cents. Shoes and shirts show large gains since 1939, with men’s suits around 55 dollars and dresses near six dollars, while typical city homes cost about 15 000 dollars, double the 1939 price.

Linn Relief Load Drops for July

Linn county relief cases fell to 270 in July, 39 fewer than June and six less than July 1948. After refunds of 465.60, Linn county poor fund obligations total 10,238.67 with the largest budget item for dependent children at 3,484.06 and food at 1,181.71.

Linn County Linn County Poor Fund

Sargent and Cornwell Win Club Blind Bogey

Sargent and G. H. Cornwell shared the top honors in a blind bogey golf tournament at Cedar Rapids Country Club on Saturday. N. P. Craemer and W. R. Dock tied for second, with H. J. Chadi ma, H. H. Cherry, Robert C. Booth and Byron Hollinshead finishing in the third slot.

Haskell Sargent G. H. Cornwell Cedar Rapids Country Club N. P. Craemer W. R. Dock H. J. Chadima H. H. Cherry Robert C. Booth Byron Hollinshead

Camden Bride-To-Be With Five Stepchildren Plans Simple Wedding

Annetta Newman, 30, a divorcee, plans to wed John Taylor, 30, a widower with six children, after advertising for a husband. The couples will marry at his Stratford home if possible, with a budget plan to support Taylor’s $50 weekly pay and a home large enough for all the children aged five to fourteen.

Camden Annetta Newman John Taylor Stratford N.J Taylor Army Air Forces

Missouri farmer kills three of family and self

Charleston Missouri notes a tragedy as Hartwell Thompson shot his wife Priscilla Snow Thompson 40 their daughter Ann 10 and Miss Emily Snow 23 at the Thompson home near Thad Snow's farm before turning the rifle on himself. Sheriff Walter Beck said the killings stemmed from long standing bitter feeling between Snow and Thompson.

Charleston Thad Snow Snow Hartwell Thompson Walter R. Beck Thompson Priscilla Snow Thompson Ann Thompson Emily Snow Beck John Nunnelle

Blue whales surpass 100 feet in length and 100 tons

The article notes that blue whales frequently exceed 100 feet in length and weigh over 100 tons, highlighting their immense size.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Examiner G. P. van Arkel Peron Argentina Sen. Capper Randolph Hunts Printers Union N.W Sen. Chavez Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Garden of Peace Twilight First Avenue Orant Dial City Cab Vernon S. E Thompson Services Davis Services Father O'Donnell Marquette U Lamb Services Lapel Florist Third Avenue Thomas J. Brady Fifth Avenue Natalie Wales Paine Britain Common Cause, Inc Oksana Kosenkina Clarence Beatty 3Rd Ave Staff of Life Sargent and Cornwell Colson Wheel Ambulance Service Company Frank W. Barta Osts Barta Hesser’s Cedar Rapids’ Funeral Home Beautiful Jay W. Hesser Aria Esser Fifth Avenue and Betz
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