Labor Day origins and international observances
The article traces Labor Day's meaning across nations, noting May Day celebrations in Europe and the move to an eight hour workday. It recounts U S history from 1882 parades to 1894 federal recognition under President Grover Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Europe
Congress
The
Second International of Socialist Parties
Ussr
Australia
Socialist Party
Central Labor Union
New York City
New York
Knights of Labor
World Book Notes
Grover Cleveland
Wall Problems on May's Island Prompt City Action
Public Services Director Dick Jensen says a leaning river wall on May's Island between Second and Third avenues has deteriorated pilings and footings. Engineering firm Shire Hattery and Associates is studying the issue with plans for further investigation and possible costly construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Berg
Dan Viktor
May's Island
Shire- Hattery and Associates
Third Avenue
Public Services
Dick Jensen
Shire-Hattery and Associates
Jensen
Dave Johnson
Shive-Hattery
River Wall at Island in Jeopardy From Eroding Piling Damage
City engineers warn river wall on the island may fail if water levels rise and footings erode. The wall shows cracking and leaning as monitoring begins after a reshaped river bed and deeper bottom. Replacement could be needed, costing far more than the available urban renewal funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Seven Board Candidates To Have Say
Seven Cedar Rapids Community School Board candidates will air views at 7 p.m. Thursday in Kennedy high school auditorium. Hal Walter will moderate the event hosted by local civic groups and the Cedar Rapids association. At large seats are three year terms held by Sovern Pence Berger.
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Cedar Rapids
Berger
Sixth Avenue
Robert A. Weinhardt
Linden Drive
Burnis E
Gene) Young
Shady Oakscourt
Joseph Sampson
Jacelyn Drive
Lauree Gerber
Nineteenth Street
H. Edward Beatty
Greenwood Drive
Pence
Russia pushes UN to decide Soviet attendance at Korea talks
Twenty years ago Russia challenged the United Nations to determine if the Soviet Union could take part in the Korean peace conference independently of the communist bloc. The move raised questions about alignment and legitimacy in early diplomacy.
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Russia
U.N
Soviet Union
Brunsting Heads Management Unit Officers Named
Ed Brunsting becomes president of the Data Processing Management Association Eastern Iowa chapter. New officers include Larry Carberry president elect Verl Leege secretary and Harold Loerch treasurer. Six board representatives were named including Loraine Bomkamp international director.
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Ed Brunsting
Thirtieth Street
Data Processing Management Agssn
Eastern Iowa
Larry Carberry
Verl Leege
Harold Loerch
Loraine Bomkamp
Saboteur Commandos Reported in Danish Revolt
Reports from Denmark indicate air borne saboteur Commandos were being flown from Britain to assist Danes in resisting German occupation forces.
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Denmark
Britain
Memory tributes and scattered notes from old items
Memorial messages list dedications for Georgia Mills Bessie Benner Elsie Pritchard Sylvia Turner and Mary with small gift amounts noted. A 20 years ago remark by Secretary Dulles critiques the pre atomic age UN charter as needing changes and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Benner
Elsie Pritchard
Reed Jeffrey
State Dulles
The
U.N
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Chicago
Holley’s
USS
By Mike Deupree
City Hall
Mike
Deupree
Georgia Mills
Virginia Hurley
Bors
Sylvia Turner
Howard C. Lane
K. Berry
Gene Hepker
Helen E Hepker
Corning
Cook Tops
American Wood Shop, Inc
Center Point Road
N.E
FSLIC
Bohemian Savings and Loan Association
Third Street
S.E
Iowa
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