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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1947

Page

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Martin Urges Cooperation With G O P On Tax Cuts and Defense

Speaker Martin calls on Americans to back Republican aims to cut taxes and reduce government spending while pushing for a stronger national defense and coordinated disarmament. He criticizes deficit spending and subversion, warns against reliance on the United States by war-torn nations, and urges labor management cooperation to raise production without harming wages.

Washington INS Martin R-Mass United States House Congress America

Congress Opens Bid to Curb Strikes in Key Industries

Washington AP reports members of both parties moved to curb strikes affecting public health and safety. Proposals would require compulsory arbitration in essential industries and aim to outlaw crippling strikes, with Senate action unlikely until after the State of the Union.

Washington Congress Rep. Smith D-Va Auchincloss Case Herter Mass Hale Maine Heselton Sen. Ferguson R-Mich Senate Truman Mr. Truman

U S Granted Intervention in Pottery Portal Suit

Federal Judge Frank A. Picard allowed government attorneys to intervene in the Mt. Clemens Pottery Company portal to portal suit. The ruling underpins claims the United States Treasury may owe back taxes to employers forced to pay the portal to portal demands, with totals now surpassing two billion.

Detroit INS Frank A. Picard Mt. Clemens Portal To Portal Picard United States Treasury

He Opens Mouth and Dentist Regains Teeth

London report says Reuben Green a railway porter could not pay for a denture. He opened his mouth as he left the dentist, allowing Dr. Arthur Rider to reclaim the teeth. Green claimed assault. the magistrate dismissed the case.

London Reuben Green Arthur Rider Green Rider

Strike Against Chicago Newspapers Postponed

A Chicago Mailers Union strike against six daily newspapers is postponed as negotiations on a new contract continue.

Chicago Chicago Mailers Union AFL

Missing Ohio coed Mary Kimberly linked to suspect Hemming

Cleveland police investigated the disappearance of 20 year old Ohio State coed Mary Virginia Kimberly after a supposed surprise party plan led by Robert Hemming 42 who took her from Colum bus home. Hemming and the girl visited relatives in Cleveland while authorities traced her last movements in sleet conditions.

Cleveland Mary Virginia Kimberly Ohio State University Columbus Robert Hemming Miss Kimberly Ohio State E. E. Kimber Kimberly Hemming Sarah Mary Vir Mary Virginia Hemmingsalse

Young Men's Bureau Honors Bill Dytrt as Member

Snowy-faced Cedar Rapids caterer Bill Dytrt received a framed certificate making him an honorary member of the Young Men's Bureau. Retiring president Frank T. Nye praised Dytrt for 13 years of service including catering at meetings and helping decorate the Christmas reindeer, noting his unseen contributions despite years of meals in all weathers.

Young Men's Bureau Bill Dytrt Cedar Rapids Bers Aost Young Men's Bureau Bill Dutrt Frank T. Nye Bill YMB

Snowstorm Hits Cedar Rapids Then Frigid Wave

Cedar Rapids endured more than seven inches of snow in 24 hours the season’s deepest. The storm spread to Iowa City Ottumwa Marshalltown Decorah with varying inches. A frigid wave followed with subzero temps expected through Sunday Cedar Rapids to 8 below.

Iowa Cedar Rapids Ottumwa Iowa City Marshalltown Decorah New York Texas West Des Moines

Tax Cut Bill Dropped Into Hopper in Congress

Rep Knutson of Minnesota completed work on a bill to reduce individual income taxes. The plan, slated for introduction at noon, would cut taxes by a percentage on incomes above 300000 and offer an extra exemption of 590 for certain groups. The measure aims to stimulate investment and job growth, with Ways and Means to review after the budget ceiling is set.

Rep. Case R-S. D Truman Ball R-Minn Rep. Miller R-Neb CIO AFL Washington Knutson Congress Ways and Means

Senate votes to delay Bilbo seat amid party power shift

The Senate voted 38 to 20 to delay seating Sen Bilbo of Mississippi on a Taft motion, clearing the way for newly elected Republicans to take the oath and gain Senate control. Debate focused on Bilbo’s qualifications and past calls regarding Black voters, with Republicans facing Democratic opposition and charges of lynch-like rhetoric.

Senate Washington Sen Bilbo Dmiss Taft Ohio Taylor D-Idehe Rules Committee Overton D-La Leslie L. Biffle Ellender Dan Cone

Sailor Admits He Set Hotel Blaze In Los Angeles

A Los Angeles hotel fire killed one and left three critically injured after a sailor confessed to arson. Police arrested a 19 year old sailor who said revenge for $3 theft prompted the blaze sparked with two marines outside the downtown two story hotel. He claimed they waited for a call that never came and that he acted alone after a dispute with a woman named Mary Major.

Sailor Los Angeles INL Eee Hotel

Fire damages New Holland hotel. thirty five guests evacuated

New York AP reports a Friday fire at the New Holland hotel forced 35 guests to evacuate. Firefighters battled the blaze with significant damage before bringing it under control.

New York New Holland

Death by own action of Mrs Kate Cimprich at 710 Sixteenth St SE

Mrs Kate Cimprich 76 of 710 Sixteenth Street SE committed suicide by hanging at her home Thursday around 4 PM. Brother James Kerns 89 and nephew are survivors. Services set at St Matthew's Church with burial at Mt Calvary cemetery. viewing at Brady Mortuary Friday evening.

Cedar Rapids Kate Cimprich Sixteenth Street Cimprich Suet Seher Senos Wilmer Cimprich Dunreath Drive James Kerns

Presidential Pardon of Schenck Revealed

Washington report reveals a presidential pardon for Schenck, Twentieth Century Fox production chief and movie magnate, issued in October 1945. Schenck was paroled from federal custody on September 7, 1942 after serving four months and five days of a year and a day sentence for perjury.

Washington Schenck Twentieth Century-Fox — Cor Fedwat Waoet

Congress Lineup in the 80th Congress by Chamber

The 80th Congress party breakdown shows Senate with 51 Republicans and 45 Democrats including Bilbo. The House counts 245 Republicans, 187 Democrats, 1 American Labor member, and 2 vacancies.

Washington Bilbo House

Leave Me Out of Politics: Eisenhower Declines 1952 Run

In Miami Florida General Eisenhower rules himself out as a presidential candidate citing the nonpartisan nature of the army and the interest of the nation. He states he does not intend to retire yet and will not let his country down despite ongoing speculation about a future political role.

Martin Miami Fila Eisenhower United States Comgiane

Eight Antarctic Flyers Missing

A PBM Mariner seaplane with eight aboard from the Navy Antarctic expedition is overdue on an exploratory flight. It took off from Pine Island on December 30 and was due back the same day. The last report placed the plane about 250 miles south of Pine Island. Search efforts are hampered by bad weather.

Washington Navy Seae Pine Island Pine Island

Tommies Launch Manhunt After Jewish Violence

In Palestine British paratroopers massed in streets seeking Jewish underground groups after a wave of attacks. A British officer died as 26 people were wounded or detained, with 500 Jews screened as dawn broke and authorities tightened patrols.

Jerusalem Sixth Air Borne Division Palestine Sir Evelyn Barker

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