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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1947

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De Gasperi Resigns as Italian Crisis Deepens

Premier Alcide De Gasperi quits amid Italy’s protest over the peace treaty revision and mounting domestic unrest. Foreign Minister Pietro Nenni also resigns as the coalition fractures amid food shortages unemployment and demonstrations in a turbulent political crisis.

Rome Alcide de Gasperi Italy Ps Four de Gasperi United States Pietro Nenni Italian Communist Party

Frigid Spell To Begin in Iowa Tonight

The cold wave from western Canada will send temperatures plunging across Iowa Monday night. North Iowa areas may see 5 to 10 below zero, south 0 to 5 below, with winds and snow making roads slick. Cedar Rapids reported three quarters of an inch of precipitation as officials forecast continued subfreezing conditions into midweek.

Iowa Ceda Rapids News Weather Bureau U. S Canada North South Dakota U. S. Weather Bureau Mercury Chambers Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapid The Highway Patrol Singer

ORC Vice Presidents Meet in Cedar Rapids

Vice Presidents of the Order of Railway Conductors United States and Canada gather in Cedar Rapids for a semi executive session with grand trustees. Newly elected officers include George W. from Eugene and J. F. Casey and J. E. Magill. trustees J. A. Scott, H. B. McColl, and Jake R. Wilson join Tuesday.

A. G. Wise Chicago Slee Car R. O. Hughes Milwaukee B. C. Johnson Grand Rapids Mich J. H. Rodgers Louisville H. W. Fraser J. A. Scott Atlanta H. B. McColl St. Louis Jake R. Wilson el Dorado, Ark Wilson Arkansas

Planes for Sale From Air Force Surplus Stock

Surplus aircraft including 217 basic trainers were put up for sale by the administration. All require certification by the Aeronautics Administration. Bids must be sent to the War Assets Administration regional offices.

Aeronautics Administration WAA

G O P Rebuffs White Efforts to Quit Key Post

Senate Republican Leader White of Maine has twice tried to resign as majority leader but was urged to stay by party leaders. White cites heavy leadership duties and faces pressure from colleagues amid openings on the floor. He also chairs the interstate and foreign commerce committee and plays a key role on foreign relations.

Washington Senate White Maine Congressional Senahed Bilbo Alben W. Barkley Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee

New Process May Boost Coal Supply

Stamford based American Cyanamid engineers demonstrated a cleaning process that separates slate and refuse from raw coal using a large cone filled with a magnetite fluid. The result is high grade coal with low ash and greater heat, potentially reducing mining costs and increasing supply nationwide.

Stamford, Conn American Cyanamid Company New York New Jersey Pennsylvania

Legion Medical Officials Meet to Review Veteran Care

Fifty medical officials of the Legion will meet in Washington February 26 to discuss proper surgical and medical care of veterans. The session was announced Monday.

Washington The Legion

Red haired man questioned in Dahlia killing case

Los Angeles police booked 25 year old Robert Manley on suspicion of murder in the Elizabeth Short case. Capt. Donahoe said evidence appears to favor Manley though he was tired after hours of questioning and a lie detector test. No blood in his car linked to the crime.

Los Angeles Robert Manley Elizabeth Short Hollywood Jack Donahoe Police Homicide Bureau Manley San Francisco Donahoe Miss Short North

Bilbo Undergoes Mouth Operation in New Orleans

New Orleans reports former Mississippi governor Theodore G Bilbo underwent an operation at Touro Infirmary Monday. Details of the mouth procedure and his current condition were not disclosed.

Bilbo New Orleans Theodore G. Bilbo Mississippi Gy Givone Touro

Satellite Treaties Signed by Byrnes In His Final Act

Secretary of State Byrnes signed World War II peace treaties with Italy Hungary Romania and Bulgaria as his final official act at the State Department. Senate Chairman Vandenberg and Senator Connally assisted in the ceremony with a Paris signing planned February 10 and additional signings by allies and enemy states. Byrnes made no public statement before handing over to Marshall and seating remarks.

Byrnes Washington State Byrnes Italy Hungary Romania Bulgaria Vandenberg R-Mich Senate Foreign Relations Committee Connally Texas State Department Paris Fed Jefferson Caffery United States Cm. Marshall

Raises in Effect At Atomic Plant

Wage increases Monday for Clinton Laboratories workers of Monsanto Chemical Company. AFL spokesman James Barrett notes the AFL Atomic Trades Council won the contract. Benefits include 6 to 20 cent raises, time and a half for overtime, two weeks paid vacation, with a six cent top pay group. Hourly rates start at 8 21 cents for janitors and unskilled laborers up to 2.02 dollars for electronic instrument mechanics. journeymen in other trades set at 31.78 an hour. The contract forbids work stoppages, lockouts and slowdowns.

Oak Ridge, Tenn INS James Barrett AFL AFL Atomic Trades Council Clinton Laboratories Monsanto Chemical Company

Job-Hunting Student Finds Frankness Pays

A North Dakota State College student sought work by visiting department store windows then introducing himself to a manager. He bluntly told the manager the store had the poorest selection, prompting a serious job offer and potential part-time employment.

Fargo N. D North Dakota State College

391 Missing In Greek Ship Loss by Mine

The Greek coastal ship Himara sank in the Aegean after striking a mine Sunday. 183 known survivors and 20 reported from Eurbea. 524 passengers and 70 crew were aboard. Crown Prince Paul and bodyguard among those on board. The ship capsized after hours of confusion as passengers sought lifeboats amid explosions and darkness. One soldier, Nicolas Kalini, recalled the panic and failed rescue attempts.

Athens Merchant Marine Ministry Aegean Eurbea Salonika Paul Nicolas Kalini

Senator Eastland seeks House probe of judge in portal case

Senator Eastland urged a House probe with possible impeachment of Federal Judge Frank Picard over remarks on portal pay suits. The Chrysler case involved a $250,000 claim by guards, with Iserman alleging Picard edited a remark about being pro labor. The Mt Clemens Pottery decision sparked the portal claims.

Washington Eastland D-Miss Frank Picard Detroit House of Representatives Senate Theodore R. Iserman New York Chrysler Corporation Iserman Picard Chrysler Mt. Clemens Mich Supreme Portal Corporation Bengemer

Trucking industry seeks wage hour law overhaul

The American Association, Inc. urged Congress to strip uncertainties from the wage hour law and to nullify the portal to portal decision. Citing potential massive lawsuits against motor carriers, Rice warned reforms must prevent bankruptcies and widespread job losses.

Washington INS Aloe B Congress American Associations, Inc Senate Judiciary Supreme Court Portal

Swift-CIO Portal Accord Reported

An attorney for Swift and Company told a federal judge that the company and the CIO Packinghouse Workers have reached a nationwide settlement on portal to portal pay. The judge asked to hear from the union before dismissal of the suit filed in Chicago. The case was continued pending further word from the union.

San Francisco Sns Swift and Company CIO Packinghouse R. L. Miller George Harris Swift Chicago Harris

Weather halts Marshall plane on way to Washington

General George C. Marshall diverted to Chicago due to icing and bad weather en route from the Orient to Washington. He then transferred to a Pennsylvania Railroad business car bound for the capital to be sworn in as secretary of state.

Chicago George C. Marshall Orient Washington Capital Pennsylvania Railroad Manhattan Limited Marshall Douglas Airport Stevens Hotel St. Louis Douglas Here

Opposition seeks court to void Polish election

In Warsaw the opposition Polish Peasant party led by Stanislaw Mikolajczyk hinted he may seek supreme court nullification of Sunday's parliamentary vote. The government bloc is reported ahead in partial tallies amid eight deaths from anti government underground violence. Official counts due January 31 with 6,726 precincts voting under heavy security.

Warsaw Stanislaw Mikolajczyk Polish Peasant Party Supreme Court Antigovernment Mikolajczyk Poland We the Bloc London Monitor Tass Freedom of Man

Foes Agree To Abide by Judicial Act

In Atlanta on Monday Governor Herman Talmadge refused to yield the Georgia governorship to Lt. Gov. M. E. Thompson. They agreed to let the courts decide the dispute with Thompson saying he will cooperate if courts rule in his favor and Talmadge pledges no objection pending judicial decision. Thompson left for the Capitol to await the court ruling.

Atlanta Herman Talmadge Georgia M. E. Thompson Thompson Talmadge Senate Frank Daniels Bill Landrum

Relief Heads for Snowbound Town

BELTON Mont. UP Battling two to ten foot snowdrifts a relief expedition works to reach 300 residents in Babb isolated a month by storms. Acting Supt E N Fladmark Glacier National park says the town is running out of food fuel oil and has no doctor. The relief effort with two snowplows bulldozers repair and relief crews shuttle trucks and army mobile gear may take five or six days. Telephone lines are down radio only link to outside.

Belton Mont Babb E. N. Fladmark Glacier National Park

Blast Restores Veteran's Sight in Chicago Report

Richard Hebert, 22, blinded in a German combat explosion, said a Saturday night blast restored sight to his left eye after doctors had earlier restore in his right. Physicians attributed the improvement to shock rather than new wounds.

Chicago Richard Hebert Germany Hebert

Russo Pleads Self In For Chicago Hotel Robbery

Francis Russo, a former convict, allegedly taunted the victim and then “put the finger on himself” by confessing during trial. The Northside hotel doorman could not identify him, but Russo’s lawyer quotes him claiming innocence amid the courtroom dispute.

Chicago Francis Russo Russo

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