Lewis Denies Labor Peace Commitment in New York
Lewis refuses to attend CIO board meeting and denies acting with authority to negotiate peace with AFL. He says any labor unity moves must come from CIO President and notes constitutional limits. Murray accuses Lewis of overstepping and demands proper process before any coalition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philip Murray
United Mine Workers
Murray
CIO
Lewis
AFL Unity
Lewis, Murray
Ney Hillman
Sandidaft
Danthanatat
AFL
Rubinoff Raises Cash as Blind Beggar for Paralysis Fund
In Omaha, a beggar in tattered clothes and dark glasses raised about 1135 for the infantile paralysis fund by playing the fiddle on the street corner. A passerby noted the act misrepresented a skilled performer and described the scene on radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubinoff
Omaha
INS
Caterpillar Vice-President dies in Peoria home
Caterpillar Tractor vice president Thomas aoGneG Giecpia died at his Peoria home after a heart attack. The report notes the executive's passing occurred late at night, with details yet to be fully released by the company and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caterpillar Tractor
Peoria, Ill
Thomas Oe
Couple To Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary
In 1909 Mr and Mrs Humphrey moved to Fayette where Mr Humphrey served four terms on the county board of supervisors before retiring to mark their golden wedding anniversary. The couple have three sons Harry Clin and live in West Union with Mrs Max Bishop in Flknder. They are grandparents to ten and great grandparents to five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey
Fayette
Fayette County
Solon Residents Fined On Liquor and Gambling Charges
IOWA CITY Charie Meyers and A E Ulich of Solon were fined 300 dollars and costs each in Johnson county district court for illegal keeping of alcoholic liquor by class B permits. They were also fined 100 dollars and costs each for illegal possession of gambling devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganette
Iowa City
Charie
Meyers
A. E. Ulich
Path of Solon
Johnson County District Court
H. D. Evans
Women's Club Leader Warns Against Selfish War Quarrels
Mrs. John L. Whitehurst of Baltimore, president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, told 1,200 clubwomen that selfishness dominates the nation and warned that internal quarrels aid Hitler. She urged cooperation and honor in the war program during defense forums in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Whitehurst
Baltimore
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Polish Czechoslovak Exile Governments Sign War Cooperation Pact
London AP reports Polish and Czechoslovak governments in exile signed an agreement to cooperate on common policy and joint action after the war. The plan envisions a Czechoslovak Polish confederation with other states sharing mutual interests, following the war in Greece and Yugoslavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Greece
Yugoslavia
Murphy Urges Full Effort From Court on Nation’s Needs
Supreme Court Justice Frank Murphy calls for a total effort from the judiciary to meet the country’s pressing needs amid wartime pressures. He asserts the court must uphold constitutional duties while supporting national unity and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
INS
Supreme Court
Frank Murphy
Obituary notices and bank appointments across Iowa towns
Funeral services were held in San Diego for a longtime Iowa resident. Roy Simpkins was reelected manager of the Delta branch of Hayesville bank with Dale Auld named assistant cashier. Miss Jennie Cloud, 83, a prominent Earville businesswoman, died at her home. Funeral services for Cloud were at Earville’s final church, with burial in Earville cemetery. Nelson Lint, 77, of Shellsburg died of a heart attack in Cedar Rapids, and his funeral will be in Federated church with burial in Oakwood cemetery. The report lists multiple obituaries and local notices from Strawberry Point, Shellsburg, Earlville, and Manchester communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dann
Gill Chapel
Vernon Benson
Congregational Church
Strawberry Point
John
Baildren
Fred
George Tucker
John Cherry
Waterloo
Iowa City
A. W
Harriet Noah
Linn
John Samuel
Noah
Sadie Pratt
Centralty
Shellsburg
Nelson Lint
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Lint
Hazel
Ralph
Federated Church
J. Neal Clemmer
Oakwood
Earlville
Earlvilletiinal
Jennie Cloud
Eariville
Manchester Thriss
Cloud
Josie
Hattie Cloud
Ear
Fighting Dollars to Strengthen America on the Home Front
A wartime appeal urges citizens to buy defense stamps and bonds to support national strength. It stresses patriotism and urges individuals to contribute every possible penny to the defense fund.
Ford To Boost Plane Output But Training Delays Costs
Washington aides say Ford will double engine production and raise aircraft output by a third under the Army air corps bill. Training and other factors, however, slow unit cost reductions, Brig. Gen. Echols notes while Ford expands manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Washington
INS
Army Air Corps
House
Echols
Air Corps
Ford Company
Henry Ford
Reconditioning Policy Hinted for Independent Dealers
Washington officials weigh a policy limiting reconditioning to independent dealers. The committee hopes officials adopt the rule. if not, it may pursue an alternative course. The note references manufacturers with company owned stores and the potential impact on dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
LLP
Lis
State universities to expand radio technician courses
Gov George A Wilson said the University of Iowa and Iowa State College along with other state education institutions will expand or install short radio and technician courses to help meet national needs. Attending the conference were three presidents including Frnley of Iowa State and Malcom Price of Iowa State Teachers College.
Lisbon Farm Hand Kills Self With Shotgun
A farm hand identified as Brown died north of Cedar Bluffs Friday evening from a self-inflicted gunshot. Otto Meiers of Tipton reported the death. Coroner A. M. McCormick ruled it a suicide with no inquest to be held. Brown, unmarried, drove to timber near Tipton, removed his clothes, and used a long stick to trigger the shotgun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Meiers
Tipton
Cedar Bluffs
A. M. McCormick
Brown
Memorial Services for James Herring to Be Held Sunday
James Herring a former third class signalman at Pearl Harbor attack will be honored at memorial services in Cedar Rapids Sunday. He served in the Pacific fleet since 194? and was a president lege at Indianola. Survivors include his sister Dorothy. Iowa City American Legion and Legion Auxiliary members will attend in a body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lege
Indianola
Ailiesiad Talient
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City High
Methodist Church
Dorothy
Iowa City American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Iowa City Scouts Honor North Liberty Pastor with Veteran Award
Special to The Gazette notes area Scouting awards and ranks for area units. Dale Brinkmeyer of Lone Tree receives a Life Award from the Washington Rotary Club troop as part of the order of recognition for veterans and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
North Liberty
Dale Brinkmeyer
Lone Tree
Washington
Aged Man Carried From Burning Home Fire creates $2000 damage
Firefighters battled a blaze in a residence causing about 2000 dollars in damage. Harold Kerr, a fireman, injured himself after striking an axe while assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Kerr
Reviewing Stand With Henry McLemore
In Jacksonville Henry McLemore notes retired undefeated heavyweight Gene Tunney as a navy lieutenant commander and a figure who may challenge public views on women and health through remarks on breathing water and sleep. The piece hints at public reactions to Tunney and his controversial stances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Gene Tunney
Tunney
Tunney Sparks Debate On Health Fitness And Civic Duty
A fragmented rant critiques excessive physical vigor and calls for limits on bodybuilding icons. It argues a nation of extreme strength would neglect arms bearing and civic duties, while referencing Tunney and other figures as warnings of spectacle over duty.
Understanding Head of Household in Federal Taxes
The article explains the phrase in one household and how it affects filing status. It discusses who qualifies as head of a family when supporting someone else in the same home and clarifies what counts as a personal residence for tax purposes.
Stars Set for Mutual and NEC Telecast Salute to the President
A star studded two hour program airs 10 18 to 11 15 pm on Mutual and NEC networks with WMT and WGN joining for the full hour. Features two Oboler playlets and a 50 piece orchestra led by Gordon Jenkins with Merry Macs. Claudette Colbert Humphrey Bogart Janet Beecher James Cagney Thomas Mitchell appear in sketches. Ronald Colman delivers Pearl Harbor monologue Letter at Midnight. Greta Garbo to make her radio debut raising infantile funds alongside Bob Hope Spencer Tracy and others. Classic Broadway star Anne story referenced as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual
NEC
WMT
WGN
Chaes
Caera Ne Ted
Committee
Oboler
Merry Macs
Gordon Jenkins
Claudette Colbert
Humphrey Bogart
Janet Beecher
James Cagney
Thomas Mitchell
Ronald Colman
Pearl Harbor
Greta Garbo
Bingo Bob Hope
Spencer Tracy
Charlie McCarthy
Edgar Bergen
Mlene Dietrich
Kay Kyser
Dennis Day
Tyrone Power
Irene Fibber McGee
Molly
Deanna Durbin
Maureen O'Sullivan
Bennie Baker to Depart Orria Tucker Band for Solo Career
Bennie Baker, famed for the hit "Oh Johnny," plans to leave the Orria Tucker band to pursue a solo career. Maestro Weedy Herman, newly recognized for talent, will perform a solo dance to the Woodchop music in the Universal film Wake Up and Dream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie Baker
Johnny
Orria Tucker
Weedy Herman
Radio Schedule Highlights From 1962 Omnibus Programs
A fragmented listing shows hourly radio programming across stations WMT WLS WGN WHO and WENR. Highlights include dances, jamboree, labor spot bands, Welk shows, Dinah Shore and News Roundup with various hosts and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WGN
Irene
D. Courtney
Dinah Shore
Mayor Kelly Voted Second Best Dressed Mayor Kelly Voted Second Best Dressed
CHICAGO April 5 Mayor Edo ward J Kelly placed second Saturday in a contest conducted by local civic group honoring city officials for attire and appearance with most votes cast by residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Chicago
Edoward J. Kelly
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Walter Humphrey
Solon
Murphy
Bengasi
Iowa
Julius
Margaret
St. Char
America
Lisbon Farm
Self
James Herring
Henry McLemore
Supermen
Demp
Quietus
Post Office
Defense Bonds
Radio
Hollywood Stars
By Nadine Subotnik
Anne
Hollywood
NBC
MBS
Warne King
Bis Geogene
Welch Parade
Wisors
T. Welk
i @m
Guthrie
Sevival’ Nour
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