Atom test at Bikini sinks three ships and damages many
The Bikini atoll report states that three ships sank and at least 32 were damaged by the atom bomb test, with no human losses. The damaged fleet included the Allerton, Sate, Nagato, Sakawa, Arkansas, Independence, and others, while a drone craft was lost.
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Bikini Atoll
W. H. P. Blandy
Bikini Lagoon
C. A. Solberg
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Gilliam
Carlisle
Lamson
Allerton
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Sakawa
Arkansas
Independence
Pensacola
Tly
New York
Nevada
Saratoga
Salt Lake City
Wilson
Briscoe
Niagara
Bladen
Banner
Butte
Realtors Urge Moderation in Rent Increases
Cedar Rapids real estate leaders call for rent hikes to stay between 10 and 15 percent to aid the city and nation. Carl Thomas says some rents should not rise and realtors await Washington developments. Rent control office reports 60 landlord inquiries while notices of certificates are suspended.
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Carl Thomas
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
T. J. Wilkinson
Rent Control Return Sought by House Leaders
Republican house leaders drafted a resolution to re enact OPA rent controls. If passed it would block rent hikes already announced by landlords. Wolcott of Michigan announced he would support the resolution.
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Washington
Roll Wolcott
Trieste Compromise Accepted by Molotov
Paris reports Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov accepted the Trieste compromise proposal, with British and American delegates seeking more time to study it. In Trieste five American soldiers were injured aiding police during riots by pro Italian residents after an around Italie bicycle race attack. More than twenty injured and twenty five Slav Communist centers were wrecked as troops were called in.
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Paris
Trieste
Molotov
Italy
Air Show Set at Cedar Rapids July Fourth
A half hour air show at Cedar Rapids Municipal airport is planned for July 4 at 3 30 p m featuring jet P 80 Shooting Star with Major Larry Dennis piloting. The display, part of a Des Moines Centennial event, will depart at 3 p m and arrive by 3 30 p m for the show. The army air forces say Cedar Rapids field can handle the largest aircraft and pilots hope for future landings.
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Cedar Rapids
Larry Dennis
Army Air Force
Des Moines
Army
Army Air Forces
Dennis
No Price Changes on Laundry Dry Cleaning
Cedar Rapids reports a cautious stance by dry cleaners and launderers. George Corey of New Process says no price changes planned and Rockey T. Newton of Modern echoes the wait-and-see approach, noting they hoped for an OPA hike but will hold until seeing outcomes.
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Cedar Rapids
George Corey
Rockey T. Newton
OPA
Grocers Urged to Preserve Sugar Ration Stamps
W T Shipe secretary of the Linn county Retail Grocers association urged grocers to hold onto sugar ration stamps already collected and to keep collecting them. He noted sugar rationing began as a department of agriculture order and may return to that department for enforcement. He advised compliance until a Washington ruling arrives. He warned against large price jumps and urged restraint in markups to maintain competitive pricing.
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Cedar Rapids
W. T. Shipe
Linn County Retail
Grocers Association
Department of Agriculture
OPA
Shipe
Washington
Farm Machinery Prices Unchanged in Cedar Rapids Stores
In Cedar Rapids dealers report prices steady as of Saturday with no surge after the OPA lid. Charles Daniels of the Cedar Rapids Farm Implement Dealers Association says suppliers are shipping at normal pace and price ceilings lifting will not immediately affect supplies.
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Cedar Rapids
CPA
Charles Daniels
Cedar Rapids Farm Implement Dealers Association
Daniels
OPA
Russia Announces 40 Percent Price Cut Across Russia
Moscow radio said Sunday that consumer goods prices in Russia would be reduced by an average of 40 percent. The report, broadcast in London, highlighted broad declines across multiple items.
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Russia
London
Moscow Radio
Nation markets rise on first day after price controls
The first hours without OPA ceilings saw milk up two cents a quart in Connecticut and parts of Massachusetts while other food prices showed little change. Rents rose sharply in some areas, with California and Florida seeing faster increases. Stocks climbed as steel, copper, rubber, and mail-order shares surged then retreated. Agricultural prices advanced, cattle hit new highs, and corn jumped before any sales could adjust. Department stores and manufacturers pledged to hold prices, and relief programs limited further price spikes.
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Connecticut
Massachusetts
California
Florida
Chicago
Omaha
Piepy Ind Omega Bene Or Company
Sears
Agriculture Department
Rain Brings Fine Sleeping Weather Across Iowa
Iowa and Cedar Rapids enjoyed cooling, damp weekend weather with 3.5 inches of rain reported in spots. Cedar Rapids recorded 1.02 inches Sunday plus 2.49 inches Saturday, lowering temps to 49 at Cherokee and Inwood, while 77 in Cedar Rapids at 2 30 p.m. Monday. Highway flooding and stranded motorists capped a deluge affecting multiple counties.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Cherokee
Inwood
Chambers
Iowa County
Quick OPA Revival Is Not Likely
Speaker Rayburn predicted the house would approve a 20 day extension of price controls while Senate Leader Barkley dismissed chances of quick action. A White House conference with President Truman followed focused talks on the end of OPA and a pathway to lasting legislation.
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Washington
Rayburn
Texas
White House
House
Senate
Barkley
Truman
Price Control Talk Tonight On ABC Network
Price Administrator Paul Porter will discuss price control in a 15 minute broadcast at 8 15 p m Central Standard Time over the ABC network.
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Paul Porter
ABC
Truman veto of OPA ends four and a half years of price controls
Senate moves to revive OPA with a continuing resolution but Sen Daniel O'Daniel blocks the measure delaying action until Tuesday. OPA ceases to exist at midnight and critics warn of inflation while supporters urge rapid congressional action. Telegrams to Congress pour in supporting price and rent controls.
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Sen
O’daniel
Texas
Senessoped
OPA
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Carroll Reece
Republican National Committee
Truman
White House
Price Chief Says OPA Will Restore Ceilings After Revival
Washington Price Chief Paul Porter said OPA will push rent and price ceilings back to the June 30 level immediately once Congress restores controls. Porter spoke at a news conference commenting on the potential restoration and related policy steps.
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Washington
Paul Porter
OPA
Congress
Porter
Chaotic Markets Helpered by Wartime Controls Easing
Chaos marked agri markets as producers and traders tested new pricing after wartime CPA controls ended. Hog and cattle runs were light in Chicago and Cedar Rapids with little cattle offered, lambs steady, and grain bids above OPA ceilings failing to move grain. Buyers waited for a clearer settlement as oat stocks ran low and traders held firm.
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CPA
Grocery prices hold in Cedar Rapids as price controls end
OPA Sevy Levels to Grocery prices in Cedar Rapids continued Monday despite price control expiration. Wholesalers and retailers expect unchanged prices for now with fresh vegetables up slightly and green beans seeing small increases. Executives anticipate fall merchandise may ease prices but warn uncertainty persists into the week.
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Cedar Rapids
Retailers Stand Firm on Prices As OPA Lapse Looms
Cedar Rapids retailers vow no price increases as the end of federal controls nears. Stores like Newman's Craemer's and Yager's pledge to follow OPA pricing rules, absorbing or resisting rises and signaling a buyers’ strike if manufacturers push higher costs. Community merchants urge restoration of price controls amid uncertainties.
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Cedar Rapids
N. P. Craemer
Craemer
Craemer’s
John Carey
Martin Dry Company
Jack Yager
Yager
OPA
Syndicate Clothing Company
Renewamen
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