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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1949
Page
1
The House passed an anti poll tax bill 273 to 116 after a fiery debate. It would outlaw poll taxes for primaries and elections where federal officers are chosen and moves to the Senate. Critics warn of filibuster or death in the Senate. supporters say it fights disfranchisement.
In Washington six of Iowa’s eight GOP congressmen supported the measure while Jensen voted against and Martin was not listed. The approving names were Cunningham Dolliver Gross Hoeven Lecompte and Talle.
The Senate rejected a move to return the poll tax bill to committee by 266 to 123. Opponents argued the measure would outlaw poll taxes as voting prerequisites with constitutional amendment as the proper path. The bill would ban poll taxes for President, VP, and Congress while allowing Southern states to continue current practices for other elections.
J. F. Schuster of Dallas reports a horse thief cut a wire fence and led the horse from a pasture. He tracked tracks in soft ground and noted the suspect could not mount the horse, finding the animal nearby.
At Fort Lewis Tacoma Washington a full blood Shawnee chief named Isaac Gibson holds rank as private in the 2nd Infantry Division. He is second in command of his Shawnee family, with his grandfather described as the current ruler.
The 1949 College All-Stars meet the National Professional Football League champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, at Soldier Field in Chicago on Friday August 12. The Mutual broadcast begins at 8 30 P M with Harry Wismer handling play by play and Red Grange providing color and statistics.
Wednesday evening listings show Tella-Test at 6 00. Piano by Monica at 36 minutes. Rockets Burlington at 36 Rockets Burlington game time 7 35. News with Henry on MBS at 8 00. Thursday afternoon includes Breakfast Club.
Coroner's jury said George Lumsden was fatally struck in downtown Iowa City in an unavoidable accident. Dr. D. F. Fitzpatrick reported the incident after exiting his car and hearing a thud. Police noted marks on the boy matched a tire from the doctor's car.
Washington Atomic Energy Commission Chairman David E. Lilienthal told the Senate committee that the AEC should not merge with any other agency in a government reorganization. He stressed the AEC’s special nature and its direct reporting to the President and endorsed Hoover commission ideas except for creating a treasury accountant general with broad counting powers.
A United Nations source says Secretary General Trygve Lie refused a Prague government demand to dismiss 30 Czechoslovak employees. The exchange, begun last January, stated the workers were employed under UN rules and would stay as long as duties were fulfilled in Lake Success. The Czech request followed accusations they opposed the regime and passports would be affected when their time expired. Lie could not agree with the demand after review.
Local ranchers criticize coyotes for killing sheep lambs and chickens on rural properties, urging stronger control measures and protective efforts to safeguard livestock.
Dover England AP report details Dutch housewife Mrs Willy Croes van Rijsel failing to cross the English Channel after 14% hours of swimming. She was within about a mile and a half of Dover when she quit. Earlier in the week English teen Philip Mickman failed after 13 hours. The last successful crossing was Tom Blower on August 30, 1948.
Deere and Company announced a 35 cent preferred dividend and a 25 cent regular dividend plus a 75 cent extra dividend on common stock. The dividends are payable September 1 to holders of record August 10.
London report says Russia formally accused Yugoslavia of imprisoning torturing and flogging 31 Soviet citizens in Yugoslavia and demanded their immediate release. The second Soviet note within a week pressed Belgrade with details of torture and denial of hearings.
Seven dairy-state senators proposed an amendment to the defense department appropriation bill to restore a prohibition on purchasing butter substitutes for the armed services. Senator Wiley notes the ban has stood for 18 years and was dropped by the house appropriation committee. The group cites government butter purchases to support prices and urges oleo not be used in the services.
Frank Bane of Chicago urged three steps to curb rising government costs. He called for local and state governments to assume more responsibility, withdrawal of state from local taxes, and withdrawal of federal government from state areas. The roundtable at the Council of State Governments Midwest conference in Davenport drew about 200 officials.
Detroit Recorder's Judge George Murphy said his brother, late Supreme Court Justice Frank Murphy, died without a will and with only personal property. He will pursue probate though he expects little to be involved.
Perry Florida AP Ernest Thomas identified as the fourth Negro in the Groveland assault case was shot and killed by a sheriff s posse north of Perry after being found asleep in a wooded area. Sheriff Towles said he was traced since Saturday night and linked to the July 16 attack on a 17 year old housewife. The Groveland case sparked white mob terror. Governor Warren called out the National Guard to restore order. The other three defendants remain in custody and have been indicted by a Lake County grand jury.
Robert A. Pease paid $12 after a smudge fire to drive away flies led to a municipal court order. A fire lookout reported the smoke, prompting the fire department to respond to the scene.
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