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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1946
Page
4
Washington reports high officials consider restoring meat rationing as meat supplies may shrink with a projected 2 billion pounds drop this year and perhaps another billion next year. Pork likely plentiful while beef veal and lamb become scarce. rationing could return by December or early next year depending on livestock feed and grain policies.
An intense contest at Kwajalein to name the bombardier for the B 29 that will drop the atomic bomb on Bikini. Maj. Tom Ferebee and Capt. Kermit Beahan lead, with dark horses in the running. Gen Kepner will announce the winner hours before takeoff after practice runs and dummy drops.
Detroit officials of Chrysler local 7, CIO United Auto Workers report their 8,500 members have begun a drive for another wage boost to complement the 18 14 cent hourly increase granted Jan 26. UAW Chrysler dept head Norman Matthews says the executive board will meet in Cleveland to discuss a blanket review of wage classifications. Observers see this as the start of a broader wage push across the auto industry amid UAW criticism of OPA price controls.
In Chicago the American Meat Institute asserts on Saturday that most housewives are paying about 30 percent more than OPA ceiling prices for round steaks rib roasts and neck roasts.
Chicago dispatch reports President Truman attends church less frequently not due to waning faith but because secret service searches and crowding disrupt services. Brig. Gen. Harry H. Vaughan says a typical church visit requires rope off sections and turns away worshippers, making his presence a distraction.
In Havana early returns from about one third of precincts show Manuel Fernandez Supervielle, backed by President Ramon Grau San Martin, leading with 42 344 votes for Havana mayor. Opponents Carlos Miguel de Cespedes and Raul Menocal tally 20 316 and 16 290 respectively.
Mrs. Frank E. Young, 64, lifelong Van Horne resident, died suddenly Saturday of coronary thrombosis after knee surgery at a Vinton hospital. Born November 18, 1882, she married Sept. 25, 1902. Survived by husband, son Wesley of Waterloo, three daughters near Newhall Pine River Minn and Van Horne, three Kerkman brothers, and five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending.
DES MOINES AP The president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters AFL suspended 22 Des Moines Local 90 members from work on charges by Quinn faction supporters. The 22 will be tried by a Tobin appointee. A separate local charter was granted for Des Moines Yellow Cab drivers.
Ninety four small American flags placed on veterans' graves at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids disappeared between Wednesday and Saturday during Memorial day observances. Mrs. A E Schoendelen, president of the American Legion auxiliary, reported no other cemeteries lost flags and said replacements are hard to obtain.
El Kabir Shrine initiated 140 candidates from 30 eastern Iowa communities in the spring ceremonial at the Memorial building. Potentate William M. Wiley presented an Iowa flag to Deputy Grand Secretary George E. Farmer, representing the Masonic grand lodge.
The motor vessel Saturnia reached New York from Southampton bringing 999 warbrides and children, 159 civilians, 18 army officers and enlisted men, and one Red Cross worker. Nine children and a mother were hospitalized at Fort Hamilton, but no serious illnesses aboard, said Transport Surgeon Capt. William Reilly. Passengers included 306 children.
About 75 striking seamen boarded the Canada Steamship Lines freighter in the Welland canal near Port Osborne before dawn. the non union crew was forced ashore. An attempt to board a passenger vessel failed when entrances were sealed and rails greased.
A walkout of 800 AFL union bakers in 60 Kansas City bakeries left the city facing a bread shortage. Weekend supplies were expected to run out by Monday. Bakers seek 15 to 20 cents more per hour, while offers wait at 10 cents.
London based report says the United Nations special committee on refugees formally recommended creating an international agency to aid and resettle up to 3,000,000 homeless in Europe and Asia. Officials noted strong disagreements mean the plan will likely be reconsidered by the economic and social council.
Washington AP report says President Truman criticized Senate changes to his emergency strike control bill while lawmakers pressed for approval of the Case labor disputes measure. Democratic chiefs warned of possible stiffening of the emergency bill as House bloc leaders push for action. Rep. Allen of Illinois voiced a typical remark.
ILA leader Patrick Ryan reports progress toward an agreement with shipping firms to avert a June 15 strike. He cites a Washington state port deal of 1.38 per hour for six hours and 2.07 for overtime, accusing Bridges and Curran of forcing a broader strike. Ryan condemns Labor Secretary Schwellenbach for backing CIO unity over AFL.
CIO maritime leaders in Washington reported assurances from AFL seamen on the Atlantic and gulf coasts to back the CIO strike by not crossing picket lines. The pledge was shown in a letter from John Hawk of New York, secretary treasurer of the AFL Seafarers International Union district.
Princeton report notes U.S. divorces Saturday about twice normal and 40 percent as large as marriages. Dr. Paul C. Glick of the U.S. Bureau of the Census spoke at the Population Association of America meeting on Saturday.
Tehran reports an agreement signed between Iran and Azerbaijan. Both sides will stay in their current positions and refrain from attacking each other, according to Tabriz radio on Saturday.
A four engined transport plane carrying American servicemen caught fire in flight above the Amalfi coast and plunged into the sea two miles offshore. Thirty of the 38 aboard were feared dead with eight bodies found and identified and 22 missing presumed dead. Co pilot Lt Keyes said a fire in the crew compartment triggered the disaster as the plane spun and sank after attempts to fight the flames failed.
Mercy hospital nursing school in Cedar Rapids will graduate 28 students today in a joint ceremony with Loras College at Dubuque. Sisters Bar bara Ann Mary Victor Mary Sebastian and Mary Mercedes of the Mercy faculty accompany the graduates. The baccalaureate address at St Raphael's Cathedral will be given by Most Rev Gerald T Bergan bishop of Des Moines at 11 a.m. The afternoon commencement features Leo T Crowley economist and former government administrator as speaker.
City Briefs report Linn Encampment No. 49 I C F meets at 8 p.m. Monday at 838 First Avenue NE with the Royal Purple degree to be conferred. Degree team urged to attend. Call Century Cabs 5146 for service. Rev D Keith Irwin Olivet Presbyterian Church speaks at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday on the Presbyterian general assembly in Atlantic City New Jersey which ended last Wednesday.
Local ad requests readers to contact Kenwood Transfer for expert rug and upholstered furniture cleaning services, highlighting professional treatment and removal of stains.
Public library announces summer hours for boys and girls rooms effective tomorrow. Weekdays and Saturdays run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with unchanged operating times end of week.
William J. Matias, a former FBI agent, campaigns for county attorney elect. He pledges an honest, fair and efficient administration. Political Advertisement.
The Cedar Rapids Stamp club will meet at 8 p.m. Monday at the Montrose hotel. A quiz and movie are on the program. This is one of a series of meetings in which the Stamp club and Coin club will cooperate.
A political advertisement features Ernest Kosek urging support for county initiatives. The spot emphasizes strong leadership, economic development, and community progress, aiming to mobilize voters ahead of local elections.
Effective June 10, new locker hours at Frozen Food Lockers 920 2nd St SW run weekdays Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Sundays and holidays.
A political advertisement urges readers to support Ernest Kosek, framing the vote as a stand for sound government and civic engagement. The message emphasizes responsible leadership and public trust without detailing policy specifics.
St Louis lecturer Harry Coopland will speak at Tuesday noon luncheon of the Optimist Club at the Roosevelt hotel. Optimist members will be joined by guests from the Interservice Club. Coopland will discuss Know Your City.
Ernest Kosek supporters invite voters to phone 6100 for transportation to the polls as part of a political advertisement, aiming to boost participation on election day.
Major Harry E Hoch of Cedar Rapids army recruiting office announced Saturday the re enlistment of Rudolph R Mitchell of Tama and a second recruit whose name was not completed in the report.
Donald G. Grady of Van Horne Both will go into the army with the specialist ra they held at time of discharge. Only men with specialist ratings are eligible to re enlist in their old grades if they have been out of service more than 90 days, Hoch said.
Police arrested 32 year old Marcellus Wilbur Meyer of 210 First Avenue West on a reckless driving charge after he failed to stop at the intersection while driving north on Third Street West and entering First Avenue at high speed Saturday evening according to police records.
Alonzo Kessler a 63 year old farmer living nine miles west of Solon died Friday at City hospital after a long illness. Born near Solon July 21 1880 he lived in the area all his life. Surviving are sister Grace and brothers Ro and Ernest of Solon. Services at 2 p.m. Monday at Brosh Funeral Home Solon burial in Oaklane Cemetery Solon.
Mrs Agnes M Hampton widow of E C Hampton of 1717 Bayenue NE Cedar Rapids died in a Cedar Rapids hospital Friday after 33 years in the city. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 30 p m Monday by Dr J P Van Horn. Burial will be Cedar Memorial Park. Friends may call at the chapel.
Iowa union officials and coal operators condemn a proposed 25-cent-a-ton coal price rise as not one third enough. Only three union mines operated on Saturday while seven vowed not to reopen until price relief is granted. Lt. Cmdr. Hamilton Acheson said operators need 50 to 60 cents more per ton to turn a profit. Commander Acheson cited Iowa UMW leader J P Agnessen calling the proposed increase insufficient.
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