Truman Heads West On 18 State Speaking Tour
President Truman embarks on an 18 state grass roots tour aboard the Truman Train, confident as he departs Washington. He plans a Chicago speech and dinner with Jacob M. Arvey and Edward J. Kelly, with coverage on WGN. Flood area changes force a flight plan shift to inspect Northwest damage before proceeding to Oregon and Portland.
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Truman Visits Pittsburgh Reach Allegheny Roots
A reception committee led by Mayor David Lawrence County Commissioner John Kane and County Legion Commander William Forsythe greeted President Truman at Union Station. The president walked out for a handshake amid railroad workers. Forsythe quipped about roots in Allegheny County and Truman expressed hope the political vine will take root there.
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Senate boosts old age pensions and expands social security
The Senate approved a five dollar per month increase in old age pensions and raised the federal state pension ceiling from forty five to fifty dollars. The measure also adds five dollars for blind pensions and three dollars for dependent children. House conferees must agree. The bill keeps existing social security rules and blocks the treasury plan to redefine employe status which would bring about 750000 more workers under coverage.
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Peace bond ruling in Cedar Rapids strike case stalls decisions
In Cedar Rapids Justice of the Peace H R Churchill heard peace bond applications against six strikers and three protesters from the Wilson and Company packinghouse. He postponed ruling, stating he would not issue bonds based on the testimony given, while processing resumed production and back-to-work numbers rose. The proceedings named Eleanor Ramos Catherine Benham Mary May and six male workers including Stanley Mary Leo Unash and George Trachta among the accused.
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Polio Carried by Flies Says City Health Officer
Dr D S Challed cited evidence that flies spread polio in animals and contaminate food, urging fly control to block the disease. He noted flies carry at least 20 other illnesses including typhoid fever tuberculosis and infant summer complaint.
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Vandals Wreck Church and School on Ely Road
Vandalism damaged the Union church and nearby Union school on Ely road south of Cedar Rapids. Doors and windows were forced, interiors left in disarray with torn pulpit items, broken candles, scattered hymnals, and chalk dust across floors. Over 1000 library books and classroom materials were strewn about. Flowers from nearby cemetery beds were also taken. Police began an investigation after witnesses saw five youths near the buildings around 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
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Tobin to Union: Take It Easy
New York Times reports President Daniel J. Tobin urged AFL Teamsters leaders in a confidential letter to avoid wage strikes, warning labor could falter after the next general election. He urged officers to keep members at work and restrain strikes in the coming year.
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Teens Drowned When Car Plunges Into Scioto River
Three teenagers died when their car left a road near Columbus and plunged into the Scioto River on Friday. Rescue crews recovered all victims from the water, authorities said.
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Russia Grants Loan to Finns amid Reparations Pause
Russia awards Finland a $5 million loan as Finland halves its wartime reparations to the Soviets. The cut, effective July 1 with Finland’s general elections, is described as a Soviet friendship gesture. PM Mauno Pekka til a warns voters against former policy supporters.
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Former Prof Heads Tavern Proprietors
Philip Guarino, ex psychology professor at Boston College and former student at Boston College, Harvard, the Sorbonne, Heidelberg, and the American Academy at Rome, has been elected president of the Washington Tavern Owners Association. Guarino runs Phil's Spaghetti House in Washington.
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Voorhees Nominated as Assistant Secretary of the Army
President Truman named Tracy S. Voorhees a New York attorney as assistant secretary of the army. Voorhees, 56, served as an army officer in the last war.
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Dewey Campaign Denies Vice Presidential Ticket Plan
Washington reporters heard Dewey managers dismiss rumors of a Dewey-Vandenberg ticket with Vandenberg as a one term president. Brownell stated Vandenberg would not accept second place, calling the initial report phony.
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Kirsch Denied New Trial In Tax Evasion Case
Federal Judge Charles A. Dewey denied Grover M Kirsch a new trial on income tax evasion charges. The Waterloo tavern owner, 55, was sentenced to 18 months in prison and a $10 000 fine after a jury found him guilty of evading $43 000 in 1944 taxes and $119 000 from 1941 to 1945. The jury deliberated a day and a half.
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No Guarantee Voice Fiasco Won’t Be Repeated
Washington AP A State Department official told a joint Senate committee there is no adequate assurance that foreign broadcast programs like Know North America will not be repeated. William T. Stone said plans are underway for supervision of government sponsored programs carried by private networks and noted staff shortages hindered preflight script scrutiny.
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Marshall warns on slash in European recovery aid
Secretary of State Marshall told reporters the proposed 533 million dollar cut to Marshall Plan funds would transform European recovery from reconstruction to mere relief. He warned the cut could worsen Europe’s political situation as Congress fights over the appropriation, with supporters seeking to restore funds and House leaders aiming to send the measure to the Senate by nightfall.
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Long Distance Troup Averted
A threat of a 25 000 long lines strike in 42 states was averted when negotiators signed a 21 month contract reached with the American Telephone and Telegraph Company and the CIO American Union of Telephone Workers. The agreement awaits union ratification and allows wage talks to reopen once during the term with some local rate increases.
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Wallace Is Barred From Ohio Ballot
Secretary of State Edward J. Hummel on a Friday banned the Wallace for President party from the Ohio ballot under a law that bars groups engaged in un American activity.
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Gazette Vacation Notice Encourages Mail Forwarding
Vacationers are urged to inform the Gazette circulation department of their vacation address and dates. The paper will be mailed to the vacation address and resumed at home upon return.
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Realtors Win Acquittal of Price Charge
In Washington federal court Justice Curran directed acquittal for the National Association of Real Estate Boards and the Washington real estate board on charges they conspired to fix commissions. The case had charged anti trust violations and involved 15 Washington board members. The justice department planned a civil suit seeking an order against alleged commission agreements.
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Rainfall modest as drought persists in Cedar Rapids area
A Weather Bureau projection indicates light scattered showers this weekend and midweek mainly in Iowa, not enough to end the dry spell. Temperatures remain above normal with Cedar Rapids and statewide highs near 90s and lows around mid 50s to lower 60s.
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Fire Dept Waters Gardens at Hills Iowa
The Hills fire department tested hydrants and pumping stations this week and used water to irrigate town gardens to avoid raising water bills. No rain occurred and officials say the watering was for testing and garden care purposes.
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Princess Elizabeth to Withdraw from Public Engagements
London reports confirm Princess Elizabeth will become a mother. Buckingham Palace says she will undertake no public engagements after June, with birth expected in autumn likely October. The baby would be next in line for the throne after Elizabeth herself, home possibly Windlesham Moor.
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Couple Take Children on Big Family Vacation
In Argenta Illinois an AP report notes Lynn and Mrs McConkey decided to bring their large clan to Fish Creek Wisconsin for a vacation August 8 to 21. The family included 26 of their own children 13 grandchildren and several in laws. They rented a camp of eight cottages for the stay.
Court Told Miner Head To Bargain
Washington John L Lewis bowed to a federal court order and agreed to bargain with the Southern Coal Producers Association on a new wage contract. Judge Goldsborough said Lewis sought to destroy the 14 association signatories and warned that failure to comply could raise contempt fines.
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