French Fear Reprisal War By Russians
John M. Roberts Jr. reports that Western Powers back economic integration of Western Germany into the European recovery program to stop communism but France doubts Russia will not retaliate. Britain and the United States favor Ruhr control while Paris worries about German rearmament and Russian leverage. Allies urge compromise to defend Europe’s first line of defense against Soviet power.
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Germany
Chamber of Deputies
France
Britain
United States
Russia
Europe
Ruhr
Paris
U. S
Western Germany
London
Washington
Franklin Seniors Hold Class Day Ceremonies
The Franklin high school senior class day program was presented in Abbott auditorium Thursday afternoon. The program featured an organ processional and recessional by Robert Swaney, a class song, introductory speech by Thomas Chadima, history by Edd Mason, vocal solo by Susan Moon, class will by Art Hartley, class poems by Patricia Bowne and Chadima, Lord's Prayer and Strike Up the Band by chorus, class prophecy by Van Coleman and Robert Fryrear, a piano solo by Rockwell Daehler, and a bvy presentation by Chadima and Duane Thenhaus.
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Franklin High School
Abbott Auditorium
Robert Swaney
Thomas Chadima
Edd Mason
Susan Moon
Art Hartley
Patricia Bowne
Chadima
Chorus
Donald Burleson
van Coleman
Robert Fryrear
Rockwell Daehler
Duane Thenhaus
Resigns Post at Merchants Bank
Hans N. Boyson of Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids resigns after 43 years as vice president and director. John T. Hamilton says the board accepts the resignation with regret and notes Boyson will devote time to farms near Marion and Waterloo. He joined Merchants National in 1904 and has long led correspondent banks and lending activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans N. Boyson
Merchants National Bank
Cedar Rapids
John T. Hamilton
Boyson
Hamilton
Iowa
Secretaries to Solons Get Boost
Washington AP reports the Senate approved a pay rise for secretaries to senators in under three minutes without debate. The package adds a $869 annual bump to $7,944 for top secretaries, funds new filing cabinets, a $7,500 limousine for the presiding officer, and up to $900 yearly for home-state office rent, with total FY starting July 1 at $56,362,726.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Congress
Bowles challenges Taft to eat words on price rises
Former federal price administrator Chester Bowles challenged Senator Taft of Ohio to eat his words for predicting price declines after price controls were lifted. Bowles noted prices are up about 25 percent since controls ended and warned the gain could continue.
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Bowles
Taft
Cleveland
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Chester Bowles
Americans For Democratic Action
Connecticut
Divorce Case Principals Lay Their Pistols Down
In San Diego California a divorce case ended peacefully as the principals walked into police headquarters and pledged nonviolence. The couple agreed to avoid threats and set aside weapons as they pursue custody and settlement talks under police guidance.
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San Diego
Calif
Police secure firearms during divorce proceedings
Officers took the revolvers for safekeeping and tagged them before placing in the police property room as divorce proceedings continued.
Reorganization of R I Upheld
The U S circuit court for appeals upheld the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company reorganization plan in force for two years. Texas was the sole objector, alleging loss of railroad control without due process, but the court found no rights of Texas affected.
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Chicago
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
U. S. Circuit Court For Appeals
Michael L. Igoe
State of
Texas
Rough and Ready Reopens Post Office Revival in California Town
Rough and Ready California, once seceded as an independent republic and later a ghost town, regains a post office on June 16 after a population revival. Officials resisted altering the name honoring General Zachary Taylor. The town’s brief republic era faded after a July 4th celebration.
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Rough and Ready
Calif
Nevada County
United States
Post Office Department
Zachary
Old Rough and Ready
Taylor
California
Border Patrol Accepts Applications for Inspector Trainee
James Jennison cites rising inquiries as Cedar Rapids civil service official notes border patrol jobs. The U S civil service examiners announce open applications for patrol inspector trainee, first openings since wartime. Superior physical qualifications required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Reeeteeeten border patrol training and promotion plan
Eligibles undergo an intensive training course lasting one to three months. After one year of satisfactory service, they are promoted to patrol inspector with a pay of 3397 dollars per year.
Age Limits Set for Applicants With Veteran Extension
The program sets age limits from 21 to 35 years, with veterans eligible up to 45. Jennison provides the application terms and full requirements. Deadline for applications is June 22.
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Jennison
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John M. Roberts, Jr
AP Foreign Affairs Analyist
Roberts
Franklin
Roosevelt
Florida
Loganberry
Merchants Bank
Solons
Packard
Stemlar-Moakibben, Inc
Fourth Avenue SE
R.I
P.O
Border Patrol
James Jennison
Civil Service Board
Robt. E. Brosh
Yela le UT Keo
Freezer
United Top
Silvertone Portable
Manny Shack
Kenmore
Third Avenue
Homart
SEARS
Eaves
Anise
Maytag
KCRG
A. W. Peterson Co
First Street
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