WLB Denies Ward Action in Sears and Ward Dispute
Washington AP report says War Labor Board disputes Senate subcommittee findings on jurisdiction in Sears, Roebuck case versus Montgomery Ward. Taylor, WLB vice chairman, notes Sears decision came from Sixth regional board and awaited final disposition, while Ward involved different facts and jurisdiction.
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Washington
War Labor Board
Senate
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Montgomery Ward
George W. Taylor
WLB Vicechairman
McCarran
D-Nev
Sears
National Board
National Labor Relations Board
CIO
WLB
Taylor
Attorney General
Roosevelt Coach Paulsen Granted Leave of Absence
Clarence A. Paulsen of Roosevelt high school received a leave of absence from the Cedar Rapids board of education as he awaits duties as a United States Navy lieutenant junior grade. Succeeding him, S. A. Cooper was named head coach at 2600 dollars annually, with Clement C. Carney as assistant coach at 2100 dollars. Catherine Eckstein was named principal of Cleveland school succeeding Adeline Montillon, who served 44 years in the system. A tribute to Montillon, written by Superintendent Arthur Deamer, was entered into the record.
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Clarence A. Paulsen
Roosevelt High School
Cedar Rapids Board of Education
J.g
United States Navy
S. A. Cooper
Roosevelt
Clement C. Carney
McKinley
Cooper
Don't Blame Me in Case of Page Boy, Congressman Asks
Rep. Kleberg of Texas denied knowledge of any arrangements with a Capitol page boy tied to his staff, following a Pearson report about the 13 year old Robert Jackson being discharged after objections by his mother. Kleberg released a prepared statement Monday night disputing charges of firing the boy under pressure to contribute $39 monthly from his pay.
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Bill Elliott
R. R. Roberts
Roberts
Congressman
Washington
Kleberg
Texas
Capitol Page
Drew Pearson
Robert Jackson
R. H. Jackson
Stubborn constipation cure with All Bran testimonial
A letter from Frank Lowe of Des Moines Iowa praises Kellogg's All Bran for ending a 15 year constipation. The ad explains All Bran as a regulating food aiding colonic flora, recommends regular use and water intake, and notes Kellogg's Battle Creek production.
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Frank Lowe
S. JY
St. Des Moines
Iowa
Kellogg's
Kellogg’s
Battle Creek
Record Operation Begins Quietly Minus Tension
Washington dispatch describes the start of the D day invasion with American troops landing on the French coast. An American sergeant vowed they cannot be stopped as assault troops boarded landing craft. The operation carried overwhelming firepower and combat gear, described as a walking arsenal, with troops relieved of duties except arms and ammunition. The piece emphasizes the calm start of a historic military action and the emphasis on ready combat equipment.
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Washington
France
Dispatch
War Department
Europe
Bar Department
Invasion Craft Loads Ready As Ninth Air Force Calls Targets
Willie Willis describes last minute nerves and German and French phrases learned by assault troops. The operation used craft loads rather than traditional units, with one day of emergency rations issued and hot meals promised from field kitchens in France. Overhead, Ninth Air Force Mustangs Thunderbolts and Lightnings covered a narrow urban zone in northern France and Belgium crisscrossed by roads and rail lines toward pillboxes and trenches.
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War Department
France
Ninth Air Force
Belgium
Germany
Short-Term Ration To Allow Time to Set Up Auto Pool
The Office of Price Administration announced a temporary 30 day driving gasoline ration to give applicants time to form car pools. If occupational mileage can not be calculated for three months the short term ration applies. Those who join a pool by expiry receive the full three month ration on renewal. If efforts to join a pool fail, local boards will grant the three month mileage. If boards doubt the applicant’s efforts they will evaluate accordingly.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Turn Down Board on Buying New Chassis
Cedar Rapids school board faced a setback Monday night in its plan to buy a new school bus. Although body and chassis were approved at the May 16 meeting, a government release for the chassis was denied after the purchase. The board will keep the old bus pending release for the new chassis.
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Cedar Rapids
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Sandor S§, Klein
Willie Willis
Dad
Mom
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