Gems are recovered in Chicago end of Kronberg castle theft case
Army investigators report that nearly all jewels taken from Kronberg castle Germany valued up to 1.5 million dollars have been found. The last unaccounted items were located Friday night in a box at the Illinois Central station in Chicago after interrogating Col. Jack W. Durant and his wife Capt. a WAC officer. The couple were married a week before and are held in connection with the theft.
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Miners Return After Anthracite Pact Sealed
John L. Lewis led United Mine Workers to a new contract with anthracite operators granting an 18 percent hourly wage boost and a health and welfare fund funded by a five cent per ton royalty. The deal raises costs by about 1 dollar per ton. 50 to 60 million annually. Five thousand miners resume work Monday after a weeklong strike in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania
Thomas J. Kennedy
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Kennedy
Washington
National Labor Relations
Honor of Indiana Saved as Shirts Sent to Governor
Cincinnati based Mack Shirt corporation moved to save Indiana’s honor after a telegraph request from M Strouse Sons of Columbia City asked for four white broadcloth shirts for Governor Ralph Gates. The box was mailed to the governor to replenish his wardrobe and fulfill duties.
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Ohio
Mack Shirt Corporation
Ralph Gates
M. Strouse Sons
Columbia City
Ind
E. J. Strouse
Gates
Eastern Town Band festival held in Cedar Rapids
The first annual Eastern Town Band festival opened in Cedar Rapids on Saturday under ideal weather. At 2 30 p m the temperature reached 81 degrees with clear skies. The day honored Admiral William F. Halsey, while a cool breeze kept flags fluttering and the weather observer breathed relief after worrying about rain.
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Cedar Rapids
William F. Halsey
CIO Packing Workers Seek One Dollar Minimum
Montreal based CIO United Packinghouse Workers of America announced plans to press an industry minimum of one dollar per hour. The union seeks a guaranteed 40 hour week for 52 weeks with eight holidays, a three week vacation after 15 years, elimination of wage differentials, a checkoff and a closed shop, with contracts renegotiated starting August 11.
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CIO United Packinghouse Workers of America
Peter Cooper To Plead Tuesday in Shotgun Assault
Peter Cooper 34 of Marengo faces an assault with intent to murder charge after allegedly attacking his brother in law Peter Dvorak with a shotgun on Dvorak s farm near Cedar Rapids. Bail set at 3000, true information filed, he to enter plea June 11. attorney Howard Smith appointed. Local pursuit ended with Cooper in custody after a nighttime chase from Walford to Marengo.
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Iowa
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Floyd Philibrick
Howard Smith
William W. Crissman
Dvorak
Cedar Rapids
Cooper
P. J. Whittemore
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Amanas
Whittemore
Iowa County
Chris Englebert
Larry Condon
Halsey Denounces Japs and Backs Universal Training
Admiral William F. Halsey spoke at a press conference and in a public appearance in Eastern Iowa. He urged permanent universal military training and temporary universal conscription, called war the most futile thing, and said atomic bombs saved Japan from quick defeat. He praised Gen. MacArthur, supported continued American occupation in Japan, and argued for conscription to avoid future wars.
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Fishing Mishap Fatal to LaVern Eilers in Anamosa
LaVern Eilers, 23, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Eilers of Anamosa, drowned Friday near Anamosa after falling from a riverbank into Buffalo River. His body was recovered by Emory Welch. fire department efforts failed. Surviving are five brothers and a sister. Funeral at 2 p.m. Monday at Congregational church.
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British in Big Victory Parade
Britain celebrated victory over the Axis with a grand parade reviewed by King George VI and leaders from the United Nations. A 75 strong American unit led the march past Buckingham Palace as the RAF showcased air power. Commanders McNarney Hewitt and Hart were seated with the royal family and cabinet.
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United Nations
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Europe
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Franklin.a. Hart
United States Marines
Truman to Act on Case Antistrike Plan Next Week
The White House said President Truman will send a labor policy message to Congress early next week. He has not decided whether to sign or veto the Case antistrike bill, with action due before the Wednesday deadline unless he lets it become law automatically. Official Charles G. Ross denied reports of two messages, one for a veto and one for approval.
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White House
Truman
Congress
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Ross
Capitol Hill
Senators defend Case bill against CIO critique
Six senators from both parties issued a joint statement affirming that CIO President Philip Murray’s analysis shows the union group opposes any restriction on strikes. The dispute reflects broader Washington contention over the Case measure which would set mediation, facts finding in utility disputes, sue unions on contracts, and curb racketeering claims. House petitions pro and con veto circulate while the White House reports about 3,000 telegrams daily to President Truman on the bill.
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Ball
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Byrd
D-Va
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Hatch
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Smith
R-N.j
Taft
Ohio
Murray
House
White House
Charles Ross
Truman
Busy Day for G.A.R. Chief Gudgel Meets Halsey at Hotel
John M. Gudgel, G.A.R state commander and one of four surviving Civil War veterans in town, spent a busy Saturday meeting the Woman's Relief Corps, posing with Admiral William F. Halsey, and attending the corps convention at the Roosevelt hotel. The 98 year old veteran, who will turn 99 on June 29, wore a Union uniform and noted he can go anywhere, though he is feeling lazy. He enlisted in 1865 at age 18, served with Company K, 148th Illinois, and later farmed near Shenandoah before retiring about 35 years ago.
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Gudgel
G.A.R
Woman’s Relief Corps
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Tennessee
Shenandoah
Infants Under Six Months Barred From Brideships
The War Department announced that infants under six months will be barred from brideships bringing American servicemen's families from the European and Mediterranean theaters.
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Washington
War Department
Halsey Leads Colorful Cedar Rapids Parade Show
Crowds in Cedar Rapids lined downtown streets for the first annual Eastern Iowa Band Festival headlined by Admiral William F. Bull Halsey. The event featured 20 bands, queen candidates, and a daylong concert with marching music at Greene Square and Hawk Eye Downs set for a Saturday night finale.
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William F
Halsey
Iowa
Coe College Military Band
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