Corn Tops Two Dollars for First Time in Chicago History
The July corn futures on the Chicago board of trade breached $2.00 a bushel for the first time in 99 years, rising after opening near $1.98 and touching a high around $2.00 as cash grain offers from farmers increased. Dealers cited cash buying, weather, and harvest prospects as key factors behind the surge, with overnight rains and floods in the Midwest adding to price support.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Rious
Atlantic Coast
Iowa Attorney General Rankin Dies After Long Illness
John M. Rankin 74, longtime Iowa official and jurist, died in Des Moines Veterans Hospital after a extended illness following his third term election as attorney general. A Spanish American War veteran, Rankin served as district judge Keokuk 1925 to 1938 and held Iowa House seats in 1921 1923 and 1925 before entering state legal service. He is survived by wife and daughter.
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Des Moines
John M. Rankin
Veterans Hospital
Rankin
Keokuk
Iowa
Fulton County
Western Normal College
Bushnell
Kent College of Law
Chicago
Sixth Illinois Infantry
Ard
Fred D. Everett
George A. Wilson
More Rain Due For All of Iowa
Iowa faces continued wet weather with heavy showers forecast across eastern and southern regions over the next five days. Two to three inches of rainfall expected, with cooler temperatures and rising streams possibly affecting southern and eastern river basins. Cedar Rapids saw a brief shower with temperatures in the 70s as the day progressed.
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Pedal Rapids
Iowa
Estern
Morrow
Eathier Bureau
Ain Des Moines Eather Bureau
E State
State Highway Commission
Iowa City
Brighton
Wapello
Oakville
Demand of Unions Seen as Boosting Rail Cost
A railroad spokesman said demands by five operating brotherhoods for over 40 rule changes would cost railroads about one billion dollars annually. The rules would raise wages for equal or less work, add unnecessary crews, affect work assignments, and limit train lengths and power-unit crews, potentially raising overall operating costs significantly.
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Chicago
D. P. Loomis
National Carrier Committee
Loomis
Carbon Visit Policy Eases Kin Visits To Reich G I s
FRANKFURT AP American soldiers in Germany may receive 15 day visits from cousins mothers in law or other relatives by blood or marriage. The army announced Friday this revision widening earlier rules which limited visits to relatives with more than half support.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Rent Bill Extends Controls Amid Housing Debate
The Senate passed a rent control extension through February 29 1948 with a 15 percent lease-flex clause. Critics warn tenants risk coercive lease terms while supporters call the measure better than no law. Housing officials fear nonresidential building limits could hurt home construction during material shortages.
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Senate
Frank R. Creedon
Creedon
Sen
Sparkman
D-Ala
Taylor
Sen. Hawkes
R-N.j
Seek July 28 Bond Election for Cedar Rapids Stadium
Cedar Rapids petitions seek a July 28 vote on an 85 000 dollar supplement to fund a multi purpose stadium. The Memorial commission filed the request after cost estimates exceeded the 215 000 approved last year. Petitions must be mailed to 225 Third Street SE by Saturday. About 850 signatures are needed for a special election.
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John Beck
Stadium Advisory Committee
Memorial Commission
Stadium Committee
Third Street SE
Beck
President Truman Accepts Brazil Visit Invitation
President Truman accepted Brazil invitation and plans a possible trip within months. Brazilian Ambassador Carlos Martins announced the decision after leaving a White House conference with the president.
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Washington
Truman
Brazil
Carlos Martins
White House
Mississippi Flood Threat No. Crest Hits Hannibal Area
The Mississippi River rose toward record crests threatening Hannibal Missouri and surrounding areas as floodwaters spread across farm lands. Evacuations continued in Iowa Illinois and Missouri with Red Cross preparing for up to 1000 homeless in Hannibal while towns like Hull and Alexandria faced ongoing evacuations and rising water in lowlands along the Missouri and Mississippi rivers.
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Mississippi
Iowa
Missouri
Hannibal-Quincy
Illinois
Pike County
Ill
Hull
Kinderhook
Red Cross
Snylevee
Clifford Windsor
Alexandria
Canton
Hannibal
Lexington
Boonville
Oakville
Wapello
Iowa River
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Hamburg
Nishnabotna River
Ukrainian 17 soldiers sentenced to death by tribunal
A Polish AP report states a military tribunal in Warsaw on Thursday sentenced 17 Ukrainian servicemen to death. The proceedings remain undisclosed and the verdict awaits further official action.
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Warsaw
Camp Good Health Fund Seeks Donations For Cedar Rapids Camp
Sunday marks visitors day at Camp Good Health eight miles from Cedar Rapids on the Lincoln highway to Mt Vernon. Fund total shows 5095.20 raised toward a 1899.80 remaining. donations welcomed via The Gazette Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Cedar Rapids
Lincoln Highway
Mt. Vernon
Big Creek
Bakers’ Union
Camp Good Health Fund
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Owa
United States extends 25 million credit to Iran
Washington AP reports the United States granted Iran a 25 million credit to buy American surplus property for the Iranian army, signaling a military supply arrangement amid ongoing tensions.
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U.S
Iran
Washington
United States
Vacationers urged to have Gazette reach them during travels
The Gazette offers home delivery to vacation addresses with postal routes, promising no missed issues. Call the circulation department at 2-1121 to set up service and provide the vacation address.
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the Gazette
Three Union Officers Sentenced In Contempt Case
Circuit Judge Roland J. Steinle found 26 Local 248 CIO United Auto Workers members and the union guilty of contempt of court over Allis Chalmers strike picketing. Three officers led by President Robert Buse received five months in the house of correction. Local fined 250 dollars for violating a previous court order. Nineteen other defendants got three months or 200 dollar fines. Attorney Arthur Richter said an appeal will argue for criminal contempt procedures.
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Milwaukee
Roland J. Steinle
CIO
United Auto Workers
Allis-Chalmers
Robert Buse
House of Correction
Joseph Dombek
Fred McStroul
Steinie
Owen Lambert
State Assembly
Arthur Richter
Union
Packing Company Cuts Meat Prices Across New York Area
Joseph Nurnberg of Emmett Packing Company announces price reductions up to 14 cents per pound at 108 retail outlets in New York and New Jersey. The cuts, effective Monday, aim to protect the chain against loss of consumer trade and may adjust prices to retain customers.
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New York
New Jersey
Joseph Nurnberg
Emmett Packing Company, Inc
Nurnberg
Taft Plans Radio Address On Labor Bill Tonight
Senator Taft of Ohio scheduled an 8:45 PM CST radio address to discuss a labor bill. Secretary Martin said Taft, who chairs the Senate Republican Policy Committee, arranged the broadcast via Mu-Broadcasting Company.
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Washington
Sen
Taft
Ohio
Martin
Senate
Republican Policy Committee
Mu— Broadcasting Company
Senate Moves to Override Truman Labor Control Bill
The House quickly voted 331 to 83 to override President Truman's veto on the labor control bill, with 71 Democrats, 11 Republicans, and one American Socialist voting to uphold the veto. Senate action looms as negotiators expect a tight two thirds in favor, while Truman courted 13 senators for support.
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Washington
House
Truman
Senate
AFL
CIO
White House
Barkle
Sen. Young
N.D
Iowa Delegation Votes to Override Labor Bill Veto
On the House floor Rep. Dolliver of Iowa was paired for the roll call to override the veto. The seven other Iowa representatives voted to support the override.
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Washington
Iowa
Dolliver
Truman Veto Sparks Wallace Shift in Party Power
House Republican Leader Halleck and RNC Chairman Reece slamed President Truman’s veto as a bid to extend the New Deal coalition. They argue the action would empower Wallace and his followers, pressuring party unity and signaling a fifth term strategy.
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Washington
House
Halleck
Wallace
Truman
Carroll Reece
Reece
Political Action Committee
Major Points of Vetoed Measure
Washington AP outlines key provisions of the vetoed labor bill. It would allow court orders to halt “national calamity” strikes during 80 days of mediation and bar the closed shop. It would restrict unions deemed Communist or sympathetic and curb mass or violent picketing as unfair labor practices. It also targets excessive or discriminatory union dues.
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Washington
Congress grants safety authority to mines agency
An AP report notes the secretariat or subcommittee Congress handed broad authority to the department to enforce safety standards in soft coal pits. The action signals tighter oversight of miner safety and mine operations nationwide.
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Truman vetoes Taft-Hartley bill over public welfare
President Truman vetoed the Taft Hartley labor control bill declaring it a threat to economic freedom and essential public welfare. He sent a message arguing the measure would undermine the trade union movement and national policy.
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Washington
Truman
Truman to explain veto in 15 minute radio address
Kite House announced that President Truman will speak tonight at 8 PM Central Standard Time to explain his veto. The address is expected to last about fifteen minutes.
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Washington
Kite House
Truman
President Warns Taft-Hartley Bill Threatens Unity
President warns the Taft Hartley Act would divide labor and management and invite political action, urging moderate, pro labor reform. He lists nine objections and says the bill risks more strikes, bureaucratic control, and unequal treatment, suggesting a step by step approach and a non partisan inquiry.
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