Housing Bill Faces Sharp House Tests in Vote
Washington AP report covers the Truman administration housing bill debate in the House. The chair ruled 132 to 132 as the amendment requiring local referenda on public housing was defeated. Multiple substitutes were defeated as foes argued socialistic spending while Republicans split on a compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rep. Boggs
D-La
Truman
House
Davis
D-Ga
Coudert
RN. Y
Mr. Truman
Rep
Patman
Texas
Lemke
R-N.d
Rep. Wolcott
R-Mich
Wagner Resigns Seat in New York Senate
Gov. Dewey announced the resignation of Sen. Wagner ailing at 72, informed by his son that the move would be filed with Secretary Curran before nightfall. The resignation triggers a November election to fill the remainder of the term expiring January 1, 1981.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Thomas E. Dewey
Sen
Wagner
D-N.y
Paul E. Lockwood
Dewey
Empire State
Thomas J. Curran
Baruch Challenged Truman Over War Mobilization Plan
Bernard M. Baruch urged President Truman to adopt a swift postindustrial mobilization plan. He blamed White House delays and noted the NSRB's blockage of a price wage and rent controlled proposal. The remarks followed Hill’s resignation as NSRB chairman and questioned the vacant post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Bernard M. Baruch
Truman
Baruch
National Security Resources Board
White House
Armed Forces Industrial College
Arthur M. Hill
NLRB
Hill
Mon C. Walgren
Senate
John R. Steelman
NSRB
Fire damages Cedar Rapids plant. firecracker blamed
A fire at the Steel Products Company plant 40 Eighth Avenue SW caused an estimated 3000 to 5000 dollars in damage Monday night. Fire started in the paint shop exhaust pipe after boys shot firecrackers nearby. Loss covered by insurance. building owned by Mrs Milvoy Horsky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Products Company
Eighth Avenue
L. W. Woolfolk
Melvin Thompson
Central Fire Station
Thompson
Iowa Machine Company
Milvoy Horsky
Three Cedar Rapids Men Hurt in Accident
Three Cedar Rapids men en route to a Republican meeting in Des Moines were injured in a crash near Belle Plaine. Deputy Auditor Theodore Birdsall Maurice L. Nathanson and L Curtise Wood sustained head injuries and cuts. Joseph Przybylski of Evanston Illinois was fined for illegal passing after his car hit the Wood vehicle. Mrs Fridona nl suffered a broken collarbone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids News
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Belle Plaine
Theodore Birdsall
Maurice L. Nathanson
L. Curtise Wood
Birdsall
Nathanson
Wood
Joseph Przybylski
Evanston
Ill
Przybylski
Iowa Highway Patrol
Vinton
Fridona Nl
diner complaint ends in polite waiter
A chronic complainant user visits a diner and vents at a waiter who says the delay stems from their politeness. The exchange highlights humor in customer service tensions.
Liberals Claim Historic Landslide Victory in Canada
In Toronto a sweeping Liberal win gives Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent 193 of 262 seats, leading in all provinces except Alberta. The Conservatives secure 42 seats as Liberals gain a mandate to 1954. St. Laurent vows peace and prosperity and broad social reforms including health insurance.
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Toronto
Liberal Party
Louis St. Laurent
Liberals
Canada
Democrats
House of Commons
Alberta
Progressive Conservatives
Commons
Conservatives
St. Laurent
W. L. Mackenzie King
King
Suit Against Realtors Quashed by Federal Judge
Washington federal Judge Alexander Holtzoff dismissed the government civil suit against the Washington Real Estate Board and 16 individuals for Sherman anti trust violations over brokerage rates. He likened rate fixing to labor union wage setting and said it is not inherently illegal without showing unreasonable restraint. A related criminal action against the groups was previously dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alexander Holtzoff
Washington Real Estate Board
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Holtzoff
Edward M. Curran
Prisoners plan escape from lock using door weakness
Five prisoners jailed for drunkenness pooled their knowledge of escape methods and began working on their cell door lock in Arvin California. Police had to call a locksmith to free them.
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Arvin
Calif
Mystery Diapers Tied To Newborn Deaths At Lake Wales Hospital
Investigation continues into the deaths of four newborns over three days at a Lake Wales hospital. Doctors warn aniline dyes used to mark diapers may cause methemoglobinemia through skin absorption, urging boiling and thorough drying of diapers to prevent toxin exposure. A fifth infant showed bluish discoloration but recovered after transfusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Wales, Fla
Journal of the American Medical Association
Lake Wales
AMA Journal
Girl Swimmer Lost Feet in Lake Tahoe Speedboat Incident
In Reno AP report, 13 year old Imogene Wittsche and Janet Lutz of Roseville Calif were swimming at Lake Tahoe when a hit run speed boat struck between them. Imogene lost a foot and the other was severely injured. the pilot did not stop and the amputated limb was treated at a hospital.
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Reno
Imogene Wittsche
Janet Lutz
Roseville
Calif
Lake, Tahoe
F. W. Brenzel
Janet
Imogene
House Group Backs Farm Support Rise
The House Agriculture Committee approved 17 to 9 a 1950 farm program boosting price supports and allowing direct subsidies to producers in a limited trial for three commodities. The bill, backed by Agriculture Secretary Brannan, faces party line division and a rules committee path to the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Agriculture Committee
Pace
D-Ga
House
Brannan
Republican Committee
High Winds and Rain Hit Iowa Towns
Strong winds and heavy rain lashed Iowa with Council Bluffs flood damage four inches of rain caused street flooding and washed away manhole covers. Marshalltown and nearby towns lost electric service while Cedar Rapids recorded 0.14 inches of rain and a monthly total of 6.9 inches. Temperature highs reached 89 and lows 67.
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Cedar Rapids
Weather Bureau
Council Bluffs
Marshalltown
Laurel
Haverhill
Ferguson
Gilman
Melbourne
Baxter
Rhodes
Republican Official Quits Post with Blast at Scott
Vice chairman Thomas E. Coleman quit the Republican strategy committee blasting National Chairman Hugh D. Scott Jr. for failing to keep the group moving. Coleman, Wisconsin finance chairman, said the committee had merit but delayed appointments and lost months of work during this session of Congress. He contrasted the strategy panel with senatorial and congressional committees that he said have functioned effectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas E. Coleman
Republican Strategy Committee
G.O.P
Hugh D. Scott
Coleman
Wisconsin
Republican Finance
Scott
National Committee
Omaha
Czech Reds Charge Plot By Vatican
Prague reports the Communist government accuses Vatican diplomatic staff of subversive activity. Justice minister Cepicka named Archbishop Beran and Msgr. Verolino as masterminds behind efforts to undermine the state and amid a shift toward severing ties.
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Vatican
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Holy See
Mindszenty
Hungary
Josef Cardinal Mindszenty
Alexei Cepicka
Klement Gottwald
Beran
Msgr
Gennaro Verolino
Cepicka
Verolino
Budapest
Vatican Says Romanian Regime Wiped Out Catholic Hierarchy
The Vatican reports Romania arrested Archbishop Aaron Marton of Albi Giulia on June 21 and Bishop Antonio Durocovici of last on Sunday, accusing the government of violent persecution. It denounces Czech decrees as absurd and ridicu lous and cites Prague measures to gag Archbishop Beran.
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Vatican City
Vatican
Romania
Aaron Marton
Albi Giulia
Antonio Durocovici
Last
Prague
Josef Beran
Johnson urges peacetime armed forces over million and a half
Secretary of Defense Johnson told the House Armed Services Committee that peacetime forces must be permanently maintained above 1.5 million. He cited postwar conditions requiring sustained strength and noted current forces total about 1,626,000, far above the prewar levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Johnson
Congress
House Armed Services Committee
Army
Navy
Air Force
United Noain
Deadline July 1 For Homestead Tax Exemption
Cedar Rapids City Assessor Jim Scolaro warns of the July 1 deadline for homestead tax exemption applications. About 14,400 filed so far this year, with 14,031 for all of 1948. Latecomers may present deeds or contracts at Linn County Recorder Jones office to obtain a certificate, then file at the assessor. A 25 mill credit on up to 2,500 valuation could save homeowners up to 62.50 on next year’s bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Jim Scolaro
Scolaro
Linn
Dempsy Jones
Jones
Recorder’s Office
Assessor’s
Senate Keeps Injunction Authority in Labor Strike Fight
In a tight vote the Senate backed keeping judicial injunctions as a tool against national emergency strikes and approved new plant seizure powers under Taft Hartley. The administration’s repeal effort suffered a 50 to 40 defeat and vice president Barkley did not cast a deciding vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Taft
Ohio
Tobin
Labor Department
Alben W. Barkley
Los Angeles
Barkley
Bendix Strike Pact Reached After 70 Day Walkout
Washington report says management and labor reached a tentative settlement of the Bendix Aviation strike in South Bend after an all night bargaining session led by Walter Reuther. The pact awaits ratification by union members with officials emphasizing no government coercion was used in the talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Bendix Aviation Corporation
South Bend
Walter Reuther
CIO
United Automobile Workers
Reuther
Symington
John W. Gibson
Arthur S. Vint
Detroit
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Operators Reject Lewis Three Day Week Proposal
Soft coal operators at a Virginia West Virginia industry meeting unanimously rejected John L. Lewis's proposal for a temporary three day work week. The stance comes two days before the current wage contract with Lewis's United Mine Workers expires. About 480000 miners are on a 10 day vacation and slated to return July 5 if an understanding is not reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
John L. Lewis
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Iowa Senators Split On Taft Hartley Injunction Amendment
In Washington the senate defeated a labor bill amendment pushing to keep the Taft Hartley injunction against national emergency strikes. Voting for the amendment were Gillette and others. against were Hickenlooper. On a separate Lucas proposal to bar injunctions but allow plant seizure, Gillette favored and Hickenlooper opposed. The senate then approved Taft’s plan to use both injunctions and plant seizure to delay national emergency strikes, with looper voting for and Gillette against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Lucas
Taft
Sen
Holland
D-Fla
Washington
Iowa
Sen. Holland
Hickenlooper
Gillette
Sen. Lucas
Korean fighting erupts as UN reports heavy clashes
The United Nations Commission for Korea said on Tuesday heavy fighting has broken out between northern and Southern Korean forces near the front lines as the conflict worsens.
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Lake Success
INS
United Nations Commission For Korea
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U.S
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