FBI Confirms Heirens Print Linked to Degnan Kidnapping
Chicago FBI and authorities confirm a fingerprint on the Degnan ransom note matches William Heirens, 17, University of Chicago student and suspect. State's Attorney Tuohy keeps results secret and suspends questioning until Sunday afternoon.
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Truman Urges Citizens to Back Continued Price Controls
Washington AP taft to reply on radio Sunday night as Truman warns that price and rent controls end Sunday midnight but fight continues. President appeals to business, producers and workers to uphold regulations and urges OPA staff to stay at battle stations while Congress debates reviving controls.
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Degnans Reach Out to Heirens Parents in Shared Tragedy
Mr and Mrs James Degnan whose six year old daughter Suzanne was kidnapped and murdered last January say their hearts go out to the parents of William Heirens 17. They acknowledge the burden now shared by Heirens family and hope for solace.
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FBI confirms fingerprint match in Heirens kidnapping case
Tuohy and assistants hailed FBI results that link the kidnaping note to William Heirens by a fingerprint on the note matching Heirens’s left little finger. The discovery strengthens the state's case as Heirens’ parents visit his hospital bedside and seek legal counsel.
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Blandy Sets Bikini Bomb Test Time
Vice Admiral Blandy announced tests of an atomic bomb aboard the U S S McKinley at Bikini will proceed at 8 30 am Bikini time on Monday 3 30 pm CST Sunday unless weather requires change. The one hour advance was disclosed today.
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Broadcast plan for atomic bomb test coverage today
Three pooled network broadcasts are planned around today’s test. Takeoff from Kwajalein is set for about 12:30 local. Bomb drop coverage runs 3 to 5 with interviews with the pilot and bombardier at 6. More details appear in the radio column.
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Cedar Rapids Rain Totals 2.33 Inches Saturday Night
Cedar Rapids logged 2.33 inches of rain from Friday midnight to Saturday 10 p.m. The rain fell in portions: .46 inches by noon, .92 from noon to 8:30 p.m., and .95 between 8:30 and 10 p.m. Temperatures cooled from 82 to 70 degrees by 8:30 p.m. Streets flooded with a drainage ditch overflowing and downed branches reported on Rockford road SW and at Second Avenue and Twelfth Street SE.
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White House Receives 293 Wires on OPA Veto
Washington News reports 293 telegrams reached the White House about President Truman's veto of the OPA bill. Of these, 268 were favorable and five unfavorable, with messages arriving soon after the veto was announced at noon.
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Camp Good Health Fund Tops Goal for 1946 in Cedar Rapids
Hanford Post No. 5 of the American Legion boosted the Camp Good Health Fund by $50, pushing the total to $4,408.97, $23.47 over the $4,385.50 goal set for the 1946 camp season. The article notes continued fundraising and a page continuation on Page 4.
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Byrnes Presses Molotov on Paris Peace Conference Timing
Secretary of State Byrnes urged Molotov for a firm decision on a full dress peace conference this summer. He said Molotov asked for two to three more days, setting the showdown around Monday. Byrnes warned the United States may press ahead with separate treaties if Russia blocks the talks in Paris, July 20.
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Truman orders shortages probe amid veto speech
President Truman announced in a radio address that he asked Attorney General Clark to probe factors behind shortages to determine if anyone is criminally responsible and to assign responsibility. He warned that the veto of the OPA extension could multiply withholding of goods and spur buyers to wait for better prices.
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Custer Survivor Dies in Indiana Hospital
Rochester Indiana man tied to Custer legend died after a 10 day illness in a local hospital. authorities did not release full details.
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Chiang Rejects Compromise for Chinese Peace
SHANGHAI CP Gen Chiang Kai shek on Saturday night rejected a compromise plan for Chinese peace backed by Gen George C Marshall The American press rushed to avert a civil war between Nationalists and Communists An overnight meeting with Chiang was to decide on concessions offered by the Communists to extend the truce If Chiang accepts a cease fire will be issued Sunday If he rejects Americans fear a bloody civil war
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Auto Union Bars Reas From Policy Making Job
Detroit the CIO United Auto Workers said a caucus of state apportion within the union...
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Eviction Delayed As Veterans Build Family Home
World War II veteran Jack Lloyd and his four children received a Saturday eviction delay as Cedar Rapids builders raced to finish a new house on Southland Street. Local carpenters and volunteers battled rain to raise walls, roof studs, and sheathing, with Lloyd hopeful for completion today.
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Chuck Severn
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Chuck Sovern
Sovern
Howard McLaughlin
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Truman vetoes extension of price control law
President Truman announces he returned to Congress without his approval the extension of the price control act. He says he consulted top government officials and warned inflation would raise prices for every citizen, urging readers to study his veto message.
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Landlords Urged To Hold Boosts to 15 Percent
The National Apartment Owners association urged landlords nationwide to limit rent increases to 15 percent of current levels. President George M. Englar announced telegrams to members in 50 major cities asking them to hold increases to the pre war average of 18 years.
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George M. Englar
Real Estate Board Urges Rent Increase Move
Washington and the National Association of Real Estate Boards engage members urging a rent increase by a specified percentage. The note targets 31,000 realtors and references Omacotons H. Maenser from a related organization.
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Senate Rejects Union Ban Against Supervisors
Senate votes down a proposal to curb union activity by foremen and supervisory staff. The measure, offered as an amendment to a labor department appropriation bill, would have blocked use of National Labor Relations Board funds for supervising foremen. The amendment failed 34 to 31.
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No Other Authority To Continue Price Rule
A brief item notes that no other authority will continue the price rule, as President T OPA bill is sustained. The report mentions reactions and ongoing discussions among observers about policy direction and impacts.
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