Ad Men Told Customer Is Again Boss
Des Moines reports Merryle S Rukeyser, economist and journalist, described Speaker Martin’s budget plan as a decisive move against inflation. He urged frugal federal housekeeping, tax relief, and reform of labor laws, arguing Americans face a transition back to a competitive economy with the customer as boss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
Martin
House
Merryle Stanley Rukeyser
New York
Rukeyser
International News Service
Washington
Iowa Weather And Civil Notices In Daily Record
Weather report notes high and low temperatures for Monday and a forecast of light snow in the northeast half of Iowa with subnormal temperatures through Friday. Divorces listed include Bach and Collins petitions. Local fines issued for drunkenness speedings and parking, plus multiple birth notices from Cargill and area hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghicare
Minneapolis
New York
Angeles
Sioux City
Iowa
Two Missing in Ship Explosion at Houston Berth
A tanker Lyons Creek exploded in the Houston turning basin while berthed for repairs. At least two people are missing and four injured after the blast, believed caused by accumulated gas fumes in three empty tanks. The explosion tore a large hole through the hull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Red Cross Campaign Totals Near Close in Cedar Rapids
In Linn county the Red Cross drive led by Mrs Paul Huston and Mrs C C Drew shows industrial mercantile commercial and public employes divisions reporting progress under general chair Ray Short. The local headquarters in the Granby building coordinates day and evening auditor shifts with a week long drive and a closing date set for the 10th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granby
Paul Huston
Linn County
C. C. Drew
Ray Short
Cedar Rapids
Red Cross
Cedar Rapids Children Enter Nationwide Art Contest
Original crayon drawings by 17 Cedar Rapids school children have been entered in a nationwide contest offering $6,000 in prizes from the Milton Bradley Company of Springfield Mass. Judges will select nine national and 432 state champions. each national winner receives a $500 government bond. Cedar Rapids contestants include Phyllis Wischmeyer Patricia Kuba Bernard Weinberg Tony Lorenc Joseph Horsky Roberta Hess Joyce Heslop Jean Heslop Lavonne Overman Ronald Wells George Pauk Norma Abodeely Robert Wood David Hughes Mary Fisher Richard Matthews and George Frondle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Milton Bradley Company
Springfield
Mass
Phyllis Wischmeyer
Patricia Kuba
Bernard Weinberg
Tony Lorenc
Joseph Horsky
Roberta Hess
Joyce
Jean Heslop
Lauvonne Overman
Ronald Wells
George Pauk
Minister Severely Hurt in Fall at Home
The Rev. J. P. Van Horn pastor of Rowley Methodist church is in St Luke's Cedar Rapids hospital after sustaining a leg injury from a fall at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
Roy
J. P. van Horn
Rowley Methodist Church
St. Luke’s Feao
Cedar Rapids
Johnston Urges Red Firing Right in Labor Reform
Washington DC former U S Chamber of Commerce head Eric A Johnston now leading the Motion Picture Association urged Congress to allow employers to fire Communists without NLRB involvement. He called industry wide bargaining a distraction and urged minimal federal role in bargaining while asserting Communists are foreign agents not fit for employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
LLP
Eric A. Johnston
United States Chamber of Commerce
Congress
National Labor Relations Board
Johnston
Motion Picture Association
House Labor Committee
NLRB
James Collins Assault Hearing Continued
James Collins aged 77 was freed on a $100 bond after his assault and battery case with his wife was continued to March 12. Justice H. R. Churchill presided as Patrolmen Frank ONeill and Jim Shannon arrested him following the wife's complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Collins
Seventh Avenue SW
H. R. Churchill
Collins
Frank O’neill
Jim Shannon
Justice Churchill
Board Discusses Pay Increases for Parker Lundquist
Dr. J K von Lackum moved to offer Supt Clyde Parker a three year contract raising to 10000 in 1949 but was told such offers are illegal until a new board forms on March 17. The board approved a salary raise for Mrs Bernice Carlson to 125 monthly and discussed Ed Lundquist's potential bonus for cost of living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. von Lackum
Board of Education
Clyde Parker
Parker
Atlantic City
Moline
Ill
Douglas Grant
von Lackum
Finance
Charles Penningroth
Dwight Krumholtz
Ed Moorman
Edwin W. Lundquist
Iowa
Penningroth
Moorman
J. C. Blodgett
Lundquist
Secre
Bernice Carlson
Joe Suma
Heald Bowser
Suma
Bowser
California
Federal grants eyed for Iowa airport projects totals rise
Congress expected to approve a national program costing 124.3 million dollars with 58.9 million from the federal government and the rest from local sponsors. In Iowa cities Burlington Des Moines Mason City Davenport Ottumwa Dubuque Waterloo and Sioux City totals for federal and total costs are listed, with recommended allocations and project components including land improvements drainage roads utilities and engineering overhead. President Truman proposed setting aside 65 million for the purpose though no funds are yet appropriated for the next fiscal year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Iowa
Congress
Burlington
Des Moines
Mason City
Davenport Moline
Ottumwa
Naval Air Station
Dubuque
Waterloo
Sioux City
Tang Sub Lost In Freak 1944 Accident
The Tang submarine, famed for sinking Japanese shipping, exploded in 1944 when the 24th torpedo reversed course, killing 78 crew and saving 9 survivors. Vice Admiral Pordene described the incident during a radio survivors convention. The raid off the China coast had netted 110000 tons of shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tang
Navy
Charles Pordene
Institute of Radio
China
Withholding Statement Applies Ten Percent Deduction
A long form economy note explains an automatic ten percent deduction in the withholding statement and short tax form, outlining how the deduction is calculated and reported.
Riot in India leaves 30 dead and 47 wounded in Lahore
In New Delhi a riot in the walled city of Lahore erupts after a demand for an all Muslim ministry. Thirty people killed and 47 wounded as troops restore order while a curfew is imposed and Hindu Muslim clashes intensify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Delhi
India
Lahore
School Board weighs survey fee and long term plans
The board debates pay through a survey by Childs and Smith and how it ties to a 10 year building program. Proposals discuss percentages for fees and the role of outside guidance in rehabilitation projects while four east side high school site agreements trigger $500 payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Moorman
Polk
Tyler
Childs and
Smith
Moorman
Lincoln School
Grant
East Side
C. J. Lynch, Jr
Paul Lynch
A. L. Albert
R. H. Buresh
Civic Bureau Dinner Open to All Chamber Members
The Civic Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce sets a 6 p.m. Wednesday deadline for this week’s dinner program. V. S. Peterson of E. I. duPont will speak Thursday on Research and Better Living. The event is open to the Young Men's Bureau and senior Chamber members as well as Civic Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
V. S. Peterson
E. I. duPont Company
Peterson
Ames
Contract Miners Win Strike for New Wage System
In Pennsylvania 6000 contract miners at Lehigh Navigation Coal Co end a three week strike with a negotiated wage reform. Management agrees to restore docked pay and establish a daily 10.70 rate under a two week consideration period for workers hindered by hazards. Previously earnings averaged five dollars. The company offered no immediate comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansford
Panther Valley
Lehigh Navigation Coal Company
Thomas Kennedy
Aflunited
Panther Valley General Mine Committee
Lehigh Navigation
Edgewood School Building Rented to Local Family
Cedar Rapids school board rents Vacant Edgewood No. 3 to Roy A. Sigmundi his wife and three children. Sigmundi plans to vacate his Tenth Avenue SE home within 60 days and will cover utilities restoration costs. The board seeks voter approval to sell the property and will allow property inspections for prospective buyers. Rent set at 20 dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Edgewood School No. 3
Zika Avenue NW
Twenty-sixth Street
Roy A. Sigmundi
Sigmundi
Tenth Avenue SE
Joe Suma
Tenth Avenue
Real Spring Delayed As Snow Forecast Spread Across State
Cedar Rapids sees mild spells but official forecast warns spring is still ahead. Light snow expected from the southwest tonight to the northeast tomorrow with colder air and sub normal temperatures statewide. Lows 5 to 10 in the north and 13 to 18 in the south. Cedar Rapids highs around 30 with readings near 25 to 35 through the day. Snow flurries reported statewide with continued light snowfall along the Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Weather Bureau
Chambers-Inskeep
Mississippi River
Accident damages sought in federal suit over 1946 crash
A personal injury suit for 32500 was filed in Federal district court in Madison by Glen H. Orr and Anna Belle Orr. Defendants are Ernest A. Horner of Marion and Hazel K. and Eugene Patrick Dwyer of Davenport. The Oct 12 1946 crash on highway 30 near Cedar Rapids injured Orr, with medical costs totaling 678.49 through Jan 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal District Court
Ernest A. Horner
Third Avenue
Marion
Hazel K
Eugene Patrick Dwyer
Davenport
Glen H. Orr
Annabelle
John D. Randall
Richard F. Nazette
Orrs
Madison
Wis
Cedar Rapids
Orr
Shoppers Parking Lot Lease Signed by Hatt
The Civic Development Association announced Tuesday that a lease for the Shoppers Parking lot and service station at Second Street and Avenue E has been signed with Jack Hatt. Hatt is the former manager of Hatt's Paramount Service. Plans include extensive improvements to both the lot and station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatt
Civic Development Association
Second Street
Avenue E
Jack Hatt
Paramount Service
Fourth Avenue SE
Jews Declare Holy Land in State of War
Anti British violence escalates in Palestine as Irgun Zvai Leumi proclaims open war. Five British soldiers wounded in Rishon LeZion blast. four Arabs injured by road mine near Haifa. British office in Haifa bombed with no casualties. army camp near Hadera attacked. MacMillan insists army is not at war with Jews, only policing. Irgun claims responsibility for Haifa office attack and Jerusalem officers club bombing with heavy casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Holy Land
Rishon le Zi
Haifa
Hadera
MacMillan
Irgun Zvai Leumi
Camphet
Irgun
Lane Says Liquor Prices May Only Go Up 8 Percent
Des Moines Iowa liquor stores may raise prices about eight percent instead of ten to meet new legislative appropriations. Dick R Lane chairman of the liquor control commission says five percent of gross receipts go to cities and towns and five percent to local governments for veterans tax exemption reimbursement. He notes changes in price structure may limit pass through to consumers and that existing balances will fund distribution funds created by the new liquor revenue bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Dick R. Lane
Liquor Control Commission
Commission
Lane
Deaths Mrs Hanzlik lived decade in Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Martin H Hanzlik of 610 Sixth Avenue SE died Monday after a long illness. Born March 8 1865 in Shueyville she lived in College Township for fifty years and celebrated a 1934 fiftieth wedding anniversary. Surviving children include three daughters and two sons. Funeral 2 pm Wednesday at Barta Hesser chapel with Rev Argow. burial in Bohemian National cemetery.
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Martin H. Hanzlik
Sixth Avenue SE
Shueyville
College Township
Hanzlik
Red Cross
Children’s Home
John C. Trosky
S. V. Shonka
L. A. Kessler
Cedar Rapids
Milo O
Paul J
San Mateo
Calif
Oldrich Kressa
Josephine Sirowy
Antonia Kendricks
Dallas
Texas
Barta- Hesser
Waldemar Argow
Bohemian National Cemetery
Funeral set for Mrs Louis Ham mill at Brady mortuary
Services for Mrs Louis Ham mill of 915 Third Street SW, who died Monday, will be held Thursday at 1 30 p m in Brady mortuary conducted by Dr Carroll Roberts. Burial will be at Cedar Memorial mortuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hammill
Third Street
Brady Mortuary
Carroll Roberts
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Rooming House Fire Kills Four in Chicago
A Chicago rooming house fire in a three story building killed four people on Tuesday. Warren Crockett, 70, jumped from his room as others fled. Michael Kristovicsch, 47, died later at county hospital from a fractured skull. A woman who jumped also died, and six other residents were treated for burns after 1 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Warren Crockett
Michael Kristovicsch
County Hospital
Dr Lilley Speaks On Jesus The Great Physician
Dr Theodore G Lilley pastor of First Presbyterian in Cedar Rapids delivered a Lenten luncheon talk at the YMCA. The second in a five part series sponsored by the YMCA and the Cedar Rapids Ministerial Association urged attendees to relate their lives to Jesus. He cited Dr Wilfred Grenfell and the rebirth doctrine of goodwill as a force for personal transformation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Theodore G. Lilley
First Presbyterian Church
Y.M.C.A
Cedar Rapids Ministerial Association
Rev
M. C. Early
Lilley
Veterans loans grow as prices rise and demand expands
About 15 500 veterans loans totaling 65 million dollars have been made in Iowa in the past year and a half. Down payments average 7 percent but are not required in all cases as lenders exercise discretion. A Monday meeting in Cedar Rapids discussed a cautious policy while noting rising loan applications and a seven day processing target for VA loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolcott
Iowa
Robinson
Veterans Administration Office
General Postage Rate Boost Requested
The Post Office proposed to double penny postcard rates and raise most mail rates excluding first class letters. Submissions to Congress seek revenue to match operating costs with higher fees for publications, parcel post, money orders, registered mail, special delivery, and fourth class handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office Department
Congress
Stalin resigns as Soviet arms minister replaces with Bulganin
Premier Josef Stalin quits as minister of the armed forces due to heavy workload. Nikolai Bulganin named to succeed him, remaining premier and party secretary as Stalin continues in other top posts. Bulganin previously led Moscow’s wartime defense council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Josef Stalin
Moscow
Nikolai Bulganin
Stalin
Armed Forces
Russia
Communist Party
Germany
Poland
Defense Ministry
Commissariat
Bulganin
Moscow City
Cotton Exchange Closed by Strike in New York Market
The New York cotton exchange, the nation's largest cotton market, shut down Tuesday as AFL United Financial Employees struck after contract termination and a 30 percent wage increase demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
David Warren Fined On Speeding Charge
David C. Warren of 2008 Fifth avenue SE was fined $25 and costs in police court after pleading guilty to speeding. He was clocked at 45 mph by Sgt. Ray Murdock and Patrolman George Rubey on Mt. Vernon avenue SE between Twenty-fourth and Thirty-first streets Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland A. Breitbach
Tenth Street SE
Paul Breitbach
Roland Keith
Ivan L. Belthius
Eighteenth Street
Wilmer C. Dake
Fifth Avenue SE
David C. Warren
Archie Bolton
Central City
James Co. L. Clark
Mt. Vernon
George Nordman
Anamosa
L. W. Carothers
Marion
K. R. Lambert
1000
Ninth Street NW
David Warren
Warren
Ray Murdock
George Rubey
Mt. Vernon Avenue SE
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Cargill, Inc
Genieve Bach
Earl Bach
James G. Collins
Constance L. Collins
Justice Court
Ronald Mueller
Bert McGuire
Luella McGuire
Alberta J. Yuva
Fred J. Yuva
Marlys Higgins
John Higgins
Mercy
Bruce Eckert
Sixth Avenue
Charles Hromicka
Ely
Ray Durow
First Avenue
Lewis J. Hensley
Eighth Street
Forest Oliver
Westwood Drive
Robert Hofford
St Luke’s
James A. Ferguson
Third Street NW
Freeman Wendt
Clarence
Everett Reed
A Avenue NE
Raymond Lerch
University Hospital
Town City
Weston D. Ralston II
C.R
Pefmingroth
Blodgett
Champ Sub
Finance Committee
Childs
Edgewood School
Martin Hanzlik
Hammill Services
S.E
Dr. Lilley
Roosevelt Hotel
Linn
Cedar
Ion
Johnson Counties
Veterans Administration
L. D. Becket
J. R. Good
A. G. Kieffer
Cotton Exchange
Lapes
Third Avenue SE
Easter Bunny
Union Station
Killian Company
First Avenue NW
Monahan Mortuary
F. J. Monahan
Wm. J. Stewart
Janeba Funeral Home
Joseph J. Janeba
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