Declaration Of 3 Allies Gets Rebuff
Washington reports Generalissimo Franco refused to leave office under Allied pressure. The Anglo American French declaration urged Spaniards to act, while Franco asserted Spain would run its own affairs. The note was delivered to the State Department by Spain’s ambassador. The three powers released 15 new documents showing Franco’s Axis ties and plans to seize Gibraltar.
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House Vetoes Subsidies on Construction
Washington AP report: The House rejected the administration request for 600 million dollars to subsidize larger output of building materials, 161 to 92. Rep Walcott led opposition, arguing funds should have standards. The House approved a one year priority program for veterans in building material allocation. Truman urged action on housing, OPA extension, and raising minimum wage.
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White House
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British Fleet To Stage Maneuvers Off Biscay
The British Home Fleet will sail Thursday for the Bay of Biscay for a revival of peace time spring exercises. Naval air and surface units will maneuver between the Isle of Ushant and Gibraltar, per an admiralty announcement.
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Franklin Physical Instructor Kinch Dies at 41
Franklin High School physical education instructor and coach Frank L. Kinch Jr. died at his Cedar Rapids home from a heart attack at 5:30 am. He was 41. Born December 4, 1904 in Fairfield, he moved from Chicago 27 years ago and taught at Franklin since 1937. Surviving are his wife, a son, his parents, and two brothers. Services set for Thursday in Turner chapel with burial at Linwood Cemetery.
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Franklin High School
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Chicago
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Washington
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Coe
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Rock Rapids
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Frank &. Kinch, Jr
Waller
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First Congregational Church
Turner Chapel
J. Richard Wagner
Linwood Cemetery
Senate Quick Endorsement of Krug as Interior Secretary
The Senate without controversy on Tuesday confirmed J. A. Krug as secretary of interior, succeeding Harold L. Ickes, in a swift approval of the nomination.
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Interior
Hoover to Europe for Food Survey in Europe
Former President Herbert Hoover accepted President Truman's invitation to travel to Europe to assess food needs. Secretary Anderson said Hoover will study war torn regions firsthand and plans to meet aides from the postwar relief effort.
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Secretary forecasts substitution to avert world hunger
Secretary of Agriculture Anderson told the House food committee that Americans may be urged to replace toast at breakfast with potato flour, cornmeal, and oats to avert worldwide starvation. He warned time is short with about 120 days left, citing 1945-46 global food production at an estimated 12 percent below prewar levels.
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Washington
Anderson
House Food Committee
Rail Strike Ordered to Begin Next Monday Across Nation
Detroit News reports a nationwide strike of railroad engineers and trainmen ordered to begin at 5 a.m. next Monday, March 11, affecting rail service. The announcement came Tuesday as unions prepared for the walkout nationwide.
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Mrs Burgess Dies at 98 in Cedar Rapids Home
Mrs John Burgess born March 31 1847 in Juneau Wisconsin died at her son Harrys rural Cedar Rapids home age 98. Survived by four sons James Joseph Harry Isaac Marion three daughters Mabel Stusak Addie Alexander Caroline Howard and many grandchildren great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Funeral 3:30 pm Wednesday Turner chapel Rev L T Olson burial Buffalo Cemetery.
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Juneau
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Cedar Rapids
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Isaac
Marion
Mabel Stusak
Atlanta, Ga
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Caroline Howard
Turner Chapel
L. T. Olson
Buffalo Cemetery
Pickwick Corporation Lawsuit Opens In Federal Court
Two veteran patent lawyers opened the federal case against Pickwick Corp over alleged infringement of Hunt of Akron and Mueller of Cleveland claims. Judge Graven also issued a permanent injunction against Gilbert Bates in a separate securities fraud matter based on SEC affidavits showing unregistered brokerage activity and deceptive practices.
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Pickwick Corporation
George R. Hunt
Akron
Ohio
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Cleveland
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Red Cross Fund Climbs to 18670 in Weekday Totals
Auditors tally the first day of the 1946 Red Cross drive showing $18,670 raised as volunteers cover downtown and residential areas. Rural receipts lag while townships Clinton and Vernon report progress and Fairfax adds $200 over its goal. Mrs C C Kaldenberg heads the women’s division with early success including a $30 block yield, aiming for an $8,000 target.
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Red Cross
Reginald B. Figge
College Township
Fairfax
Clinton Township
Vernon
C. C. Kaldenberg
Charles, Vorel
Open Door in Manchuria Is Byrnes Aim
The United States notified Russia and China that joint control of Manchurian industries would breach the open door policy. Byrnes released the February 9 note to Chungking and Moscow, noting Soviet claims on Japanese enterprises and urging acceptance of international law limits. He linked Iran withdrawal timing to Potsdam pledges and clarified Gen. MacArthur's Far East command extends into enemy territory, with delegation possible to others.
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Churchill urges virtual Anglo American military alliance
FALTON Mo AP Winston Churchill urged 1946 alignment between Britain and the United States to deter Soviet expansion. He warned of Soviet aims and proposed extending U S Canada defense ties to all Commonwealth nations with reciprocity while cautioning against sharing atomic secrets through the UN. Churchill praised allies, warned of Moscow influence in Europe and Asia, and urged united security cooperation.
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Vet Groups Wire Talk in Support Of Housing Bill
Four Cedar Rapids veterans organizations unite to back World War II veterans in tackling the city housing shortage. A Montrose hotel meeting formed a veterans housing committee to include all groups and nonmembers, with plans to petition Representative Henry Talle for action.
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American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Montrose Hotel
Howard Mclaughlin
Veterans Organization
Veterans Housing Committee
McLaughlin
Henry ©. Talle
Veteran Housing Committee
Wyatt
James Scolaro
Hanford Post
Stanley Bowers
Dean Busley
Disabled American Veterans Post
L. L. KeKim
World War II Veterans Committee
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