Lewis Says Govt Uses Blackjack Against Miners
John L. Lewis told the Senate labor committee that the United Mine Workers could settle disputes with coal operators if the government stopped using a blackjack to beat miners into submission. He spoke amid a Supreme Court ruling upholding the government and criticized proposed mediation boards and cooling-off periods.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Congress
United Mine Workers
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Senate
Kleig
Pearl Harbor
Taft
Rohio
Marion Reaches Quota in Annual Red Cross Drive
Marion township led by Vincent C. Hart has surpassed its quota as Linn county reaches a $13,492 total in the Cedar Rapids Red Cross drive. The five day effort aims for a $46,700 goal with promotions urging prompt gifts before next Monday. Volunteers and committee members including A T Pleune L C Wood William Smith Arthur Poe and others assist as Can teen corps provide noon meals to auditors and volunteers.
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Red Cross
Vincent C. Hart
Marion
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Short
A. T. Pleune
L. C. Wood
William Smith
Arthur Poe
L. A. Talbot
Roger B. Sherman
Emil Vodoska
Hart
Raymond Eckart
Donald Torrence
Irvin Ford
Cedar
Truman Caribbean trip postponed amid developments
The White House announced President Truman's 15 day Caribbean tour, set to begin Saturday, is postponed indefinitely because of developments. Press Secretary Ross would not specify if the causes were domestic or international. Truman just returned from Mexico and is expected to address Congress next week on Greece funding.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Charles G. Ross
Mexico
Congress
Greece
Funds for White House Guard Cut
The House Appropriations Committee reduced the White House guard budget for fiscal 1948 by 27 percent. It approved 270000 for the Secret Service, 102000 below the administration request, saying the amount supports the maximum police force allowed by law. If greater protection is needed, representation should be made to revis e the legal limits.
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Washington
INS
Congress
Truman
White House
House Appropriations Committee
Secret Service
Discipline Fight Won by Teachers in Lorain
In Lorain Ohio teachers who resigned rather than face unruly students won their battle as schools were ordered to reopen Monday morning. J Chandler Thompson chair man of the board of education announced the decision and stated the plan for resumed classes.
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Lorain
Ohio
Aseodes
J. Chandler Thompson
Board of Education
Senators Reject 10 Percent Across The Board Rent Hike
A Senate banking committee member reports the panel rejected a 10 percent across the board rent increase. The panel favored redrafting along Sparkman’s bill to keep rent control under OPA with local or individual decontrol decisions. The panel plans no bill for a week or two.
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Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Tobey
R-N. H
Sparkman
D-Ala
OPA
Senate
Church Council Backs Effort Against Liquor Bill
Cedar Rapids Marion Council of Churches executive committee joined the fight against the liquor-by-the-drink bill and backed a ban on serving food in taverns. The action followed Linn county church petitions and launches a publicity program ahead of Iowa House consideration next week.
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Cedar Rapids-Marion
College of Bartenders Knowledge Planned by Loyal Meek
G J Kleiman of Cedar Rapids proposes a bartender college to train 30 men every three months once Iowa legalizes liquor by the drink. He seeks a state license opinion, plans a downtown tavern and a 72 drink curriculum, with job placement for graduates. He favors male students and aims for legal operation.
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Loyal Meek
Iowa
G. J. Kleiman
E Avenue
Kleiman
Rollo Bergeson
Bergeson
Iowa Senate
Cedar Rapids
Soions Go Ahead With Labor Bills
Washington AP Congress members hailed the Supreme Court decision in the John L. Lewis case while proceeding to draft new labor laws. Sen. Taft said a bill may reach the Senate within two weeks. Rep. Hartley asserted the decision may not block legislation on strikes affecting health safety and the economy, and questioned whether it would remove union privileges under the National Labor Relations Act.
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Washington
Congress
Supreme Court
John L. Lewis
Sen
Taft
Ohio
Senate Labor Committee
Senate
Rep
Hartley
R-N.j
House Labor Committee
Ballot on Lilienthal Postponed to Monday
The vote on the nomination of David E. Lilienthal as chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission was delayed until Monday after requests from several committee members for more information. Chairman Hickenlooper indicated specifics were not disclosed.
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Washington
Senate Atomic Energy Committee
David E. Lilienthal
Atomic Energy Commission
Hickenlooper
Rrowa
Lilienthal
Senate Sends Wartime Excise Tax Extension to White House
The bill would indefinitely extend wartime excise tax rates and was sent to the White House by the Senate on Friday.
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White House
Washington
Senate
Citizens Speak on Iowa beer and liquor bills discussed
Opinions of citizens and legislators on beer and liquor bills before the Iowa legislature will be published in Sunday's Gazette.
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Iowa
Supreme Court blocks coal strike as spring doubt fades
The Supreme Court ruling keeps John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers from striking until the case's next phase. Miners likely stay at work through July 1 as federal pits are to be released, with penalties looming if Lewis withdraws his notice.
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Washington
Supreme Court
John L. Lewis
Lewis
United Mine Workers
AFL
T. Alan Goldsborough
High Court
Goldsborough
Mild Temperatures Predicted Over Five Day Iowa Outlook
The five day forecast shows temperatures 3 to 5 degrees above normal. Light snow is possible Saturday with snow flurries expected Tuesday or Wednesday. Iowa City posted a 44 degree high Tuesday while Sioux City saw a 19 degree low last night. Cedar Rapids reached 40 at mid afternoon with a 37 degree reading later.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Weather
Weather Bureau
Iowa City
Sioux City
Suit for Divorce By Mrs Ty Cobb in California
Mrs. Tyrus Cobb filed for divorce in San Mateo alleging cruelty and listing community property at more than seven million dollars. The action names Tyrus Cobb as the respondent and references the famous Georgia Peach.
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Ty Cobb
San Mateo
Calif
Tyrus Cobb
Georgia Peach
Baseball
Cleveland Fur Thief Arrested In $104000 Heist
Anthony Fusco a Railway Express Agency worker was arrested on charges of single handed theft of raw furs valued at 104000. FBI said more than 102000 was recovered in cash traced to his accounts and he admitted selling the furs. He retagged shipments through Cleveland and shipped them to dealers in New York and Oswego. He planned to retire with his wife and daughter to Arizona after amassing over 100000 in about two years. Police found 73000 in cash in a basement steel box.
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Fusco
Railway Express Agency
James Morgan
Great Lakes
Richardson
Chi
New York City
Oswego
N. Y
Arizona
Columbus
Ohio
Lancaster
Odds 32-1 Against Audit of a Given Income Tax Return
Washington AP reports the odds a specific return will be audited by the IRS are about 32 to 1 against. Commissioner Joseph D. Nunan Jr says the agency audits 3 percent of returns and aims to boost revenue by auditing more. He notes 86 million returns next year and that over half of examined returns yield additional revenue. In 1945 62 percent of returns over 25 000 were scrutinized, 42.6 percent between 10 000 and 25 000, and few with 7000 or less were examined.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Joseph D. Nunan, Jr
House Appropriations Committee
Nunan
Bureau
Western Union Strike Notices Held Up After Union Action
Washington AP reports AFL unions representing about 50 000 Western Union workers chose to delay filing 30 day strike notices until a Monday meeting with the company in New York.
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Washington
AFL
New York
VA reports February veterans life insurance in force
In February the Veterans Administration announced 5 595 veterans reinstated and 120 799 000 dollars in national life insurance within the program.
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Des Moines
The
Veterans Administration
House Panel Slashes Treasury Funds in 1948 Budget
Republican driven cuts reduce the treasury’s operating funds by one third for fiscal 1948 while post office funds fall only 1 percent. Treasury Secretary Snyder warned the cuts threaten government revenue. the committee sets 1 671 317 500 for regular operations, with 1 530 733 250 for the post office and 9 183 863 778 in fixed items. The largest internal revenue cut totals 830 000 000, including 800 000 000 for tax refunds amid hopes of tax reductions.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Treasury
Post Office Department
Snyder
Post Office
Cli Eut
G.O.P
Internal Revenue Bureau
J P Morgan Net Estate 4 Million
New York report shows J P Morgan left a gross estate of 16 021 482 with federal and New York taxes totaling 9 448 723 and debts and expenses 1 929 968 leaving a net total of 4 642 791. The will gave mainly to his sons Junius and Henry with charitable bequests of 439 939. Public institutions received 35 655 000 in lifetime bequests.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
J. P. Morgan and Company, Inc
Morgan
Junius
Henry
United Air Lines to Acquire Western's Los Angeles Denver Route
United Air Lines will take over the Los Angeles to Denver leg of Western Air Lines for four million dollars. The sale, announced by the presidents of both companies, awaits Civil Aeronautics Board approval after an application filed Friday. Cash payment will be drawn from United's reserves.
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United Air Lines
Denver
Western Air Lines
Civil Aeronautic Board
United
Secretary Marshall Reaches Berlin for Big Four Conference
Secretary of State Marshall landed Friday afternoon at Berlin Soiree drome on his way to the Big Four foreign ministers' conference in the city.
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Marshall
Soairedrome
Big Four Foreign Ministers’ Conference
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