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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1946
Page
6
Chicago reports on a National Trailer Coach Show where a $20 000 model features a built in TV mahogany living room birdseye maple dinette and five rooms. Exhibitors forecast trailer innovations including two story telescoping designs and heavy freight weight with prices ranging up to $1 135 and options added at extra cost.
Police announce a citywide speed reduction drive led by Traffic Capt. Jesse Clift and backed by Chief T. J. Condon. The aim is to slow traffic on First avenue E with targeted patrols, pedestrian safety emphasis, 12 inch crosswalk lines, and potential 20 mph signs near Coe College. The effort follows a fatal crash and asserts ongoing enforcement.
Cleanup and maintenance workers went back to 46 of General Motors 92 strikebound plants while Westinghouse Electric’s walkout lingered. The CIO United Auto Workers union kept 175,000 GM workers idle and 75,000 Westinghouse workers off the job in a prolonged labor dispute. Top UAW leaders rejected GM’s demand for immediate local closures, and GM said non union crews would return only to plants where available.
Union locals have settled plant grievances but 30 locals vote to stay off the job amid stalled national contract ratification. The CIO United Electric, Radio and Machine Workers warn no recalls while locals strike. The 66 day Westinghouse walkout rejects a 151 cent hourly offer, seeking 18 percent minimum. Westinghouse says 10,000 lamp workers fall under a separate agreement.
Foreign Secretary Bevin said Britain will break up the 200000 strong exiled Polish army navy and air force as soon as practical urging them to return home. The Polish government vowed no reprisals except in cases of high treason or German service. Thousands seek assurances before return, including over 120000 Poles in Italy under Gen. Anders.
The Warsaw agreement described the promise as satisfactory and stated that Poles who stay abroad despite the current situation will be given due recognition for their service within our means. It also noted Britain cannot guarantee Polish servicemen settlement in British territory.
Cuba records a high foreign trade per capita, surpassed only by Argentina among Latin countries, signaling notable trade activity relative to population.
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