Rulings Sought on Dr Rutledge Habeas Corpus Plea
Judge David W Fitzgibbon postponed ruling on Dr Robert C Rutledge's habeas corpus petition until 10 am tomorrow. Lawyers clashed over a defense memorandum on extradition legality while the judge stressed no undue delays. Crissman said Cedar Rapids is the next stop after the session as proceedings continue.
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Spec'a
ST Louis
David W Fitzgibbon
Robert C Rutledge
Fitzgibbon
Dr Rutledge
Leon Laughren
Connor
Linn County
William W Crissman
Laughren
Bob Rutledge
Joe Jones
Crissman
Cedar Rapids
Early Start On Economy Houses Seen In Cedar Rapids
Naomi Doebel reports enthusiasm at FHA Cedar Rapids meeting as builders Borschel Rowley and Hynden plan 24 by 28 foot economy houses costing about 8500 with FHA insured loans around 7600. If financing aligns, down payments near 900 and monthly payments about 55 dollars, signaling a push to launch a local economy housing program.
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FHA
Des Moines
Kenneth Borschel
M E Rowley
Borschel
Rowley
Cedar Rapids Home Builders Association
Cedar Rapids
R_ Hynden
Perpetual Savings and Loan Company
Ray E Hertz
Hynden
Business Failures Rise in Week Ended March 17
NEW YORK AP A total of 210 commercial and industrial businesses went bankrupt in the week ended March 17. Dun and Bradstreet said the count was the highest for any week since 1942 though below the 1939 pre war level. Retail failures reached 99 the highest since 1942 and 26 commercial service firms failed the week double the prior period. Casualties with liabilities of 5000 or more rose to 173 from 154. Year to date failures reached 1 804 versus 1 094 a year ago.
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New York
Dun and Bradstreet
Credit Reporting Agency
Gromyko to Lead Soviet Delegation at UN Assembly
London radio said Andrei Gromyko, Soviet deputy foreign minister, will head the USSR delegation again at the United Nations General Assembly opening in April. Yakov Malik will also attend, with Vishinsky not expected to attend the April 5 meeting amid recent high level shifts involving Molotov.
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LOND
INS
Radio Moscow
Andrei A
Gromyko
New York
United Nations General Assembly
U.ss.r
Yakov Malik
Malik
Lake Success
London
Andrei V. Vishinsky
Vishinsky
VM Molotov
Penningroth Re elected by School Board
Cedar Rapids attorney and veteran school board member Penningroth was re elected president at the board’s reorganization meeting. He won on the first ballot with seven votes. Mrs Dwight Krumholtz received two. Penningroth has served 15 years and was joined by J. C Blodgett and Sandoe Jordan taking oath again as directors. Ballot tallies approved the sale of Kenwood and Cleveland buildings. A proposal to modify the committee system was discussed, with six standing committees retained pending study. A first reading established a teacher attendance rule for conferences and a district state convention schedule.
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Cedar Rapids
Charles Penningroth
Dwight Krumholtz
Penningroth
J. C Blodgett
Sandoe Jordan
Krumholtz
F. Moorman
Carl Kesler
Douglas Grant
Kenwood
Cleveland
Kesler
Blodgett
Department of Guidance and Research
ISEA
Vandenberg Declares Atlantic Pact Key War Deterrent
Senator Vandenberg told the United States Conference of Mayors that the Atlantic pact is the strongest deterrent to a hot war and a major step in American foreign policy. He warned aggressors will face united opposition, including the United States, from the moment conquest begins. He endorsed the pact while reserving judgment on military aid details.
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Washington
Vandenberg
R-Mich
United States
Europe
Taxpayer Sends Blank Check With Tax Return
In Los Angeles nurse Marie J. George mailed a signed blank check with her tax form claiming no extra tax owed but seeking advice to avoid penalties. IRS collector Harry Westover advised and confirmed a $201.86 refund from $292 paid last year, returning the still blank check.
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Los Angeles
Marie J. George
Harry C. Westover
Internal Revenue
Miss George
House Passes 70-Group Air Force Bill in 395 to 3 Vote
Washington AP report notes the house approved a 70 group air force bill by 395 to 3 and sent it to the senate. Opposed were Reps. DellMarshall and Marcantonio. An anti segregation amendment by Marcantonio failed 253 to 34, blocking a ban on discrimination in purchases.
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Washington
House
Senate
Dell
D-N.y
Marshall
Dminn
Marcantonio
Aln.y
Air Force
Senator Vandenberg Celebrates 65th Birthday
Washington observer reports Senator Vandenberg of Michigan marking his 65th birthday with a busy schedule of events and activities on Tuesday.
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Washington
Senator Vandenberg
R-Mich
Young Killer Lang Tries Suicide in Jail Hospital
Howard Lang, 14, Chicago’s youngest confessed slayer, attempted suicide by belt in the county jail hospital. Guards found him on his cot with a belt around his neck and head buried in pillows before infirmary guard Anthony Arnon loosened it. The incident followed the opening of his second murder trial for Lonnie Fellick’s slaying, with eight jurors chosen as his lawyers sought a bench trial before Judge John Sbarbaro.
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Chicago
Howard Lang
Anthony Arnon
Lonnie Fellick
Lang
John Sbarbaro
Sbarbaro
President Truman to Host Churchill at Dinner
President Truman will host Winston Churchill at a dinner on Thursday night in Washington. The planned gathering underscores ongoing Allied leadership during World War II.
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Churchill
Washington
Truman
Winston Churchill
Solons Cast Wary Gaze On Truman
Southern Democrats expressed caution while Republicans were skeptical of President Truman's conciliatory approach to Congress. Democratic leader Sen. Lucas praised the soft stance and cited Maybank Sparkman and Fulbright pushing a rent control bill as cooperative progress.
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President Truman
Sen. Lucas
Truman
Lucas
Maybank
DSC
Sparkman
D-Ala
Fulbright
D-Ark
Talks Canceled as Truman Curtails April Speaking
President Truman canceled his April engagements at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston College due to official duties. The White House said he would be unable to keep the trips.
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Washington
Truman
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Boston College
White House
Southern lawmakers hold sway with mix of cooperation and caution
Southern lawmakers steer Senate and House committees, signaling limited backing for Truman agenda. They back rent controls, RECP extension, tariff revisions, and low rent housing while opposing Taft Hartley repeal tax rises universal health care and price wage controls. Republican leaders question the President's consistency, with Knowland asking if he is kidding.
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Dixie
Congress
Mr. Truman
No Draft Inductions Planned Before July 1950
Army personnel chief Major General John E. Dahlquist told a House education subcommittee there will be no inductions under the draft law before July 1950. The draft law expires in June 1950 and no men have been inducted since February 1, 1950.
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Washington
Army
House
Ed Services
Army Headquarters
John E. Dahlquist
Dahlquist
Vinson
House Begins Consideration of Labor Bill
Des Moines AP reports the Iowa House opened debate on a controversial labor bill likely to pass. Democrats caucused solidly for the measure while Republicans were split, with 68 predicted votes in favor. The bill would repeal the 1947 ban on closed and union shops and create arbitration for labor disputes with a 30 day cooling off period before strikes.
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Des Moines
House
William S Beardsley
Iowa Manufacturers Association
Labor
George H Robb
Estherville
Robert P. Munger
Sioux City
Nimitz Named Kashmir Plebiscite Ballot Supervisor
The United Nations announced Admiral Chester W. Nimitz will supervise the Kashmir plebiscite to decide state affiliation. Nimitz was nominated by Secretary General Trygve Lie and approved by Kashmir authorities to oversee voting among about 4 million residents.
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Lake Success
United Nations
Chester W. Nimitz
Kashmir
India
Pakistan
U.N
Trygve Lie
General Clearing Trend Predicted In Iowa Weather
The weatherman forecast a general clearing trend for Tuesday after a night of rain snow and freezing rain across Iowa. Heaviest rainfall reached 1.3 inches in Knox ville with Cedar Rapids at 0.61 inches and freezing rain coating highways near Charles City and Mason City. Interstate winds were cold and gusty with temperatures around 36 degrees in Cedar Rapids at 2 30 PM after a high of 37 at noon.
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Cedar Rapids
Knoxville
Charles City
Mason City
The
Highway Commission
Milwaukee Elopement Case Leads to Tragic Death Mystery
Milwaukee police pursue clues in the Patricia Birmingham case after the 16 year old was found shot in the Milwaukee River. Investigators tie Milton Babich to an alibi and note he planned to meet Patricia near her home to help reconcile with her sister Kathleen.
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Patricia Birmingham
Milwaukee
Adolph Kraemer
Milton Babich
Miss Birmingham
Babich
Kathleen
Patricia
Florence Wynne
Hammond
Wis
Kraemer
FBI
West Alls Concrete Products Company
Cpl
George W. Anderson
Anderson
Mother and Son Face Polk Murder Trial in Salonika
Athens reports that Gregory Staktopoulis and his mother Anna will go on trial in Salonika on April 12 for complicity in the murder of George Polk. Staktopoulis, a journalist, allegedly lured Polk to his death amid a Greek Communist conspiracy.
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Athens
Salonika
George Polk
CBS
Gregory Staktopoulis
Anna
Staktopoulis
Polk
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James W Connor
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State
Naomi Doebel
Associated Press
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Ike
Bernard Baruch
Dwight D. Pentioiee
Nha U. S. Conference of Mayors
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